It’s Thursday, January 22, 2026, and the fallout from the Sector 150 tragedy isn’t just about a “freak accident” anymore. It’s turning into a full-blown criminal and environmental crackdown.
The thing is, while the first FIR was about the death of 27-year-old techie Yuvraj Mehta, this second one targets the “cesspool” itself. Police just booked five builders for turning a construction plot into a massive, muddy, health hazard. Or nothing.
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Noida Sector 150 Tragedy: Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation where the “Sports City” dream has literally become a graveyard. Here’s the ground reality of where the investigation stands today:
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The “Toxic” Pit: The FIR filed yesterday at Knowledge Park police station is a heavy one. It’s not just about the drowning—it’s about Sections 24 and 43 of the Water Act. The pit is so deep and the water so stagnant that it’s become a “public nuisance” that locals say makes breathing difficult. Those too.
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The Arrest: Abhay Kumar, the director of MZ Wiztown Planners, was arrested on Tuesday. He’s currently in judicial custody for a week. The thing is, he’s a seasoned realtor who’s been in the crosshairs of Noida officials before. Now, he’s facing charges of culpable homicide.
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The SIT Deadline: The three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been camping at the Noida Authority headquarters. They’ve been grilling everyone from junior engineers to project heads. And here’s the kicker—they have to submit their final report to the UP government by Saturday, January 24.
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The “Authority” Shakeup: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath isn’t playing around. He already removed Lokesh M as the CEO of Noida Authority and put him on the “waitlist.” Let’s be real—the fact that a 30-foot deep pit was visible on satellite images since 2021 and nobody fenced it off is a massive systemic failure. Or nothing.
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The Legal & Investigation Matrix
| Status | Key Details | The “Ground” Reality |
| Arrests | Abhay Kumar (Wiztown) | One arrested; four others named in the new FIR. |
| The Charges | Culpable Homicide + Env. Protection Act | Transitioning from “negligence” to “criminal environmental violation.” |
| SIT Head | ADG Bhanu Bhaskar | Focusing on why rescue teams (NDRF/SDRF) failed to dive in for 90 mins. |
| The Plot | SC-02/A3, Sector 150 | Originally Lotus Greens; sub-leased to Wiztown in 2016. |
| Safety Check | Zero | No fencing, no reflectors, no warning signs found during inspection. |
And Here’s the Kicker…
The thing is, the Noida Authority actually rejected Wiztown’s revised layout for this exact plot in 2022. They wanted to build a commercial complex with cinema screens instead of the promised “sports infrastructure.” Because the project was in legal limbo, the excavation was just left open to collect sewage and rainwater. Let’s be real—Yuvraj Mehta died because of a four-year-old paperwork war. Those too.
One side comment—the SIT is also looking into the rescue delay. Yuvraj’s father was at the spot, watching his son on top of the sinking car, but the first responders allegedly wouldn’t jump in because they “didn’t have the right gear” or “couldn’t swim.” It’s an ongoing situation that’s sparking massive protests in Sector 150. Or nothing.
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