KHATIMA NEWS
Nainital
The body of 58-year-old Vimla Devi was found near her home in Kishanpur Padav, Chhoi village, on Tuesday morning. Police and forensic teams collected evidence before sending the body for -mortem examination. Relatives have raised suspicion against a village youth, but police have not officially confirmed the allegation.
Dehradun
3 separate deaths in Dehradun during the Diwali period have led to police action in Rajpur, Adhoiwala and Dalanwala. The cases involve alleged attacks linked to a family dispute over drugs, a property disagreement and a late-night party, with one suspect detained, 3 people arrested and a case registered against 3 friends.
Dehradun
A 15-year-old Dehradun student died after a late-night dispute following a Diwali gathering, with his body found near Suri Chowk. His family has accused 3 friends of assault and murder, while police investigate CCTV footage and examine whether he was struck by a car during the confrontation.
Kotdwar
Kavita, 45, died after her husband allegedly found her hanging from a window in Kotdwar’s Kotdidhang area. Her in-laws said she had been depressed and died by suicide, while her brother accused her husband of repeatedly assaulting her after drinking. Police have begun investigating the competing claims.
Roorkee
Roorkee Kotwali police have registered a प्राथमिकी against 4 Jaurasi Jabardastpur residents after a court order. Vegetable seller Somveer alleged that the accused entered his home on one August evening, assaulted him and his family, left him unconscious and took his day’s wages. Police have started investigating the complaint.
Tehri
Tehri Police recovered a 60-year-old woman who had gone missing from the Kharsrot area and safely handed her over to her family in Munikireti. The woman was found within a short time of the police response. Her relatives thanked the police after she was safely reunited with them.
Others
Doon Police have arrested 03 accused within 24 hours of a daylight robbery in the Patel Nagar area involving 14 lakh. Officers recovered 1.50 lakh of the allegedly looted money from those arrested, while the search for other accused linked to the incident continues.
Bageshwar
A fire reported in the forest near Chandika Temple in Bageshwar district was brought under control after a fire service team reached the site and began operations. The team stopped the flames from spreading to nearby areas, and no additional damage was reported in the incident.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police has divided the festival area into 2 super zones, 14 zones and 44 sectors for Somvati Amavasya. The plan covers crowd control, traffic, water safety, suspicious-object checks and assistance for devotees, with 250 Home Guards and 250 PRD personnel among the deployed forces.
Others
Fire personnel from Tharali Fire Service rescued 02 people trapped during a severe late-night fire at a shop in Saira Vijaypur village, Uttarakhand Police said. The account highlights the emergency response at the scene, but provides no further details about the fire’s cause, damage or the rescued people’s condition.
Rudrapur
Khatima police have registered a case against 5 people, including 2 women, after a woman alleged domestic violence and dowry harassment. She told police that her family provided cash, gold jewellery and household goods at her marriage, after which her husband allegedly demanded 20 lakh in cash.
Tehri
Forest sub-inspector Pyaar Chand Ramola, 48, died after his 2-wheeler collided with a car near Dhanaulti on the Chamba-Mussoorie motor road. Police have registered a first information report against the unidentified driver on a complaint by Ramola’s son and are investigating the crash.
Almora
Chaukhutia police recovered a lost purse containing ₹1.23 lakh in cash and handed it back to its owner, Joga Singh. The Almora Police update said Singh thanked the officers after receiving the purse, highlighting the prompt response that helped return the missing money safely.
Others
Uttarakhand Police has received the President’s Police Colour, a significant national recognition that makes it the 16th state police force to receive the distinction. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the presentation ceremony at the Reserve Police Lines on Friday, highlighting the force’s service and sacrifice.
Others
Uttarakhand Police have designated parking areas for 2-wheelers and 4-wheelers ahead of increased crowds in markets for Dhanteras shopping after 4:30 AM in the evening. Shoppers have been advised to check the traffic advisory before leaving home and cooperate with the police to help manage movement around busy markets.
Nainital
Nainital Police have recovered 250 mobile phones valued at ₹55.25 lakh with help from the CEIR portal and returned them to their owners. The phones were traced across various states. The department has also announced a ₹2,500 cash reward for the mobile recovery team in recognition of its work.
Chamoli
Chamoli Police recovered a woman and her minor daughter within 24 hours after they left home without informing relatives, according to Uttarakhand Police. The 2 were found safe and handed over to family members, bringing relief to relatives who had been concerned about their whereabouts.
Others
Dehradun police have arrested a woman in connection with an alleged theft at her former friend’s home in the Raipur area. Uttarakhand Police said the investigation recovered 02 gold chains and 04 rings, with the jewellery valued at ₹6 lakh. Police said the alleged theft was linked to a debt.
Uttarkashi
Police in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district said they have solved a series of thefts involving cables and monoblock pumps used in irrigation lift schemes in the Yamuna Valley. 2 people have been arrested in connection with the case, according to the police statement issued on Thursday.
Dehradun
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Dehradun on Friday for 2 major programmes. He will address the 26th state foundation day gathering at Parade Ground before attending the President’s Police Colour ceremony at Police Line Race Course, while security checks have intensified ahead of the visit.
Dehradun
Mohammad Shadab Khan, ed at the Dehradun Police Lines, was found dead under a handcart near a railway bridge construction site in Singhal Mandi on 17 July. His sister named 2 youths in a complaint, while police examine CCTV footage, bank records and mobile videos as part of the murder investigation.
Haldwani
2 men returning from a factory were allegedly stopped near the Tanda forest barrier in Haldwani by 5-6 unidentified men travelling in a white Scorpio. The attackers allegedly assaulted them, damaged their car with sticks and fled after taking its key. Police have registered a case and begun investigating.
Almora
Kotwali Almora police have arrested one driver for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, seized the vehicle and issued a ₹12,000 court challan. Police urged motorists not to drive after drinking and asked the public to support safer road travel across the area.
Bageshwar
Advocate Dhirendra Parihar, known as Kakku, disappeared from Bageshwar on October 17. Police say a woman and her brother were arrested after investigators recovered his decomposed body near the Gomti river, along with an iron rod and a car allegedly used to move the body.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Police personnel rescued a child from the wreckage of an accident-damaged car in Dehradun’s Mohabbewala and took the child to a hospital. The account highlights the quick response of the police team during a severe crash, while no further details about the accident or the child’s condition were provided.
Bageshwar
Police in Bageshwar have arrested Lata Bhandari and her brother, Tribhuvan Singh Bisht, in the alleged murder of lawyer Dhirendra Parihar. Parihar had been missing since 17 October. Investigators say his body was recovered near the Gomti River on 3 November after questioning and technical evidence led them to the suspects.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Police teams are conducting searches in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan to locate Girdhari Lal Sahu, husband of Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya, after a non-bailable warrant was issued against him. The action follows his alleged failure to respond to notices or appear for questioning in an investigation led by the SIT.
Haldwani
Burglars broke the locks of the main channel gate and science room at the Government Upper Primary School in Vidaura, Rudrapur. Computers, a UPS, a Brother printer, 2 fans and sports equipment were taken, while documents were disturbed and a safe locker was broken. Police have begun investigating after a complaint was submitted.
Rishikesh
Neeraj Gupta, who had been missing since 27 October, was found dead in the Ganga about one kilometre beyond his resort in Ganga Bhogpur Talla. Police registered an FIR against 2 people following his wife’s complaint, while the SDRF conducted a search operation and investigators await -mortem report.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police said it solved 3 separate theft cases in the Vasant Vihar area within 24 hours and arrested one alleged thief. Jewellery and cash reported stolen in the separate incidents were recovered from the suspect, according to the police update issued under the leadership of the Dehradun SSP.
Dehradun
Police in Vikasnagar, Dehradun, have arrested an accused person in a case involving the alleged illegal operation of betting activities. The police said cash and betting-related materials were recovered from the accused. The action was carried out under the leadership of the Dehradun senior superintendent of police.
Pauri
Pauri police arrested a Nepali citizen after receiving a Dial 112 alert about alleged attempts to tamper with shop shutters and household locks near Kotdwar Road. Police said the man appeared to be intoxicated. He was taken into custody and presented before a court on Tuesday after the required legal action.
Tehri
Police in Longgaon stopped a Kashi Vishwanath Seva bus travelling from Uttarkashi to Srinagar after an alcohol test confirmed that its driver was heavily intoxicated. The bus, carrying 28 passengers along with the driver and conductor, was seized, and an FIR was filed before police arranged another vehicle for the travellers.
Bageshwar
Police have arrested 52-year-old Govind Ballabh Kholia in the deaths of an elderly couple in Naragwadi village, Bageshwar. Investigators say the accused cited an old enmity, while forensic and technical evidence is being collected. The couple were declared dead at Baijnath Community Health Centre after being found seriously injured at home.
Bageshwar
Bageshwar police have arrested the main accused in the murder of an elderly couple in the Baijnath Kotwali area. The police update describes the action as a rapid breakthrough within hours of the incident, but provides no further details about the accused, the victims or the circumstances of the deaths.
Uttarkashi
The Rajgarhi police serving villages in the Banal and Thakral areas of Uttarkashi has reportedly operated for 2 years without electricity or water. Local residents say the facility is functioning with only one Home Guard, while officials say formal record entry is still pending before further action can begin.
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.
Haldwani
Car-borne thieves allegedly broke into 3 liquor outlets and several other shops across Rudrapur, Sitarganj and Haldwani between Friday night and Saturday morning. Traders reported stolen cash, liquor, beer and grocery products, while police teams are examining CCTV footage and investigating complaints filed at the respective police stations.
Rudrapur
Rajesh, who was allegedly attacked by 3 men near Rudrapur Roadways Station, died during treatment at a Bareilly hospital. Police said a case registered for life-threatening assault and other offences will be amended to include murder, while efforts continue to locate the accused named in the complaint.
Rudraprayag
3 Rudraprayag police personnel have been recognised for distinguished work during a National Unity Day-2026 programme. Constables Pankaj Negi and Ashok received Police Director General Disc Silver awards, while Constable Deepak Nautiyal was presented with a Police Director General Commendation Certificate by senior Uttarakhand Police officials.
Others
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unveiled a new set of identity symbols for the Uttarakhand Police at a ceremony at his residence. The package includes a flag, emblem, formation sign, insignia, crest and ceremonial uniform. Dhami said the changes should reinforce discipline, duty and public confidence in policing.
Rudraprayag
A police conference at Reserve Police Line Ratuda in Rudraprayag reviewed arrangements for the Shri Kedarnath Dham Yatra, including pilgrim safety, crowd control and traffic management. Inspector General Barinder Jeet Singh also heard personnel concerns and issued directions on welfare, discipline and responsible duty.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state police has introduced a new formation sign, insignia, crest and uniform. He described the changes as a new identity for the force after approximately 18 years, while linking the update to greater pride and responsibility for personnel across the state.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced that the Home Minister is scheduled to visit Dehradun on 6 November. The visit will include a ceremony presenting colours to the Uttarakhand Police, a large public meeting and other scheduled engagements, according to Dhami’s statement.
Others
The Uttarakhand government has sent requisitions for 1818 vacant s across several departments to the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission. The proposed recruitment includes police, forest, prisons, excise and fire services, giving eligible candidates new opportunities to enter government service through competitive examinations.
Nainital
Police in Haldwani have begun investigating a 28-second video that appears to show a young man repeatedly slapping a young woman near MBPG College on Nainital Road. CCTV footage is being examined, while the surveillance team is tracing where the video was first circulated online.
Chamoli
Police employee Virendra Singh was found dead in a gorge along the Nainisain road beyond Karnprayag after he failed to reach Bhararisain for Assembly duty. A damaged scooter was recovered nearby. Police and SDRF teams conducted the search, while investigators examine how the incident occurred and determine the cause of death.
Nainital
Nainital SSP Dr Manjunath T.C. recognised 03 fire and police personnel for outstanding work and presented the ‘Best Employee of the Month’ award to 33 police personnel. The recognition highlights commendable performance within the district’s fire and police services, according to the Nainital Police update.
Nainital
Nainital Police said the Kotwali Kathgodam team arrested a warrant-holder in a fraud case that is 03 years old. The action was carried out under Operation Prahar and under the direction of SSP Nainital Dr.Manjunath TC, according to the police update. The announcement identifies the arrest but provides no further case details.
Nainital
A video appearing to show a man repeatedly slapping a woman on Haldwani’s busy Nainital Road has circulated widely online. The identities and reason for the confrontation remain unknown, and no complaint has been filed by either side. Police have taken note of the footage and are examining the incident independently.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police reported that 2 groups became involved in a major confrontation following what was described as a minor issue between youths. To prevent the situation from escalating, police took 11 people into custody and initiated action under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Pauri
Pauri Police have recovered 02 lost mobile phones with help from the CEIR portal, surveillance and location tracing. The CIU team returned both devices to their women owners, who expressed gratitude after receiving their phones back.
Nainital
Folk singer Maithili Thakur visited Kainchi Dham to seek darshan of Baba Neem Karoli Maharaj, according to a by Nainital Police. also said she praised Uttarakhand Police and Nainital Police for supporting devotees through better traffic management, visitor facilities and shuttle service arrangements at the pilgrsite.
Haridwar
Police in Haridwar’s Ranipur Kotwali area have solved 2 animal theft cases within a few hours, apprehending Raja and Sahib. A cow and a buffalo were recovered during the action. The development provides an early breakthrough for the affected cases, while further details about the investigation and legal proceedings were not provided.
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh Police located the family of a child found wandering near Roadways Tiraha and safely reunited the child with relatives through the control room. The police also urged people travelling with children to remain alert and teach them their address and a family member’s mobile number.
Haridwar
Bahadrabad police arrested 4 people facing warrants on Wednesday as part of a campaign to enforce court orders, following directions from the Haridwar senior superintendent of police. The 4 accused were identified as residents of Bahadrabad and Nandpuri Shantarshah and were sent to jail by the court.
Others
A 64-year-old pilgrim became unconscious while the SDRF team was on duty at the bathing ghat in Gangotri Dham. The team responded immediately and took the pilgrim to a primary health centre for necessary medical assistance, according to an Uttarakhand Police update shared on 28 October 2026.
Pithoragarh
Police arrested Manoj Singh Gobadi during a checking campaign in the Jhulaghat area of Pithoragarh, according to officials. Police said 73 pouches of illegal English liquor were recovered from him. Action has been initiated against him under the Excise Act, although the report does not provide further details about the case.
Haldwani
At a crime meeting in Haldwani, SSP Dr Manjunath TC reprimanded officers over traffic disruption and delayed investigations. He ordered action against intercity buses entering the city unnecessarily, directed parking at designated locations, stressed women’s safety and instructed teams to conduct patrols and breathalyser checks on police personnel.
Almora
A woman was taken into custody after allegedly threatening suicide at Almora’s SDM court, following an earlier warning from a tree near the SSB office. Police brought her down safely, arranged counselling and sent her to a one Stop Centre. The man involved was arrested under BNSS Section 151 and produced before a court.
Rudraprayag
Head Constable Anuj Panwar of the 46th Battalion PAC found and returned a purse lost by Dr Vijayalakshmi, a Hyderabad resident, at Kedarnath temple’s exit gate. The purse contained ₹20,000 in cash, valuable belongings and essential documents. She thanked Uttarakhand Police after receiving her property safely.
Dehradun
Dehradun police have arrested a man accused of pressuring a victim to withdraw a case and threatening her. The man is also facing an earlier rape case, according to the police information. The development concerns allegations connected with an existing molestation case and does not establish guilt or a court finding.
Haridwar
A joint operation by the Special Task Force and Haridwar Police in Roorkee’s Civil Lines area led to the arrest of 2 accused, according to Uttarakhand Police. Officers recovered 2 illegal .315-bore country-made pistols and an Alto car. A case has been registered against the accused under the Arms Act.
Bageshwar
Police in Bageshwar are investigating 3 separate incidents reported on Monday: a 23-year-old woman who left home and remains missing, a district hospital clerk whose body was recovered after his scooter was found near the Gomti River, and a 27-year-old shopkeeper who died by suicide in a rented room.
Others
A golden sunset view from Kedarnath Dham has been shared with a welcome message for devotees visiting the shrine. The advisory also urges visitors to carry warm clothes because of the extreme cold and directs them to dial 112 for emergency assistance during their visit.
Others
A Delhi-based sales employee has alleged that a colleague forced her to drink alcohol and raped her at a resort in Ramnagar during a company anniversary outing. Police registered a case against 2 employees, took them into custody and questioned resort staff and other members of the group.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Police will formally adopt a new logo and motto when Union Home Minister Amit Shah presents the President’s Police Colour in Dehradun on 6 November. The change replaces “Mitrata Seva Suraksha”, used since the state’s formation, with a message focused on duty, truth and courage.
Champawat
Champawat Police’s Special Operations Group has arrested an accused wanted under the Gangsters Act and carrying a ₹5,000 reward, according to information shared by Uttarakhand Police. The team also recovered 18.08 grams of illegal smack. Police said cases under the NDPS and Gangsters Act are registered against the accused.
Chamoli
Chamoli Police reunited 2 children with their families after they became separated at Badrinath Dham. Police personnel used CCTV surveillance, manual searches and public announcements to locate the children and return them safely. The reunion brought visible relief and happiness to their families.
Kashipur
Kashipur police arrested a man during checking near a closed match factory and recovered a 315-bore country-made pistol and one live cartridge, officials said. The accused was identified as Naseem, a resident of Fasiapura and son of Yameen. Police registered a case under Section 3/25 of the Arms Act.
Others
Uttarakhand Police has conveyed greetings to the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police and all ranks on the force’s Raising Day. The message honoured the ‘Himveers’ for their courage and dedication while guarding India’s frontiers, highlighting the force’s continued public recognition in Uttarakhand and beyond.
Rudraprayag
A traveller’s bag, containing a laptop valued at ₹60,000, was recovered from a bus in Tilwara on 24.10.2026 after the Rudraprayag district control room received information that it had been left in a vehicle. Head Constable Deepak Purohit checked vehicles and returned the bag safely to the traveller.
Rudraprayag
A pilgrim visiting Kedarnath Dham temporarily lost a bag containing approximately ₹1 lakh in cash, an iPhone and essential documents. Constables Manoj Rana and Ashtam Rawat, assisted by local priest Pandit Mahesh Chandra Awasthi, located the bag and returned all its contents safely to the traveller.
Pauri
Police in Pauri Garhwal arrested Asgar on 24 October 2026 after he was accused of molesting a minor girl near a shop in Satpuli. The complaint alleged that he held the girl’s hand and behaved inappropriately before fleeing when her mother raised an alarm. A case was registered at Satpuli police station.
Others
Uttarakhand Police has warned road users after a social-media highlighted a motorcycle moving between 2 cars in motion. The message said attempting such a manoeuvre is not a shortcut, but a direct route towards an accident, and urged riders to choose sensible, safe driving instead.
Chamoli
Chamoli Police personnel on duty at the Badrinath temple premises quickly took a woman to hospital after she suddenly became unconscious. The prompt response ensured that she received medical assistance without delay, according to Uttarakhand Police.
Dehradun
Police arrested 3 women and one other accused after raiding a rented house in Dehradun’s Sanskriti Lok Colony. Investigators said the alleged network used agents and WhatsApp groups to share women’s graphs, negotiate with customers and arrange visits. Police also reported recovering medicines and objectionable material from the premises.
Pithoragarh
A woman from Bamangao in Pithoragarh’s Munsiyari area reportedly sent her 3 children home by taxi on 15 June but did not return. Her husband has filed a complaint at Munsiyari police station, and officers say an FIR has been registered and a search is under way.
Haridwar
A man returning home with friends in Haridwar’s SIDCUL area allegedly faced an attack by 5 youths on 16 October. Police registered a case after his complaint. The injured man needed 12 stitches for a head wound, suffered a broken shoulder bone and was referred to Dehradun for treatment, according to the complaint.
Others
Police from Chham police station arrested a Nepali-origin accused person after checking near Syansu Mor and recovered 356 grams of illegal charas, according to Uttarakhand Police. Legal action against the accused is continuing, while the arrest remains an allegation pending further investigation and any court proceedings.
Others
A warning from @uttarakhandcops says a video claiming that the bridge at Munsiyari’s Dhapa Band has collapsed is old and misleading. The permanent bridge is currently operating, traffic remains completely normal, and people have been urged to share only official information.
Nainital
A juvenile detained in connection with a rape case escaped from Soban Singh Jeena Base Hospital in Haldwani while receiving treatment on Thursday. Police said he fled through a hospital window after being brought from the juvenile observation home. Joint teams are searching Banbhulpura and checking CCTV footage to trace him.
Khatima
Police in Nan kamma conducted a 10-hour operation involving 10 teams, arresting 10 accused people and 2 warrant subjects. The action recovered 10 illegal firearms and more than 350 litres of illicit liquor, while 10,000 litres of lahan was destroyed. Police also reported cash and QR code scanners seized from one suspect.
Nainital
Nainital Police said 4 members of a newlywed woman’s family were arrested after investigators alleged that she was killed by suffocation and strangulation. Police said the death was then presented as suicide. The investigation was conducted under the directions of the SSP Nainital, while the police team was declared eligible for a ₹2,500 reward.
Haridwar
Haridwar Nagar Kotwali police arrested 16 women after officers reportedly saw them fighting near Railway Gate No. 5. Police said the dispute began over attracting people passing through the area. All the women were presented in court, according to Station House Officer Kundan Singh Rana.
Nainital
Police in Nainital’s Banbhoolpura area arrested Wasim, also known as Chingadu, who had been externed from the district, and recovered 20 narcotic injections from his possession. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act and the Goonda Control Act, according to the police.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police said officers at Kotwali Doiwala arrested one alleged drug trafficker and recovered 05 kg of doda from the accused. The police announcement, published on 2026-10-22, did not provide the accused’s name, arrest location or further details about the case.
Tehri
Tehri Police recovered a phone belonging to a foreign citizen and returned it to its owner. The citizen thanked the police after receiving the device. The police also urged people to keep their phones secure and contact authorities promptly if a phone is lost.
Haldwani
Trade leaders in Haldwani have alleged that an office-bearer of a student union is collecting money illegally in the market. District president Vipin Gupta raised the complaint with SP City Harvansh Singh, who assured an investigation and action according to law. Traders were also urged to remain alert and report suspicious activity.
Champawat
A dumper carrying RBM from Belkhet to Tanakpur fell into a gorge near Amru Band in Champawat after the driver reportedly lost control at a sharp bend. Police personnel and passers-by rescued driver Narayan Singh, 40, and sent him to the Sub-District Hospital in Tanakpur for treatment.
Haridwar
Kankhal police have taken action against 03 accused linked to fighting and disorder in the Jagjitpur area of Haridwar. The operation was presented as part of the Haridwar Police campaign against crime and public disorder, identified in the update as Operation Prahar.
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag Police paid a solemn tribute to police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice while performing their duties and protecting the nation’s internal security. The observance took place at Reserve Police Lines, Ratuda, on 21 October 2026, with the martyrs’ courage, service and sacrifice remembered as an enduring inspiration for public service.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has called for stronger staffing and technology upgrades in the state police, citing the demands created by visitors from across India and the world. He said police personnel must manage security, traffic, disaster-related challenges and evolving technology-driven crime while praising the force’s dedication.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said the state police face unusually demanding responsibilities because of difficult Himalayan terrain, natural-disaster risks and international borders with China and Nepal. He also highlighted the National Police Memorial in New Delhi as a tribute to personnel who sacrificed their lives for the nation’s peace and security.
Others
The Uttarakhand government says recruitment for 1,600 vacant s across various uniformed police units will begin soon. The announcement forms part of a wider plan to modernise the force through better resources, advanced technology, stronger cybercrime capabilities and improved training, with public safety identified as the central objective.
Roorkee
A woman from Shankarpuri, Roorkee, allegedly lost 1.97 lakh after being offered online work through Instagram, WhatsApp and Telegram. Kotwali Roorkee police have registered a fraud case against an unknown accused and begun investigating the transaction trail after the complainant also reported the matter to cyber helpline 1930.
Almora
Police in Almora have registered a first information report against a Bajpur resident accused of using a forged certificate to secure MBBS admission. The medical college had already cancelled the student’s admission after verification found the certificate linked to the orphan and abandoned children category to be fake. The investigation is continuing.
Almora
Under the Drug-Free Uttarakhand campaign, police teams in Bageshwar briefed 150 young people preparing for army recruitment about the physical, mental, social and financial risks of drug use. The participants were encouraged to focus on sports and practice, took a pledge to avoid drugs, and received helpline details for reporting illegal sales and trafficking.
Others
Udham Singh Nagar police arrested Mohammad Zahid after a Nanakmatta woman alleged that he took Rs 40,000 from her daughter by promising Uttarakhand Police recruitment. Police said he used counterfeit recruitment documents, an admit card, a joining letter and uniforms to support the alleged deception.
Others
The doli of Chaturth Kedar Lord Rudranath has departed for its winter stay at Jwala Temple in Devaldhar under police security. After an overnight halt, it is scheduled to reach Shri Gopinath Temple in Gopeshwar on 19 October, according to an Uttarakhand Police update.
Chamoli
Chamoli Police said an accused person was arrested within 24 hours in the Karnaprayag murder case. The alleged dispute involved a ₹10 thousand transaction. Police also reported recovering 02 bamboo sticks allegedly used in the killing, while the accused was sent to district jail on a court order.
Rudrapur
A joint operation by the Special Operations Group in Rudrapur and Dineshpur police, directed by Udham Singh Nagar SSP Ajay Ganpati, led to the apprehension of 2 accused, police said. one accused was injured after the pair allegedly opened fire while attempting to flee. Police also reported a suspected plan to supply illegal firearms in Uttarakhand.
Rudrapur
The SOG and Dineshpur police arrested 2 alleged arms smugglers after a firing exchange on the Mahtosh-Makrandpur road in Udham Singh Nagar. Police said 8 illegal country-made pistols, 8 live cartridges, 4 spent cartridges and a motorcycle were recovered. one accused was injured in the leg during the operation.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police arrested 05 individuals after a fight at a CNG petrol pump allegedly disrupted public order in the Clement Town area. The action followed directions linked to the strict enforcement approach of the Dehradun senior superintendent of police against disorderly conduct in public places.
Haridwar
Pathri police in Haridwar district have arrested Furkan in a case involving the alleged kidnapping of a minor from Ikkad Khurd. Police also recovered the minor safely. An allegation of rape has emerged in the case, and officers said further legal action is underway.
Others
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has approved a proposal to increase women constable s in Uttarakhand’s district police from 526 to 2,000. The plan includes adjustment of 1,474 s from existing sanctioned positions and seeks to address the deployment and future promotion prospects of 1,210 supernumerary women constables without increasing the total sanctioned strength.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police has reported that officers solved a robbery case in the Pathri police station area within 5 hours. 3 alleged accused were arrested, and the police said 100% of the looted property was recovered. The available report does not provide details about the suspects, the stolen items or the next legal steps.
Haldwani
A SOG constable in Haldwani has been accused of slapping a woman outin-charge during an argument at a police station around 3 days earlier. The matter reached a senior police officer, while the woman officer has not submitted a written complaint seeking action, according to the available report.
Bageshwar
A 30-year-old man was found dead in a ravine near Khaibagad Bridge in Uttarakhand’s Bageshwar district on Friday morning. Police reached the site after villagers reported the body, recovered it from the ravine and began an investigation. The deceased was identified as Naveen Martolia of Timla Bagad Gram Panchayat.
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag Police disposed of 520 quarter bottles and 36 bottles of liquor seized in 05 cases at Agastyamuni Kotwali on 15 October 2026. The action followed a court order and took place in the presence of a judicial magistrate and an assistant prosecution officer, as officials continued the prescribed disposal of case property.
Others
Laksar Government Railway Police arrested an accused person near platform 3 of Laksar railway station with an illegal knife, police said. Authorities also said the person had 11 previous criminal cases registered against them, including cases involving theft, recovery of stolen property and the Arms Act.
Dehradun
Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Dr V. Murugesan said police acted immediately after the death of Ankita Bhandari, who worked at Vantara Resort under Laxman Jhula Police Station. He said 3 individuals were arrested within 24 hours and remain in jail, while a recent report said bail pleas were rejected again.
Others
Doon Police took action against 17 people for consuming alcohol in public places and collected ₹4,250 in fines. Police also warned them to avoid such activities in future, urging residents to follow the law and help maintain public peace.
Dehradun
Dehradun police arrested an accused who had been wanted for 2 years in a land fraud case registered at Vikasnagar Kotwali. Police said accurate information received through Net Grid helped officers locate and apprehend him during action led by the Dehradun senior superintendent of police.
Dehradun
Haridwar Government Railway Police have arrested 5 people accused of targeting passengers with a fake railway ticket promise. The group allegedly posed as a railway employee’s relatives, collected cash, phones and banking details, and withdrew money from 2 West Bengal workers. Police recovered ₹25,000, a mobile phone and froze ₹49,999.
Rudraprayag
Police at Gaurikund outin Rudraprayag district arrested Kamal Dev Thapa and Laxman Singh in 2 separate cases linked to alleged illegal liquor trafficking. Officers reported recovering 14 McDowell's bottles from Thapa and 18 Royal Stag bottles from Singh, with cases registered under the Excise Act.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police have recovered a stolen buffalo and taken one suspect into custody, according to an official social-media update. The animal was found following information provided by the suspect, while the search for other accused people continues. The victim’s family thanked the police after the buffalo was safely returned.
Dehradun
Haridwar’s Armed Police Training Centre conducted a special session for 600 police officers, employees and trainees preparing for the Kumbh Mela. Indian Red Cross Uttarakhand chairman Prof. Dr Naresh Chaudhary discussed pilgrim safety, crowd management, Amrit Snan arrangements and lessons from incidents at earlier religious gatherings.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police arrested an accused person after he allegedly entered Doon Hospital carrying a chapad and threatened doctors and staff on duty. Police said the weapon allegedly used during the incident was recovered, addressing an immediate security concern for medical personnel and others present at the hospital.
Others
Karnaprayag police have arrested 27-year-old Manoj Singh after his father accused him of attacking both parents at their home in Bagoli village on the night of October 10. Police said they recovered a pink knife, a shaving blade and a nearly 4-foot wooden stick before producing him in court.
Khatima
Khatima police have arrested 4 people in a case involving allegations that a Tharu man was deceived with claims of 100 kg of buried gold, pressured into costly tantrik rituals and threatened with a false rape case before transferring highway-side land. Police are also examining other suspected roles.
Chamoli
Jyotirmath police seized a scooter and issued a challan under the Motor Vehicles Act after a video showed a young man performing dangerous stunts in the market. Police said the act endangered both the rider and other road users, while the youth admitted his mistake and apologised.
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.
Nainital
A pickup vehicle overturned while negotiating a sharp turn near Tallital Kotwali in Nainital. A woman travelling in the vehicle, identified as Sunita, suffered minor injuries and was helped out by local people. The driver allegedly left the vehicle at the spot and police are examining nearby CCTV footage.
Dehradun
A gang allegedly cleared a locked hostel in Dehradun’s Bidhouli area over 4–7 October after posing as buyers and showing neighbours a purported sale agreement. The thieves removed beds, geysers, cupboards, doors, windows and bathroom fittings before the operator discovered the loss on 9 October. Police have registered a theft case.
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.
Roorkee
Police have registered a case against 10 people after alleged abuse, violence and gunfire at Lakhnauta intersection in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district. The complaint says Jackie Singh and 2 companions were attacked, while Jackie suffered a serious head injury and was referred to Dehradun. one accused has been arrested for questioning.
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag police said they arrested Prakash Lal during a checking operation in Augustyamuni on 11 October 2026 and recovered 55 quarter bottles of McDowell’s English liquor. Police registered Case Crime No. 47/2026 under Section 60(one) of the Excise Act and said further legal proceedings are underway.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police said 4 individuals were arrested after allegedly creating a disturbance at a public place and disrupting peace and order. The action was linked to Raipur police station and carried out under the leadership of the Dehradun senior superintendent of police, according to a police published on 11 October 2026.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police have warned children against treating film-inspired wrongdoing as a model for real life. In a social-media message, the police said criminal behaviour can end in gunfire, imprisonment, damage to family honour and the loss of career prospects. also tagged @uttarakhandcops.
Dehradun
The family of Dinesh Sunar, accused in the theft at BJP councillor Amrita Singh’s Dehradun home, says police detained him in Nainital on October 1. Travellers and a travel operator support parts of that account, while SP City Shekhar Chandra Suyal maintains that Sunar was arrested in Dehradun on October 7 after the investigation.
Nainital
Uttarakhand Police registered 439 cases under the NDPS Act and arrested 569 people across Kumaon between January and September 2026. The figures show that drug trafficking extends beyond the plains, with Udham Singh Nagar accounting for most seized pills while Nainital led in injection recoveries.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police said they arrested a man from Delhi in connection with a chain-snatching incident in the Rishikesh area. The police said the chain allegedly taken during the incident was recovered from the accused, who was brought under arrest after a strategy led by the Dehradun senior superintendent of police.
Champawat
Dehradun Police arrested 7 people after a fight in a public place in the Patel Nagar area allegedly threatened local peace. The action follows instructions from the Dehradun senior superintendent of police to take firm steps against public disorder, according to the police announcement.
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag police safely reunited a 15-year-old girl with her family after she became separated from them near the commercial helipad area at Kedarnath Dham on 08.10.2026. Police located her while she was walking down alone, verified her relatives’ details and handed her over to her uncle.
Rudraprayag
A woman pilgrim who had recently undergone surgery struggled to walk through the crowded Kedarnath temple परिसर on 08 October 2026. Women firefighters Priyanka and Amita noticed her difficulty, supported her to the main temple area and helped her complete the darshan safely, according to Rudraprayag Police.
Tehri
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has assured the family of missing Tehri Garhwal resident Reshma Devi that the state government will provide necessary support. He spoke with the Tehri SSP, sought details of the case and directed officials to use all available resources while keeping the family informed.
Others
A linked to the @uttarakhandcops account highlights a calm response after a minor collision involving a driver and a young man. Instead of arguing, the driver acknowledged his mistake, stepped out, hugged the young man and asked about his wellbeing, while urging safer road behaviour.
Others
A purse containing ₹8,700, an ATM card and a driving licence was found on Tiloun Highway. Ajay Mehta and Hargovind Mehta handed it to Champawat Police, who returned it safely to its owner after completing the required verification.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police have announced a breakthrough in a theft case reported in the Vasant Vihar area. According to the police, one accused linked to a Delhi-based Nepali gang was arrested, and cash allegedly stolen during the incident was recovered from his possession.
Chamoli
Chamoli Police returned lost mobile phones, purses, ₹5,000 in cash and ATM cards to pilgrims at Badrinath Dham. In another recovery, a Madhya Pradesh resident helped police return a lost iPhone to a traveller from Gujarat, highlighting public cooperation and responsible assistance during the pilgr.
Rudrapur
Udham Singh Nagar Police have reported a breakthrough in vehicle theft cases in the Sitarganj area, with 02 accused arrested and 07 stolen motorcycles recovered. Police said necessary legal action is being taken regarding the recovered vehicles, but no further details about the arrests or investigation were released.
Nainital
2 tourists from Haryana were found bathing in Nainital’s Naini Lake on Wednesday after local people alerted Kotwali police. Both were reportedly under the influence of alcohol. one tourist suffered a forehead injury, received treatment at B.D. Pandey Hospital and was released along with the other after police issued challans.
Rishikesh
A woman tourist from Jharkhand was reunited with her bag after leaving it on the Rishikesh-Tapovan route. Munikireti police’s HPU team used CCTV footage after receiving information through 112, recovered the bag safely and returned it to her with its jewellery and essential belongings intact.
Haridwar
Police in Roorkee caught 2 youths at separate locations during intensive checking ordered by the Haridwar SSP, according to a police update. Officers reported recovering a 32-bore तमंचा, a 32-bore pistol, 02 magazines, 02 live cartridges, 01 motorcycle and 02 mobile phones.
Haldwani
A Pauri resident found injured near Haldwani’s Roadways bus stand claimed that ₹4 lakh had been looted after he was stabbed. Police say his account conflicts with another witness’s statement and are investigating whether he staged the incident to delay repayment of a long-standing loan.
Tehri
Tehri Police have recovered 5 lost mobile phones with technical assistance and the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. The devices were returned safely to their respective owners, offering relief to residents who had reported losing them and highlighting a practical use of technology in police service.
Dehradun
Police say plumber Rajkumar allegedly killed retired Ayudh Factory employee Ramesh Kapoor, his wife Rajni and domestic aide Tilaya Devi in Tapovan after a dispute over payment. Neighbours caught him after a chase, while investigators examine his background, possible substance use and police verification records.
Dehradun
Dehradun police received information at 3:06 AM PM about the deaths of elderly couple Ramesh and Rajni Chawla and their housemate Sheila in Vishnu Lok Colony. SSP Pramendra Doval described the killings as brutal, while a separate report said a plumber had been arrested in connection with the case.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police have arrested Rajkumar in connection with the deaths of an elderly couple and a woman in the Raipur area. Police said the 3 were attacked with a screwdriver during a dispute involving money transactions, and the suspected weapon has been recovered.
Rishikesh
one motorcycle rider died and 3 people suffered serious injuries after 2 bikes collided head-on on the Dehradun road, about one kilometre beyond the Junglat Barrier near Rishikesh. Police sent the injured to the Government Hospital in Rishikesh by 108 ambulance, while an investigation into the crash is under way.
Others
Uttarakhand Police has urged people not to perform road stunts or drive at high speed for reels and other social-media content. The warning says such behaviour threatens the lives of both the driver and other road users, and calls for safe, responsible driving on public roads.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police has used a narrowly avoided road incident to reinforce the need for traffic-rule compliance. The department said the bike rider could have died, while the tractor driver might have faced a police case, and urged people not to depend on luck while travelling on roads.
Bageshwar
Police said they solved the reported theft at Top Mobile shop within 24 hours and arrested an accused with the stolen cash and phones.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police said action was taken against 17 accused across different police station areas under Operation Prahar, launched on the directions of the district’s senior superintendent of police.
Haridwar
Adil, a PAC jawan from Pauri district, died after a section of Amrit Law College in Dhanauri collapsed on him during his platoon’s stay for law-and-order duty.
Kashipur
Police arrested Mahboob Malik after a car battery was allegedly stolen from a vehicle parked outside a house in Bajpur on 2 October.
Dehradun
Rajpur police have registered a case against Siddharth Bakshi alias Honey after a relative alleged that ₹1 crore 9 lakh 94 thousand was taken for a new business investment. The complainant also alleged threats, blocked communication and misuse of a power of attorney. The investigation will examine bank transfers, cheque records and other documents.
Dehradun
Cantt police in Dehradun have registered a case against a Haldwani resident accused of taking 5 lakh rupees from a Pithoragarh man by promising his son a job. The complainant alleges the accused posed as an Army Major, stopped responding after receiving the money and has resisted repayment.
Dehradun
A motorcycle reportedly taken from a roadside parking spot in Haridwar’s Shravan Nath Nagar has drawn attention after CCTV footage circulated online. Police are examining the video, while residents say several bikes have previously disappeared from the area. The footage’s authenticity has not been independently verified.
Haridwar
A speeding bus went out of control near Durga Chowk in Haridwar’s Jwalapur on Monday, striking an auto-rickshaw and 4 cars outside a private hospital. Auto driver Trilok Singh Gusain suffered a severe injury and was referred to the Jolly Grant higher centre. Police detained the bus driver and began investigating the crash.
Chamoli
Chamoli Police in Uttarakhand located a mobile phone lost by a devotee and delivered it to the person’s home in Andhra Pradesh, according to an update published on 5 October 2026. The account highlights assistance extending thousands of kilometres beyond Chamoli, although it provides no further details about the recovery.
Haridwar
Haridwar Police carried out a crackdown on alleged illicit liquor sites in the Pathri area, recovering 20 litres of country-made liquor and destroying 200 litres of lahan. A case has been registered against 2 accused at Pathri police station, while residents have been asked to support efforts against illegal liquor.
Uttarkashi
Police at Yamunotri Dham located and returned a wallet belonging to a pilgrim from Bangladesh who had come for darshan. The wallet was found near 9 Kainchi and contained ₹10,000 in cash along with important documents, restoring the traveller’s belongings during the Char Dham pilgr.
Dehradun
A pink police booth created in Dehradun’s busy Paltan Bazaar as a pilot women’s safety project is currently locked, while 2-wheelers occupy the space around it. The facility was intended to provide women with quick police assistance, but its present condition has renewed questions about its operation and usefulness.
Dehradun
Police are investigating the death of Madan, whose body was found in a ravine near the Dared river in Manduwala. Investigators suspect he may have been taken to the isolated location before his death. His wife, Meena, has been missing since the incident, but police have not yet reached a firm conclusion about her role.
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.
Haridwar
4 men travelling from Delhi were stopped near Haridwar’s Bahadrabad toll plaza after girls in another car sought help over alleged obscene remarks and unsafe driving. Police said medical tests confirmed alcohol consumption, seized their WagonR and took action under the Motor Vehicles Act before releasing them after a public apology.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun’s Patelnagar arrested Aniket and Satish after allegedly finding 5 boxes containing 240 tetra packs of illegal country liquor on their scooter during a routine check on October 2. The scooter was seized, and an Excise Act case has been registered while investigators trace the liquor’s source and intended destination.
Roorkee
A Laksar resident allegedly lost ₹10,000 after 2 motorcycle-borne men offered to transfer the cash online into his bank account. The incident occurred near an SBI branch on Haridwar Road, and police are investigating after the man submitted a complaint describing how the suspects took the money and escaped.
Haridwar
Police in Haridwar detained several youths from Delhi after a video alleging misbehaviour at the Bahadrabad toll plaza circulated online. Personnel from the Shantarshah police outstopped the vehicle, took the occupants for questioning and seized the vehicle while further action remains dependent on the inquiry.
Dehradun
A joint operation by the Uttarakhand Special Task Force’s cybercrime team and Dehradun Police found a suspected call centre using a SIM box near Kamla Palace on GMS Road. Officials allege that customers of banks and financial institutions were pressured over credit cards, while 2 company managers were arrested and an investigation continues.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun’s Patelnagar area arrested Mahavir Singh, Tipu Sultan and Sahil after separate incidents involving a domestic dispute and a clash between 2 groups. Officers said the arrests followed repeated attempts to calm the situation and were made under Section 170 of the BNSS to prevent further disruption to public order.
Dehradun
Police have arrested 3 women and 3 men after raiding a rented house in Dehradun’s Harbhajwala area. Officers said the suspected organiser allegedly arranged women from Delhi and nearby areas through WhatsApp. A minor was rescued during the operation and placed under protection after allegedly being brought to the city and confined when she resisted pressure.
Roorkee
A tractor driver carrying sand and gravel was allegedly pulled from his vehicle and assaulted with sticks on Shahpur Road. He escaped into nearby bushes, while police registered an FIR against 3 named youths and one unidentified person following his complaint. The accused also allegedly threatened the driver and the tractor owner.
Rudraprayag
A police team at Kedarnath recovered a pilgrim’s missing bag after a local pilgrpriest reported the loss on 01.10.2026. The bag contained around ₹1,00,000/- in cash, a mobile phone and essential belongings. Constable Manoj Rana and other personnel returned it safely to the concerned pilgrim.
Rishikesh
Police in Doiwala arrested Rahul alias Lucky after a knife was allegedly found during a checking operation. Officials identified him as a resident of Panchvati Colony in Kudkawala and said he has more than 6 previous criminal cases. A case has been registered against him under the Arms Act.
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.
Pithoragarh
Pithoragarh Police have arrested 2 people, including a woman, after allegedly finding 40.78 grams of smack during vehicle checking. Officers seized the car reportedly used for the suspected smuggling and registered a case under the NDPS Act. The investigation is now focused on tracing the wider supply network.
Haridwar
Police in Haridwar have arrested Aman, accused of shooting his sister Roopa and Suraj in Jhabreda on 26 September. Officers said he opened fire while they tried to detain him on 30 October, prompting retaliatory firing that injured his leg. Investigators say the killings were linked to suspicion about a relationship.
Haridwar
A 50-year-old man from Mundakhera Khurd suffered serious burn injuries after setting himself on fire near the gate of Laksar Kotwali in Haridwar district. Police personnel used a blanket to extinguish the flames before taking him to CHC Laksar. Doctors later referred him to AIIMS Rishikesh for further treatment.
Dehradun
Raipur police in Dehradun arrested 5 people after they were allegedly involved in a fight at a public place, according to Dehradun Police. The action was presented as part of the strict approach taken against public disorder under the Dehradun senior superintendent of police, although no further case details were released.
Nainital
Champawat Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav has instructed district police officers and personnel to support peaceful, fair and safe student union elections. The announcement places the district police force on election duty, although the available information does not specify the institutions involved, polling date or detailed operational measures.
Rudraprayag
Rudraprayag Police have reported the recovery of 10 boxes of liquor and the arrest of one accused person in the Sonprayag area. The action was taken during an ongoing district campaign against the transport and smuggling of illegal liquor, conducted under the direction of the Superintendent of Police, Rudraprayag.
Bageshwar
A Special Operations Group team operating in the Kapkot police station area arrested one accused person and seized 2.162 kilograms of charas, according to Uttarakhand Police. Authorities have registered a case under the NDPS Act, while the Bageshwar superintendent of police said investigators are tracing the wider network’s forward and backward linkages.
Chamoli
Chamoli Police assisted 2 pilgrims at the Shri Badrinath Temple complex in separate incidents. CCTV helped officers recover a mobile phone belonging to a woman pilgrim from Indore, while an announcement from the control room helped reunite 08-year-old Rियansh with his family after he became separated.
Dehradun
Police in Dehradun said the Patel Nagar Kotwali team arrested the accused in a bicycle theft case within 24 hours. The police also reported recovering the bicycle linked to the case along with 6 additional bicycles from the accused’s possession, indicating a wider recovery in the investigation.
Uttarkashi
An official Uttarakhand Police update highlighted the evening aarti at Kedarnath Dham amid rain. Shared by the I.G. Garhwal Range Uttarakhand Police account on 28 September 2026, focused on the ceremony and used the hashtags Kedarnath and Char Dham Yatra.
Khatima
Police in Nanakmatta have arrested 02 alleged drug traffickers and seized 20.70 grams of smack or heroin during Operation Prahar. Uttarakhand Police said the recovered substance has an estimated value of ₹7 lakh. details about the arrests’ legal proceedings or the identities of those detained is not yet available.
Dehradun
Police in Vikasnagar have detained 03 people accused of selling meat without a valid licence or permission. The action was reported by Dehradun Police, which said legal proceedings were taken against those involved. No further details about the alleged sellers, the quantity of meat or the specific legal provisions were provided in the available update.
Roorkee
A 6-year-old girl went missing while her family was working at the annual Urs of Pilkhan Wale Pir in Jaorasi-Jabardastpur village. 3 days later, police and an SOG team have found no confirmed lead. Her father is visiting nearby villages and using a megaphone to appeal for information.
Chamoli
An SDRF team from Gauchar reached an injured trekker who had fallen into a 150-metre gorge along the Rudranath trail. Working across difficult mountain terrain, rescuers brought the trekker out safely and carried the person to the road head, according to information shared by Uttarakhand Police.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police said its Premnagar unit arrested an accused who had remained wanted for 02 years in a land fraud case. The accused carried a 15000/- reward and had allegedly gone to Dubai to avoid arrest. The police announcement did not provide further details about the case or the arrest.
Almora
Police in Almora said they made a breakthrough within 08 hours in a motorcycle theft case linked to Chinakhan village. Kotwali Almora personnel arrested a 19-year-old suspect while taking the stolen Bullet motorcycle into custody, according to the police update. Further legal proceedings are underway.
Dehradun
A rain-safety advisory circulated by the Dehradun Police account asks people to pause when rainfall becomes intense and avoid routes covered by water. It also warns against approaching electricity poles and wires, offering basic precautions for people facing hazardous conditions during the monsoon season.
Roorkee
Kotwali police in Roorkee have arrested Monu alias Mannu and detained a minor in connection with an interstate vehicle theft network. Officers recovered 8 motorcycles, all identified as Splendor models, from a secluded orchard near Landhaura Road. A third suspect, Mangaram, escaped and remains the subject of a police search.
Haridwar
Police in Haridwar say a suspect wanted in the shooting death of motorcycle mechanic Happy was injured and captured during a late-night exchange of fire near Bahadarabad. Mudassir, a Saharanpur resident, was taken to the district hospital, while teams continued searching for his fleeing associate.
Champawat
Champawat police said Banbasa police arrested 6 accused on 24.09.2026 in connection with electrical cable stolen from the Banbasa power house. The announcement marks the reported uncovering of the theft case, but no further details about the arrests, recovery of the cable or the continuing investigation were provided.
Dehradun
Police have arrested Dhiraj in connection with the shooting death of his wife, 27-year-old Kajal, in Dehradun’s Clement Town area. Investigators say he called the control room after the incident, switched off his phone and fled to Delhi before returning to the city, while teams continue searching for the weapon.
Dehradun
Police in Selakui have arrested 25-year-old Jitendra Kumar after his neighbour Rajpal died following a stabbing during a dispute over an invitation to Kumar’s daughter’s first birthday party. The case was registered under Section 103(one) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after a complaint from the deceased’s family.
Chamoli
Karnaprayag police have arrested Suraj Kumar in connection with the death of his wife, Jyoti, in Senu village, Chamoli district. Investigators said the arrest followed evidence from the inquest proceedings, -mortem report and preliminary inquiry. Police are continuing to examine the alleged involvement of other family members named in the complaint.
Dehradun
3 municipal sanitation workers intervened when masked men allegedly tried to force a woman into a car near Kanan Kunj on Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun. Police have registered a case over the attempted abduction and are examining CCTV footage, the vehicle’s route and a possible family-dispute angle.
Pauri
An unidentified man’s body was found inside the Kotdwar tehsil complex in Pauri district on Wednesday. Police reached the site after receiving information from local residents, took the body into custody and began efforts to establish his identity. The circumstances surrounding the death remain under investigation.
Dehradun
Dehradun Police have arrested 06 people at separate locations in an operation targeting alleged high-profile drug trafficking. The police linked the suspects to Delhi’s Sidhu gang and said the action was carried out under the leadership of Dehradun SSP. their identities, the substances involved or details of the next legal steps is not yet available.
Haridwar
Haridwar police have arrested a husband and wife in connection with the killing of Gopal Kumar, whose body was found near Dudhiya Band Basti on 17 September. Police allege that the murder followed pressure linked to a relationship, threats and a dispute involving the woman’s family.
Haridwar
Haridwar police have arrested a 36-year-old woman and her husband in connection with the killing of Gopal Kumar, 50, whose body was found near Sarvanand Ghat. Police allege the couple and 2 others carried out the attack after inviting him to the city, then discarded his mobile phone and wallet in the Ganga.
Khatima
A motorcycle belonging to Kanjabag Umarukhurd resident Abhinek Singh was reported missing after he visited the Haat Bazaar near Pahenia bypass on 12 September. Khatima police have registered a theft case against an unidentified person and are searching for the suspect and the stolen vehicle.
Kotdwar
Kotdwar police have arrested Sumit Bisht, alias Gaplu, after his uncle alleged that he was threatened with a country-made pistol. Police said they recovered the weapon and 2 live cartridges from the accused near Malan bridge on Friday night. He is being presented before the court for remand proceedings.
Haridwar
A young woman was injured during late-night firing in Haridwar’s Rajiv Nagar after a dispute between people in the area. Police said the shot was apparently aimed at another young man, but struck her instead. She was referred to a higher centre in Rishikesh and was later reported out of danger.
Khatima
Police in Khatima have registered an FIR against an unidentified driver after a vehicle struck 2 scooter riders near the Reliance petrol pump on Sitarganj Road on 13 September. Amit Giri and Suraj Nath suffered serious injuries, received treatment at the Sub-District Hospital and were later referred to a higher centre.
Rudrapur
Police in Rudrapur have registered a case after a video allegedly showing several rounds fired during a dispute between 2 groups in the Transit Camp area circulated on social media. Officers have identified the accused as Pravesh Gangwar, described as a history-sheeter, and are searching for him while examining the video and other evidence.
Pauri
5 youths were arrested after a fight broke out at Pauri bus stand on Tuesday night, police said. Home Guard personnel present at the site intervened before informing the police. The action came a day after 7 people were arrested in another clash linked to an argument in the town.
Rishikesh
A Swift car and a tempo collided near Shyampur crossing in Rishikesh on Tuesday, injuring about 6 to 7 tempo passengers. one person was reported to be in serious condition. Police arrested the Swift driver after allegedly finding him intoxicated and sent him for medical testing as the investigation continues.
Rudrapur
Former office-bearer Arun Kumar Shukla, also known as Kinnu Shukla, has sought police protection after alleging that he received repeated threats during the Kichha municipal election. He said a caller displayed a weapon during video calls on 11 September and threatened to shoot him. Police said the complaint is under investigation.
Haridwar
Police in Haridwar’s Kankhal area have registered a case after Tarun alleged that he was assaulted near Hanuman Ghadi Puliya and threatened with death. He also accused Lalit Ved of pressuring him over property and caste-related issues. The complaint states that the assault caused serious injuries.
Almora
Police in Almora have registered an FIR after a family from Bageshwar alleged that a restaurant operator and his son assaulted them at a Mall Road hotel. The complaint says the victim suffered a serious eye injury and later received a threat involving petrol after the family reached the police station.
Haridwar
A special POCSO court in Haridwar has sentenced Suraj Prakash Pokhariyal to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment after convicting him of raping a 7-year-old girl. The court also imposed a 50,000-rupee fine, with 6 additional months in prison if the amount is not paid.
