KHATIMA NEWS
Pauri
Kotdwar police have arrested Abdul Razzaq in West Bengal in connection with an alleged online fraud involving 1,34,999 रुपये from a bank account. The case began after a complaint by Madhu Negi, while Pauri SSP had announced a 2,000 रुपये reward for information leading to the accused’s arrest.
Others
Srinagar Garhwal recorded a one-hour ground-level ozone concentration above 880 micrograms per cubic metre on 19 December 2025, according to monitoring data from Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University. Scientists have linked the unusual rise, initially, to forest fires, traffic and valley conditions that can trap pollution.
Pauri
A bear attacked 54-year-old Kuldeep Singh while he was returning from work near Kanda village in Pauri Garhwal. Singh suffered serious injuries and is receiving treatment at Hans Hospital in Satpuli. The Forest Department has provided ₹30,000 in immediate assistance and said another ₹70,000 will follow.
Pauri
A landslide triggered by continuing rain has shut the link road between Patli and Kotli villages in Pauri Garhwal. Vehicle movement has stopped completely, leaving residents of around 7 nearby villages facing travel difficulties. Debris-clearance work is under way, while the area continues to face a risk of further landslides.
