Actor Abhinav Shukla strongly criticised the NDRF, police, fire department and government authorities after 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehra died when his car fell into a water-filled trench in Greater Noida
Abhinav Shukla
When Yuvraj Mehra's car fell into a water-filled trench in Greater Noida, actor Abhinav Shukla blasted the NDRF, police forces, and government authorities for failing to help him. He criticized the departments for failing to carry out their duties effectively.
Abhinav Shukla reacts to Yuvraj Mehra's death
Abhinav took to his X handle to share, "In the tragic case of Yuvraj Mehra, a young boy’s car plunged into the water-filled pit after colliding with a construction site wall. Following the accident, he immediately alerted the fire department, the police, and the NDRF. While all these agencies arrived at the scene with cranes and ropes, not a single professional rescuer entered the water to save him. For two agonising hours, the boy stood atop his submerged car, shouting for help and struggling to survive."
"It is appalling that these departments — whose sole mandate is to rescue and protect — stood by as mere spectators. In a shocking turn of events, it was a Flipkart delivery person who showed true bravery, tying himself to a rope and entering the water to reach the boy. Ultimately, however, the rescue failed," he went on.
Shame NDRF , Shame Fire Dept , Shame on authorities , you couldn’t save a young kid ! I wonder why your departments even exist if you could not do a basic job for which you train your entire life with tax payers money ! Bravo that Flip-cart Delivery guy who tried ! @PMOIndia… pic.twitter.com/DUBmfw2ymJ
— Abhinav Shukla (@ashukla09) January 19, 2026
The actor further added, "I believe the personnel involved should resign immediately. The government must re-evaluate why taxpayer money is being funnelled into departments that fail to execute fundamental rescue operations. It is a disgrace. Authorities need to overhaul their recruitment and training processes to ensure that those tasked with saving lives possess the courage and competence to do so. If these departments cannot fulfill their purpose in a crisis, their very existence must be questioned."
He penned a stern caption
Abhinav penned the caption of his post as, "Shame NDRF , Shame Fire Dept , Shame on authorities , you couldn’t save a young kid ! I wonder why your departments even exist if you could not do a basic job for which you train your entire life with tax payers money ! Bravo that Flip-cart Delivery guy who tried ! PMOIndia !...(sic)."
In Greater Noida, Yuvraj Mehra, a 27-year-old software engineer, lost his life after his vehicle fell into a trench filled with water.
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