In a significant development concerning the tragic death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Noida, police have arrested two more builders. This brings the total number of arrests in the case to three, as authorities intensify their investigation into the alleged negligence that led to the incident. The district administration also took stern action by sealing the corporate offices of the involved construction companies.
New Arrests in the Case
Police confirmed the arrest of Ravi Bansal, a builder residing in Mangalam Residency Apartments in Faridabad, and Sachin Karnwal, a resident of Sahibabad. Both individuals are associated with Lotus Greens, the company involved in the disputed plot. Earlier, Abhay Kumar, the director of MJ Vishtaton, was also taken into custody in connection with the same case. Authorities are currently searching for other accused parties, including Nirmal Kumar, who is a promoter of Lotus Greens.
Administrative Action Against Builders
Following the arrests, the district administration took strict measures by sealing the corporate offices of the two companies implicated in the incident. The sealed offices include:
- MJ Vishtaton Planners Private Limited: Located in Tower A on the seventh floor of a building in Noida Sector-62, specifically office number 174B.
- Lotus Greens: Located on the sixth floor of plot number 18 in Noida Sector-126.
This action underscores the administration’s commitment to ensuring accountability for construction safety violations.
The Background of the Tragedy
The incident occurred when software engineer Yuvraj Mehta drowned after his car fell into a water-filled pit at a construction site in Noida Sector-150. Reports indicated that the pit, dug for a basement, had accumulated approximately 30 feet of water. The excavation work on the plot, which was intended for a basement, had reportedly been halted midway for two years.
Ongoing Investigation and Accusations
The Noida Authority had initially sold the plot to Lotus Greens Construction Private Limited in 2014. Subsequently, Lotus Greens sold the land to MJ Vishtaton Planners Private Limited in 2020. The police have registered a case under the Environment Protection Water Pollution Prevention Act, emphasizing the serious nature of the alleged negligence. The investigation continues to uncover all responsible parties in this tragic event.
