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The injured accused has been identified as 22-year-old Mohammad Kavish Hussain Tyagi from Muzaffarnagar. An encounter broke out between Dehradun Police and suspects linked to the murder of a retired Army brigadier late on Friday night, leaving one accused injured and leading to fresh arrests in the case, officials said. Acting on a tip-off during a checking operation in the Rajpur area, police tracked down the suspects near Johri village. The chase extended into the forested stretch of Guniyal ...Read More >
Dehradun, Apr 4 (PTI) Uttarakhand Police have arrested two more men involved in the murder of a retired Brigadier following an encounter on early Saturday morning, officials said. Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pramendra Singh Dobal said that a total of nine individuals have been arrested in the case so far. According to the police, the incident occurred on Monday at Mussoorie Road, when Mukesh Joshi, 74, a resident of Tula Apartments in Johri village, had gone out for a mornin ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his delight over the Uttarakhand Police being honoured with the prestigious "President's Police Colour," calling it a golden chapter in the state's history. According to an official release, he said that for Uttarakhand, this moment is not just an achievement but a living testament to pride, tradition, and an indomitable spirit of service. Director General of Police Deepam Seth met the Chief ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed his delight over the Uttarakhand Police being honoured with the prestigious "President's Police Colour," calling it a golden chapter in the state's history. According to an official release, he said that for Uttarakhand, this moment is not just an achievement but a living testament to pride, tradition, and an indomitable spirit of service. Also Read | Jan Vishwas Bill 2026 Passed in Rajya Sa ...Read More >
Dehradun: Uttarakhand has emerged as a 'soft target' for foreign infiltrators as is evident from frequent arrests of such people from various corners of the state. The state police, under 'Operation Kalanemi' and 'Operation Crackdown', have verified thousands of suspects and arrested several of them from July 10, 2025 till March. Police data shows that a total of 511 people were arrested or detained during a special verification campaign conducted by the Uttarakhand Police from July 10 to Dece ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: A portion of the frontal section of Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira's house in Bholath, Kapurthala, was demolished on Monday by the office of the Block Development and Panchayat Officer (BDPO). Khaira, a strong critic of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, condemned the move, calling it the dangerous introduction of "bulldozer (Pila-Panja) politics" in Punjab by Mann under directions from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, aimed at silencing criticism and democratic dissent. As the de ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], February 23 (ANI): Dehradun Police, in coordination with the Special Task Force (STF), arrested two accused on Monday in connection with the murder of Jharkhand-based history-sheeter Vikram Sharma, who was shot dead on February 13. The victim was shot dead by unidentified bike-borne assailants on the Rajpur Road near Silver City mall area in Uttarakhand's Dehradun earlier on February 13. The victim was targeted around 10:15 am while he was returning from the gym, ...Read More >
Dehradun: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Uttarakhand Police have brought back a man, who was wanted in connection with a cheating and criminal conspiracy case, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The fugitive, Jagdish Punetha, was handed over to the CBI by Dubai administration after which, he was brought to India. Jagdish is accused of duping several people in Uttarakhand of around Rs 15 crore under the pretext of investment in stock market and commodity trading. The fraud surf ...Read More >
Dehradun: Jagdish Punetha, accused in multiple investment fraud cases, was brought back from Dubai to Uttarakhand after years on the run. The operation was carried out by the state police's Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CBCID) in coordination with Interpol, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities on Thursday. Jagdish, a resident of Silpata in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, is accused of defrauding several people through f ...Read More >
Rajiv Pratap had gone missing on the night of September 18 and his body was found on September 28. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Uttarakhand Police formed an SIT to investigate journalist Rajiv Pratap's death * Rajiv Pratap went missing on September 18 and his body found near Joshiada barrage on September 28 * Postmortem attributed death to internal chest and abdomen injuries, consistent with accident Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mod ...Read More >
Dehradun: The Uttarakhand Police has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the death of Uttarkashi journalist Rajiv Pratap. Pratap's body was recovered Sunday from the Joshiyara barrage ten days after he went missing. His family alleged that Pratap had received death threats over his recent reportage. The SIT, headed by the Uttarkashi Deputy Superintendent of Police, will examine all aspects, including CCTV footage, electronic evidence, call details, and statements from peopl ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 1 (ANI): The father of journalist Rajeev Pratap Singh, who went missing and was later found dead under suspicious circumstances, has urged the Uttarakhand government to ensure a transparent and impartial investigation into his son's death. Rajeev's father, Murari Lal, said the circumstances surrounding the incident raise serious doubts and cannot be dismissed as a mere accident. "A thorough and impartial investigation should be conducted to determine whet ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 1 (ANI): The father of journalist Rajeev Pratap Singh, who went missing and was later found dead under suspicious circumstances, has urged the Uttarakhand government to ensure a transparent and impartial investigation into his son's death. Rajeev's father, Murari Lal, said the circumstances surrounding the incident raise serious doubts and cannot be dismissed as a mere accident. "A thorough and impartial investigation should be conducted to determine whet ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge was admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital in Bengaluru after developing a fever late Tuesday night, sparking concern among party workers and political leaders across the country. Doctors at the hospital are closely monitoring his condition and have assured that there is no immediate cause for alarm. Kharge, 83, was reportedly brought to the renowned medical facility after he complained of persistent fever. A medical team quickly initiated a series of d ...Read More >
Dehradun, Oct 1 (PTI) Uttarakhand Police has formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the death of journalist Rajiv Pratap, whose body was fished out from the Bhagirathi River, officials said. Pratap had gone missing on the night of September 18 and his body was found on September 28 near Joshiada barrage in Uttarkashi district. His damaged vehicle was recovered from the river bank on September 20. Earlier, police had said citing the postmortem report that he died due to internal inj ...Read More >
Dehradun, Sep 30 (PTI) Uttarakhand Police on Tuesday formed a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the death of journalist Rajiv Pratap, days after his body was recovered from the Bhagirathi river, officials said. Pratap had gone missing on the night of September 18 and his body was found on September 28 near Joshiada barrage in Uttarkashi district. His damaged vehicle was recovered from the river bank on September 20. Earlier police had said citing the postmortem report that he died due ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Union Minister Suresh Gopi stirred controversy on Tuesday by claiming that those elected by "corpses" are now serving the state. Speaking at a neighbourhood meet called "Kalungu" in Idukki district, he alleged that cadavers from 25 years ago had cast votes in Kerala elections. Media reports have previously highlighted incidents of deceased voters being listed as active in Kerala's voter list, he said, while indirectly referring to the accusations of "scientific rigging " aga ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 30 (ANI): Internal chest and abdominal injuries were the cause of the death of Independent journalist Rajeev Pratap Singh, who went missing in Uttarkashi on September 18, Uttarakhand Police said on Tuesday. Journalist Rajeev Pratap Singh, who went missing in Uttarkashi on September 18, was found dead on September 28 in the Joshiyara Barrage in Uttarkashi district. Also Read | Maharashtra Cancer Care Policy: State Cabinet Clears Policy for Cancer Treatm ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched fresh attacks on the BJP, accusing it of being "paper-chor" amid the allegations of malpractice in the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) graduate-level competitive examination 2025. In a social media post on X, Rahul Gandhi wrote, "Today, BJP's other name is - paper chor! The repeated paper leaks happening across the country have ruined the lives and dreams of million ...Read More >
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has alleged that organized groups linked to coaching centers and exam malpractices are attempting to disrupt the future of students through what he described as a "cheating jihad." Addressing party office bearers during a meeting on Wednesday, Dhami said that the state government will not tolerate any such attempts and vowed stringent action against those involved. The Chief Minister noted that the state had enacted a strict anti-cheating law, whic ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], September 16 (ANI): Three people were buried under debris in Dehradun's Sahastradhara area as a result of heavy rainfall that led to flooding in the area and caused severe damages to houses and properties across the State, authorities said on Tuesday. The rescue team of the district administration, including personnel from NDRF (National Disaster Response Force), SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) and Police Department teams, rushed to the site and initiated th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report that an Imam allegedly sexually abused a 7-year-old boy at a mosque in the Jhabreda area of Uttarakhand's Roorkee last week. According to the Press report, the boy had gone to the mosque for religious studies when the perpetrator allegedly took him to his room by force and committed the heinous act. The Imam also threatened the child with dire consequences if he disclo ...Read More >
Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand) [India], August 11 (ANI): About 1,278 people have been rescued in operations in Uttarakhand's Dharali, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said on Monday.Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey told ANI, "Following a disaster in Dharali, about 1,278 people, including those from other states, stranded at Gangotri Dham, were evacuated. The operation is now complete. Electricity and mobile networks have been restored.He added that the Valley Bridge and road connectivity hav ...Read More >
The Dehradun district administration has announced a holiday for all schools from classes 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centres on Tuesday, August 12, following a heavy rainfall alert from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). This closure also includes school staff and management to ensure everyone's safety during the expected downpour. The decision was made as a precaution to keep students and staff safe amid the forecast of heavy rains in the area. Meanwhile, in Uttarakhand, the Kedarnath Yat ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Enforcement Directorate's Dehradun unit on Friday filed a prosecution complaint (chargesheet) against former Uttarakhand Congress minister Harak Singh Rawat in a money laundering case linked to land deals.Harak Singh and his wife Deepti Rawat are among five accused in the case. The others are Birendra Singh Kandari, Laxmi Rana and Poorna Devi Memorial Trust, which runs the Doon Institute of Medical Sciences offering paramedical courses such as BSc nursing.ED said its probe revealed De ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Enforcement Directorate's Dehradun unit on Friday filed a prosecution complaint (chargesheet) against former Uttarakhand Congress minister Harak Singh Rawat in a money laundering case linked to land deals.Harak Singh and his wife Deepti Rawat are among five accused in the case. The others are Birendra Singh Kandari, Laxmi Rana and Poorna Devi Memorial Trust, which runs the Doon Institute of Medical Sciences offering paramedical courses such as BSc nursing.ED said its probe revealed De ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jul 16 (PTI) The Uttarakhand Police have claimed to have busted an international drugs gang after it raided a factory engaged in making MDMA in the Nanakmatta area of the Udham Singh Nagar district and arrested a man operating it, officials said. State police chief Deepam Seth told reporters here on Tuesday that the raid was conducted by a joint team of the Kumaon unit of the STF's Anti-Narcotics Task Force and Pithoragarh, Champawat, and Udham Singh Nagar police. In the raid carried ...Read More >
Uttarakhand police intensified crackdown on fake saints. Dehradun police arrested thirty-four more individuals. These individuals posed as saints and sadhus. The operation aims to stop religious exploitation. The government initiated the action. The police arrested eighty-two people in three days. The authorities are verifying identities. The Char Dham Yatra and Kanwar Yatra are ongoing. Police in Dehradun arrested 34 more individuals posing as saints and sadhus on Sunday as part of 'Operation ...Read More >
Dehradun, Jul 14 (PTI) Uttarakhand Police on Monday said that they have confirmed the nationality of one alleged Bangladeshi citizen, who was caught under 'Operation Kalanemi', and will now be deported to his native country. Dehradun Senior Superintendent of Police Ajay Singh said that Rukn Rakam (26) alias Shah Alam was arrested on Friday while roaming around in the guise of a seer. During interrogation, it was revealed that he was a Bangladeshi citizen and had been living in India illegally, ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a strong and clear message, Shiv Sena supremo and Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde asked the party ministers, legislators and office bearers to strictly follow party discipline and not compel him to take action. "In the past few days, certain incidents have taken place. People don't point fingers at you -- they point at me for what you do. They ask me: 'What are your MLAs up to? You all are my people. We are one family. Your disrepute is my dis ...Read More >
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