Teenagers Drown in Yamuna River During Bathing Expedition

Two teenagers, Dev and Shivam, drowned in the Yamuna river in Alipur while swimming with friends. Locals and a rescue team, including divers and fire brigade, recovered their bodies. The tragic incident was reported to the police on Thursday evening.

Two teenagers drowned in the Yamuna river near Alipur while swimming with friends, officials stated on Friday.

The victims, identified as 17-year-olds Dev and Shivam, both residents of Alipur, disappeared after venturing deep into the water, the police confirmed.

A PCR call on Thursday evening alerted Alipur police station about the incident, prompting a swift response. According to a senior police officer, four teens had gone swimming when Dev and Shivam went missing. Despite efforts from their friends and local residents, the boys could not be found, leading to a police rescue operation.

A specialized team, including eight divers and the fire brigade, was deployed and eventually recovered the bodies late Thursday.

(With inputs from agencies.)