Archive · 7 Sep 2025
14-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Delhi's Yamuna River
A 14-year-old boy tragically drowned in the Yamuna River in Delhi.
He was fishing with friends near Shastri Park when he slipped into the water.
The boy couldn't swim, and the river's strong current pulled him under.
Although his friends tried to help, they couldn't save him.
Rescue teams found the boy and took him to the hospital, but it was too late.
The police are investigating, and they plan to warn people about the dangers of the river, especially during the monsoon season.
A 14-year-old boy drowned in the Yamuna River near Shastri Park in Delhi.
The incident occurred while the boy was fishing with friends.
He slipped into the water and was swept away by the current.
Rescue teams recovered the boy, but he was declared dead at the hospital.
Police are planning awareness drives regarding the risks of the river.
- Who
- 14-year-old boy
- What
- Drowned
- When
- Friday evening
- Where
- Yamuna river near Shastri Park, Delhi
- Why
- Fell into the water while fishing; no swimming skills and strong current
- Victim
- 14-year-old boy
- Location
- Shastri Park, Delhi
- Cause
- Drowning while fishing
- Date
- Friday evening
- Hospital
- Jag Pravesh Chandra (JPC) Hospital
- Contributing Factor
- Lack of swimming skills and strong current
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