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The Print
3 days ago
- The Print
Uttarakhand: 55-year-old drug smuggler held with heroin worth Rs 40 lakh in Rudrapur
Dehradun, June 8 (PTI) A 55-year-old drug smuggler was arrested in Uttarakhand's Rudrapur and heroin worth Rs 40 lakh was seized from his possession, police said on Sunday. The accused, Dharamveer Gangwar was arrested on Saturday evening near gate number 2 of Gandhi Park in a joint operation carried out by the Uttarakhand Police and the Anti Narcotics Task Force, Senior Superintendent of Police Navneet Bhullar said.


News18
6 days ago
- Politics
- News18
Former BJP Leader Lets Partner, His Aide Rape Her Teen Daughter; Arrested
Last Updated: According to the police, the minor was gang-raped several times by her mother's boyfriend and his aide, both of whom are in their thirties A BJP leader from Haridwar, who previously served as the president of the BJP Mahila Morcha's district unit, has been accused of allowing her boyfriend and his aide to rape her 13-year-old daughter. The assaults happened multiple times from January to March this year, police said. Police have confirmed that all three have been arrested, and has been booked under different sections of the POCSO Act and the BNS, including gang rape. According to the police, the minor was gang-raped several times by her mother's boyfriend and his aide, both of whom are in their thirties, in Haridwar, Agra and Vrindavan between January and March this year. The men perpetrated the crime with her mother's consent and in her presence, the police said, adding that they also threatened to kill the minor's father if she disclosed it to anyone. On Wednesday, the Uttarakhand Police arrested Anamika Sharma and her boyfriend, Sumit Patwal, from a hotel in Haridwar after a medical examination confirmed that her minor daughter had been sexually assaulted. Haridwar SSP Pramendra Dobhal also confirmed that Patwal's accomplice, Shubham, was also arrested late on Wednesday night from Shahpur, Meerut. The matter came to light on Tuesday when the minor told her father about her ordeal, following which he lodged a police complaint. A case was registered against the trio under BNS Sections 70 (2) (gang-rape), 351(3) (criminal intimidation), 3(5) (criminal act) by several persons in furtherance of common intention) and relevant sections of the POCSO Act. Sharma was stripped of the party's primary membership once her name surfaced in the case. However, BJP sources in Haridwar claim that she has not held any party post since August 2024, PTI reported. Anamika had separated from her husband and was living with her boyfriend at his hotel, while her daughter remained in the custody of her father. First Published: June 05, 2025, 20:04 IST


United News of India
6 days ago
- United News of India
Kerala Police warn against fake Char Dham booking websites
Thiruvananthapurm, June 5 (UNI) Kerala Police urged devotees heading for Char Dham pilgrimage from the State to use authorised websites for the booking of helicopters. Some pilgrims from Kerala are being cheated by booking helicopter services through fake websites, it said. Uttarakhand Police has received information that devotees from Kerala have booked helicopter services through various websites in connection with the Char Dham Yatra that has begun in the state of Uttarakhand. About 6051 people have registered for the Char Dham Yatra from Kerala this time. People are advised to book through the authorised website: UNI DS ARN


Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
U'khand police cautions against fraudulent donation links for Op Sindoor
Dehradun: The cybercrime unit of Uttarakhand Police issued an advisory on Saturday, warning citizens about fraudulent links being circulated by scammers under the pretext of seeking donations for armed forces personnel involved in Operation Sindoor . The advisory was released after the unit received reports of such links being sent to individuals in the state via messages from unknown numbers. Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) of state cyber crime unit and Special Task Force (STF) Ankush Mishra said that no cases related to this scam have been reported in the state so far. "It has come to light that cyber fraudsters are trying to deceive people on the pretext of Operation Sindoor conducted by the armed forces against Pakistan-based threats. The fraudsters pose as members of the armed forces or govt officials and solicit donations by sharing a link, claiming it is for the welfare of armed personnel involved in the operation. These links are entirely fraudulent and have no association with the armed forces or any official govt platform," he said. He further advised the public not to click on such links. "If someone falls victim to this scam, they should immediately report it by calling the cyber helpline at 1930 or by visiting the nearest police station," he added.


India Gazette
21-05-2025
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand Police hosts historic open house session with women officers
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 21 (ANI): In a landmark initiative, the Uttarakhand Police organised an open house session with women officers under the chairmanship of Director General Deepam Seth, marking a significant step towards promoting gender inclusivity and empowerment within the force. The session, held under the chairmanship of Director General of Police (DGP) Ashok Kumar, saw enthusiastic participation from women officers ranging from Sub-Inspectors to Inspector Generals of Police. A six-member women's team from the Uttarakhand Police recently participated in the 11th National Women Police Conference (NCWP) at Tamil Nadu Police Academy, Chennai. They shared their experiences on topics like work-life balance, mental health, and career development. Their insights contributed to the discussion on creating a supportive and inclusive work environment. 'Efforts have been made to extend the benefits of various public welfare schemes like Smart City Mission, PM Swanidhi Yojna, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna and Amrit Mission to every citizen of Uttarakhand. Along with this, with the basic mantra of development and heritage, our rich cultural heritage,' said DGP Ashok Kumar (ANI). The DGP emphasised the importance of providing women officers with career growth and development opportunities, including special training and postings in key units like Cyber Cell and STF. 'Women personnel will play a greater role in Cyber Cell, STF, SOG, Narcotics Cell, and other vital units', said the DGP. Women officers shared their experiences on balancing work and personal life, highlighting the need for flexible work policies and supportive environments. Flexible work policies were emphasised to enable women officers to manage their work and family responsibilities effectively. Regular health check-ups, fitness programs, yoga, meditation, and sports were recommended to promote physical and mental well-being among women personnel. Meanwhile on May 20, the Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami also announced plans to digitise the offices of municipal bodies, enhancing transparency and efficiency. Silver Jubilee Parks will be constructed to provide recreational spaces for citizens. A training program will be conducted for local women and men to set up hi-tech hair salons and parlours. The targets are 10 hi-tech salons in each municipal corporation, five hi-tech salons in each municipality, and three hi-tech salons in each Nagar Panchayat. (ANI)