Uttar Pradesh’s administrative machinery sprang into action following the heartbreaking death of an engineer whose car sank into a flooded pit in Noida Sector 150. In a decisive move, CM Yogi Adityanath removed Noida Authority’s CEO Lokesh M from his position and constituted a powerful three-member SIT to unearth the truth.
Details of the mishap reveal a perfect storm of poor road maintenance, incessant rains causing water accumulation, and inadequate lighting. The young professional’s vehicle veered into the concealed hazard around midnight, trapping him underwater until it was too late.
The incident site quickly became a flashpoint for anger, as aggrieved citizens and the victim’s family protested vehemently. Long-standing grievances about unsealed manholes, chronic flooding, and ignored repair requests poured out, painting a picture of systemic failure.
Under ADG Meerut’s stewardship, alongside the Divisional Commissioner and Chief Engineer, the SIT has a tight deadline to deliver findings to the CM. Key questions include oversight lapses, prior knowledge of risks, and remedial steps taken—or not.
Anticipating culpability across ranks, officials brace for repercussions. Whispers of a CM visit suggest deeper involvement, potentially including aid packages for the family. This case could catalyze reforms in how development authorities operate in rapidly growing cities like Noida.
