KHATIMA NEWS
Rudraprayag
An Andhra Pradesh pilgrim, वुटुकुरू गोपाल कृष्णा, lost a wallet containing ₹50,000 in cash, a mobile phone, vehicle keys and important documents inside the Kedarnath temple premises on 28.10.2026. The incident was reported by Rudraprayag Police, but the available details do not confirm whether the belongings were recovered.
Chamoli
Chamoli Police assisted pilgrims at the Pokhari fair and Shri Badrinath Dham, reuniting people who had become separated from their loved ones and taking an ill pilgrim to hospital. The response highlighted the force’s prompt and sensitive support for visitors in need during religious and public gatherings.
Chamoli
A local garland seller and Chamoli Police helped return a lost purse and mobile phone to 2 pilgrims at Badrinath Dham. The purse contained cash and essential medicines. Police coordination helped ensure the belongings reached the 2 devotees, highlighting an act of honesty and service during their visit.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police has issued an important notice for pilgrims planning to bathe in the Ganga. The Upper Ganga Canal will remain closed from the midnight of 20/21 October 2026 until the midnight of 07/08 November 2026, leaving much less water available at Har Ki Pauri and other ghats.
Chamoli
A 60-year-old woman from Haryana was separated from her companions while visiting Badrinath Dham. Chamoli Police said constable Vivek Chaudhary acted promptly, located the pilgrim and safely reunited her with her group, bringing the brief separation to a reassuring end during the temple visit.
Others
A pilgrim lost a bag containing ₹1 lakh in cash, a mobile phone and essential belongings during the Kedarnath yatra. Constable Manoj Rana and a police team began searching after receiving information, recovered the bag and safely returned it to the pilgrim.
Chamoli
A fire unit in Uttarakhand rescued a pilgrim who had fallen into a 500-metre ravine, according to Chamoli Police. Fire personnel carried out the operation amid torrential rain, severe cold and difficult routes, highlighting the risks faced by emergency teams working in challenging terrain.
