Abhinav Shukla Calls Out NDRF Over Engineer’s Death: ‘Why Do Your Departments Exist?’

Actor Abhinav Shukla has slammed the NDRF and the fire department following the tragic death of 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehra in Greater Noida. Mehra’s car reportedly plunged into a water-filled

pit, and despite immediately alerting emergency services, no professional rescue team entered the water for nearly two hours. During that time, Mehra was forced to remain stranded on top of his car, repeatedly calling for help.

Reacting to the incident, the actor expressed outrage and demanded the resignations of NDRF officials, police personnel and government authorities, accusing them of gross negligence. Shukla criticised the departments for failing to perform their duties and for the delay that ultimately cost a young man his life.

Abhinav Shukla reacts to 27-year-old software engineer’s death

Taking to X, Abhinav Shukla shared a video in which he said, “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 hours, the boy stood atop his submerged car, shouting for help and struggling to survive.”

He added, “It is shocking that these departments, whose only job is to rescue and protect, stood there watching and doing nothing.”

His anger intensified as he highlighted that, ultimately, it was not an official rescuer but an ordinary citizen who stepped in to help. “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. However, after two hours of all this, ultimately, nobody was able to rescue the kid and the rescue operation failed,” he said.

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

Abhinav Shukla demanded the resignation of NDRF, police forces and government authorities

He demanded immediate resignations, saying, “I think all the departments should resign immediately and ASAP. All the people who went on the site and were unable to save him should resign immediately.”

He also reflected on the use of funds, saying, “The government should look into why taxpayer money is going to departments that fail to carry out basic rescue work. It’s such a shame and totally disgusting.”

The actor went on to add, “Authorities must improve their recruitment and training so that rescue teams are capable and brave enough to save lives. If these departments cannot do their job during emergencies, then their role and existence need to be questioned.”

In the caption he wrote, “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 taxpayers money! Bravo that Flip-cart Delivery guy who tried ! PMOIndia !….”