Noida Authority took swift action after a 27-year-old software engineer, Yuvraj Mehta, died when his car fell into a deep, water-filled pit at a construction site in Sector 150 on January 17, 2026. The authority terminated the services of junior engineer Naveen Kumar and issued show-cause notices to other officials responsible for traffic management in the area. CEO Lokesh. M ordered a thorough investigation, including a report on construction and safety measures by developer Lotus. The accident happened in dense fog while Mehta was returning home from work with his Gurugram-based company. Rescue teams from the fire department, SDRF, NDRF, and local police recovered his body after a challenging operation. Eyewitnesses claimed that delayed rescue efforts may have cost Mehta’s life. Residents protested over poor safety, highlighting missing barricades and reflectors at the accident site. The police filed an FIR against two real estate developers based on the victim’s family's complaint but denied negligence in rescue operations. Following public protests, Noida Authority installed barricades to prevent further accidents. The CEO emphasized that negligence in safety norms at construction sites will not be tolerated and ordered all departments to re-inspect ongoing projects.