A fatal plunge into a rain-soaked crater has claimed the life of a Noida engineer, prompting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to crack the whip on negligent officials. The Noida Authority CEO has been unceremoniously relieved of duties as a high-powered investigation gets underway.
Late-night drives turned deadly in Sector 150 when the engineer’s car dropped into an unseen waterlogged ditch, exacerbated by poor drainage and absent safety measures. Submersion led to his untimely demise, shocking the community.
Fury gripped the locality post-incident, with demonstrations highlighting years of overlooked infrastructure woes. Residents recounted futile complaints to the authority about hazardous roads, fueling demands for justice.
Responding to the CM’s directives, a Special Investigation Team comprising ADG Meerut Zone, Meerut Divisional Commissioner, and PWD Chief Engineer will probe the episode. Their mandate: a detailed report in five days, covering accountability chains and failure points.
The inquiry promises to peel back layers of bureaucratic inertia that allowed dangers to fester. Severe penalties loom for those found wanting. Meanwhile, the CM’s prospective site visit signals commitment to the victim’s kin, amid calls for statewide infrastructure audits.