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The authorities recovered the car of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta who lost his life when his SUV plunged into a fog-covered, water-filled construction pit in Noida, after four days.
The recovery comes as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues to probe alleged safety violations and administrative lapses linked to the incident, as per News18.
Mehta died on the night of January 16 after his vehicle fell into an uncovered ditch at an under-construction site in Sector 150 of Greater Noida.
The pit, reportedly concealed by fog and rainwater, remained inadequately barricaded, raising serious questions about on-site safety measures.
Family seeks meeting with UP CM Yogi Adityanath
As the investigation gathers momentum, Mehta’s family has sought a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Speaking to reporters in Greater Noida, Yuvraj’s father Rajkumar Mehta said the family wished to personally meet the chief minister.
Read more: Noida techie death case: CM Yogi orders SIT probe, CEO removed; safety audit across UP
"We would like to meet CM Yogi once. It would give us peace of mind," he said, as per News18.
He added that the family had received assurances from the government regarding the probe. "We have been told that the investigation will move in the right direction."
Administrative action taken, says MP Mahesh Sharma
Significant administrative action has already been initiated, according to Gautam Budhh Nagar MP Mahesh Sharma. Addressing the media at the incident site, Sharma outlined the steps taken to fix responsibility.
"NOIDA’s highest official, the Noida Authority CEO, has been removed. A junior engineer has been suspended, the builder has been arrested, and an SIT has been formed," he said.
He further said he had interacted with SIT members and was assured of a fair inquiry. "Whoever is responsible, their accountability will be fixed and punishment will be given," he said, as per News18.
Kiran Bedi calls for exemplary punishment
Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi described the case as one of “huge criminal negligence” and urged strict action.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she called for compulsory retirement of erring officials, criminal liability of ₹100 crore on the builder to be paid to the family, and suspension of the builder’s licence, tagging the CM Office UP.
SIT continues probe; NDRF retrieves vehicle
Officials confirmed that the SIT completed its second round of meetings at the Noida Authority office on Monday, January 19, marking Day 1 of the investigation.
The team is examining administrative failures, safety breaches and the sequence of events leading to Mehta’s death.
Read more: Noida techie drowns after car falls into flooded pit; FIR filed over safety lapses
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) retrieved Mehta’s SUV from the submerged pit.
The recovery comes as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) continues to probe alleged safety violations and administrative lapses linked to the incident, as per News18.
Mehta died on the night of January 16 after his vehicle fell into an uncovered ditch at an under-construction site in Sector 150 of Greater Noida.
The pit, reportedly concealed by fog and rainwater, remained inadequately barricaded, raising serious questions about on-site safety measures.
Family seeks meeting with UP CM Yogi Adityanath
As the investigation gathers momentum, Mehta’s family has sought a meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
Speaking to reporters in Greater Noida, Yuvraj’s father Rajkumar Mehta said the family wished to personally meet the chief minister.
Read more: Noida techie death case: CM Yogi orders SIT probe, CEO removed; safety audit across UP
"We would like to meet CM Yogi once. It would give us peace of mind," he said, as per News18.
He added that the family had received assurances from the government regarding the probe. "We have been told that the investigation will move in the right direction."
Administrative action taken, says MP Mahesh Sharma
Significant administrative action has already been initiated, according to Gautam Budhh Nagar MP Mahesh Sharma. Addressing the media at the incident site, Sharma outlined the steps taken to fix responsibility.
"NOIDA’s highest official, the Noida Authority CEO, has been removed. A junior engineer has been suspended, the builder has been arrested, and an SIT has been formed," he said.
He further said he had interacted with SIT members and was assured of a fair inquiry. "Whoever is responsible, their accountability will be fixed and punishment will be given," he said, as per News18.
Kiran Bedi calls for exemplary punishment
Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi described the case as one of “huge criminal negligence” and urged strict action.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she called for compulsory retirement of erring officials, criminal liability of ₹100 crore on the builder to be paid to the family, and suspension of the builder’s licence, tagging the CM Office UP.
Noida case is one of huge criminal negligence. While the STF will specify individuals we need send a strong message to our services and the private sector.
Send the concerned officers on compulsory retirement and make the builder pay a criminal liability of 100 crores to the… pic.twitter.com/fPSnNT9WzQ
— Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) January 20, 2026
SIT continues probe; NDRF retrieves vehicle
Officials confirmed that the SIT completed its second round of meetings at the Noida Authority office on Monday, January 19, marking Day 1 of the investigation.
The team is examining administrative failures, safety breaches and the sequence of events leading to Mehta’s death.
Read more: Noida techie drowns after car falls into flooded pit; FIR filed over safety lapses
Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) retrieved Mehta’s SUV from the submerged pit.
