159 arrested for posing as seers in 2 days under Op Kalnemi
In Dehradun, 25 people were arrested on Friday and 23 more on Saturday.
SSP Ajai Singh said the accused were found loitering or sitting by the roadside in various parts of the city. "Of the total arrested under section 170 of the BNSS (arrest without warrant), nine were from other states, including Haryana, Bihar, and West Bengal.
As the investigation proceeds, further legal action will be taken against them," he said.
Police in Udham Singh Nagar apprehended 66 people from Khatima, Gadarpur, and Sitarganj areas over the two days.
Among them, three were from minority communities from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. SSP Manikant Mishra said, "The accused were exploiting people under the pretence of spirituality and religion. We plan to intensify the operation in the coming days."
In Haridwar, 45 individuals were detained from Shyampur, Jwalapur, Bahadrabad, and Kaliyar areas. SSP Pramendra Dobal said, "The accused hail from various states including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Bengal, and Delhi. We are verifying their backgrounds in coordination with the respective state police. The operation continues, with dedicated teams in place to apprehend additional suspects.
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