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Champawat Police reported 18 challans during a traffic-checking campaign targeting wrong-side driving, overspeeding and other rule violations. The action included 12 court challans and 06 compounding challans, while authorities collected ₹3,500 in compounding fees from the enforcement drive.
Champawat
A court has sentenced the accused in a case involving the rape of a minor to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment and a fine of 55 thousand rupees. Champawat Police attributed the outcome to prompt action, detailed investigation, evidence collection and effective prosecution before the court.
Champawat
Champawat Police recovered Dinesh Pant’s lost mobile phone near a furniture shop in Tanakpur and returned it safely to him. Dial 112 driver Constable 295 CP Manoj Kumar acted promptly in locating the phone and handing it back to its owner.
Khatima
Tanakpur police arrested Darshan Singh from his residence in Khatima during an ongoing drive to apprehend wanted accused. Police said Singh had been wanted for a long time under warrants linked to 2 cases registered under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The arrest concerns pending legal proceedings, not a court finding of guilt.
Champawat
A person convicted of molesting a minor has been sentenced to 05 years in prison, according to Champawat Police. The police attributed the outcome to detailed investigation, the collection of solid evidence and effective representation before the court. The minor’s identity has not been disclosed.
Champawat
The Special Operations Group of Champawat Police arrested Shamsuddin, a resident of Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh, during checking near Kiroda Nala on 26.10.2026. Police said the operation led to the recovery of 908 grams of illegal charas. The case concerns an arrest and seizure; guilt will be determined through the legal process.
Champawat
Champawat Police have taken action after a person recorded a reel at the district hospital and ed it on Facebook. The person was counselled, issued a challan under the Uttarakhand Police Act and warned not to repeat the conduct, as authorities stressed the need to maintain the dignity of public places.
Champawat
Champawat Police’s Special Operations Group has arrested an accused wanted under the Gangsters Act and carrying a ₹5,000 reward, according to information shared by Uttarakhand Police. The team also recovered 18.08 grams of illegal smack. Police said cases under the NDPS and Gangsters Act are registered against the accused.
Champawat
Champawat Police reported that the Special Operations Group recovered a motorcycle and cash in both currencies during checking in the Lata Khalla forest area of Banbasa near the India-Nepal border. 2 suspected persons were found with ₹2,20,500 in Nepali currency and ₹21,500 in Indian currency.
Champawat
Champawat Police said its Special Operations Group arrested Rahul Kumar after finding 18.08 grams of alleged illicit heroin, also called smack, during checking in a forest near pillar number 805/01 close to the Nepal border. The case highlights police checking operations in the border area, though no further legal details were provided.
Champawat
Banbasa police arrested an accused person during checking near Dhanushpul on 23.10.2026, according to Champawat Police. Officers said they recovered 2,470 capsules, 300 intoxicating tablets, ₹4,000 in cash and one mobile phone from a Swift car, which was seized during the operation identified as Operation Prahar.
Champawat
A joint team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) Champawat and Tanakpur Police arrested a suspect from Bareilly on 22.10.2026. Police said 114 grams of illegal heroin, commonly called smack, was recovered near Tanakpur railway station in the Bichai–Manihargoth area.
Champawat
Police from the Chalti outof Kotwali Champawat arrested a person wanted in a case registered under the POCSO Act. The action followed a non-bailable warrant issued by the court and was carried out on 22.10.2026. Authorities have not provided further details about the case or the arrested person.
Champawat
Champawat Police has appealed to people to stay away from drugs, embrace healthier lives and protect their families’ future. The message calls for a collective commitment to making Champawat drug-free and safer, linking personal choices with family wellbeing and the wider security of society.
Champawat
Champawat Police destroyed a cannabis crop cultivated on approximately one nali of land in Talla Budam village on 17 October 2026. The action was carried out by Budam Police Outunder Reetha Sahib Police Station as part of the district campaign against narcotics and its effort to promote a drug-free society.
Champawat
Tanakpur Police recovered a mobile phone lost by a woman from Amabag on 05 October and returned it to her on 15.10.2026. Police used surveillance assistance to locate the device at Shivalik Chowk. The woman thanked Champawat Police after receiving her phone.
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Lohaghat police, acting under Operation Prahar and the Drug-Free Uttarakhand campaign, arrested one accused with 2.47 grams of smack, according to Uttarakhand Police. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act. The report says enforcement against drugs will continue and appeals for public support in building a drug-free Uttarakhand.
Champawat
Banbasa police arrested 08 people on 14.10.2026 after allegedly finding them gambling in a public place near the Bairaj Pul area. Police reported recovering ₹21,170 in cash and 52 playing cards. 5 motorcycles linked to the spot were also seized under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Champawat
Champawat Police said ₹1,17,000 in Indian currency was recovered during checking at the Banbasa border from a suspected Scorpio-N vehicle. The driver was questioned after failing to produce the required documents, and the cash and vehicle were handed over to the Customs Department for further legal action.
Champawat
A fire broke out in dry grass stored at a cowshed in Premnagar, Lohaghat, on 14.10.2026. The Lohaghat fire station team reached the site after receiving information and completely extinguished the blaze. Champawat Police reported the prompt response, but did not provide further details about the incident.
Rudrapur
Kotwali Tanakpur arrested Mahesh Prasad, 55, in Rudrapur on 11.10.2026 in connection with a warrant linked to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. Champawat Police said the arrest was carried out under Operation Prahar, involving a person from Rudrapur in Udham Singh Nagar district.
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Lohaghat police arrested an accused on 08.10.2026 during action against the illegal liquor trade and recovered 54 pouches of Maltta-brand country liquor from the Pokhari village area on the Khetikhan road, following directions from the Champawat Superintendent of Police.
Champawat
Tanakpur Police recovered a mobile phone lost in the Sharda Barrage area on 09.10.2026 and handed it to its actual owner, Lokesh Ter. After receiving the phone, Ter thanked Champawat Police for the prompt action, according to the police update.
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A purse containing ₹8,700, an ATM card and a driving licence was found on Tiloun Highway. Ajay Mehta and Hargovind Mehta handed it to Champawat Police, who returned it safely to its owner after completing the required verification.
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
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
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.
Khatima
Police in Champawat’s Banbasa have arrested 6 men in connection with the theft of electrical cable from the Banbasa power house. Investigators recovered one cable drum, a pickup allegedly used during the operation and a cutter, while efforts continue to locate the second stolen drum and identify any additional suspects.
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.
Khatima
The SOG/ANTF unit of Champawat Police held an awareness initiative in Manihargoth, Tanakpur, focusing on the harmful effects of drug use and protection from cybercrime. Young people were urged to avoid drugs, report illegal narcotics and remain alert to cyber fraud, with helpline numbers shared for assistance.
Champawat
Champawat police traced and recovered a woman’s missing bag after she called 112 for help. The bag, left in a vehicle while she travelled from the market towards Chhatar, contained a mangalsutra and other essential belongings. Officers identified the vehicle through nearby CCTV footage and returned the bag to her.
Champawat
Champawat police arrested 25-year-old Tarun Singh Gwal during checking by Chalthi police, according to Superintendent Rekha Yadav. The account says 10 grams of smack were recovered and a case was registered under Section 8/20 of the NDPS Act at Champawat Kotwali. It also contains a conflicting reference to charas.
