Yuvraj Mehta Death: Fire Dept Ignored ADG's Swim Training Order, Letters Reveal Negligence

• Software engineer Yuvraj Mehta drowned in Noida, exposing negligence by government departments.
• Two letters from Uttar Pradesh Fire and Emergency Services Headquarters, Lucknow, show orders for swim training were issued in July 2023.
• ADG Padmaja Chauhan mandated swimming knowledge for fire and emergency personnel, including water police, for rescue operations during monsoon.
• The order highlighted that lack of swimming experience leads to significant loss of life and property during waterlogging.
• Despite the ADG's directive to complete training within a month and submit certificates, no personnel present at the scene could perform water rescue.

Why It Matters: Yuvraj Mehta's death highlights critical negligence as the Fire Department ignored its ADG's swim training orders.