An investigation is underway into the death of a 27-year-old tech professional whose car fell into a water-filled basement in Noida’s Sector 150. The incident has raised serious concerns over safety lapses and a lack of warning measures in underdeveloped areas of the city.
Speaking on the matter, the Additional Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) of the Noida Authority said a detailed probe has been initiated.
“Regarding the tragic incident that occurred yesterday in Sector 150, Noida, the Noida Authority is conducting an investigation, and action will be taken after the investigation is complete. The investigation will reveal whose land it was, to whom it was allotted, and who was responsible for its maintenance. That road is in an area that is not
yet a fully developed sector… Action will be taken after the investigation,” the official said.
An FIR has been registered against Wiztown Planners Pvt Ltd and Lotus Greens Construction Pvt Ltd. The case has been filed under BNS Section 105 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder), BNS Section 106(1) (causing death by rash or negligent acts), and BNS Section 125 (acts done with rashness or negligence endangering human life).
According to the FIR, there was no barricading or reflectors at the site, which allegedly led to the accident.
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JE Suspended, Notices Issued As Probe Flags Safety Lapses
The Noida Authority has initiated departmental action following the death of an engineer who drowned in the open basement of an under-construction mall in Sector 150. Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M ordered an investigation on the day of the incident and took action after the probe was completed.
As part of the action, Junior Engineer Naveen Kumar, posted in the Traffic Cell of the Noida Authority, has been suspended. Show-cause notices have also been issued to officials and staff responsible for monitoring and supervision of Sector 150.
The investigation found that the accident occurred due to the absence of reflector signs at the site. The CEO has also sought complete details of the builder’s allotment and construction work from the Planning Department, Group Housing Department, Building Cell and Plot Department.
Officials said the land had been allotted to Lotus Builders several years ago.
What Happened?
The incident took place on Friday midnight when Yuvraj Mehta plunged into a flooded pit dug up for a project. Mehta, who did not know swimming, fought for his life for almost two hours. He got out from his car, climbed onto its roof and even called his father and friend.
While the police and his father Raj Kumar Mehta, arrived at the scene within minutes, the dense fog made it impossible to spot him. While the officials could hear his voice, they couldn’t see him.
“Dad, I’ve fallen into a deep pit filled with water. I’m drowning. Please come and save me. I don’t want to die,” is what the 27-year-old had said to his father on his last phone call.
“They only had ropes which couldn’t reach Yuvraj. The road was made because of the prior accident of the truck. If not for that, the vehicle would not have met with the accident. No remedial measures were taken,” alleged his father.
“I was requesting everyone there that if anyone knew swimming, please save my son. The authorities had only a rope, nothing else,” he said, adding, “Help was not delivered to him. Official statements following the incident were cheap defence. I tried my level best, but I couldn’t help my son due to lack of infrastructure. I told them to ensure the rope reaches my son. He was fighting and ready to cooperate. I kept giving him hope till the very end,” he said.
Pankaj Tokas, a close friend, who also reached the spot within minutes said the police personnel who arrived at the spot kept saying they did not know how to swim. “Cranes and ropes were also called, but no one entered the water to save my friend…He stopped pleading for help around 2.30 am,” said Tokas.
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