Former captain of the Indian kabaddi team Deepak Niwas Hooda has been in the headlines continuously these days. Deepak, who has been in discussion about his personal life earlier, is now in the news due to a big incident. Deepak reached Haridwar in Uttarakhand in the holy month of Sawan. During this time, during the Ganga bath near Harki Paidi, a big accident was averted with him. Deepak was swept away in the Ganges river while bathing. Deepak was saved in time. Now the video of this incident is becoming increasingly viral on social media.

Sactive lamp narrowly, could have lost life

A large number of devotees arrive in Haridwar during the Sawan to bathe in the Ganges. Meanwhile, former captain of the Indian kabaddi team Deepak also reached Harki Paidi. While taking bath, he got caught in the strong flow of the Ganges river and started flowing. Seeing this, the people present there got nervous.

The team of 40th Corps PAC and Disaster Relief Force (SDRF) posted on the spot immediately started the rescue operation. The soldiers took the lamp out safely through raft. The video of this entire incident was shared by Uttarakhand Police on its social media, which is now becoming increasingly viral. After the rescue, Deepak thanked the soldiers of SDRF. Deepak’s life and life survived narrowly.

Star kabaddi player… and #Uttarakhandpolice Star rescue of Ka!

Arjun Awardy and former Indian team captain Deepak Hooda caught in the strong currents of Ganga in Haridwar.

The 40th Corps present on the spot immediately rescued and evacuated them.

Deepak Hooda also thanked the team with heart. pic.twitter.com/yj6zhhgsdb

– uttarakhand police (@uttarakhandcops) July 23, 2025

Deepak is the world’s best kabaddi player

Deepak has been one of the best all -rounders in the world in Kabaddi. Deepak won the gold medal in the South Asian Games in 2016 with the Indian team. This year Deepak also won the Kabaddi World Cup with the Indian team. At the same time, Dubai Masters won in the year 2018, after which he won the bronze medal in the year 2018 Asian Games. Deepak has played 157 matches in the Pro Kabaddi League. At the same time, Deepak has achieved 1020 red points. Also, Deepak has done 91 successful tackles in PKL.

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