‘Gypsy King’ Hari Singh Presumed Dead After Maldives Search Ends

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:36pm on 30 Mar 2026,Monday India

Indian rally legend Hari Singh, known as the “Gypsy King,” is presumed dead after an eight-day search in the Maldives failed following a speedboat accident near Felidhoo Island. Authorities deployed divers, drones, aircraft and boats but found no trace of Singh or the boat captain. Businessman Gautam Singhania survived the incident. With search operations called off, Singh’s family held final prayers in Chandigarh, attended by hundreds from the motorsport community. A five-time Indian National Rally champion, Singh also won the Asia Zone Rally Championship and later mentored young drivers, leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian motorsport. (PC: X)

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