Archive · 19 Jan 2026
UP Constable's Body Recovered from Yamuna
A police officer named Gaurav Yadav, who was accused of hurting his family, was found dead in a river.
He was 35 years old and worked as a driver for the police.
On January 14, he allegedly hurt his wife and their 3-year-old daughter named Pari.
The little girl died in the hospital, and his wife is still getting medical help.
The police think he might have jumped into the river because they found his phone and some of his things near the bridge.
They have been looking for his body since that night and finally found it on January 19.
The body of Gaurav Yadav, a 35-year-old police constable, was recovered from the Yamuna river on January 19.
Yadav was accused of killing his 3-year-old daughter and attempting to murder his wife on January 14.
The incident occurred following a dispute, and Yadav went missing after the attack.
Yadav's wife, Shivani, is receiving treatment in Kanpur, while his daughter, Pari, died at the hospital.
Yadav's mobile phone and personal belongings were found near the Yamuna bridge, leading police to suspect he jumped into the river.
- Who
- Gaurav Yadav, a 35-year-old police constable
- What
- Recovery of his body from the Yamuna river
- When
- January 19, following an incident on January 14
- Where
- Near the Asothar Yamuna bridge in Banda, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Suspected suicide after allegedly killing his daughter and attempting to murder his wife
- Victim's Name
- Gaurav Yadav (35)
- Victim's Role
- Police Response Vehicle (PRV) Driver
- Location of Body Recovery
- Near Asothar Yamuna bridge, Banda (UP)
- Date of Incident
- January 14
- Date of Body Recovery
- January 19
- Victim's Family
- Wife (Shivani) and 3-year-old daughter (Pari)
- Status of Wife
- Receiving treatment in Kanpur
- Status of Daughter
- Deceased