Tragic Drowning Incident at Noida Construction Site Claims Life of Amity University Student
Another water-filled construction pit, another drowning in Noida: Less than 3 months after techie’s car fell into ditch, Amity student drowns
The Indian Express
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A 23-year-old Amity University student, Harshit Bhatt, drowned in a waterlogged construction pit in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, while celebrating the end of exams with friends. This incident follows a similar drowning less than three months ago, raising concerns over safety at such sites.
- 01Harshit Bhatt, a final-year student, drowned in a construction pit near Amity University.
- 02The incident occurred in Sector 94, Noida, during a gathering with friends.
- 03This tragedy follows a previous drowning incident involving a software professional in a similar pit.
- 04Rescue efforts involved local police and disaster response teams.
- 05The depth and safety of the construction site are under investigation.
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On Wednesday afternoon, Harshit Bhatt, a 23-year-old final-year student at Amity University in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, drowned in a waterlogged construction pit while celebrating the end of examinations with friends. The incident occurred in Sector 94, close to the university's campus. Bhatt's friends attempted to rescue him but were pulled out safely. This tragedy follows another drowning incident less than three months ago, where a software professional drowned after his car fell into a similar pit in Sector 150. Local police and teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) responded promptly to the scene. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning, including the pit's depth and safety measures in place. Eyewitnesses reported that the pit has been abandoned for nearly a decade, raising concerns about the safety of such construction sites in the area.
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This incident highlights the urgent need for improved safety measures at construction sites in Noida, particularly those that are abandoned or poorly maintained.
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