Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Man Feared Drowned in Yamuna
A young man named Vikas went to the Yamuna River with his friends to immerse an idol after a festival.
He fell into the river and got swept away by the strong current.
His brother, Rahul, has been waiting at the river bank for updates.
Rescue teams like the NDRF, SDRF, and divers from the Delhi Boating Club are searching for Vikas.
The search has been going on for two days, and Vikas is still missing.
His family is worried and waiting for news.
A 20-year-old man named Vikas is feared drowned in the Yamuna River during an idol immersion ceremony after Saraswati Puja.
The incident occurred in East Delhi’s Kondli Nala area on Saturday evening.
Vikas was with three friends when he lost his balance and was swept away by the river's flow.
Search operations entered the second day on Monday with teams from NDRF, SDRF, and divers from the Delhi Boating Club.
Vikas's brother, Rahul, has been frequently visiting the river bank, desperately waiting for updates.
- Who
- Vikas, a 20-year-old pursuing graduation, and his three friends
- What
- Feared drowning during idol immersion ceremony
- When
- Saturday evening
- Where
- Yamuna River, Kondli Nala, East Delhi
- Why
- Lost balance and was swept away by the river's flow
Family's Perspective
Authorities' Perspective
Search Efforts
Family's Perspective
The family feels the search efforts are not sufficient and are taking too long.
Authorities' Perspective
Authorities are conducting extensive search operations with multiple teams and divers.
- Victim's Name
- Vikas
- Victim's Age
- 20
- Location
- Yamuna River, Kondli Nala, East Delhi
- Incident Time
- Saturday evening
- Rescue Teams Involved
- NDRF, SDRF, Delhi Boating Club divers
- Search Operation Duration
- Entered second day on Monday
- Occasion
- Saraswati Puja idol immersion
- Victim's Education
- Pursuing graduation
