KHATIMA NEWS
Nainital
Nainital Police have recovered 250 mobile phones valued at ₹55.25 lakh with help from the CEIR portal and returned them to their owners. The phones were traced across various states. The department has also announced a ₹2,500 cash reward for the mobile recovery team in recognition of its work.
Nainital
Nainital Police seized 15 modified vehicles during a noise-pollution enforcement drive in Heeranagar, following directions from SSP Dr. Manjunath T.C. Officers removed and confiscated loud silencers and pressure horns, making the operation a focused action against excessive vehicle noise in the area.
Nainital
Police recovered the body of an unidentified man from the Kosi River in Ramnagar, Nainital district, on Thursday afternoon. The deceased is believed to be 30 to 40 years old. Officers are checking nearby areas and will keep the body in the mortuary while efforts continue to establish his identity.
Nainital
Nainital SSP Dr Manjunath T.C. recognised 03 fire and police personnel for outstanding work and presented the ‘Best Employee of the Month’ award to 33 police personnel. The recognition highlights commendable performance within the district’s fire and police services, according to the Nainital Police update.
Nainital
Nainital Police said the Kotwali Kathgodam team arrested a warrant-holder in a fraud case that is 03 years old. The action was carried out under Operation Prahar and under the direction of SSP Nainital Dr.Manjunath TC, according to the police update. The announcement identifies the arrest but provides no further case details.
Nainital
Haldwani police carried out enforcement action following strict directions from the SSP Nainital. The operation resulted in 03 Volvo buses being seized and challans issued against 73 vehicles. Police also conducted an encroachment-free campaign extending up to Mangal Padav as part of traffic management and road safety efforts.
Nainital
Nainital SSP Dr Manjunath T.C. issued strict directions during a crime review meeting ahead of Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, other festivals and the Assembly session. The police chief said laxity in security arrangements and indiscipline would not be tolerated, signalling heightened attention to public safety during the upcoming events.
Nainital
Folk singer Maithili Thakur visited Kainchi Dham to seek darshan of Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj, according to a by Nainital Police. also said she praised Uttarakhand Police and Nainital Police for supporting devotees through better traffic management, visitor facilities and shuttle service arrangements at the pilgrsite.
Haldwani
Nainital Police have registered an FIR at Haldwani Kotwali after reviewing 11 serious complaints received through a cyber tipline. Investigators say digital devices seized from a minor contained child sexual abuse material and related search history. The alleged victim and the accused were neighbours, and counselling has been provided to the child and family.
Nainital
Nainital Police have arrested 02 accused after recovering 8.72 grams of illegal smack. Separate cases have been registered against both under Sections 8/21 of the NDPS Act. Police have also appealed to residents to share information about the illegal drug trade and support efforts to build a drug-free society.
Nainital
Nainital Police said it has externed a man identified as Manish for 06 months following directions from SSP Dr. Manjunath Tc. The police said 09 cases under the Excise Act are registered against him at Kathgodam Kotwali, making the action relevant to public safety in the area.
Nainital
Nainital Police has issued a traffic advisory for the weekend from 24 to 26 October. Traffic Superintendent Dr Jagdish Chandra has asked motorists to follow the designated routes and diversion plan, obey traffic rules and cooperate with police efforts to prevent congestion while travelling through the area.
Nainital
A police team from Kotwali Haldwani, under Nainital Police, arrested one accused while recovering 20 intoxicating injections. Police said a case has been registered under the NDPS Act and further legal action is underway. The available report does not provide the accused’s identity or details about the alleged recovery location.
Nainital
Nainital Police reported arrests in 2 separate gambling-related actions, detaining 4 people in Bhimtal and one in Banbhoolpura. Officers recovered ₹3,300 in cash and playing cards in the Bhimtal case, while the Banbhoolpura arrest involved alleged betting activity. Police said action against illegal activities is continuing.
Nainital
A road accident occurred on the route from Golapul towards Lalkuan, with speeding identified as the cause. Nainital SSP Dr. Manjunath T.C. visited the site to review relief operations and later went to the hospital to check on the injured. He also urged parents and young people to avoid dangerous driving.
Nainital
Nainital police have introduced diversions and parking controls for the expected rush around Kainchi Dham, Bhowali and Bhimtal from 24 October to 26 October. Taxis and specified 2-wheelers will not be allowed into the Kainchi Dham area, while visitors must use designated parking sites and shuttle services.
Rudrapur
Nainital Police have announced traffic diversions for 24 and 25 October 2026 on routes linking Bareilly Road, Rudrapur, Ramnagar and Bajpur. The diversions will operate from 9:00 morning to 10:00 night, while heavy vehicles will face restrictions from 3:00 morning to 11:00 night.
Nainital
Chorgalia police in Nainital district recovered a stolen Hero HF Deluxe motorcycle valued at ₹40,000 and arrested 46-year-old Lalit Mohan Chufal. The action was carried out under the directions of Nainital SSP Dr Manjunath T.C., according to the police update. The motorcycle bears registration number UK04AJ-6332.
Nainital
A Banbhoolpura police team arrested a 20-year-old man after finding 8.89 grams of alleged illegal smack, Nainital Police said. The arrest was made under the direction of SSP Dr Manjunath T.C., and a case has been registered against the accused under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.
Nainital
Nainital Police said 4 members of a newlywed woman’s family were arrested after investigators alleged that she was killed by suffocation and strangulation. Police said the death was then presented as suicide. The investigation was conducted under the directions of the SSP Nainital, while the police team was declared eligible for a ₹2,500 reward.
Nainital
Police in Nainital’s Banbhoolpura area arrested Wasim, also known as Chingadu, who had been externed from the district, and recovered 20 narcotic injections from his possession. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act and the Goonda Control Act, according to the police.
Nainital
A Thar vehicle fell into a 150-metre-deep gorge in Lamjala village of Kathgodam, where police, SDRF, fire service, traffic personnel and local residents carried out a joint rescue operation. The team safely brought out 02 injured people, according to Nainital Police.
Nainital
Chorgalia police recovered 220 pouches of illicit raw liquor and arrested one accused during action conducted under Operation Prahar, according to the Nainital Police update. A case has been registered under the Excise Act following directions from Nainital SSP Dr Manjunath T.C., marking the latest reported enforcement action in the area.
Nainital
A lost bag belonging to 60-year-old Dehradun resident Balwant Singh Rawat was recovered by Haldwani Police with help from CCTV footage. The bag was safely returned after SSP Nainital Dr. Manjunath T.C. took prompt cognisance of the matter, according to Nainital Police.
Nainital
Nainital Police said one person was arrested while allegedly accepting bets. Officers reported recovering betting slips, cardboard, a pen and ₹9,190 in cash. A case has been registered against the accused under Section 13 G Act, while the available update does not identify the person or give a specific location.
Nainital
Nainital district police registered 43 FIRs linked to mule accounts within 24 hours after ADG V. Murugesan ordered faster action. Twenty-5 cases were filed at 2 Haldwani Circle police stations, while more than 12 named accused were identified in cases registered elsewhere in the district.
Nainital
Mukhani police have detained 2 accused in a case involving a brick attack on a youth linked to an old dispute. Police said the juvenile involved in the case was sent to a child home, while action was taken against the second accused under applicable rules. The brick used in the incident was recovered.
Nainital
An intelligence inquiry into a complaint made by Haldwani Congress MLA Sumit Hridayesh reportedly found no confirmation of phone hacking or related fears. Hridayesh disputes the police account, saying his statement was never recorded and investigators did not inform him about the inquiry or request any device for examination.
Nainital
The Nainital Police AHTU located a boy from Selaqui, Dehradun, in Haldwani’s TP Nagar area after he left home upset. He was presented before the CWC, counselled and then handed over to his family. The family expressed gratitude to the police for helping bring him home safely.
Nainital
Police in Nainital have arrested Mo Yasin after a court ordered an FIR over alleged irregularities in documents submitted as bail surety for an NDPS Act accused. The case was registered at Tallital police station under 3 provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and Yasin is being presented in court.
Nainital
Nainital Police reported the seizure of 96 pouches of Imperial Blue English liquor and the arrest of one accused person. Officers also took custody of the scooter allegedly used in the activity and registered a case under the Excise Act, according to the police update.
Nainital
Nainital Police said they have solved a house theft in Ramnagar under Operation Prahar. Acting on CCTV footage and information from an informant, officers arrested one accused and recovered stolen cash, the complainant’s wife’s Aadhaar card and a stolen motorcycle, according to the police update.
Nainital
Nainital Police is maintaining traffic arrangements around Kainchi Dham over the weekend, with parking, shuttle services and traffic being monitored continuously. The effort is focused on helping people travel smoothly and complete their visit safely, with traffic management and visitor movement remaining the department’s stated priority.
Nainital
Nainital Police have registered a case after the principal of Degree College Ramnagar was allegedly threatened with death and public-servant duties were reportedly obstructed. 3 people have been detained in connection with the matter. Police have not provided further details about the allegations, the detainees or the next investigative steps.
Nainital
A Haldwani court has directed Banbhulpura police to register an FIR and investigate allegations that applications were filed through the Election Commission portal to remove 28 voters during the Special Intensive Revision. The complainant says the applications were submitted without his permission, prompting him to approach the court after earlier complaints brought no action.
Nainital
Nainital Police has announced a special traffic and diversion plan for the Kainchi Dham, Bhowali and Bhimtal areas on 10 and 11 October 2026. The advisory alerts people travelling through these parts of Uttarakhand during the weekend period.
Nainital
Nainital SOG and Lalkuan police arrested a truck driver and a tailor after allegedly recovering 218.4 grams of smack near the Subhashnagar barrier. Police said the consignment had been brought from Baheri and was intended for distribution in Banbhulpura, Mukhani and Kathgodam, while a suspected handler remains under investigation.
Nainital
A joint team from the Special Operations Group and Kotwali Lalkuan police arrested 02 accused during checking, recovering 218.04 grams of smack valued at about ₹65.40 lakh, according to Nainital Police. The action forms part of the police response to alleged illegal drug trafficking in the area.
Nainital
Nainital Police have taken challan action against vehicles parked along the roadside on the Kainchi Dham route. The development highlights enforcement against roadside parking on the route, although the available report does not provide details about the number of vehicles involved or the challan amounts.
Nainital
Nainital Police will impose a one-way traffic arrangement on October 4 from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM, citing expected crowds at Kainchi Dham and Nainital. Vehicles travelling uphill from Kathgodam towards Nainital or Bhimtal through Nariman Point will be stopped, while descending traffic towards Haldwani will continue.
Nainital
Nainital Police is conducting heightened surveillance during a student union election, combining drone operations with monitoring through 60 CCTV cameras. The arrangements indicate a closely watched security operation, although no details were provided about the election venue, schedule, incidents or any action taken during the monitoring period.
Nainital
The Nainital Senior Superintendent of Police has briefed officers and staff ahead of student union elections. Instructions focus on strengthening security and managing traffic along the route from Tikonia to the college, signalling increased police attention around the election-related movement and arrangements.
Nainital
Nainital Police in Uttarakhand have announced a breakthrough in a marriage hall theft case, with 2 accused arrested. The police said their recovery includes 03 stolen AC outdoor units and ₹15,600 in cash. Further details about the suspects, the hall and the investigation were not provided in the available update.
Nainital
Police officials in Nainital have strengthened security arrangements for student union elections under the direction of SSP Nainital. Teams are checking roads, hotels and dhabas, removing election campaign material, and using public announcements to clear roadside vehicles, reduce unnecessary crowding and raise awareness.
Nainital
Police in Uttarakhand’s Nainital district have arrested Ashik Ali in connection with the suicide of a married woman in Gangapur Kabdal, Motahaldhu. Investigators allege that he blackmailed her using objectionable s and videos. A mobile phone was recovered, while 2 men accused of threatening her husband remain absconding.
Nainital
Nainital Police have registered cases under serious provisions of the BNS following alleged disorder during student union election nominations at MBPG College in Haldwani. The police said the disturbances included unruly conduct, public disruption and traffic congestion, with the situation affecting local law and order during the nomination process.
Nainital
Police have registered an FIR against unidentified troublemakers after 2 student groups clashed near a food outlet at Durga City Centre in Haldwani. Nainital SSP Dr. Manjunath T.C. said election activity must remain within college campuses and warned that disorder, unauthorised rallies, reckless driving and traffic disruption would invite strict action.
Nainital
A clash between 2 student groups in Haldwani has led to an FIR and a warning from Nainital SSP Dr Manjunath T.C. Police said disorder linked to student union elections will not be tolerated, while unannounced rallies, rash driving and group rivalry are being watched closely.
Nainital
Nainital Police have arrested 4 accused in connection with a dispute between 2 student groups near Durga City Center, where vandalism was also reported. The police action marks the first confirmed development available in the case, although details about the incident, those arrested and any further legal steps have not been provided.
Nainital
Nainital Police responded after a viral video showed schoolchildren fighting on a road in Kaladhungi. The children were identified and brought to the police station along with their parents and school management. Counselling was conducted, and challan action was also taken, according to the police update.
Nainital
Nainital Police took action against a Scorpio driver accused of driving dangerously while under the influence of alcohol during a night-checking operation. Police said challan action was taken under Section 185 of the Motor Vehicles Act, and the vehicle was seized. No further details about the driver or incident location were provided.
Nainital
The Nanda-Sunanda Festival has concluded safely, with Nainital Superintendent of Police Dr Jagdish Chandra thanking the police force, temple committee, traders, residents, devotees and other supporters whose cooperation helped maintain arrangements during the event.
Nainital
Nainital Police detained 15 youths after a viral video showed people allegedly waving sticks from vehicles on the Haldwani-Kathgodam road during Janmashtami night. The group included 8 adults and 7 minors. Police seized 2 scooters, one motorcycle and one car, while adults and parents of the minors faced action.
