Body of 19-year-old Tripura girl Sneha Debnath, missing for 6 days, found under Delhi bridge | India News
NEW DELHI: A tragic turn in the case of a missing girl, Sneha Debnath, has come to light after Delhi Police confirmed that the body of a 19-year-old female was recovered from the Yamuna River beneath the Geeta Colony flyover. Initially believed to be a 24-year-old, authorities have now clarified her age following identification and confirmation, ANI reported. Sneha was a 19-year-old student from Sabroom in South Tripura.Girl went missing from Paryavaran Complex on July 7Sneha had been reported missing on July 7 from the Paryavaran Complex area in South Delhi. Her family had handed over a note indicating she intended to take her own life by jumping off the Signature Bridge. This claim was further supported by a cab driver who told police he had dropped the girl near the iconic bridge the same morning.Technical surveillance had pinpointed her last phone location to Signature Bridge. Eyewitnesses also reported seeing a young woman standing on the bridge shortly after sunrise. A joint search operation involving Delhi Police and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) had been underway since then, combing areas from Nigam Bodh Ghat to Noida.Emotional distress preceded disappearanceAccording to police, the girl had been emotionally distressed for several months. On the morning of her disappearance, she reportedly sent a farewell email and WhatsApp messages to close friends, raising alarm among her circle.“We had been conducting an extensive search since July 7, and the body recovered today matches the description and clothing shared by the family,” said a senior police official.Forensic probe, mental health concerns under focusWhile forensic confirmation and post-mortem procedures are ongoing, initial reports suggest drowning as the likely cause of death. The investigation continues to determine the sequence of events and whether any external factors were involved.The discovery adds to a growing number of mental health-related incidents in the city, prompting renewed calls for more accessible counseling and early intervention systems.
