KHATIMA NEWS
Haridwar
A young man has accused 3 bike riders of attacking him after a collision near Haridwar’s Kharkhari railway crossing. The complaint alleges that one attacker struck his face with a bangle and issued a death threat. Nagar Kotwali police have registered a case and started investigating the incident.
Haridwar
The first Patanjali Ayurveda Gurukulam has been inaugurated in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami described the occasion as auspicious and greeted people on World Ayurveda Day. The event marks the opening of the Gurukulam in Haridwar, although no further details about its programmes were provided.
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.
Haridwar
Haridwar police have arrested a husband and wife in connection with the killing of Gopal Kumar, whose body was found near Dudhiya Band Basti on 17 September. Police allege that the murder followed pressure linked to a relationship, threats and a dispute involving the woman’s family.
Haridwar
Haridwar police have arrested a 36-year-old woman and her husband in connection with the killing of Gopal Kumar, 50, whose body was found near Sarvanand Ghat. Police allege the couple and 2 others carried out the attack after inviting him to the city, then discarded his mobile phone and wallet in the Ganga.
Haridwar
A confrontation at Haridwar’s District Hospital allegedly spilled into the emergency area after people seeking safety were followed there. CCTV appears to show individuals carrying bricks, stones and sharp weapons, while broken glass triggered panic among patients and attendants. Police are examining the footage and working to identify those involved.
Haridwar
Food safety officials in Haridwar district inspected hotels, restaurants, dairies, snack units and grocery shops on Saturday. They stopped the sale of meat products, Indian sweets and bakery items at one establishment after finding licensing gaps, missing documents and shared cooking vessels for vegetarian and non-vegetarian food. Officials also sent 13 samples for laboratory testing.
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.
Almora
Surendra Koli, acquitted in all charges linked to the Nithari case, was cremated in Haridwar after police found his body at his tea shop. His relatives questioned the suspected suicide and alleged that he was killed because he knew details about the case. A court hearing on the sealed D-5 bungalow was also poned.
Haridwar
Youth Congress workers led a demonstration at Chandracharya Chowk in Haridwar against the proposed imposition of charges on UPI payments. The group urged the government to withdraw any plan for an additional fee, saying it could increase costs for ordinary users and shopkeepers and weaken the benefits of digital payments.
Haridwar
A 14-year-old girl from Doiwala went missing after being swept away during Ganpati idol immersion near Laljiwala Basti in Haridwar’s Nagar Kotwali area. Police and SDRF teams searched through Wednesday night and resumed operations on Thursday, but no trace had been found by late evening, officials said.
Haridwar
An Excise Department team from Haridwar Area one searched a house in the Kadach Jwalapur area and recovered country-made liquor, beer and 8 PM whisky. Officials registered a case under the Excise Act and are examining the stock’s alleged source and intended sale as part of an ongoing enforcement drive.
Haridwar
A fast-track special court in Haridwar has sentenced 5 men to life imprisonment in a case involving the sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl. The court also imposed a joint fine of 15 lakh 20 thousand rupees and ordered financial assistance for the child’s physical, mental and social harm.
Haridwar
Haridwar Rural MLA Anupama Rawat led residents from Aryanagar Goth to Mangolpura Tiraha on Wednesday, demanding action on a proposed swing bridge over the Rawasan River. She said the first instalment for the project was released in 2021-22, but construction has yet to begin after nearly 4 years.
Haridwar
A 32-year-old man from Pune was found hanging inside a hotel room in Bahadrabad after staff alerted police when he did not respond. Officers identified him through an Aadhaar card and sent the body to the district hospital for -mortem examination. Police have described the case as suicide while investigating the reason.
Haridwar
Happy, a 26-year-old motorcycle mechanic, died after 2 masked attackers allegedly opened fire at his shop in Shantarshah village, within Bahadrabad police station limits, on Monday evening. Police recovered spent cartridges, examined the scene and began district-wide checks, while the motive and identities of the attackers remained unknown late that night.
Haridwar
A 63-year-old resident of Haridwar’s Sidcul police station area and his wife reported unauthorised withdrawals of 99-99 thousand rupees from their separate bank accounts. Police have registered a case against unidentified accused persons and are examining the transactions, including a transfer linked to a Punjab National Bank account in Gurugram.
Roorkee
A Scorpio carrying 9 women and a child overturned after striking a highway divider near Crystal World in the Shantarshah outarea on Sunday. The group was returning to Saharanpur after a Ganga bath in Haridwar. Police took 2 injured women to a private hospital, while the driver and other passengers remained safe.
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.
Haridwar
Farmers in Pili Padav, within the Lalढांग area of Haridwar, say an elephant has been entering the residential zone for the past 10 days. A recent raid damaged about 2 bighas of paddy, prompting a request for regular forest patrols and compensation for affected crops.
Haridwar
A special POCSO court in Haridwar has sentenced Suraj Prakash Pokhariyal to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment after convicting him of raping a 7-year-old girl. The court also imposed a 50,000-rupee fine, with 6 additional months in prison if the amount is not paid.
Haridwar
2 teenagers died after their scooter collided head-on with a car on Kangdi Flyover in Haridwar’s Shyampur Kotwali area on Sunday. Police sent both bodies for -mortem after doctors at the district hospital declared them dead. The collision has renewed concern over safety and traffic management on the flyover.
Haridwar
In Haridwar’s Ranipur area, a dispute over torchlight led to a violent attack on 2 brothers. Both sustained serious injuries and required 40 stitches each. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Haridwar
In Haridwar, district officials announce a tough stance against encroachments, illegal parking, and road potholes along national highways. A joint anti-encroachment drive will be backed by drone surveys and regular reviews by a highway safety task force, with a focus on eliminating black spots and improving traffic safety.
Haridwar
In Haridwar, the Rani Pur police under Operation Prahaar arrested 5 accused connected to assault, threats, betting and warrants. 2 bikes seized; one suspect and a bookmaker held, with admission of involvement during questioning.
Haridwar
A team led by the Chief Development Officer inspected multiple under-construction bridges in Haridwar as Kumbh 2027 planning progresses. Officials reviewed progress, material quality, and adherence to standards, with emphasis on accelerating work and maintaining safety ahead of the festival. The oversight comes as several key links between major zones are being built to improve connectivity and traffic management.
Haridwar
In Laladurg area near a petrol pump, a leopard dragged a grazing goat into sugarcane fields and killed it. Forest officials rushed to the scene, recovered remains, and advised vigilance, especially during evening hours, as patrols intensify in Molhapuri and surrounding areas.
Dehradun
Heavy rainfall has damaged the Hemkund Sahib and Flower Valley trekking route near Pulna village, hindering pilgrim and tourist movement. In Dehradun and Haridwar, scattered rains caused waterlogging and traffic disruption. Officials say the route will be repaired, with local administration directing road agency to act.
Haridwar
A festive Janmashtami program was held at Tarun Himalaya Organisation in Shivlok Colony, Haridwar, featuring dance, bhajan and cultural performances by students from Tarun Himalaya School and other local institutions. The event highlighted the organization’s community service and cultural initiatives, with a public nod to its leadership and guests.
Haridwar
A joint visit by ARTO officials in Roorkee? No, Haridwar’s Roshanabad ARTO office saw action against unauthorized eateries and gatherings. Officials directed staff to keep records updated and ensure transparent, timely handling of public cases, while warning loiterers to stay away from the premises.
Haridwar
In Haridwar’s Jwalapur area, a severely injured schoolgirl who was hit by a car died during treatment on Saturday. Following the death, her relatives gathered outside the rail out, raising demands for the driver’s arrest and questioning the lack of CCTV outside the checkpoint.
Dehradun
In Nirmal Basti, Shivalik Nagar, Haridwar, a torchlight disagreement escalated to a violent attack on 2 brothers. Both sustained serious injuries and required around 40 stitches each. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the suspects, who fled with the assailants’ family after the incident.
Haridwar
A 22-year-old man from Bihar suffered critical injuries at Motichur railway station while attempting to board a departing train on Wednesday morning. He was taken to a government hospital in Haridwar, given primary treatment and referred to a higher centre because of his serious condition.
Haridwar
Haridwar District Magistrate Mayur Dixit conducted surprise inspections at primary schools in Jwalapur and Kankhal on Tuesday. The review covered classroom teaching, mid-day meals, sanitation, student attendance and teacher presence, alongside directions for parent meetings, greener meals, regular cleaning and a CSR plan for repairs to old school buildings.
Haridwar
The Senior Citizens Social Organisation in Haridwar has objected to higher water and electricity charges and raised concerns over flooding at the Jwalapur railway underpass, the lack of a morning passenger train to Moradabad and the level of old-age pension.
Haridwar
Hours of torrential rain in Pathri have left fields waterlogged and increased farmers’ concerns about crop losses. Farmers fear further rain could damage paddy, sugarcane and vegetable crops, while Naib Tehsildar Anil Kumar Gupta says an assessment will be arranged after receiving information from the affected area.
