A tragic accident in Noida has sparked nationwide anger and questions about urban safety. On a foggy night last Friday, 27-year-old IT professional Yuvraj Mehta's car hit a low wall and plunged into an unmarked, water-filled construction pit. The pit had been left open for years after work stalled. Mehta, who could not swim, climbed onto his car roof and called his father for help. According to his father, Mehta stayed there for nearly two hours, shining his phone's torch and shouting. Then, his calls stopped. Rescue teams arrived but took almost five hours to recover his body. Protests broke out at the site as locals blamed authorities for negligence. "Noida techie's death is essentially a murder. Dreams shattered," said one social media user. Police have charged the real estate developers and arrested owner Abhay Kumar for culpable homicide. The Uttar Pradesh government removed a senior official and ordered an investigation into the rescue and site safety. Mehta's father said rescue teams lacked trained divers and the site was pitch dark and foggy. A delivery worker also attempted a rescue but was unable to find Mehta. Police said rescue efforts used cranes, ladders, and lights but denied negligence, citing poor visibility and safety risks of diving into the pit. The investigation continues with more arrests expected. This incident highlights serious gaps in road safety and urban planning in areas near India's capital.