Former Indian kabaddi captain Deepak Hooda faced a life-threatening situation Wednesday when strong currents swept him into the River Ganga at Haridwar. The Arjuna Award recipient lost his footing and plunged into the rushing waters. Officers from the 40th Battalion of Uttarakhand Police witnessed the emergency and launched an immediate rescue mission. Several personnel dove from their patrol boat into the turbulent river to reach the struggling athlete.
The rescue team successfully extracted Hooda from the dangerous currents despite their boat being pushed off course by the powerful flow. Uttarakhand Police shared footage of the dramatic operation on social media, which received widespread acclaim for the officers' bravery. Hooda expressed deep appreciation for the life-saving intervention by the police team.
The 31-year-old athlete from Haryana has competed for multiple Pro Kabaddi League franchises and earned international recognition. His achievements span gold medals at the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup and South Asian Games competitions in 2016 and 2019.
The rescue team successfully extracted Hooda from the dangerous currents despite their boat being pushed off course by the powerful flow. Uttarakhand Police shared footage of the dramatic operation on social media, which received widespread acclaim for the officers' bravery. Hooda expressed deep appreciation for the life-saving intervention by the police team.
The 31-year-old athlete from Haryana has competed for multiple Pro Kabaddi League franchises and earned international recognition. His achievements span gold medals at the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup and South Asian Games competitions in 2016 and 2019.
