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The pit where software engineer Yuvraj Mehta died was flagged years earlier.

On this Special Report, Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor investigates the hazardous infrastructure in Noida following a tragic accident where a car plunged into an open ditch. Reporting from the site, Kapoor highlights that 'all of these, mind you, are death traps in waiting,' pointing out the lack of barricades, street lights, and mobile network in high-end residential zones. The transcript reveals that despite residents paying crores for premium apartments, basic safety measures like reflectors and zebra crossings are absent. Local reporters Bhupender and Aruna join the discussion, noting that the Noida Authority had been warned for six years about these risks. The report questions the accountability of the Noida Authority and the Irrigation Department, especially after the recent transfer of the Noida Authority CEO. Kapoor emphasizes that this is not just an accident story but a systemic failure where affluent living spaces are surrounded by 'absolute ditches,' demanding fixed accountability beyond mere administrative transfers.

This report details the tragic death of a 27-year-old man in Noida's Sector 115 after his car plunged into a water-filled ditch during a night of heavy smog and zero visibility. The victim made a final, desperate call to his father at 12:10 am, stating, 'he's about to die and that he's drowning in a ditch.' Despite the father arriving nearby, the rescue was severely hampered by poor visibility and a lack of coordination between departments. Eyewitnesses alleged that the fire department hesitated to enter the water, citing cold temperatures and construction debris, eventually waiting for the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). The SDRF reportedly arrived at 3:30 am without boats, and the first rescue boat was only deployed at 6 am, six hours after the initial incident. By the time help reached the vehicle, the young man had already drowned, raising serious questions about the efficiency of emergency response protocols in the region.

Former Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah has resigned his post, launched his campaign in Janakpur speaking in Maithili.