KHATIMA NEWS
Champawat
Hotelier Dev Singh Rawat died at the scene after a collision between 2 motorcycles near Apex School in Champawat’s Madli area on Friday evening. Police said he became unbalanced after the crash and was struck by a passing canter. Investigators have begun examining the circumstances, while mortem procedures are underway.
Champawat
Champawat Police has urged people to stay away from substance abuse and help others understand its dangers. The appeal says drug use affects more than an individual, placing pressure on families and society. It calls for collective support to build a drug-free society through awareness and responsible action.
Champawat
A dumper travelling from Pithoragarh towards Lohaghat crashed into a gorge near Basaun on the Lohaghat-Pithoragarh National Highway. Deepak Kumar, who was travelling in the vehicle, died in the accident. Police and SDRF personnel began rescue efforts, while a search continued amid concerns that others may have been injured.
Champawat
Tanakpur Police located Shankar Prasad, also known as Sunny Paji, in the forest near the Buddhi River in Tallli Chhinikote after he left home without informing his family on 29 September 2026. Officers returned him safely to his relatives following the search operation.
Champawat
Police seized motorcycle number DL11PD9997 in Lohaghat on 29 September 2026 after finding it fitted with a modified retro silencer. The action followed a checking campaign conducted during school opening and closing hours, with the vehicle taken into custody under various provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Champawat
Tanakpur police registered a case after receiving a complaint concerning a woman-related offence and arrested Nishad Khan, 22, of Manihargoth, Tanakpur. The action was recorded on 28.09.2026. The available information confirms an arrest and case registration, but does not provide details about the complaint or any court finding.
Champawat
Banbasa police and the SOG team arrested 02 accused on 28.09.2026 over an alleged recruitment scam linked to the Military Engineer Services, or MES. Police said unemployed youths were allegedly asked for lakhs of rupees on the promise of securing jobs. Further details about the arrests were not provided.
Champawat
Police from the Munch outunder Tamli police station destroyed approximately 02 nali of cannabis cultivation in Lawarki Harm village. After the operation, officers spoke with residents about avoiding intoxicants and not growing cannabis. The action combined removal of the crop with a community awareness effort.
Champawat
A joint team of Banbasa Police and the Sashastra Seema Bal arrested 01 accused after allegedly recovering 4.0 grams of heroin, also known as smack, during checking on 27.09.2026. Police registered a case under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act and said further legal action was initiated.
Champawat
Mahendra Singh Rawat, a fireman ed at Fire Station Tanakpur, has secured a bronze medal in the 85 kg arm-wrestling category at the 75th All India Police Wrestling Cluster Championship-2026. The achievement has brought recognition to Champawat Police and highlighted the sporting performance of its personnel.
Champawat
Champawat police said Banbasa police arrested 6 accused on 24.09.2026 in connection with electrical cable stolen from the Banbasa power house. The announcement marks the reported uncovering of the theft case, but no further details about the arrests, recovery of the cable or the continuing investigation were provided.
Champawat
Lohaghat police arrested Laxman Nath, a resident of Dhatigaon in Barakot, Champawat district, from the Barakot area on 25 September 2026. Police said the action concerned a wanted warrant linked to Sections 3/4 of the Goonda Act. No further details about the underlying case or court proceedings were provided.
