Overview
- The Uttar Pradesh government assigned 2011-batch IAS officer Krishna Karunesh, then the authority’s additional CEO, the additional charge of CEO until a permanent appointment is made.
- The leadership change follows the removal of M Lokesh on January 19 after public outcry over the death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in a waterlogged construction pit in Sector 150.
- Officials said the Special Investigation Team is wrapping up statement recording and will submit its report after completing the process under the chief minister’s directive.
- The Noida Authority directed staff and private developers to secure trenches, repair potholes, and improve safety at construction sites to prevent similar incidents.
- An FIR has been filed against two builders, the post-mortem cited asphyxia due to antemortem drowning, and the family and residents have alleged a slow rescue response.