Archive · 23 Jul 2025
Uttarakhand Police Rescue Kabaddi Star Deepak Hooda in Haridwar
Imagine a famous kabaddi player, Deepak Hooda, was swimming in a river when the water suddenly got very strong and pulled him away!
Luckily, some police officers were nearby.
They jumped into the water and saved him from the rushing water.
They used a boat to reach him and bring him safely back to land.
Deepak Hooda was very thankful to the police for their quick thinking and bravery.
He is a well-known kabaddi player who has won many medals for India.
Kabaddi star Deepak Hooda was rescued by Uttarakhand Police in Haridwar.
Hooda was swept away by strong currents in the River Ganga.
The 40th Battalion of Uttarakhand Police conducted the rescue operation.
The rescue team pulled Hooda onto a boat and brought him to shore.
Hooda expressed gratitude to the officers for saving his life.
- Who
- Deepak Hooda, an Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player, and the 40th Battalion of Uttarakhand Police.
- What
- Deepak Hooda was rescued from strong river currents.
- When
- July 23, 2025
- Where
- Haridwar, in the River Ganga
- Why
- Hooda lost his balance and was caught in the river's rapid flow.
- Athlete
- Deepak Hooda
- Sport
- Kabaddi
- Incident Location
- Haridwar
- Body of Water
- Ganga River
- Rescuers
- Uttarakhand Police, 40th Battalion
- Award
- Arjuna Awardee