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Sneha Debnath’s Body Found in Yamuna as Police Probe Surveillance and Coordination Gaps

Post-mortem tests are under way; authorities have opened a probe into procedural lapses in Delhi’s suicide-prone zones.

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Sneha Debnath death case: 19-yr-old DU student found dead in Yamuna, leaves handwritten note behind
Knowledge Park police station inspector said that a case has been registered in this regard, adding that a probe is underway
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Overview

  • Delhi Police and NDRF recovered Sneha Debnath’s body beneath the Geeta Colony flyover on July 13 and confirmed her identity the same day.
  • Early post-mortem findings point to drowning, and toxicology reports are expected to clarify the cause of death.
  • Technical surveillance data, cab-driver testimony and eyewitness accounts are under review to reconstruct her movements to the Signature Bridge.
  • Investigators have highlighted non-functional CCTV cameras and unclear jurisdictional boundaries at the bridge, prompting a probe into crisis-response protocols.
  • The incident has renewed calls for expanded student mental health services on campuses and enhanced monitoring of high-risk locations in Delhi.