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News India Live, Digital Desk: The uncrowned king of the world of adventure sports and off-roading, who is ‘Gypsy King’ known as, Hari Singh Have gone missing after a horrific boat accident in the sea of Maldives. This accident occurred when a tourist boat (speedboat) capsized near Male late in the evening of Monday, March 23, 2026. Till the afternoon of Tuesday, March 24, a massive search operation by the Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF) and the Coast Guard is going on, but till now no trace of Hari Singh has been found. This news has deeply shocked the Indian motor sports world and millions of its fans.
1. How did this tragic accident happen?
According to sources, Hari Singh was on a personal trip in Maldives with some of his colleagues.
Bad weather: Initial investigation revealed that their boat went out of control and capsized due to sudden storm and high waves.
Rescue: The other four people on the boat were taken out safely by local divers and the coast guard, but Hari Singh got swept away in the strong current of the waves.
2. Who is ‘Gypsy King’ Hari Singh?
Hari Singh is a legendary name in India’s off-roading and rally circuit.
Achievements: He has won the National Rally Championship (INRC) title 5 times.
Identification: He is known for driving the Maruti Gypsy at lightning speed across mountains and deserts, which earned him the title of ‘Gypsy King’.
Training: He also runs his own driving academy in Chandigarh, where he has trained hundreds of young drivers from across the country.
3. Activism of Indian Government and Embassy
The Indian High Commission in Maldives is keeping a close watch on this matter.
Contact: Indian Embassy officials are in constant touch with Maldivian authorities and Hari Singh’s family.
Aerial Survey: Since Tuesday morning, aerial survey of the part of the sea where the accident took place is being conducted through MNDF helicopters and drones.
4. Prayers from fans and family
#PrayForHariSingh is trending on social media. Motor sports personalities and his fellow drivers have prayed for his safe return. Some of his family members may reach Male by this evening. The rescue team says that the next 12 hours are very important, because the sea temperature and current are making the search operation challenging.
