Overview
- Four boys went missing while bathing in the Yamuna near Alipur on July 12 after they were swept away by strong river currents.
- Police confirmed the recovery of one boy identified as Rahul and other outlets report one or two additional bodies but official counts vary as identifications proceed.
- Teams from the NDRF, Delhi Fire Service, DDMA, Delhi Police and local boat clubs are conducting intensive search-and-recovery operations and have sealed off the river stretch.
- Rescuers say poor underwater visibility and downstream drift caused by high monsoon water levels are slowing searches and reducing the chances of finding survivors.
- On the same day two younger boys drowned in a water-filled pit in Mukhmelpur, prompting authorities to warn residents about unsecured pits and river risks during the monsoon.