Noida Techie Death: Investigation Flags Safety Lapses, FIR Against Builders In Sector 150

A tragic late-night accident in Noida’s Sector 150 has led to the death of a 27-year-old tech professional after his car plunged into a water-filled basement at an under-construction site. The incident has exposed glaring safety lapses in partially developed areas of the city and raised serious questions about accountability, preparedness, and emergency response.

Following the incident, the Noida Authority initiated a detailed investigation. The Additional Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) of the authority confirmed that responsibility will be fixed after the probe is completed.

“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.

Based on preliminary findings, 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). The FIR notes that there was no barricading, signage, or reflective warning system at the site, which allegedly caused the accident.

JE Suspended, Notices Issued As Probe Flags Safety Lapses

The Noida Authority has also initiated departmental action after the probe flagged serious violations. Junior Engineer Naveen Kumar, posted in the Traffic Cell, has been suspended. In addition, show-cause notices have been issued to officials and staff responsible for monitoring and supervision of Sector 150.

The investigation concluded that the accident occurred due to the absence of reflector signs at the location. Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M has sought detailed records related to the builder’s land allotment and construction work from the Planning Department, Group Housing Department, Building Cell, and Plot Department. Officials confirmed that the land had been allotted to Lotus Builders several years ago.

What Happened That Night

The fatal incident took place around midnight on Friday when Yuvraj Mehta’s vehicle plunged into a flooded pit excavated for a project in the area. Mehta, who did not know how to swim, struggled to stay alive for nearly two hours. He managed to climb out of his car, stand on its roof, and repeatedly call his father and a close friend for help.

“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,” the 27-year-old told his father during his last phone call.

Despite police teams and his father, Raj Kumar Mehta, reaching the spot within minutes, thick fog severely reduced visibility. Although officials could hear Yuvraj’s voice, they were unable to spot him in the darkness.

“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.

A close friend, Pankaj Tokas, who also reached the site shortly after the incident, said rescue efforts were painfully slow and inadequate.

“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,” Tokas said.

The heartbreaking incident has intensified calls for stricter safety norms, proper barricading, and effective emergency preparedness at construction sites, particularly in underdeveloped sectors where open pits and missing warnings pose a constant danger to commuters.