Noida’s Sector-150 is under the microscope following the fatal plunge of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta’s car into a flooded ditch. A Special Investigation Team, constituted by CM Yogi Adityanath, hit the ground running Tuesday, with a strict five-day mandate to deliver findings.
Led by ADG Meerut’s Bhanu Bhaskar, the SIT stormed the Noida Authority office by midday. A tense three-hour boardroom showdown ensued, targeting Police Commissioner Lakshmi Singh, DM Medha Rupam, and ACEO Krishna Karunesh with pointed queries. Aides from multiple wings stood by with documentation, pulled in sequentially.
The emotional core was Rajkumar Mehta’s account. For 30 minutes, he relived the terror: watching his boy drown before his eyes, surrounded by 80 indifferent workers who made no move to help. His comprehensive narrative to the SIT, now officially logged under protection, promises to shape the inquiry.
From there, the team moved to the hazard zone—examining the barrier-free turn, immersion spot, road network, and developer records. Bhaskar mapped out the process: two rounds finished (meetings and inspection), third for witness depositions ahead. Accountability spans civic and law enforcement, with zero tolerance for culpability.
Swift repercussions have begun: Authority CEO Lokesh M ousted, junior engineer axed. Insiders predict a cascade of actions post-report, ensnaring more officials. This incident lays bare systemic failures in Noida’s rapid urbanization, demanding urgent safety overhauls. As the clock ticks, the pursuit of truth could redefine urban governance here.