Six months have passed since the tragic death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who allegedly drowned in a water-filled pit in Noida Sector 150. His father, Rajkumar Mehta, has now urged the Uttar Pradesh government to take stringent action against the officials responsible for the death.
Yuvraj Mehta lost his life on the intervening night of January 16 and 17 after he lost control of his car and drove into the pit. The incident has left his family seeking justice and accountability from the authorities.
Rajkumar Mehta, who recently returned from the UK, expressed his disappointment and frustration over the lack of meaningful action taken by the government despite the passage of six months. He pointed out that the officials who were suspended have been reinstated, and the builders involved in the case are also out on bail.
Mehta claimed that his son was left stranded on the roof of the submerged car for nearly one-and-a-half hours, pleading for help, but the rescue teams failed to reach the spot in time. He also alleged that the accident site lacked basic safety measures, including barricades, warning signs, and rescue equipment such as life jackets.
Rajkumar Mehta emphasized that his primary concern is to ensure that no other family has to suffer a similar tragedy in the future. He recently visited the spot where his son died but was unable to stay there for long due to emotional trauma.
The family is still waiting for the government to take stern and decisive action in this case, based on the report submitted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). The report, however, has not been made public yet.
