- By Priyanka Koul
- Sat, 15 Nov 2025 03:41 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
In a shocking accident, a 23-year-old man from Gurgaon suffered critical injuries after falling to the ground when the bungee rope snapped mid-air in Rishikesh. The mishap took place on Wednesday, November 12, at the Shivpuri Thrill Factory, an adventure sports park. The man reportedly fell from a height of nearly 35 metres.
Officials reported that the man sustained chest injuries and was immediately rushed to AIIMS Rishikesh for treatment. Police later confirmed that he had responded to medical care and was now out of danger.
A video of the incident has gone viral, showing the man writhing in pain on a tin sheet as the broken rope dangles above him.
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According to The Times of India, the injured individual has been identified as Sonu Kumar, a 24-year-old BA student from Gurgaon.
Since his family has not filed a complaint, police said no FIR has been registered yet. Officers from the Muni Ki Reti police station in Uttarakhand's Tehri Garhwal district stated they have called in a technical team to investigate the cause of the accident.
“We are finding out if it was caused due to the negligence of the operator or the machine. We will check if the firm is complying with all norms,” an officer reportedly said.
Tehri Garhwal District Magistrate Nikita Khandelwal told TOI, “I have ordered an inquiry into the matter and all activities at Thrill Factory have been suspended until the probe is complete. A safety audit of all companies involved in adventure activities is also being conducted.”
The Shivpuri Thrill Factory offers a variety of adventure activities, including rope cycling, suspended catch air device (SCAD) jumps, and reverse bungee jumping.
Police added that they would record the victim's statement once doctors gave clearance.