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Deadly pit, no warnings: Builders face fresh FIR in Noida techie death

January 22, 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed a fresh FIR against five builders linked to Lotus Greens Construction and MZ Wiztown Planners in Noida after the death of a software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned in a water-filled pit near a construction site. The incident, which occurred on January 16, has raised concerns over violations of environmental and pollution control laws, as the engineer reportedly pleaded for help for two hours before succumbing to the situation.

Car belonging to Yuvraj Mehta who died after his car had plunged into a water-filled pit at a construction site, retrieved after a search operation, in Noida

Credit: PTI

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Yuvraj Mehta, a 27-year-old software engineer, died after his car fell into a pit on January 16.
Five builders from Lotus Greens Construction Pvt Ltd and MZ Wiztown Planners Pvt Ltd are facing legal action.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is investigating the case for violations of environmental laws.
Mehta's father witnessed the tragic incident as his son pleaded for help.
The FIR was lodged on January 22, 2026, as the SIT continues its probe.

India Uttar Pradesh

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Deadly pit, no warnings: Builders face fresh FIR in Noida techie death

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