The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has ordered an immediate overhaul of road safety measures across its jurisdiction in the wake of the death of a software engineer in neighbouring Noida after his car plunged into a water-filled pit. He also instructed that essential safety measures, including directional signage, reflectors and barricading, be implemented on all roads within three days. Additional CEO Sumit Yadav inspected the 130-metre road and areas in Sectors 2 and 3, and warned strict action against work circles found negligent, the statement said. informed that all work circles would be required to submit affidavits certifying that safety measures had been implemented at accident-prone locations in their respective areas. She added that the project department was taking all necessary steps to prevent road accidents and appealed to motorists to follow traffic rules.

Source: The Hindu January 20, 2026 05:55 UTC