Noida Tragedy: Two Men Found Dead Inside Locked Car

Parked Near School, Ignition On, Doors Locked
NOIDA: In a disturbing incident, two men were found dead inside a locked Hyundai Aura CNG car in Sector 62 of Noida on Monday afternoon. Early police findings suggest the cause of death was likely asphyxiation, possibly caused by a lack of ventilation after the men allegedly consumed alcohol and slept inside the vehicle overnight.

The discovery was made around 12:30pm when police received a call about two unconscious individuals in a car parked near a park adjacent to a private school. Upon arrival, officers found the car locked from the inside, with the ignition key still in place. Both the CNG and petrol tanks were completely empty, raising concerns that the vehicle's ventilation system may have failed.

Victims Identified; Alcohol Consumption Suspected
The deceased have been identified as 27-year-old taxi driver Sachin Sharma and 50-year-old daily wage labourer Laxmi Kumar. Both were residents of Prem Vihar in Khora Colony, Ghaziabad. According to Sector 58 SHO Amit Kumar, the two men were last seen on Sunday night and had been reported missing by their families.

Investigators believe the pair consumed alcohol before deciding to rest inside the car. With the windows shut, the ignition running, and no fuel to circulate air, they may have fallen unconscious due to a lack of oxygen — a condition that can quickly become fatal.

The case remains under active investigation, and the exact cause of death will be confirmed following a post-mortem examination.

Authorities have urged the public to avoid sleeping inside locked vehicles, especially when fuel is low or ventilation is poor. This tragic case serves as a stark reminder of how a seemingly harmless decision can have fatal consequences.