Noida Authority Under Scrutiny After Builder's Arrest in Engineer's Tragic Death

A builder linked to the death of a 27-year-old software engineer in Greater Noida has been arrested and sent to judicial custody, as a special team investigates alleged negligence by the Noida Authority. Efforts to arrest other suspects continue amid public outrage and governmental action.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Noida | Updated: 21-01-2026 19:48 IST | Created: 21-01-2026 19:48 IST
Noida Authority Under Scrutiny After Builder's Arrest in Engineer's Tragic Death
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The builder associated with the tragic death of a young software engineer in Greater Noida has been detained as a Special Investigation Team (SIT) intensifies its probe, focusing on alleged negligence by the Noida Authority. This comes amid mounting public anger over the incident.

Abhay Kumar, director of MZ Wiztown Planners, was presented in court and remanded in custody for 14 days, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend another builder from Lotus Greens, as named in the FIR. The SIT, including high-ranking officials, is delving into the role of the Noida Authority.

Forensic experts have been gathering evidence at the site where the incident occurred. The investigation will scrutinize the failure of local authorities and developers, emphasizing governmental responsibility in addressing public safety concerns, after terminating some officials' services and arresting the builder involved.

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