Yamunanagar, Haryana: A tragic incident occurred in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district where five Army personnel were swept away by strong currents during a training exercise at Hathnikund Barrage. The jawans were doing a routine exercise in the water while doing their daily military drill when the currents came up with such strength they were able to drown the soldiers.
According to the information available, two commandos remain missing after the incident. Search and rescue teams have been activated to find the missing personnel and search and rescue efforts have been launched around the barrage and downstream areas.
The incident has raised concerns about the dangers faced by Army personnel during water-based training exercises, especially in areas where water levels and currents can change rapidly. Such exercises are conducted to prepare soldiers for challenging operational conditions, including rescue missions, river crossings and situations involving difficult terrain and waterways.
The five jawans were in the middle of training at Hathnikund Barrage when they were caught in the strong current. Despite their efforts to escape, the torrent of water swallowed them up. Details of the people involved and reasons for the incident are not yet known.
Rescue teams have been activated as authorities and the Army continue to search for the missing commandos. The waterway and areas downstream from the barrage where the current may have carried the missing soldiers could have carried the missing soldiers.
The Hathnikund Barrage, located on the Yamuna River in Haryana, is a very important water control structure and a major water flow occurs during high discharge times. Strong currents around such structures can be very dangerous in practice, especially when in water-based activities.
The incident has also brought home the risks of military training. Army personnel undergo hands-on exercise to prepare for real-life emergencies and combat situations. Water-crossing and riverine training can be particularly challenging because soldiers are operating in unpredictable conditions carrying equipment and following tactical procedures.
Sad news coming in from Haryana’s Yamunanagar.During an Army training exercise at Hathnikund Barrage, 5 jawans were swept away by the strong current. 2 commandos are still missing.
— Nikhil saini (@iNikhilsaini) September 2, 2026
Praying for their safety and hoping for their swift recovery. 🙏🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/o24UgvPWpo
As the search is on, we expect more information about the five people who were swept away. There is no complete account of the incident so far; the condition and whereabouts of all five jawans are still unknown.
The two commandos are missing, and the rescue effort is on high alert. Both soldiers and rescue personnel are trying to find them safe. The Army and local authorities will update us as they find out what happened when they find them.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the region and sparked concern over the safety of the personnel involved in the training exercise. Families of the affected soldiers are also awaiting official information about their loved ones.
Further developments of the rescue operation, the names of the people involved and the situation are expected as officials continue their investigation and search efforts.
