Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Kabaddi Star Deepak Hooda Rescued by Uttarakhand Police in Haridwar
Deepak Hooda, a famous kabaddi player and former team captain, was in danger!
While in Haridwar, he fell into the fast-flowing Ganga River.
Luckily, some police officers were nearby.
They jumped into the water from a boat and bravely pulled him to safety.
The police shared a video of their quick actions, which people online praised.
Hooda thanked the officers for saving his life.
Hooda plays kabaddi and has won several medals for India.
Former Indian Kabaddi captain Deepak Hooda was rescued from the Ganga River in Haridwar.
Hooda fell into the river due to strong currents.
The 40th Battalion of the Uttarakhand Police conducted the rescue.
Police officers swiftly pulled Hooda to safety.
Hooda expressed gratitude to the police for saving his life.
- Who
- Deepak Hooda, the former captain of the Indian kabaddi team, and the 40th Battalion of the Uttarakhand Police.
- What
- Deepak Hooda was rescued from the Ganga River.
- When
- The incident occurred on Wednesday.
- Where
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
- Why
- Hooda lost his balance and was swept away by the strong currents.
- Athlete
- Deepak Hooda
- Sport
- Kabaddi
- Location
- Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Rescue Team
- 40th Battalion, Uttarakhand Police
- Medals Won
- Gold in 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, Bronze in 2018 Asian Games, Gold in 2018 Dubai Kabaddi Masters, Gold in 2016 South Asian Games and 2019 South Asian Games