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UP Accidents: Youth Dies in Noida Open Drain, Child Crushed in Prayagraj

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News18•29-09-2026, 12:44
UP Accidents: Youth Dies in Noida Open Drain, Child Crushed in Prayagraj
- •A youth died after falling into an open drain in Noida, raising questions about authority's safety measures.
- •In Prayagraj, a 13-year-old boy was crushed by a speeding tractor; the driver fled the scene.
- •Notorious criminal Anmol Gupta arrested in Lakhimpur Kheri with smack worth ₹1.25 crore.
- •Youth's body found in suspicious circumstances in Lucknow; cyclist dies in Sonbhadra accident.
- •Drunk truck driver crushes people in Lucknow, one dead and two injured.
Key Questions Answered
An open drain near the Garhi roundabout in Noida's Work Circle-4 caused a youth's death, prompting local residents and authorities to question the civic body's safety measures and functioning.
The Yogi government will launch a special campaign for the repair of rural roads starting from October 1 to November 10, allowing villagers to monitor work and register complaints via the Jal Sarathi app.
Nursing students have been protesting at KGMU in Lucknow, demanding the resignation of the Principal and Dean following the death of BSc Nursing student Divyanshi Yadav on September 19.



