KHATIMA NEWS
Haridwar
Haridwar Police said they arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 05-year-old child after about one month of efforts. Police allege that the child was lured away with the promise of chocolate, while the accused fled to Delhi after the incident. The child’s identity has not been disclosed.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police detained a minor girl’s stepfather after her statements allegedly linked him to sexual abuse. The girl had reportedly left home because of the abuse, while the stepfather had earlier filed a missing-person report after she disappeared. Her identity has not been disclosed.
Haridwar
Haridwar police arrested Sachin Kumar on 4 November after recovering his 16-year-old stepdaughter from her elder sister’s home in Himachal Pradesh. The minor had left her home in Jwalapur, allegedly fleeing repeated sexual abuse. Police added rape and POCSO provisions after recording her statement and reviewing her medical report.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun’s Patel Nagar area have registered a case after a 12-year-old boy was accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl after showing her a pornographic video. The boy has been taken into protection and sent to a juvenile home, while the girl underwent a medical examination, officials said.
Dehradun
The mother of a student involved in the alleged inappropriate-touching case at Dehradun’s Summer Valley School has begun a solo protest outside the school gate. She says 10 days after the case was registered, police have not taken concrete action and is demanding CCTV footage, action against those named and an apology.
Nainital
A special POCSO court in Nainital has denied bail to Amit Bahuguna, who is accused of raping his 13-year-old stepdaughter. The court considered the girl’s age, medical report and other evidence before rejecting the application. Police registered the case under the POCSO Act and other sections after her mother filed a complaint.
Rudraprayag
A special legal awareness programme at Shri Guru Ram Rai Public School in Tilani marked the close of Rudraprayag’s Safe Childhood campaign. Students received guidance on child rights, the POCSO Act, personal safety, cybercrime and helplines for reporting abuse, emergencies and seeking free legal assistance.
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.
Pauri
Police in Pauri Garhwal arrested Asgar on 24 October 2026 after he was accused of molesting a minor girl near a shop in Satpuli. The complaint alleged that he held the girl’s hand and behaved inappropriately before fleeing when her mother raised an alarm. A case was registered at Satpuli police station.
Haridwar
Jwalapur Kotwali police arrested Aakesh alias Adesh after a complaint alleged that he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl and threatened to kill her if she told anyone. Police said the accused was detained near a fair gate and later produced before a court, which sent him to jail.
Rudrapur
The Child Welfare Committee in Udham Singh Nagar says 4 to 5 cases involving minors arrive every month after contact through social media. Reported patterns include fake identities, being called out of home, relocation to other cities or states, alleged sexual assault, explicit videos and blackmail.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun arrested a man after the families of 2 minor brothers alleged that he sexually abused them for 6 months. Residents publicly assaulted the accused and took him to a police outwith blackened paint on his face, prompting officers to calm a disturbance that lasted about an hour.
Dehradun
Police have arrested 3 women and 3 men after raiding a rented house in Dehradun’s Harbhajwala area. Officers said the suspected organiser allegedly arranged women from Delhi and nearby areas through WhatsApp. A minor was rescued during the operation and placed under protection after allegedly being brought to the city and confined when she resisted pressure.
Almora
Uttarakhand Child Rights Protection Commission member Yogesh Singh Rajwar has sought a detailed report on an alleged assault involving a student at GIC Pubhau Lamgara in Almora. During a review meeting, he also directed officials to arrange school workshops on child rights, protection, substance abuse and drug-related harms.
Kashipur
A school-based outreach event at GB Pant Inter College in Kashipur featured members of the Child Welfare Committee and medical and development officials who explained child rights, laws, and helplines to students, including contact numbers for Child HelpLine, police, cybercrime, and women’s helpline.
