The injured man has been identified as 24-year-old Sonu Kumar, a resident of Gurugram, Haryana. He has been admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh and his condition is reportedly critical.
A terrifying incident has come to light from Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh, where an accident took place during adventure sports. A young man in Shivpuri was severely injured after falling from a height of 180-ft while bungee jumping.
The incident took place on Wednesday at the Thrill Factory Adventure Park on the Tapovan–Shivpuri Road, and CCTV footage of the event surfaced on Thursday and has since gone viral on social media. The injured man has been identified as 24-year-old Sonu Kumar, a resident of Gurugram, Haryana. He has been admitted to AIIMS Rishikesh and his condition is reportedly critical.
पर्यटन के नाम पर हो रहे मनोरंजन से जीवन सुरक्षा का भय बढ़ता जा रहा है। ऋषिकेश के आगे शिवपुरी स्थित थ्रिल फैक्ट्री में बंजी जंपिंग से एक पर्यटक 180 फिट की ऊँचाई से गिरा। जिसे तत्काल AIIMS ऋषिकेश में भर्ती कराया गया, जहां उसकी हालत गंभीर बताई जा रही है। अब थ्रिल फैक्ट्री के इस बंजी… pic.twitter.com/J98wsV3Aqr
— Ajit Singh Rathi (@AjitSinghRathi) November 13, 2025
Police Statment
According to the police, Sonu had travelled to Shivpuri for adventure sports. He attempted bungee jumping, but the rope suddenly broke, causing him to fall from a height. He landed on a tin shed and was hospitalised. His condition is reported to be critical. Police say they have not yet received any complaints, and further action will be taken once a complaint is received.
A man on X (formerly Twitter) shared that his friend had visited Thrill Factory, Rishikesh, yesterday for bungee jumping, and that just seven minutes after their turn, the major accident took place.
Please watch this video carefully
My friend visited Thrill Factory, Rishikesh yesterday for bungee jumping, and just 7 minutes after their turn, a major accident took place (12 Nov 2025, around 4:33 PM).
It could’ve been my friend or his sister they were literally saved by… pic.twitter.com/24u0SkMGxS
— Amit Behal (@amitbehalll) November 13, 2025
The incident has raised concerns over safety protocols in adventure sports in India.