Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M Sacked After Techie's Death; UP Govt Forms SIT

• Noida Authority CEO Lokesh M was removed from his post following the death of a 27-year-old software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, in Greater Noida's Sector 150.
• Yuvraj Mehta died when his SUV fell into a deep, water-filled pit at a construction site due to poor visibility and lack of safety measures like barricades or warning lights.
• Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident, with a report due within five days.
• A junior engineer, Naveen Kumar, in charge of the Noida traffic cell, has been suspended, and notices issued to other officials linked to the site.
• Yuvraj's father, Raj Kumar Mehta, stated his son struggled for nearly two hours, calling for help, and criticized the lack of a meaningful rescue attempt.

Why It Matters: Noida Authority CEO sacked and SIT formed after a techie's death in an unsafe construction pit.