A 14-year-old boy drowned in floodwater near Shastri Park in northeast Delhi on Friday. The incident happened while he was playing with his friends, marking the second drowning case in the area this week.
Delhi, 8 Sep 2025
A 14-year-old boy drowned in floodwater near Shastri Park in northeast Delhi on Friday. The incident happened while he was playing with his friends, marking the second drowning case in the area this week.
Boy Slips While Fishing with Friends
The boy went out to play with his friends on Friday evening. They were fishing when he slipped and fell into the water. The strong current carried him away. NDRF teams started looking for him right away. They found the boy within hours. He was taken to JPC Hospital. But the doctors said he was already dead when he arrived.
Another Drowning Case in the Area
This is not the only drowning case in northeast Delhi this week. On the same day, a 45-year-old man also drowned. He went into the floodwater to save his cows in Garhi Mendu village. His body was found near the Yamuna bank. The police are worried about the rising number of such incidents in the area. This is not the only drowning case in northeast Delhi this week. On the same day, a 45-year-old man also drowned. He went into the floodwater to save his cows in Garhi Mendu village. His body was found near the Yamuna bank. The police are worried about the rising number of such incidents in the area. A 14-year-old boy drowned in floodwater while playing with his friends near Shastri Park in northeast Delhi on Friday, the police said on Sunday, marking the second case…
The friends told us that the deceased was trying to walk near the bank when the incident took place.
The police urge people to stay away from flooded areas and be extra careful near water bodies. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
Updated 8 Sep 2025, 03:41 IST; source: link
