Six months after techie's death in Noida pit, father seeks action against officials

Noida, Jul 14 (PTI) Six months after a 27-year-old software engineer allegedly drowned in a water-filled pit in Noida Sector 150, his father on Tuesday urged the Uttar Pradesh government to take stringent action against the officials responsible for the death. Yuvraj Mehta died on the intervening night of January 16 and 17 after he allegedly lost control of his car and drove into a water-filled pit in Noida. Speaking to reporters upon his return from the UK, Rajkumar Mehta, the victim's father, said no meaningful action has been taken despite the passage of six months. "The SIT has submitted its report, but it has not been made public. The officials who were suspended have been reinstated and the builders are also out on bail," he alleged. "I have no idea what action has been taken on the basis of the SIT report. I still hope the government will take stern and decisive action in this case," he said. Mehta claimed that his son was on the roof of the submerged car for nearly one-and-a-half hours, pleading for help, but rescue teams failed to reach the spot in time. He also alleged that there were no barricades, warning signs or basic rescue equipment, such as life jackets, at the accident site. "I only want to ensure that no other family has to suffer such a tragedy in future," Mehta said. Rajkumar Mehta said he recently visited the spot where his son had died but could not stay there for long because of emotional trauma. PTI COR KIS VN VN