Following the accident and demonstrations by locals, Lokesh M, also an IAS officer, was removed as CEO on January 19 and placed on the waiting list.
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Moneycontrol24-01-2026, 15:39

Krishna Karunesh Appointed Noida Authority CEO After Lokesh M's Removal Over Techie's Death

  • Senior IAS officer Krishna Karunesh takes charge as the new CEO of Noida Authority.
  • His appointment follows the removal of Lokesh M due to public outrage over a software engineer's death in a construction pit.
  • Karunesh, a 2011-batch IAS officer, previously served as District Magistrate of Gorakhpur.
  • The incident involved 27-year-old Yuvraj Mehta, whose SUV fell into a deep, water-filled pit in Sector 150, allegedly due to negligence.
  • A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the death, with CM Yogi Adityanath directing a five-day report submission.

Why It Matters: Krishna Karunesh is the new Noida Authority CEO, replacing Lokesh M after a techie's fatal accident.

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