The death of an engineer on a Noida Sector-150 worksite has triggered FIRs against two builders, exposing a web of unpaid dues and deadly safety oversights by the Noida Authority. With 3,000 crore in arrears, the body’s inaction has sparked widespread condemnation.
Absence of safety gear and warnings at the site proved catastrophic. Meant for Sports City since its 2014 allotment to Lotus Green, the land was surreptitiously sold off, converting a public sports dream into private profit.
Federal agencies CBI and ED are unraveling the corruption trail, from land flips to official involvement. Public sentiment boils over the authority’s dual failures: unrecovered billions and unprotected workers.
This incident demands a overhaul—rigorous audits, dues enforcement, and safety mandates. It reflects broader challenges in urban development, where growth often trumps safety. As probes deepen, expectations rise for justice and systemic change to prevent future losses.