KHATIMA NEWS
Haridwar
Work is progressing on a 36-kilometre project along the Dehradun–Haridwar National Highway at a stated cost of ₹320 crore. The initiative, being carried out under Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami’s leadership, is aimed at strengthening the state’s infrastructure and making travel between the 2 places easier.
Haridwar
Police in Haridwar have arrested Aman, accused of shooting his sister Roopa and Suraj in Jhabreda on 26 September. Officers said he opened fire while they tried to detain him on 30 October, prompting retaliatory firing that injured his leg. Investigators say the killings were linked to suspicion about a relationship.
Haridwar
The Haridwar Excise Department carried out surprise inspections at 16 liquor shops for the second consecutive day after complaints of customers being charged above printed prices. Officials bought liquor as ordinary customers and compared the billed amounts with the prices marked on the bottles, finding no overcharging during the checks.
Haridwar
A 50-year-old man from Mundakhera Khurd suffered serious burn injuries after setting himself on fire near the gate of Laksar Kotwali in Haridwar district. Police personnel used a blanket to extinguish the flames before taking him to CHC Laksar. Doctors later referred him to AIIMS Rishikesh for further treatment.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police have arrested a vehicle-theft suspect and recovered a motorcycle reported stolen from Peeth Bazaar Sector-4. The action was carried out under Operation Prahar, with digital evidence and information from an informer helping investigators identify and detain the suspect, according to the police account.
Haridwar
A man from Tibri allegedly took his 3 children to Premnagar Ghat after an argument with his wife and was stopped by local residents, police said. Officers later counselled the couple, who returned home with the children. The wife also alleged that her husband assaults her while intoxicated and does not contribute to household expenses.
Haridwar
Bahadrabad police have arrested another main accused in the Happy murder case from the Saharanpur area, according to Haridwar Police. Investigators also recovered the firearm allegedly used in the killing and a blood-stained shirt. one accused had earlier been arrested after an encounter and sent to jail, while a ₹10,000 reward had been announced for another arrest.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police have announced enforcement against people consuming alcohol in public places, citing the need to protect public decorum and safety. The announcement, published on 29 September 2026, signals a stricter approach to visible drinking in shared spaces, although it does not provide details about the number of cases or penalties involved.
Haridwar
Former councillor Ashok Sharma says he was charged 10 rupees after using a urinal at a public toilet near Shivmurti in Haridwar. Councillor Sunil Kumar recorded a confrontation with an employee. The allegation follows a similar case at Rodi Belwala, intensifying scrutiny of fee displays, monitoring and sanitation arrangements before the upcoming Kumbh fair.
Haridwar
The Ganga in Haridwar has risen close to the danger mark amid continuous rainfall, bringing renewed attention to river conditions in Uttarakhand. The update signals elevated water levels in one of the state’s major river towns, although no measurement, evacuation, casualty or damage figures were provided in the available information.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police say they have arrested the main accused in a case involving allegations of religious conversion and rape. The action followed directions from the Haridwar SSP and relied on digital evidence, an inspection of the reported scene, information from an informer and repeated police raids, according to the police update.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police said 2 alleged robbers have been arrested in connection with a petrol pump robbery. The incident reportedly began when a customer requested ₹40 worth of fuel after handing over ₹200, then threatened an employee with a firearm and took ₹9,500 while change was being returned.
