KHATIMA NEWS
Dehradun
4 people died after a speeding container truck carrying cargo overturned onto a car near Mohabbewala on the Dehradun-Delhi Highway in Dehradun, according to the reported incident. The crash has renewed concern over heavy vehicles entering the city at high speed, including during no-entry hours, despite 8 major accidents at the location.
Bageshwar
Police sent 2 personnel to Kendriya Vidyalaya in Roorkee after complaints about youths gathering near the school during dismissal. Parents and residents say loud motorcycle sounds, speeding and roadside congestion are making it harder and less safe for families to collect students, prompting calls for regular checks.
Others
A road-safety message linked to the Uttarakhand Police social-media account warns that using a phone beside a road and driving at high speed at night can create serious danger. describes the combination of distraction and uncontrolled speed as a situation that could have ended in a major accident.
Almora
Almora Police have seized a motorcycle being ridden by a minor without a helmet and issued a ₹25,000 court challan against the vehicle owner. Police also warned the child’s guardian not to provide vehicles to minors and urged compliance with traffic rules.
Nainital
A high-speed taxi struck 6 vehicles on railway station road in Banbhulera area, halting after police detained the driver and drugs/alcohol test confirmed intoxication. No injuries reported among riders of the affected vehicles.
