Overview
- Postmortem findings state Yuvraj Mehta died from antemortem drowning with about one to two litres of water in his lungs, with hypothermia and panic triggering cardiac arrest.
- Police registered an FIR at Knowledge Park police station against MJ Vishattown Planner Ltd and Lotus Green Construction Pvt Ltd following a complaint by the victim’s father.
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered an SIT to determine responsibility, and Noida Authority CEO M. Lokesh was removed from his post.
- Residents and witnesses said the water-filled construction pit in Sector 150 lacked barricades, reflectors and warning boards despite prior complaints.
- Police said the incident was reported around 12:15 a.m., and the body was recovered only the next morning after a prolonged rescue involving the Fire Department, SDRF and NDRF, with an eyewitness alleging delay.