Salt police and the Special Operations Group caught 2 men from Ramnagar during an intensive checking campaign in the hills, Almora Police said in an update published on 27 October 2026. The operation was carried out under the strict direction of SSP Almora.

Police said the men were travelling by car through the hill area while searching for cannabis. The update described them as habitual offenders, but did not provide their names or further details about their previous cases.

Weapons recovered

According to the police update, officers recovered the following items from the men:

  • A .32-bore country-made pistol
  • 02 live cartridges
  • A Rampuriya knife

The car used during the movement was also seized. The police update did not report the recovery of cannabis, and it did not provide details of any alleged quantity involved in the search.

The action formed part of an intensive checking drive by Almora Police. The available information does not state the precise checking location, the identities of the 2 men, whether a formal case was registered, or whether they were arrested after being caught.

The operation links Ramnagar residents with action by Salt police and the Special Operations Group in the Almora hills. However, the available police information does not establish the outcome of any investigation or court process.

Conclusion

Salt police and the Special Operations Group caught 2 Ramnagar men during a hill-area checking operation and recovered a .32-bore country-made pistol, 02 live cartridges and a Rampuriya knife. Their car was seized, while further legal details were not provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who carried out the action?

Salt police and the Special Operations Group carried out the action under the direction of SSP Almora.

Q. Where were the men from?

The 2 men were from Ramnagar.

Q. What were the men allegedly doing?

Police said they were travelling through the hills in a car while searching for cannabis.

Q. What weapons and ammunition were recovered?

Police reported recovering a .32-bore country-made pistol, 02 live cartridges and a Rampuriya knife.

Q. What happened to the car?

The car was seized by police.

Q. Were the men arrested?

The available update said they were caught but did not provide details confirming their arrest or the subsequent legal process.