Tragic Noida Construction Site Death Sparks Action and Protests

The tragic death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Noida has resulted in the termination of a junior engineer and protests over safety measures at a construction site. Authorities have taken action, issuing show-cause notices and reinforcing safety inspections to prevent future incidents, amid allegations of negligence and delayed rescue efforts.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Noida | Updated: 19-01-2026 17:12 IST | Created: 19-01-2026 17:12 IST
Tragic Noida Construction Site Death Sparks Action and Protests
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A tragic incident in Noida has led to the death of Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old software engineer, when his vehicle plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Sector 150.

Following the incident, Noida Authority's CEO, Lokesh M, has ordered the termination of junior engineer Naveen Kumar and issued show-cause notices to other officials responsible for traffic management.

The incident has sparked protests from residents, prompting authorities to enhance safety measures in the area while denying allegations of negligence in Mehta's rescue operation.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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