Tragedy in Agra: Two Children Feared Drowned in Yamuna River

In Agra, a bathing trip turned tragic when two children, aged between 10 and 12, went missing and are feared drowned in the Yamuna River after four children entered the water. Police and rescue teams are actively searching. The incident highlights the risks around unattended minors near water bodies.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-06-2025 21:05 IST | Created: 29-06-2025 21:05 IST
Tragedy in Agra: Two Children Feared Drowned in Yamuna River
Search for missing children in Yamuna river (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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Tragedy struck in Agra on Sunday when two children, aged between 10 and 12, are feared to have drowned in the Yamuna River within the Sikandra police station's jurisdiction. A group of four children went for a swim, but only two managed to escape, while the others went missing.

Assistant Commissioner of Police, Agra, Vinayak Bhosale, stated that the incident occurred around 11 am. Local authorities, along with divers and rescue teams, were dispatched promptly after receiving an emergency alert. Despite efforts, the two missing children, who reportedly lacked swimming skills, remained unaccounted for.

The search and rescue operations, involving skilled divers and boats, continue along the river stretch where the incident unfolded. Further updates are awaited as the community anxiously hopes for a positive outcome. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)

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