Tragic Drowning of Amity University Student in Noida Construction Pit
Amity student drowns in waterlogged pit | Family yet to file complaint, post-mortem indicates Harshit drowned: Police
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A 23-year-old student, Harshit Bhatt, drowned in a waterlogged construction pit in Noida's Sector 94 while celebrating with friends. The Noida Authority has labeled the incident as trespassing, as the area was fenced but had gaps. The family has yet to file a formal complaint.
- 01Harshit Bhatt, a final-year student at Amity University, drowned in a construction pit.
- 02The Noida Authority claims the incident is a case of trespassing due to inadequate fencing.
- 03Bhatt entered the pit with friends to celebrate the end of exams.
- 04The construction project has faced delays and allegations of negligence.
- 05The family has not yet filed a formal complaint with the police.
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Harshit Bhatt, a 23-year-old final-year Bachelor of Physical Education student at Amity University, drowned in a waterlogged construction pit in Noida's Sector 94. The incident occurred while he was celebrating the end of exams with friends. According to officials from the Noida Authority, the site was fenced but had gaps, leading them to classify the incident as a case of trespassing. The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Saad Miyan Khan, reported that Bhatt entered the pit to bathe and subsequently drowned. A post-mortem examination confirmed drowning, revealing sand and water in his lungs. The construction pit is part of a stalled project for the Noida Convention and Habitat Centre, which has faced significant delays and allegations of negligence. The family of the victim has not yet filed a formal complaint, and police are awaiting further communication from them.
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The incident raises concerns about safety measures at construction sites and the responsibilities of project management.
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