Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Kabaddi Player Deepak Hooda Rescued in Haridwar
Deepak Hooda, a famous kabaddi player, got into trouble while swimming in the Ganga river in Haridwar.
The water was flowing very fast.
Luckily, some police officers saw him and quickly used a boat to save him.
Hooda was visiting Haridwar as part of a religious trip.
He's a very talented athlete, having won awards and medals for India in the past.
Hooda was very thankful to the police for their help.
Former Indian kabaddi captain Deepak Hooda was rescued by police in Haridwar.
Hooda was caught in strong currents while bathing in the Ganga river.
Police personnel from the 40th battalion quickly intervened to save him.
Hooda was in Haridwar for the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage.
He is an Arjuna awardee and Asian Games gold medalist.
- Who
- Deepak Hooda, the former Indian kabaddi captain and police personnel.
- What
- Deepak Hooda was rescued from the Ganga river.
- When
- During the Kanwar Yatra pilgrimage.
- Where
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand, at a Ganga ghat.
- Why
- Hooda was caught in the strong river currents while bathing.
- Athlete
- Deepak Hooda
- Sport
- Kabaddi
- Rescue Location
- Ganga ghat, Haridwar
- Rescuers
- Police personnel
- Award
- Arjuna award
- Medal
- Asian Games gold medal