Krishna Karunesh Appointed Noida Authority CEO After Yuvraj Mehta Tragedy

• Krishna Karunesh, a 2011 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new CEO of Noida Authority.
• This appointment follows the tragic death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, whose car fell into a drain in Greater Noida, leading to accusations of negligence against the Noida Authority.
• Karunesh previously served as District Magistrate in Gorakhpur, Hapur, and Balrampur, and as SDM and CDO in Ghaziabad.
• Known for his efficient working style, Karunesh is originally from Bihar and holds MA and LLB degrees.
• The Yuvraj Mehta case involved a car accident on January 16, where Yuvraj drowned after his vehicle fell into a deep basement, with rescue efforts criticized for delays and inefficiency.

Why It Matters: Krishna Karunesh takes charge as Noida Authority CEO amid controversy over Yuvraj Mehta's death.