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Defence
Army boat capsizes during Yamuna drill in Haryana, one soldier missing
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 07:40 AM
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During a training exercise on the Yamuna River in Haryana, an Indian Army boat sank. Three soldiers swam to safety while one remains missing.
During a routine drill on the Yamuna River in Haryana, an Indian Army boat unexpectedly took on water and sank. The incident occurred while soldiers were conducting a standard riverine training exercise.
Three soldiers managed to stay afloat and swam to the riverbank without assistance. The fourth soldier could not be rescued and is currently listed as missing.
Army officials have launched a search operation and are coordinating with local rescue teams. The incident is being investigated to determine the cause of the capsizing and to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Three soldiers managed to stay afloat and swam to the riverbank without assistance. The fourth soldier could not be rescued and is currently listed as missing.
Army officials have launched a search operation and are coordinating with local rescue teams. The incident is being investigated to determine the cause of the capsizing and to prevent similar occurrences in the future.