KHATIMA NEWS
Almora
Salt police in Almora district have arrested one alleged cannabis trafficker under Operation Prahar, according to Almora Police Uttarakhand. Officers reported recovering 11.745 kilograms of cannabis valued at ₹2.93 lakh, seizing the car allegedly used for transport, and finding pine-bark material in 38 sawdust units and 60 packets.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police have arrested one alleged drug trafficker while reporting the recovery of 7.12 grams of illegal smack. The action was linked to Laksar Police and Operation Prahar. The Haridwar SSP said the district would not allow illegal drug trading to flourish and promised that the campaign against sellers would continue.
Almora
A joint team of Salt police and the Special Operations Group arrested 2 men during a checking operation at Ragd Gad Tiraha in Almora district. Police said 10.885 kilograms of cannabis, valued at ₹2,72,125 in the international market, was recovered and the motorcycle allegedly used for transport was seized.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police said 3 accused were detained under Operation Prahar in a firing and attempted-murder case at Satighat. The dispute allegedly began with comments on social media before a country-made pistol was fired at a young man. The complainant’s son escaped the incident without being hit, according to the police account.
Almora
Salt Police and the Special Operations Group carried out a joint action under Operation Prahar, arresting 2 alleged drug traffickers and recovering 10.885 kg of illegal cannabis valued at ₹2,72,125. Police also seized the motorcycle allegedly used to transport the contraband during the operation in Almora district, Uttarakhand.
Haridwar
Manglaur police have arrested a man wanted in 2 separate cow-slaughter cases, according to Haridwar Police. The accused had allegedly been absconding for some time, while police linked the action to continued enforcement against crime and offenders under Navneet Singh’s leadership.
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.
Tehri
Tehri police arrested 4 people and seized 46 cases of English liquor, 10 cases of premium strong beer and 80 tetra pouches of country liquor during checks across 4 थाना areas in the previous 24 hours. The action came under Operation Prahar, aimed at curbing illegal liquor transport and sales during the festival season.
Others
Udham Singh Nagar Police said 17 people were arrested during action against the illegal raw liquor trade under Operation Prahar. Teams from Sitarganj, Nanakmatta, Transit Camp and Dineshpur police units were involved, and approximately 456 litres of illegal raw liquor were seized, according to the police update.
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.
Haridwar
Manglaur police detained an alleged drug trafficker and recovered 7.20 grams of illegal smack valued at ₹2,16,000, Haridwar Police said. The action was carried out under Operation Prahar following directions from the Haridwar senior superintendent of police, as the district continues its campaign against drug trafficking.
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.
Rudrapur
A joint team of Udham Singh Nagar Police and SOG Kashipur arrested one accused in Jaspur under Operation Prahar. Officials recovered 114 pairs of hath jodi, 01 wild boar tooth and 05 moti shankh, while the operation also uncovered their proposed sale through Instagram at high prices.
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.
Others
Police from Chham police station arrested a Nepali-origin accused person after checking near Syansu Mor and recovered 356 grams of illegal charas, according to Uttarakhand Police. Legal action against the accused is continuing, while the arrest remains an allegation pending further investigation and any court proceedings.
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.
Almora
Salt Police have arrested one person after recovering 38.220 kg of cannabis valued at ₹9.55 lakh, according to Almora Police. Officers also seized the Ertiga taxi allegedly used for transportation. The police team received a ₹2,500 cash reward from the SSP Almora for the action.
Haridwar
Kankhal police have taken action against 03 accused linked to fighting and disorder in the Jagjitpur area of Haridwar. The operation was presented as part of the Haridwar Police campaign against crime and public disorder, identified in the update as Operation Prahar.
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.
Tehri
Tehri Police arrested Satpal Singh Belwal and Anil Kumar in separate cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The arrests were carried out on court-issued warrants as part of Operation Prahar, launched under the direction of Senior Superintendent of Police Shweta Chaubey. Both men were produced in court.
Champawat
A joint SOG/ANTF and Tanakpur Police team arrested 2 people during checking near the Bichai railway underpass, according to Champawat Police. Officers reported recovering 1.104 kilograms of opium, along with a motorcycle allegedly used in the smuggling, 2 mobile phones and ₹1,150 in cash.
Almora
Dhaulchhina police have arrested one accused in an action conducted under Operation Prahar, according to the police announcement. The case concerns illegal liquor, but the available details do not specify the quantity recovered, the accused’s identity or the next stage of the legal process.
Almora
Almora Police said Kotwali Almora officers arrested Naresh Balmiki in connection with a warrant linked to Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The accused is being presented before the court, according to the police update. The arrest forms part of the ongoing Operation Prahar enforcement drive in Almora, Uttarakhand.
Almora
Bhatraujkhan police arrested Aslam, a warrant accused in an NDPS Act-related case, from Ramnagar in Nainital district. Almora Police said the action was carried out under the direction of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Almora, as part of Operation Prahar.
Champawat
Banbasa Police arrested 2 accused and recovered 6.85 grams of illegal smack during an operation near the Sharda River canal area on 15.10.2026. The action was reported under Operation Prahar, although the available information does not identify the arrested people or provide further details about the case.
Others
Kotwali Sitarganj police have reported arresting 2 alleged smack smugglers under Operation Prahar and recovering 15.24 grams of smack, along with cash and materials allegedly used in trafficking. The report highlights SSP Ajay Ganpati’s stated tough stance, but provides no further details about the suspects or court proceedings.
Others
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.
Haridwar
Bugga wala police have arrested an accused who was wanted in a case under the NDPS Act, according to Haridwar Police. A ₹5,000 reward had been declared for information leading to the accused’s arrest. The action was reported under the police department’s Operation Prahar campaign against wanted offenders.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police said 2 people were arrested under Operation Prahar after an e-rickshaw was allegedly stolen from a house in Mahmoodpur village. The Pirankaliyar police team recovered the vehicle from the accused, according to the police account. linked the alleged theft to drug use and the lure of quick money.
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.
Others
Police said 2 suspected drug traffickers were arrested during separate action under Operation Prahar. Nanakmatta police recovered 16.10 grams of smack, while Gadarpur police recovered 4.4 grams. The action was carried out under the direction of SSP Ajay Ganapati, according to the police update.
Dehradun
Jwalapur police arrested Rohit Kumar, who had been wanted since 2024, near the Bhagat Singh Chowk underpass in Haridwar. Police also detained warrant subjects Neetu and Jaan Alam alias Monu during Operation Prahar. All 3 men were produced before the court, according to the police.
Nainital
The Kotwali Kathgodam police team arrested 2 people described as warrant subjects under Operation Prahar. The update, published on 12 October 2026, confirms the arrests but provides no further details about the individuals, the warrants or the next legal step in the case.
Tehri
Tehri Police arrested 2 accused after recovering 301 grams of charas during checking in the Nanibag area under Operation Prahar. Police have registered a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The development concerns enforcement activity in Tehri district and does not establish guilt before a court decision.
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.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police said they recovered all the stolen gold jewellery linked to a theft in Udlahedi village, Manglaur. The jewellery had allegedly been placed with a gold loan company in Delhi, where a loan of ₹2,51,200 was obtained. The recovery was made under Operation Prahar, led by SSP Navneet Singh.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police said Operation Prahar remains active across the district under the direction of the Senior Superintendent of Police. The campaign includes intensive checking and action against people wanted under warrants, while one suspect was arrested with a firearm, according to the police update.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police said action was taken against 17 accused across different police station areas under Operation Prahar, launched on the directions of the district’s senior superintendent of police.
Haridwar
Kaliyar police have detained one accused with 36.79 grams of illegal smack during action under Operation Prahar, according to Haridwar Police. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and officials said further legal proceedings will follow. The police update did not disclose the accused’s identity or provide additional case details.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police have apprehended one person wanted in a case involving firing and an alleged attempt to murder. The action was reported under Operation Prahar, a continuing police drive. Authorities said they are identifying people who disturb the district’s atmosphere and will send them to jail, while providing no further case details.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police have arrested a vehicle-theft suspect and recovered a motorcycle reported stolen from Peeth Bazaar Sector-4. The action was carried out under Operation Prahar, with digital evidence and information from an informer helping investigators identify and detain the suspect, according to the police account.
Khatima
Police in Nanakmatta have arrested 02 alleged drug traffickers and seized 20.70 grams of smack or heroin during Operation Prahar. Uttarakhand Police said the recovered substance has an estimated value of ₹7 lakh. details about the arrests’ legal proceedings or the identities of those detained is not yet available.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police reported the seizure of 11 grams of smack and the apprehension of one person during continued action against alleged drug trafficking under Operation Prahar. The update said the campaign is being conducted on the orders of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Haridwar district, but gave no further details about the individual or the case.
Bageshwar
Bageshwar police have taken action against 39 drivers for traffic violations during Operation Prahar. A driver accused of driving after drinking was arrested by Jhirouli police, while his vehicle was seized. Police also issued 4 court challans, seized another vehicle and penalised 14 people for disturbing public peace.
