Para Commando Dies During River Training

Two Para SF Commandos Lose Their Lives During River Training 🇮🇳 Two commandos of the Indian Army’s elite 1 Para (Special Forces) lost their lives after their motorboat capsized during a watermanship training exercise in the Yamuna River near Hathnikund Barrage in Yamunanagar, Haryana. Lance Naik Rohit Narayan Patil and Paratrooper Ajay Bhagat were among five 1 Para SF personnel taking part in the training exercise when their boat reportedly developed a technical snag and was caught in strong currents near the barrage. Three commandos managed to reach safety, while the two soldiers were swept away. Following an extensive search operation, their bodies were recovered on September 3, 2026. The tragic incident highlights the risks undertaken by Special Forces personnel not only during combat operations but also during demanding training designed to prepare them for some of the most challenging missions.