KHATIMA NEWS
Haridwar
Haridwar Police said they arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 05-year-old child after about one month of efforts. Police allege that the child was lured away with the promise of chocolate, while the accused fled to Delhi after the incident. The child’s identity has not been disclosed.
Haridwar
Haridwar police arrested Sachin Kumar on 4 November after recovering his 16-year-old stepdaughter from her elder sister’s home in Himachal Pradesh. The minor had left her home in Jwalapur, allegedly fleeing repeated sexual abuse. Police added rape and POCSO provisions after recording her statement and reviewing her medical report.
Dehradun
A special POCSO court in Dehradun has sentenced school van driver Salman, 38, to 5 years in prison and imposed a 35 thousand rupee fine for sexually abusing, assaulting and threatening a 7-year-old student. The court also directed legal services authorities to provide the child one lakh rupees in compensation.
Nainital
A special POCSO court in Nainital has denied bail to Amit Bahuguna, who is accused of raping his 13-year-old stepdaughter. The court considered the girl’s age, medical report and other evidence before rejecting the application. Police registered the case under the POCSO Act and other sections after her mother filed a complaint.
Rudraprayag
A special legal awareness programme at Shri Guru Ram Rai Public School in Tilani marked the close of Rudraprayag’s Safe Childhood campaign. Students received guidance on child rights, the POCSO Act, personal safety, cybercrime and helplines for reporting abuse, emergencies and seeking free legal assistance.
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.
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh police have arrested Pooja Bisht, 28, in a case involving the alleged trafficking of 2 minor girls for sexual exploitation. The girls are from the Pithoragarh area. Police have registered a case under relevant BNS provisions and the POCSO Act, while efforts continue to arrest other accused identified during the investigation.
Nainital
A 16-year-old juvenile accused in a POCSO case escaped from Base Hospital in Haldwani on 22 October, after reportedly asking to use the toilet. Police teams are searching for him in Banbhulapura and nearby areas, while investigators examine CCTV footage and question his family members.
Dehradun
Kaliyar police arrested Rupin, a resident of Aamkhedi, in a case involving allegations that a minor was lured away. The child was recovered safely after police traced CCTV footage and mobile location details. The investigation began after the minor’s mother filed a complaint on 29 September, with POCSO provisions added to the case.
Champawat
Police from the Chalti outof Kotwali Champawat arrested a person wanted in a case registered under the POCSO Act. The action followed a non-bailable warrant issued by the court and was carried out on 22.10.2026. Authorities have not provided further details about the case or the arrested person.
Haridwar
A 17-year-old girl reported missing from Bhagwanpur, Roorkee, 4 months ago has been found, police said. Officers arrested 21-year-old Sohail in Mohali, Punjab, after tracing him through technical evidence. Kidnapping and POCSO Act provisions were added during the investigation following her father’s complaint.
Kashipur
A school-based outreach event at GB Pant Inter College in Kashipur featured members of the Child Welfare Committee and medical and development officials who explained child rights, laws, and helplines to students, including contact numbers for Child HelpLine, police, cybercrime, and women’s helpline.
