Watch video: Indian Kabaddi team ex-captain Deepak Hooda rescued from Ganga

The Uttarakhand Police today saved former Indian Kabaddi Team captain Deepak Hooda from drowning in the Ganga river at Haridwar.

A team of police personnel rescued Arjuna awardee Hooda, who was caught in a strong flow of water.

The Uttarakhand Police has also uploaded a video of the incident on social media.

Hooda, who is a local BJP leader and had contested the recent Assembly elections from Meham constituency in Rohtak district, stated that it was a mishap. "It was a mishap and can happen with anyone, but I got saved by the grace of almighty. I thank the Uttarakhand Police," Hooda told reporters on being contacted for his comments.

स्टार कबड्डी खिलाड़ी… और #UttarakhandPolice का स्टार रेस्क्यू!

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दीपक हुड्डा ने भी टीम को दिल से धन्यवाद कहा। pic.twitter.com/YJ6zhhGsdb

— Uttarakhand Police (@uttarakhandcops) July 23, 2025