Software Engineer Drowns in Noida Pit; Police Stood By, Couldn't Save Life

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News18•18-01-2026, 13:15
Software Engineer Drowns in Noida Pit; Police Stood By, Couldn't Save Life
- •Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old software engineer, drowned in a deep pit in Sector-150, Greater Noida, after his car plunged into water at an under-construction mall site.
- •The accident occurred late Friday night due to dense fog and high speed, causing his Grand Vitara to break through a drain wall.
- •Yuvraj, unable to swim, climbed onto his car's roof, called his father, and flashed his mobile light while screaming for help.
- •His father and police arrived quickly, but dense fog obscured Yuvraj, though his cries were heard; a passerby's rescue attempt failed due to poor visibility.
- •Police at the scene reportedly stated they couldn't swim, and despite calling a crane, no immediate water rescue was attempted, leading to Yuvraj's tragic death.
Why It Matters: A software engineer drowned in Greater Noida after police allegedly failed to act, highlighting critical rescue gaps.
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