Man jumps into Yamuna from DND Flyway; NDRF, fire teams search
Synopsis
A man identified as Ankit Sharma of Preet Vihar allegedly jumped into the Yamuna from the DND Flyway in the early hours of Monday. His scooter, clothes, and mobile phone were found at the scene. NDRF divers and Delhi Fire Services teams have been searching the river since 4 a.m. — and as of the latest update, he has not been found.
Key Takeaways
Ankit Sharma , a resident of Preet Vihar, Delhi , allegedly jumped into the Yamuna River from the DND Flyway in the early hours of Monday, 29 June .
His scooter, clothes, and mobile phone were recovered from the flyover, raising fears he entered the water.
The Delhi Fire Services received the first alert at around 1 a.m. ; the NDRF was alerted at 3:25 a.m. and reached the site by 4 a.m.
NDRF Inspector Praful Kumar confirmed divers are searching 'in every direction' in the river.
Sharma's family members have reached the spot and are present during the operation.
No trace of the missing man had been found as of the time of reporting.
A large-scale search and rescue operation was launched in the early hours of Monday, 29 June after a man allegedly jumped into the Yamuna River from the Delhi–Noida Direct (DND) Flyway, prompting an immediate mobilisation of the Delhi Fire Services, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local police. No trace of the missing man had been found as of the time of reporting.
How the Alert Was Raised
The Delhi Fire Services received the first call at approximately 1 a.m., when a caller reported that a man travelling on a scooter had allegedly jumped into the river from the flyover. Emergency teams rushed to the spot and found the man's scooter parked on the flyway, along with his clothes and mobile phone — findings that deepened fears he had entered the water.
Who Is the Missing Man
The individual has been identified as Ankit Sharma, a resident of Preet Vihar in Delhi. According to preliminary information, Sharma was engaged in the business of buying and selling vehicles. His family members have since reached the site and are present during the ongoing operation.
NDRF Response and Search Operation
NDRF Inspector Praful Kumar said the force received the alert through its control room at around 3:25 a.m., with local police indicating the incident took place at approximately 2:30 a.m. 'We received information about the incident through the control room at around 3:25 a.m., and local police informed us that this happened at around 2:30 a.m. As soon as we got the alert, our battalion in Dwarka mobilised immediately for the rescue and reached the spot at around 4 a.m.,' Kumar said.
Specialised divers have since been combing the river in multiple directions. 'The search operations have been underway since then. Our divers are searching for the man in every direction,' Kumar added.
Operation Status
Authorities, including personnel from the Delhi Fire Services and NDRF divers, continued the intensive search with specialised equipment. No trace of Ankit Sharma had been found at the time of filing this report. Further details from officials are awaited as the operation continues.
Point of View
Pointing to a gap in surveillance and crisis intervention infrastructure on one of Delhi's busiest inter-city corridors. The hour-long lag between the estimated time of the incident (2:30 a.m.) and the NDRF's arrival (4 a.m.) is worth scrutiny — river search outcomes are acutely time-sensitive. The recovery of personal belongings at the scene rather than a body also leaves the sequence of events unverified, and authorities have not yet ruled out other possibilities. Systemic investment in real-time monitoring and mental health response on high-risk urban infrastructure remains absent from the policy conversation.
NationPress
29 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the man who allegedly jumped into the Yamuna from the DND Flyway?
The missing man has been identified as Ankit Sharma, a resident of Preet Vihar in Delhi. According to preliminary information, he was engaged in the business of buying and selling vehicles.
When did the DND Flyway Yamuna incident occur?
The incident reportedly took place at around 2:30 a.m. on Monday, 29 June. The Delhi Fire Services received the first alert at approximately 1 a.m., and the NDRF was alerted through its control room at 3:25 a.m.
What evidence was found at the scene?
Emergency teams found Ankit Sharma's scooter parked on the DND Flyway, along with his clothes and mobile phone. These recoveries raised concerns that he had entered the Yamuna River.
Which agencies are conducting the search operation?
The search is being conducted by personnel from the Delhi Fire Services and specialised divers from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), whose battalion was mobilised from Dwarka. Local police are also assisting at the site.
Has the missing man been found?
No. As of the time of reporting, no trace of Ankit Sharma had been found despite an intensive search of the Yamuna River. The operation was continuing, with NDRF divers combing the river in multiple directions.
