Noida Police have registered a second criminal case in connection with the death of software engineer Yuvraj, expanding the scope of the investigation to include alleged environmental violations and grave public safety lapses at a waterlogged plot in Sector 150. The fresh case focuses on the hazardous condition of an unfenced and unattended pit near a public roadway, which investigators say directly contributed to the fatal incident.
According to the police, the pit had remained filled with stagnant and polluted water for several years and lacked even basic safety measures such as fencing, warning boards or barricades. Its proximity to a frequently used road made it a serious and ongoing threat to commuters and residents. Despite the obvious dangers, authorities said no effective steps were taken to secure the site or prevent accidents.
Investigators also pointed out that the stagnant water had led to severe environmental pollution in the area. Local residents had reportedly complained multiple times about foul odours and breathing problems caused by contaminated air emanating from the pit. The failure to address these concerns, police said, not only violated environmental norms but also significantly increased the risk of a tragedy.
During the probe, police found that the plot was originally owned by Lotus Green Construction Pvt Ltd and was later transferred to Viztown. However, it emerged that Lotus Green continues to retain a 30 per cent stake in the property, raising questions about responsibility for maintaining safety and environmental compliance at the site.
Based on these findings, Noida Police have named five individuals—Abhay Kumar, Sanjay Kumar, Manish Kumar, Achal Bohra and Nirmal Kumar—as accused in the second FIR. The case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Environment Protection Act, 1986, and the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, covering offences related to public nuisance, environmental damage and acts endangering human life.
Police officials said further investigation is underway to determine accountability and assess whether additional action is required against other entities or individuals linked to the site.
