In a shocking breach of protocol, an engineer’s death at Noida’s Sector-150 construction site has led to FIRs against two builder firms, spotlighting the Noida Authority’s monumental failures. Owed approximately 3,000 crore, the authority turned a blind eye to rampant safety violations.
The site lacked even rudimentary protections like barricades or signage, directly contributing to the accident. Originally granted to Lotus Green in 2014 for Sports City—a hub for athletic facilities—the land was illegally parceled out to others, undermining national sports ambitions and public funds.
CBI and ED probes are delving into the nexus of builders and bureaucrats behind this diversion. Critics lambast the authority for prioritizing revenue shortfalls over human lives, allowing hazardous conditions to persist.
As the nation grapples with real estate excesses, this tragedy amplifies calls for accountability. Stricter enforcement, real-time monitoring, and punitive actions against defaulters are essential. The ongoing investigations may reshape Noida’s development trajectory, ensuring such negligence never repeats.