KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
Police in Selakui have arrested 25-year-old Jitendra Kumar after his neighbour Rajpal died following a stabbing during a dispute over an invitation to Kumar’s daughter’s first birthday party. The case was registered under Section 103(one) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after a complaint from the deceased’s family.
Haridwar
A joint team of the SIDCUL police and Central Intelligence Unit arrested Himanshu Chodha in Haridwar after threatening messages were sent to the Roshanabad district jail superintendent. Police said a country-made pistol, cartridges and a mobile phone were recovered, while the Arms Act was added to the case after the arrest.
Kotdwar
Kotdwar police have arrested Sumit Bisht, alias Gaplu, after his uncle alleged that he was threatened with a country-made pistol. Police said they recovered the weapon and 2 live cartridges from the accused near Malan bridge on Friday night. He is being presented before the court for remand proceedings.
Haridwar
A young woman was injured during late-night firing in Haridwar’s Rajiv Nagar after a dispute between people in the area. Police said the shot was apparently aimed at another young man, but struck her instead. She was referred to a higher centre in Rishikesh and was later reported out of danger.
Rudrapur
Police in Rudrapur have registered a case after a video allegedly showing several rounds fired during a dispute between 2 groups in the Transit Camp area circulated on social media. Officers have identified the accused as Pravesh Gangwar, described as a history-sheeter, and are searching for him while examining the video and other evidence.
Pauri
5 youths were arrested after a fight broke out at Pauri bus stand on Tuesday night, police said. Home Guard personnel present at the site intervened before informing the police. The action came a day after 7 people were arrested in another clash linked to an argument in the town.
Haridwar
Police have arrested 3 men after 6 or 7 shots were allegedly fired at a tea stall near Haridwar railway station. The stall operator’s wife suffered pellet injuries to a toe on her right foot. A country-made pistol and a live cartridge were recovered from one accused, while 2 others remain under search.
Haridwar
Police in Haridwar’s Kankhal area have registered a case after Tarun alleged that he was assaulted near Hanuman Ghadi Puliya and threatened with death. He also accused Lalit Ved of pressuring him over property and caste-related issues. The complaint states that the assault caused serious injuries.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun say a former partner allegedly arranged the 8 September shooting of bank employee Satyam Kumar after he became engaged to another woman. Investigators have arrested Malia Rahman, Mohit and injured shooter Ankit Chauhan, while Ankur remains untraced. Police say the alleged contract was worth ₹5 lakh, with ₹1.20 lakh paid upfront.
Dehradun
Patel Nagar police have arrested Satyam Kumar’s former girlfriend and another man in connection with the Barowala shooting. Police allege she hired a shooter for ₹5 lakh after Kumar became engaged to another woman. The alleged shooter was injured during an exchange of fire, while another suspect remains untraced.
Almora
Police in Almora have registered an FIR after a family from Bageshwar alleged that a restaurant operator and his son assaulted them at a Mall Road hotel. The complaint says the victim suffered a serious eye injury and later received a threat involving petrol after the family reached the police station.
Rudrapur
A youth from Rudrapur’s Bhadaipura Ward 14 was allegedly attacked with a sword at Gandhi Park on 6 September 2026. Police have registered an FIR against 4 named suspects and some unidentified people, while investigating the alleged assault, threats, vehicles and weapons linked to the incident.
Khatima
Police in Khatima have arrested Satwinder Singh alias Sonu Kaneti in connection with a firing and death-threat complaint filed by a resident of Bari Anjania. Investigators said CCTV footage and informers helped trace him, while 4 other accused had already been arrested in the case.
