KHATIMA NEWS
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Chaukhutia police recovered a lost purse containing ₹1.23 lakh in cash and handed it back to its owner, Joga Singh. The Almora Police update said Singh thanked the officers after receiving the purse, highlighting the prompt response that helped return the missing money safely.
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Lamgara Police in Almora district took action after an AI-generated fake helicopter crash video was used to spread misleading information. The family of a minor was called to the police out, counselled about the incident and warned not to repeat the mistake. Police also urged people to verify digital news before sharing it.
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Almora Police said its Cyber Cell and SOG recovered 63 missing mobile phones valued at ₹9.45 lakh and returned them to their owners during the Diwali period. The operation was carried out under the direction of the Almora SSP, giving affected residents back devices that had been reported missing.
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Salt police in Almora district have arrested one alleged cannabis trafficker under Operation Prahar, according to Almora Police Uttarakhand. Officers reported recovering 11.745 kilograms of cannabis valued at ₹2.93 lakh, seizing the car allegedly used for transport, and finding pine-bark material in 38 sawdust units and 60 packets.
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Kotwali Almora police have arrested one driver for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, seized the vehicle and issued a ₹12,000 court challan. Police urged motorists not to drive after drinking and asked the public to support safer road travel across the area.
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Almora Police have stepped up checking and verification ahead of Diwali on the directions of SSP Almora. Police said 198 vehicle drivers were issued challans, 04 vehicles were seized and action under the Police Act was taken against 24 outsiders found living without verification. Officers are also monitoring disruptive elements.
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Almora Police have intensified tenant-verification checks ahead of the festivals. A landlord from Niyazganj in Dharanaula received a ₹10,000 court challan for keeping a tenant without police verification. Police have directed all landlords to complete the required verification or face action.
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Almora Police has announced a revised one-way traffic arrangement for Almora city from 01.11.2026, citing the winter season. Residents and commuters have been asked to follow traffic rules and cooperate with police to help maintain smooth movement. Details of the affected routes were not included in the announcement.
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Salt Police and the Special Operations Group carried out a joint action under Operation Prahar, arresting 2 alleged drug traffickers and recovering 10.885 kg of illegal cannabis valued at ₹2,72,125. Police also seized the motorcycle allegedly used to transport the contraband during the operation in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
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A joint team from Salt police and the Special Operations Group arrested 02 accused during checking in Almora district, Uttarakhand Police said. The team recovered an illegal .32-bore pistol, 02 live cartridges and 01 Rampuriya knife. An Ertiga car was seized, and a case was registered under the Arms Act.
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Salt police and the Special Operations Group detained 2 men from Ramnagar during an intensive checking drive in Almora district, according to Almora Police. The men were allegedly travelling through the hills in a car while searching for cannabis. Officers recovered a .32-bore country-made pistol, 02 live cartridges and a Rampuriya knife before seizing the car.
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Almora Police have returned a lost iPhone 16 to its owner, Manish Chandra Joshi. The recovery was credited to Ashish Bora’s honesty and the prompt action of Kotwali Almora police. The incident highlights how cooperation between residents and police can help return lost personal property safely.
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Almora Police have stepped up checking across the district ahead of the Assembly session and festivals. Teams are monitoring entry routes, markets, hotels, roadside eateries and tourist destinations. Police reported action against 27 people from outside the district, while 7 individuals were challaned under the Kotpa Act.
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Lamgara Police issued a ₹5,000 challan to Bacche Singh under Section 83 of the Police Act after he allegedly misled authorities with false information about a suicide. Police also provided counselling and reminded the public that Dial 112 is an emergency service that should not be misused.
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Salt Police have arrested one person after recovering 38.220 kg of cannabis valued at ₹9.55 lakh, according to Almora Police. Officers also seized the Ertiga taxi allegedly used for transportation. The police team received a ₹2,500 cash reward from the SSP Almora for the action.
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Almora Police have intensified traffic checks during the festival season, issuing 128 challans for violations and seizing one vehicle. The campaign is being conducted on the instructions of Senior Superintendent of Police Chandrashekhar Ghodke, with officials warning that strict action will continue against conduct that threatens road safety.
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Danya Police used the CEIR portal to recover a lost mobile phone and return it safely to its owner, Ashish Pandey. The phone’s recovery brought relief to the owner, who thanked Almora Police for helping restore the device.
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Almora Police said a broad vehicle-checking campaign is continuing under the direction of SSP Chandra Shekhar Ghodke ahead of Navratri. On 16.10.2026, police took challan action against 88 vehicle drivers for violating traffic rules, as part of the department’s road-safety enforcement effort.
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Almora Police said Kotwali Almora officers arrested Naresh Balmiki in connection with a warrant linked to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The accused is being presented before the court, according to the police update. The arrest forms part of the ongoing Operation Prahar enforcement drive in Almora, Uttarakhand.
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Bhatraujkhan police arrested Aslam, a warrant accused in an NDPS Act-related case, from Ramnagar in Nainital district. Almora Police said the action was carried out under the direction of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Almora, as part of Operation Prahar.
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Almora police arrested one driver after allegedly finding him driving under the influence of alcohol. Kotwali Almora police seized the vehicle and issued a ₹15,500 court challan. The action highlights enforcement against drunk driving and the need for motorists to follow traffic rules.
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Almora Police recovered and safely returned a bag belonging to advocate Vaibhav Joshi of Rajpura, Almora. The bag contained a laptop and important court documents. The recovery was reported within half an hour, after which Joshi expressed his appreciation for the police response.
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Almora Police have arrested a wanted accused within 72 hours in a case involving alleged ganja smuggling and an attack on a police team with a sharp-edged patal. The arrest was made in Bannakhera, U.S. Nagar, after teams used surveillance and field intelligence under the direction of SSP Almora.
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Almora Police have reported the arrest of 3 alleged ganja smugglers and the recovery of 25.240 kg of ganja. Police said the group attacked its team with sharp-edged patals during the operation. 2 motorcycles were seized, 2 patals recovered and one suspect remained absconding.
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Almora police traced the identity and family of a Kanpur resident who had been wandering in the hill town for nearly 3 months. The Dharanaula police outcompleted the effort in 2 days by coordinating with Uttar Pradesh Police, and safely handed the person over to his relatives.
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Almora Police have taken action against 04 youths accused of creating a public nuisance in Chaukhutia under the Uttarakhand Police Act. The action was carried out under the direction of the Almora senior superintendent of police, as checking and patrols continue to support public order.
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Almora Police helped a man from Kanpur return to his family after he had been wandering for about 03 months. The reunion was achieved through sustained police efforts and coordination with Uttar Pradesh Police, bringing visible relief and happiness to the family when they met him again.
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Almora Police has announced an evening checking campaign focused on drink-driving. The warning states that people found driving under the influence will face a challan and vehicle seizure. Police have urged motorists not to drive after drinking, stressing that responsible driving protects both the driver and other road users.
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Almora Police’s SOG arrested one alleged drug trafficker near ITI Gate on Khatyari Road during action under the Drugs-Free Devbhoomi Mission. Police reported recovering 6.11 grams of smack valued at ₹1.83 lakh and registering a case under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act.
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Chaukutiya police arrested a car driver after allegedly catching him driving under the influence during a checking operation. The action was taken under the Motor Vehicles Act, and the vehicle was seized. The case highlights the enforcement of traffic rules against drunk driving in the area.
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Almora Police have seized a motorcycle being ridden by a minor without a helmet and issued a ₹25,000 court challan against the vehicle owner. Police also warned the child’s guardian not to provide vehicles to minors and urged compliance with traffic rules.
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Chaukhutiya Police in Almora district arrested 03 youths after they allegedly created a nuisance at a public place. Police said legal action was taken under the Uttarakhand Police Act. The department also appealed to residents to maintain peace and follow the law.
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Almora Police have taken action against 174 vehicle drivers under the MV Act during the tourism season. The enforcement drive, ordered by SSP Chandrashekhar Ghodke, is paying particular attention to drink-and-drive violations and rash driving as authorities urge motorists to follow traffic rules and travel safely.
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Almora Police took action during a checking drive after finding a minor riding a bike or scooter without a helmet. The vehicle was seized, the parent was called for counselling and the vehicle owner received a ₹25,000 court challan. Police have urged families not to hand vehicles to minors and stressed helmet use.
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Almora Police said they detained 3 alleged cannabis smugglers during a nighttime operation and recovered 54.542 kilograms of cannabis from a Maruti Swift without a number plate. The seized consignment was valued at ₹13.63 lakh, while the vehicle was also taken into police custody.
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Almora Police have arrested 2 accused in separate cases involving illegal liquor. Police recovered 72 quarter bottles of country-made spiced Malta liquor in Danya and 58 quarter bottles of English liquor in Bhatarojkhan. A scooter allegedly used to transport the liquor was also seized during the action.
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A mobile phone belonging to Ranikhet resident Geetanjali Joshi, which was lost in Almora, has been recovered by the SOG and cyber team. The teams handed the device back to Joshi safely, after which she expressed her gratitude to the police personnel involved in the recovery.
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Almora Police has outlined security arrangements for the 2026 student union elections, including deployment at polling centres, CCTV surveillance and monitoring of social media. Senior officers are reviewing the arrangements, while students have been urged to maintain peace and discipline and avoid spreading or believing rumours during the election process.
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Almora Police are maintaining security and traffic oversight at college campuses and key routes ahead of student union elections. Acting on directions from SSP Chandrashekhar Ghodke, officers issued 64 challans, seized 02 vehicles and removed black film from 01 vehicle during the enforcement drive.
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Almora Police has placed sufficient personnel at all colleges ahead of the student union elections scheduled for 29.09.2026. PAC, QRT and fire teams have been put on alert, while officers are maintaining continuous social media surveillance as part of the security arrangements for polling day.
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The Women’s Police Station in Almora conducted an awareness campaign focused on women’s safety. During the outreach, women and girls were helped to download the Gaura Shakti app and were informed about helpline numbers 112 and 1930 for cyber-related complaints.
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Police in Almora said they made a breakthrough within 08 hours in a motorcycle theft case linked to Chinakhan village. Kotwali Almora personnel arrested a 19-year-old suspect while taking the stolen Bullet motorcycle into custody, according to the police update. Further legal proceedings are underway.
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Almora Police has issued a public safety advisory amid rainy conditions, asking people to avoid unnecessary journeys, keep away from rivers and drains, and drive slowly through hilly areas. The police have also directed anyone needing assistance to contact the emergency number 112.
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Almora Police have issued a safety appeal against performing stunts on roads for social-media reels. The message uses a cautionary reference to people seeking attention as “players” in a reel before their families worry about their wellbeing, and urges the public to choose safer behaviour instead.
