Noida Engineer's Tragic Death: "Dad, Save Me!" Last Plea Before Drowning

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News18•19-01-2026, 15:54
Noida Engineer's Tragic Death: "Dad, Save Me!" Last Plea Before Drowning
- •Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old software engineer, died after his car fell into a water-filled construction pit in Sector 150, Greater Noida, due to dense fog and alleged lack of warning signs.
- •He called his father, Rajkumar Mehta, pleading for help, but despite his father's quick arrival and calls to emergency services, rescue efforts were severely hampered.
- •Eyewitnesses and a delivery agent, Moninder, claimed rescue workers hesitated to enter the icy water, and Yuvraj's cries for help stopped after 90 minutes.
- •Moninder bravely jumped into the pit, highlighting administrative inaction and the lack of trained divers, as Yuvraj's father alleged negligence.
- •Noida Authority suspended a junior engineer and issued show-cause notices; an FIR was filed against builders, and two real estate companies were charged for negligence.
Why It Matters: A young engineer's tragic drowning in Noida highlights severe administrative negligence and lack of safety measures.
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