KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun’s Patel Nagar area have arrested 2 men accused of stealing cash from a house in Sanskriti Lok Colony. The alleged stolen amount of ₹15,200 was recovered during a search, while investigators continue action based on the complaint and evidence gathered during the inquiry.
Pithoragarh
Police have arrested Devaraj Nabiyal after Meenu Lohari, 35, was found dead near the Khotila bridge along the Kali River in Dharchula. Investigators said bloodstains were found inside the suspect’s home and recovered a wooden stick, bloodstained shirt, shoes and mobile phone during the investigation.
Pauri
Anita Devi, 25, died by suicide in Sakloni village of Pauri Garhwal’s Kaljikhal development block. Police reached the location after receiving information, inspected the scene and began investigating. Officials said the reason remains unknown while information is being gathered from her family.
Haridwar
Police are waiting for mortem report after Sahil Singh, a hotel employee from Tehri Garhwal, died in a room at Chitra Grand Hotel in Haridwar’s Mayapur area. Investigators are treating the case as a suspected suicide for now while questioning the female colleague who was staying with him.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun’s Patel Nagar area have registered a case after a 12-year-old boy was accused of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl after showing her a pornographic video. The boy has been taken into protection and sent to a juvenile home, while the girl underwent a medical examination, officials said.
Nainital
Cyber fraudsters allegedly withdrew ₹1.64 lakh from Pawan Joshi’s account and ₹3.65 lakh from Mahesh Chandra’s account in Haldwani. Police registered a case on 2 November after reports through the cybercrime portal and said the bank accounts receiving the money had been frozen.
Rudrapur
Relatives of Rajesh Koli surrounded the Rudrapur police station on Monday, demanding the arrest of 2 more accused in the case. They alleged that 5 people were involved in the incident, while police have so far arrested 3 accused, and warned of a sit-in if further arrests are not made within 24 hours.
Others
A Kalsi resident has reported that an unknown person withdrew 1.25 lakh rupees from his bank account through an online transaction. The loss came to light after a bank message reached his mobile phone. Kalsi police have registered a cyber fraud case on Dunichand’s complaint and started investigating.
Almora
A 24-year-old woman from Kannauj was found unconscious at her rented home in Manan, Someshwar, on Friday evening. Police said the initial circumstances appeared consistent with suicide, but an investigation is underway. Her body was sent for mortem on Saturday after doctors at Someshwar Sub-District Hospital confirmed her death.
Rudrapur
Women who allegedly entered a jewellery shop as customers in Dineshpur, Udham Singh Nagar, are accused of taking gold earrings weighing about 3.5 grams before leaving without making a purchase. The shopkeeper alerted police through 112 after discovering the ornaments missing, and officers are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.
Almora
3 assistant teachers in Almora district have been booked for allegedly securing primary-school jobs with forged Uttarakhand Teacher Eligibility Test certificates. An education department inquiry found that the QR codes and examination records on their documents were invalid. The department dismissed all 3, while police have begun investigating the case.
Nainital
Police in Haridwar’s Sidcul area have registered a case against a vehicle driver following a court order over a collision that seriously injured a 19-year-old woman. Her father said the driver fled after striking her while she was returning from work, and alleged that police initially took no action on his complaint.
Nainital
Police in Haridwar have registered an FIR against unidentified people after an elderly resident of Jwalapur’s Arya Vanprasth Ashram reported losing 18 lakh rupees. The complainant said he was deceived by someone using a false identity and documents, and investigators have begun examining the case.
Roorkee
Furkan, a resident of Makhiyali Khurd village in the Laksar police station area, died under suspicious circumstances. A family member has alleged that his 3 daughters, son and a relative poisoned him on 30 October. Police have sent the body for -mortem examination and further action will follow the findings.
Dehradun
Dehradun resident Hari Om Sehgal has alleged that his property was taken over after a 2021 sale agreement and that he received only 12.8 lakh rupees from the agreed 56 lakh rupees. He also alleged physical assault and harassment, while the SSP has promised an investigation and possible action within a week.
Roorkee
Kotwali police arrested one person during a raid at a house in Kasampur Nawada village after receiving information about alleged protected-animal slaughter. Police said 20 kilograms of prohibited meat was recovered, while the detailed account described the quantity as more than 20 kilograms. An FIR has been registered against 5 people, and the remaining accused are being sought.
Rudrapur
A pickup carrying about 6 quintals of meat was stopped at Gaba Chowk in Rudrapur on Thursday morning after information about suspected meat smuggling. Police detained 2 occupants and sent a sample for laboratory testing. Authorities said the meat’s identity, including whether it is beef, will be established only after the report.
Roorkee
A Shivpuram resident has submitted a complaint at Ganganahar Kotwali, alleging that he was called to Shiv Chowk in Ramnagar and assaulted after trying to mediate a disagreement involving his friend and another young woman. He also alleged that the attackers damaged his mobile phone. Police are investigating the complaint.
Kashipur
Police recovered the body of an unidentified man from beside a canal along the Shaukan Nagla road in Tanda Azam village, Bazpur, on Monday. The body was sent to Bazpur hospital after formal proceedings, while officers contact nearby villages and police stations to establish his identity and determine the cause of death.
Dehradun
The special investigation team probing Cabinet minister Rekha Arya’s complaint has seized company documents from Haldwani and Bareilly. Investigators are examining the records, alleged signatures and a viral audio while police continue efforts to contact the accused and determine whether the director changes followed a genuine legal process.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami spoke with Deeksha, daughter of Balak Ram, after taking cognizance of an alleged viral audio case involving former Zila Panchayat Chairman Chaman Singh. He assured the family of complete security and directed the SSP to investigate thoroughly and take action under the law.
Uttarkashi
The body of Mukund Sahani, a Muzaffarnagar resident missing from Uttarkashi since 14 October, was found in the Bhagirathi river near Syuna village. His family suspects murder, while police have taken the body for mortem at the district hospital. The cause of death remains pending investigation and mortem report.
Rudrapur
A 24-year-old newlywed died under suspicious circumstances in Rudrapur’s Rampura Ward 24 on Friday night, 2 months after her marriage to Rakesh Koli. Her father, Madan Lal, alleged dowry harassment and murder by her in-laws. Police are investigating, while officials began the required inquest process after being informed about the death.
Haridwar
A Badshahpur resident has approached the Haridwar SSP, alleging that his son was blackmailed after an Instagram friendship and that lakhs of rupees were transferred to young women’s bank accounts. He has sought an impartial investigation into the alleged transactions and the case registered against his son.
Kashipur
Police in Kashipur have started investigating alleged cyber fraud involving 2 women whose bank accounts lost a combined 7.67 lakh. A woman from Kundeshwari told police that 1.37 lakh was deducted through separate UPI transactions after she received a message asking her to update applications on her mobile phone.
Haridwar
A widow in Haridwar’s Sidcul area has alleged that her minor daughter was taken away again and that the family was threatened with death if an earlier case was not withdrawn. Police registered an FIR on a court order and have begun investigating the allegations.
Dehradun
A 49-year-old woman died during treatment after consuming a poisonous substance in Mohitpur village, Bhagwanpur, on Wednesday. Her family took her to hospital after her condition worsened. Police took custody of the body, completed the panchnama and sent it for -mortem examination while investigating the circumstances.
Nainital
Police have identified the body recovered from the Hathidagar irrigation canal in Ramnagar as Mukul Adhikari, a 17-year-old Class 12 student from Karanpur. Officers said the circumstances appeared suspicious at first view, while the cause of death will be established after mortem report is received.
Roorkee
Roorkee police have registered an FIR against a Dhandera resident after Azad Nagar resident Rajveer Singh alleged that he paid 63 lakh for land using a forged power of attorney. The complaint also alleges that the accused failed to return the money, cancel the sale deed or stop threatening him.
Roorkee
A municipal seal placed on rooms of a closed school in Roorkee was found broken about one month later. The Municipal Corporation and councillor Pankaj Satija have submitted complaints to police, seeking action and an investigation into whether tent-business goods were removed without permission.
Dehradun
Police have registered a case against Harikirat Singh and 25–30 unidentified people after a complaint alleged that an armed group entered Krad Global’s office in Basant Vihar, damaged property and threatened staff. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and conducting raids to locate those named in the complaint.
Nainital
A 54-year-old fourth-class employee of Government Inter College Chhoi in Ramnagar was found hanging on the school premises late at night. Relatives took Vinesh Kumar to Ramnagar Joint Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. Police are investigating the circumstances, while a -mortem examination is being conducted.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police said they solved a theft case at a senior journalist’s home after arresting a Jammu and Kashmir resident. The accused allegedly broke the house lock and took away lakhs of rupees in cash. Police also recovered cash and newly purchased clothes, while saying he travelled to Delhi and Himachal Pradesh after the incident.
Dehradun
The search for 21-year-old Graphic Era student Sarik ended after a drone revealed a damaged scooter and bone fragments in a deep gorge along the Kimadi–Mussoorie road. His family identified him through the scooter and jeans. Police are examining possible links to online-trading losses and debt.
Nainital
A 23-year-old woman was found hanging from a tree in Kavedal village in Nainital’s Okhalkanda area after an argument over a mobile phone, police said. Her maternal family has alleged that her husband and in-laws killed her and staged the death as suicide. A mortem report is awaited.
Haldwani
2 key accused remain outside police custody in separate Haldwani theft cases from last year. one involved jewellery worth about 1.5 crore rupees stolen from a Kुसुमखेड़ा shop, while the other targeted businessman Deepak Aggarwal’s home. Police say investigations continue and teams are searching for the suspects.
Bageshwar
Jyoti, a 26-year-old woman from Doba village in Bageshwar’s Kotwali area, died after relatives took her to the district hospital. Doctors declared her dead. Police took custody of the body and arranged a -mortem after hospital officials alerted them, while her father accused her husband of murder. Further action will follow a complaint and -mortem report.
Rudrapur
A man was seriously injured after allegedly being attacked with a sharp weapon in Rudrapur’s Satta Chowk area on 12 October. Police registered a case against 4 youths after a complaint by his wife from Rampura Ward 23. The allegations remain subject to investigation.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun’s Dalanwala area have registered a case against 8 named people after a 76-year-old woman alleged that a power of attorney was obtained through deception. She said her house, valued at about 85 lakh, was sold and the proceeds taken, while 64 square feet of vacant land was occupied using allegedly forged documents.
Dehradun
Police have registered a case against 3 employees of V-Mark India Limited in Haridwar’s SIDCUL area after a company complaint alleged goods worth about 19.67 lakh rupees were unaccounted for. The complaint cites stock discrepancies, alleged manipulation and irregularities linked to AP Enterprises. SIDCUL police have begun investigating the allegations.
Dehradun
A dispute at Guchhupani’s Anarwala Chowk over giving way to a vehicle and drinking alcohol on the road turned violent on 10 October. one complaint alleges that Lalit suffered a serious head injury, while the other side filed its own complaint. Cantt police have registered cross-cases and begun investigating.
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.
Haridwar
Pathri police arrested Mukul, a resident of Purushottam Nagar village, on Monday night in connection with a buffalo theft complaint. Police recovered the buffalo near the road to Jhabri and said Mukul claimed he acted with other associates. He was produced in court on Tuesday and sent to jail, while the search for others continues.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police have arrested one suspect who had allegedly been evading arrest after a firing incident involving an alleged intent to kill. Police said the suspect repeatedly changed locations to avoid capture, while a search remains underway for another person believed to be involved in the case.
Almora
Almora Police have arrested a wanted accused within 72 hours in a case involving alleged ganja smuggling and an attack on a police team with a sharp-edged patal. The arrest was made in Bannakhera, U.S. Nagar, after teams used surveillance and field intelligence under the direction of SSP Almora.
Dehradun
A youth identified as Aadesh was found hanging inside a room in Bhangedi village, within the Roorkee Kotwali area, on Monday. Police reached the location, took the body into custody and sent it to the Civil Hospital mortuary. An investigation is under way, but no further details have been reported.
Haridwar
Police have registered a case after stone-pelting and a disturbance interrupted a Ramleela performance in Bahadrabad, Haridwar. The action followed a complaint from the Shri Ramleela Committee. Investigators are reviewing a viral video to identify those allegedly involved, while further action will follow the investigation.
Rishikesh
A 43-year-old man was found dead inside a locked room at IDPL Colony in Rishikesh after foul-smelling liquid began dripping through the ceiling fan of the room below. Police said the body appeared to have been hanging for several days and that the circumstances are under investigation.
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.
Kotdwar
Garhwal Motor Owners Union Limited has asked police to investigate an alleged ₹1.81 crore financial irregularity at its Kotdwar headquarters. The complaint follows an internal inquiry into forged applications, vouchers and fictional expenses, while the organisation also faces a separate FIR linked to alleged disposal of its land.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun arrested a man after the families of 2 minor brothers alleged that he sexually abused them for 6 months. Residents publicly assaulted the accused and took him to a police outwith blackened paint on his face, prompting officers to calm a disturbance that lasted about an hour.
Dehradun
Police have registered a case against 4 named people and 15–20 others after 2 youths were allegedly attacked near SGRR School in Dehradun’s Lalpul area. The complaint says one victim suffered a head injury, while a mobile phone, silver chain and ₹8,000 were allegedly taken during the assault.
Rudrapur
The body of 35-year-old Prakash Chandra Arya, a resident of Bindukhatta, was found near a sugar mill in Kichha after he had been missing for 2 days. Relatives reached the site and identified him. Police have begun required procedures and are investigating the cause of death.
Dehradun
An iPhone reported stolen from a Clement Town flat has triggered questions after the victim’s sister said the suspected thief allegedly contacted her for the device password. She says CCTV footage, screenshots and other details were given to police, while separate theft claims near DIT and Graphic Era also require verification.
Dehradun
Police say Rajkumar attacked a retired ordnance official, his former teacher wife and a woman who tried to help them in Vishnu Lok Colony, around 400 metres from Raipur police station. The investigation is examining whether a ₹300 payment dispute, robbery or both led to the deaths.
Haridwar
Police have intensified action against Bobby, who has remained absconding in the 2 June 2025 shooting of hotelier Arun in Haridwar’s Khadkhadi area. Acting on a court order, a Nagar Kotwali team reached Kapurthala, Punjab, pasted an attachment notice at his home and announced the notice publicly in the village.
Rudrapur
A speeding dumper struck a motorcycle near Balli Dhaba on the Rudrapur-Haridwar Highway while it was overtaking. Sukchain Kaur, 59, died during treatment at a private hospital on Moradabad Road. Her son Baljeet Singh, who was riding with her towards Bajpur, survived, while the dumper driver fled the scene.
Haridwar
Police have arrested the accused in a serious attack on a woman from Manglaur, according to information issued by Haridwar Police. The reported dispute involved money transactions. Police said the accused had repeatedly changed locations while trying to avoid arrest, as SSP Navneet Singh maintained a firm position on crimes involving women.
Haridwar
Police say a team has arrested 04 suspects, including the alleged mastermind, in Ghaziabad in connection with a jewellery theft. Officers also claim to have recovered all the stolen jewellery and the car allegedly used in the crime. The alleged plan began after the main suspect noticed a locked house during a family visit.
Roorkee
A man from Mundakhera Khurd reached the Kotwali on Tuesday evening after allegedly pouring a flammable substance over himself and then ignited it. Police personnel extinguished the flames with a custody blanket before taking him to Luxor CHC. Doctors later referred him to AIIMS Rishikesh with burns exceeding 60%.
Tehri
Celebrations following the student union election at Government College, New Tehri, turned tense when supporters linked to 2 student organisations allegedly clashed in Bauradi. Police separated the groups after the confrontation, while shopkeeper Raju was taken to District Hospital Bauradi with a head injury. Both sides later submitted complaints.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police said they have solved a theft case involving an under-construction house by arresting the accused person allegedly responsible. The police also recovered the goods reported stolen during the incident. No further details about the suspect, the property’s exact location or the value of the recovered items were provided in the update.
Uttarkashi
A road crash in Uttarkashi district’s Bhatwari area killed Dhanveer, a resident of Pahi village, on Friday. Police reached the scene, took custody of the body for further action and began searching for the bus driver, who allegedly left after the collision. Investigators are checking CCTV footage and speaking with witnesses.
Roorkee
Police in the Mangalore Kotwali area of Roorkee have registered an FIR after a father alleged that his 18-year-old daughter was taken away by a man from Saharanpur. Teams are searching possible locations, while investigators are examining records linked to several phone numbers during the ongoing inquiry.
Haridwar
Police in Amroha have arrested 4 men after a 23-year-old woman from Haryana alleged that she was sexually assaulted at a farmhouse reportedly linked to Uttarakhand MLA Umesh Sharma. The accused include 2 CRPF personnel, a sub-inspector and a head constable. A case was registered after the woman contacted police during the night.
Haridwar
A young man has accused 3 bike riders of attacking him after a collision near Haridwar’s Kharkhari railway crossing. The complaint alleges that one attacker struck his face with a bangle and issued a death threat. Nagar Kotwali police have registered a case and started investigating the incident.
Dehradun
A 23-year-old woman from Haryana’s Fatehabad has alleged that 4 personnel, including 2 CRPF members and 2 police personnel, sexually assaulted her at a farmhouse linked to independent Khanpur MLA Umesh Sharma in Amroha. Police registered a case at 4:20 AM PM and said all 4 accused were arrested.
Dehradun
Dehradun district administration has suspended lekhpals Jagdish Rathore and Dimple after an initial review found negligence in verifying certificate applications. The action follows FIRs at 2 police stations and the arrest of 2 accused people. A joint committee led by the chief development officer is examining the wider process and possible administrative lapses.
Haridwar
A confrontation at Haridwar’s District Hospital allegedly spilled into the emergency area after people seeking safety were followed there. CCTV appears to show individuals carrying bricks, stones and sharp weapons, while broken glass triggered panic among patients and attendants. Police are examining the footage and working to identify those involved.
Bageshwar
A woman died and 4 members of a family were injured after their car, travelling from Munsiyari to Delhi, crashed near Betob by Farsali village in Kapkot. Police said the vehicle had developed a brake problem earlier, and an investigation is now underway into the accident and its circumstances.
Others
Khushi Kashyap, the student vice-president at Government graduate College in Ramnagar, has submitted a police complaint alleging death threats and attempts to disrupt the student union election. She said unknown people targeted her while she supported her friend Yashoda, who is contesting the vice-president . Police said the complaint is being investigated.
Dehradun
A 16-tyre truck carrying cement overturned in Dehradun’s Mohabewala area, striking a motorcycle and leaving 2 people dead and 2 injured. Police reached the scene, arranged relief and rescue efforts, sent the injured for treatment and began examining the crash. Traffic on the route was also affected for some time.
Haridwar
A 32-year-old man from Pune was found hanging inside a hotel room in Bahadrabad after staff alerted police when he did not respond. Officers identified him through an Aadhaar card and sent the body to the district hospital for -mortem examination. Police have described the case as suicide while investigating the reason.
Haridwar
A 63-year-old resident of Haridwar’s Sidcul police station area and his wife reported unauthorised withdrawals of 99-99 thousand rupees from their separate bank accounts. Police have registered a case against unidentified accused persons and are examining the transactions, including a transfer linked to a Punjab National Bank account in Gurugram.
Rudrapur
A Delhi-based company owner has accused 2 industrialists of taking control of his Pantnagar factory, machinery and goods after rent payments were disrupted during the Covid period. Following a court direction, Pantnagar police have registered a case and begun investigating the allegations, which include the alleged disappearance of machinery and raw and finished stock.
Haridwar
Police have arrested 3 men after 6 or 7 shots were allegedly fired at a tea stall near Haridwar railway station. The stall operator’s wife suffered pellet injuries to a toe on her right foot. A country-made pistol and a live cartridge were recovered from one accused, while 2 others remain under search.
Rudrapur
A youth from Rudrapur’s Bhadaipura Ward 14 was allegedly attacked with a sword at Gandhi Park on 6 September 2026. Police have registered an FIR against 4 named suspects and some unidentified people, while investigating the alleged assault, threats, vehicles and weapons linked to the incident.
Khatima
Ram Singh Dhami, a 47-year-old hotel worker living in Tigri, died while receiving treatment after an e-rickshaw driver brought him to a sub-civil hospital in Khatima. Police are examining CCTV footage to identify the driver and establish how Dhami suffered the serious head injury on Friday night.
Khatima
Police in Khatima have arrested Satwinder Singh alias Sonu Kaneti in connection with a firing and death-threat complaint filed by a resident of Bari Anjania. Investigators said CCTV footage and informers helped trace him, while 4 other accused had already been arrested in the case.
Haridwar
In Haridwar’s Ranipur area, a dispute over torchlight led to a violent attack on 2 brothers. Both sustained serious injuries and required 40 stitches each. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Haridwar
In Haridwar’s Jwalapur area, a severely injured schoolgirl who was hit by a car died during treatment on Saturday. Following the death, her relatives gathered outside the rail out, raising demands for the driver’s arrest and questioning the lack of CCTV outside the checkpoint.
Dehradun
In Nirmal Basti, Shivalik Nagar, Haridwar, a torchlight disagreement escalated to a violent attack on 2 brothers. Both sustained serious injuries and required around 40 stitches each. Police have registered a case and launched a search for the suspects, who fled with the assailants’ family after the incident.
Khatima
Between August 26 and 27, 3 fans were found missing from Government Primary School Charubeta in Khatima. The principal filed a complaint, and local police have registered a case against unidentified burglars and begun a search for the culprits.
Others
In Himmatpur block of Pirrmodara, a 30-year-old man was recovered dead from a field under unclear circumstances. Police have identified the deceased as Arjun, a resident of Najibabad in Uttar Pradesh, and are investigating the sequence of events that led to the death. His family has been informed. Standby details indicate he had left Najibabad for work the day before Raksha Bandhan, while his wife was at her parental home.
