Two Army soldiers went missing after a military training boat capsized in the Yamuna River at Hathnikund Barrage in Yamunanagar on Tuesday evening, September 1, 2026. The accident happened during a watermanship training exercise when the boat was caught in strong currents near the barrage gates. A joint search and rescue operation continued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.Key HighlightsTwo soldiers are missing after the Army boat capsized.The accident took place at Hathnikund Barrage on September 1.Three other personnel reportedly reached safety.Army, IAF, NDRF, SDRF and local teams are searching for the missing soldiers.What Happened at Hathnikund Barrage?Personnel from the 1 Parachute Battalion (Special Forces) were taking part in a water training exercise in the Yamuna.The motorboat reportedly faced a technical problem while moving in the river. Strong downstream currents then pushed the boat towards the barrage.The boat became trapped in powerful water currents and eddies near the sluice gates. Efforts to control and retrieve the boat failed. It later capsized, and two members of the crew were swept away.Three personnel managed to swim to safety.The Yamuna Army Boat Capsize has now led to a major rescue effort in the area.Related Instagram Video :Yamuna Army Boat Capsizes at HathnikundLarge Rescue Operation UnderwayA multi-agency team is searching for the two missing soldiers. Army personnel and specialist divers are taking part in the operation.The Indian Air Force (IAF) is also supporting the search with aerial surveillance. Teams are checking the Yamuna and nearby water channels, including the Western Yamuna Canal and Eastern Yamuna Canal.The NDRF and SDRF teams are also searching the water. Haryana and Uttar Pradesh rescue teams are working with local police and civil officials.The Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Department has also reduced water discharge from the barrage to help the rescue teams search the area.Search Continues for Missing SoldiersThe Hathnikund Barrage boat accident has become a major Yamunanagar Army tragedy. The search teams are checking the river and downstream areas to locate the missing personnel.The 2 soldiers missing from the training exercise have not yet been traced. The Hathnikund Barrage rescue operation remains underway as Army and civil agencies continue their efforts to find them.
