Uttarakhand police

The Uttarakhand Police: Arjuna Awardee and former captain of the Indian kabaddi team, Deepak Hooda, had a brush with danger on Wednesday after he was swept away by the strong currents of the River Ganga in Haridwar.

The dramatic incident unfolded when Hooda lost his balance and fell into the river, quickly finding himself caught in the swift flow.

Fortunately, the 40th Battalion of the Uttarakhand Police was present nearby and responded with commendable speed and bravery. A swift rescue operation was launched, during which officers from the battalion leapt into the water from a boat and managed to pull Hooda to safety despite the river’s fierce current pulling the boat off course.