‘Bina Rope Ke Jump?’: Rishikesh’s ‘Extreme Adventure Sports’ Activity Sparks Safety Concerns

In the last few days, adventure sports activities and organisations conducting them in India have been facing several questions from people across the country. India also witnessed several accidents and mishaps which were solely born out of a lack of safety equipment and absences of safety measures. Amid the same, a video from Rishikesh came forward, which was quick to gain attention by many, but for all the wrong reasons. The clip showed a few people trying an extreme adventure sports activity, which involved jumping from a height without a rope or harness!Turns out, the sport is called SCAD (Suspended Catch Air Device) jump, and involves jumping without a rope, straight into a safety net. The said video, too, had a safety net– yet most flagged

India’s lack of safety measures and proper protocols, and stated how such an activity should be avoided, given the country’s history with adventure sports accidents.Times Now could not confirm the details of most. Most advised against participating in something like this in India, while others commented that every adventure sport is “risky”.Check out the viral post: “Saw this ‘Adventure Sport’ video from Hrishikesh Is this safe? No rope, no safety guards. One wrong fall can damage your neck & spine for life. Are these activities approved by any official authorities?” the post read. The post was shared on X (formerly Twitter), by the handle ‘ArnazHathiram’. The post was shared 3 days ago and pulled over 815K views from people.

Saw this "Adventure Sport" video from HrishikeshIs this safe???? No rope, no safety guards. One wrong fall can damage your neck & spine for lifeAre these activities approved by any official authorities? pic.twitter.com/ICv639seDB

— Arnaz Hathiram Jain (@ArnazHathiram) June 6, 2026

Internet’s reactions: “Never ever trust any such adventure activity in India. In India there are neither any safety regulations nor anyone cares. Such facilities in India don’t have any properly trained staff or proper equipment or any system to handle emergencies. Don’t play with your life,” added another.ALSO READ: ‘Traffic On Mount Everest’: Viral Video Shows A Choked Everest; Internet Reacts “Never indulge in such activities in India anywhere... Even if they are approved,” added another. “Should have a bounce back option as well. Adventure sport is risky anywhere in the world, 50/50 life/death. Some more focus on top quality equipment is needed in India, that's it,” added another.