The Indian Army says all efforts are underway to trace and rescue two soldiers who have been missing since their boat capsized in the Yamuna river in Haryana. The incident happened during a training exercise, and a large-scale search operation is now in progress.
What Happened During the Army Training Exercise
On September 1, soldiers were taking part in a joint watermanship training session at Hathni Kund Barrage in the Yamunanagar district of Haryana. During the exercise, a boat got caught in strong currents and was pushed toward the downstream barrage.
According to information shared by the Army, teams moved quickly to recover the boat. However, the vessel became trapped in strong eddies around the sluice gates and eventually capsized. The strong currents swept the crew away from the boat.
Search and Rescue Operation for Missing Soldiers
Two members of the crew are currently missing. A full-scale search and rescue mission is now underway to find them.
The operation involves multiple agencies working together. A spokesperson for the Army confirmed that the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, local police, and civil administration are all taking part in the search efforts.
"A full-scale search and rescue mission is under way by the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, local police and civil administration." — Indian Army spokesperson
Our Take: Swift Response Needed in Rescue Efforts
To put it plainly, this is a serious situation that demands quick and coordinated action. The fact that multiple agencies — from the Air Force to local police — have joined the search shows how important this mission is.
Strong currents and eddies around barrage structures are known to be dangerous, even for trained personnel. The soldiers were conducting routine training, which highlights the risks that military personnel face even in practice exercises.
Our thoughts are with the families of the missing soldiers. We hope the rescue teams can locate them quickly and bring them back safely. The speed and coordination of this operation will be critical in the coming hours.