Greater Noida’s law enforcement has cracked down on construction site negligence with the arrest of two promoters from a builder firm in connection with software engineer Yuvraj Mehta’s fatal drowning. Ravi Bansal and Sachin Karnwal, both tied to Lotus Green Company, face serious charges of culpable homicide.
The heartbreaking event unfolded late on January 16-17, 2026, when 27-year-old Yuvraj lost his life in a flooded plot at a site under Knowledge Park jurisdiction. Blatant safety oversights by the builder group are at the heart of the probe, prompting a First Information Report for criminal negligence leading to death.
Detailed identities reveal Ravi Bansal from Faridabad’s Manglam Residency (Flat D-76) and Sachin Karnwal from Ghaziabad’s Shalimar Garden (Flat B-6, Building A-11). The arrests stemmed from a high-priority drive ordered by the Police Commissioner, Greater Noida, with oversight from senior DCP officials and boots-on-the-ground action by the local team.
Investigators are delving into the suspects’ past records and piecing together timelines. Court appearance is imminent, and sources hint at a broader net closing in on additional culprits.
As Greater Noida booms with development, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of corner-cutting in real estate. Stricter regulations and accountability could safeguard workers and visitors from similar fates, ensuring progress doesn’t claim innocent lives.