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Man Dies After Jumping Into Reservoir At Delhi Park
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News18•08-10-2026, 00:30
Man Dies After Jumping Into Reservoir At Delhi Park
- •A man allegedly died after jumping into a 1.75-acre reservoir at a DDA Park in southeast Delhi’s New Friends Colony area.
- •Police suspect suicide as preliminary investigation revealed the man removed his T-shirt and shoes before crossing the fence and entering the water.
- •A security guard tried to stop him, but the man had already entered the reservoir before the guard could reach him.
- •Police and fire department rescue teams recovered the body from the 10 to 11 feet deep reservoir.
- •Authorities are currently working to ascertain the identity of the deceased and investigating all aspects of the incident.
Key Questions Answered
Preliminary investigation suggests suicide because the unidentified man removed his T-shirt and shoes before crossing the fencing and entering the water reservoir.
Yes, a security guard deployed at the park tried to stop him, but the man had already entered the water by the time the guard reached him.
According to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), the 10 to 11-foot-deep reservoir has steel-pole fencing around it, and warning boards have been installed at several places to prevent swimming or entry.
