India, July 28 -- A 35-year-old man died and at least three others were feared to have drowned in the Yamuna near east Delhi's Geeta Colony area on Monday, said fire and police department officials.

Delhi Fire Services (DFS) spokesperson Rajender Atwal said a call about four people having drowned near Zero Pusta, Madina Masjid, in Multani Mohalla, was received around 7.20pm.

The victim, identified by a single name, Sonu, was pulled out of the river by fire department rescue teams with the help of local divers by 8.10pm, fire station officer (STO) Deshpal told the fire department room. Sonu was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was declared brought dead.

Three others were still missing with rescue operations put on hold around 10pm b...