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Tragic Drowning Sparks Protests Over Construction Negligence

1/22/2026

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Yuvraj Mehta, 27, an IT professional, drowned when his car fell into an unmarked construction pit in Noida, India.
The incident occurred late at night as dense fog reduced visibility.
Mehta's father arrived after being alerted by his son's call, but rescue efforts were inadequate.
Authorities have registered two cases against the construction site's developers and arrested one owner for alleged negligence, prompting protests demanding accountability.

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Yuvraj Mehta, 27, an IT professional, drowned when his car fell into an unmarked construction pit in Noida, India.
The incident occurred late at night as dense fog reduced visibility.
Mehta's father arrived after being alerted by his son's call, but rescue efforts were inadequate.
Authorities have registered two cases against the construction site's developers and arrested one owner for alleged negligence, prompting protests demanding accountability.