Greater Noida Tragedy: Engineer Dies, JE Suspended, Barricades Installed After Outcry

• Software engineer Yuvraj Mehta died in a car accident in Greater Noida due to alleged lack of reflectors and uncovered drains.
• Noida Authority suspended JE Naveen Kumar and issued show-cause notices to maintenance officials after the incident.
• The accident site, allotted to Lotus Builders, had a history of accidents, including a truck falling into a drain on December 31.
• Local residents, MP Mahesh Sharma, and MLA Tejpal Singh Nagar had repeatedly complained about the dangerous spot without action.
• Public anger led to barricades being installed, a candle march for justice, and protests against Noida Authority and Lotus Green.

Why It Matters: Authorities acted on safety measures and suspended an official only after a fatal accident and public outcry.