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New Indian Express
7 days ago
- New Indian Express
Operation Kalnemi: 118 fake 'babas' busted in Uttarakhand
DEHRADUN: In a massive statewide crackdown dubbed 'Operation Kalnemi', Uttarakhand Police have arrested 118 fraudulent spiritual healers and mendicants across the state within the last 24 hours. According to the police, the widespread campaign targets individuals posing as 'Peer-Fakirs' who are exploiting unsuspecting citizens. As part of the ongoing drive, 66 suspicious individuals were specifically detained in Udham Singh Nagar on Saturday alone. Police confirmed that those arrested were found to possess criminal tendencies, preying on the vulnerable. They stand accused of misleading innocent citizens and subjecting them to mental, physical, and financial exploitation. "We are committed to rooting out these fraudsters who exploit the faith of innocent people," Senior Superintendent of Police in Udham Singh Nagar, Manikant Mishra told TNIE, adding, "This operation aims to protect our citizens from financial and emotional ruin at the hands of these charlatans." In a continuing crackdown on fraudulent spiritualists, Dehradun Police on Saturday arrested 23 more individuals posing as 'holy men' or 'babas' from various police station areas across the city. This marks the second consecutive day of the concerted effort, which saw 25 similar arrests made on Friday. Of the 23 arrested on Saturday, 10 were identified as hailing from other states, indicating a wider network of alleged fraudsters. "Police are actively arresting individuals who, disguised as sadhus and saints, lure and defraud women and youth by promising solutions to their domestic problems," SSP Ajay Singh stated. Meanwhile, Hindu religious groups welcome Uttarakhand Govt's 'Operation Kalanemi' targeting fake seers. Uttarakhand's ongoing campaign against fraudulent spiritual leaders, often referred to as 'dhongi babas' or fake gurus, has been given a striking name: 'Operation Kalnemi'. The name is directly linked to Kalnemi, a powerful Asura (demon) from Hindu mythology
India Gazette
12-07-2025
- India Gazette
Operation Kalanemi: 23 Fake babas arrested in Uttarakhand
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 12 (ANI): On the instructions of the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, 'Operation Kalanemi' has been started against the impersonators who cheat people in the name of religion by playing with their feelings and beliefs in Devbhoomi. According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh, the arrested individuals were allegedly preying on people's religious sentiments and were involved in duping unsuspecting victims. While speaking to ANI, the SSP said, 'Under this campaign, the police took action in various police station areas on Saturday and arrested 23 fake babas roaming around in the guise of saints and sadhus. Among the arrested fake babas, 10 persons are residents of other states.' The Chief Minister has instructed to identify all such persons and take strict action against them. As part of the initiative, Dehradun Police on Saturday arrested 23 individuals posing as sadhus in different areas of the district. Singh told ANI, 'In line with the instructions, all the station in-charges have been instructed to identify such persons in their respective police station areas, who disguise themselves as saints and mislead people, especially women and youth, and lure them to solve their personal or domestic problems and commit fraud with them, and take strict action against them.' Meanwhile, Hindu religious groups welcome Uttarakhand Govt's 'Op Kalanemi' targeting fake seers. 'Operation Kalanemi' is a campaign against anti-social elements who are hurting religious sentiments and duping people under the pretext of 'Sanatan Dharma' by posing as seers, and have called for strict action against such fake people. President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Ravindra Puri, welcomed this decision and asserted that strict action should be taken against the people who cheat Kanwariyas. Speaking to ANI about this initiative, Puri said, 'Kanwar is being conducted in Haridwar and we welcome this decision by the Chief Minister and thank him as well... The fake saints ask for money from and cheat Kanwariya and abuse those who refuse to give money; these people should be subjected to strict action... Our Chief Minister's vision is a safe Uttarakhand, and doing justice to all the Kanwariya and all of us are with him.' The president of Akhand Parshuram Akhada stated that the Aadhar cards of such imposters should be verified, and action must be taken against such people. 'We welcome this campaign... There are some fake seers who bring disgrace to our respected saints, the Aadhar card of such imposters should be checked... While India is about to become Vishwaguru, only original saints must be there... There are some seers (fake ones) who have committed a crime, and action must be taken on such people...' he said. State BJP President Mahendra Bhatt said that there are people who try to disturb the society and strict action should be taken against them. 'Some criminal elements try to ruin social environment. Everyone must follow the laws made by the government... There are numerous people who try to disturb society, and they will be subjected to strict action...' Bhatt said. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
12-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Operation Kalanemi: 23 fake babas arrested in Uttarakhand
On the instructions of the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, "Operation Kalanemi" has been started against the impersonators who cheat people in the name of religion by playing with their feelings and beliefs in Devbhoomi. Uttarakhand police have arrested 23 fake babas roaming around in the guise of saints and sadhus.(ANI) According to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ajay Singh, the arrested individuals were allegedly preying on people's religious sentiments and were involved in duping unsuspecting victims. While speaking to ANI, the SSP said, "Under this campaign, the police took action in various police station areas on Saturday and arrested 23 fake babas roaming around in the guise of saints and sadhus. Among the arrested fake babas, 10 persons are residents of other states." The Chief Minister has instructed to identify all such persons and take strict action against them. As part of the initiative, Dehradun Police on Saturday arrested 23 individuals posing as sadhus in different areas of the district. Singh told ANI, "In line with the instructions, all the station in-charges have been instructed to identify such persons in their respective police station areas, who disguise themselves as saints and mislead people, especially women and youth, and lure them to solve their personal or domestic problems and commit fraud with them, and take strict action against them." Meanwhile, Hindu religious groups welcome Uttarakhand Govt's 'Op Kalanemi' targeting fake seers. 'Operation Kalanemi' is a campaign against anti-social elements who are hurting religious sentiments and duping people under the pretext of 'Sanatan Dharma' by posing as seers, and have called for strict action against such fake people. President of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad, Ravindra Puri, welcomed this decision and asserted that strict action should be taken against the people who cheat Kanwariyas. Speaking to ANI about this initiative, Puri said, "Kanwar is being conducted in Haridwar and we welcome this decision by the Chief Minister and thank him as well... The fake saints ask for money from and cheat Kanwariya and abuse those who refuse to give money; these people should be subjected to strict action... Our Chief Minister's vision is a safe Uttarakhand, and doing justice to all the Kanwariya and all of us are with him." The president of Akhand Parshuram Akhada stated that the Aadhar cards of such imposters should be verified, and action must be taken against such people. "We welcome this campaign... There are some fake seers who bring disgrace to our respected saints, the Aadhar card of such imposters should be checked... While India is about to become Vishwaguru, only original saints must be there... There are some seers (fake ones) who have committed a crime, and action must be taken on such people..." he said. State BJP President Mahendra Bhatt said that there are people who try to disturb the society and strict action should be taken against them. "Some criminal elements try to ruin social environment. Everyone must follow the laws made by the government... There are numerous people who try to disturb society, and they will be subjected to strict action..." Bhatt said.
NDTV
19-05-2025
- NDTV
Uttarakhand: 17 Arrested For Using Bluetooth Devices In Navodaya Vidyalaya Exam
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) , May 19 : The Dehradun Police has arrested 17 candidates for allegedly using electronic Bluetooth devices to cheat during the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti/Lab Attendant competitive examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The arrests were made at two examination centers following a tip-off about unfair means being employed. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun, Ajay Singh, stated that the accused were found hiding Bluetooth devices in their shoes and other personal belongings. A total of 17 such electronic gadgets were recovered. Three FIRs have been registered at Kotwali Patel Nagar and Dalanwala police stations. The police are conducting detailed interrogations to uncover the network behind supplying these devices to the candidates. The SSP revealed that the police had received confidential information about the cheating racket before taking action. The arrested individuals are being questioned by the local police and the Special Operations Group (SOG). The accused have been booked under Sections 3, 4, 10, and 11 of The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, along with Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These new stringent laws, modelled after Uttarakhand's anti-cheating legislation, impose harsh penalties on those involved in examination malpractices. Further investigations are underway to identify others involved in facilitating the cheating operation.
India Gazette
19-05-2025
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand: 17 arrested for using bluetooth devices in Navodaya Vidyalaya exam in Dehradun
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], May 19 (ANI): The Dehradun Police has arrested 17 candidates for allegedly using electronic Bluetooth devices to cheat during the Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti/Lab Attendant competitive examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). The arrests were made at two examination centres following a tip-off about unfair means being employed. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun, Ajay Singh, stated that the accused were found hiding Bluetooth devices in their shoes and other personal belongings. A total of 17 such electronic gadgets were recovered. Three FIRs have been registered at Kotwali Patel Nagar and Dalanwala police stations. The police are conducting detailed interrogations to uncover the network behind supplying these devices to the candidates. The SSP revealed that the police had received confidential information about the cheating racket before taking action. The arrested individuals are being questioned by the local police and the Special Operations Group (SOG). The accused have been booked under Sections 3, 4, 10, and 11 of The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, along with Sections 318(4) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These new stringent laws, modelled after Uttarakhand's anti-cheating legislation, impose harsh penalties on those involved in examination malpractices. Further investigations are underway to identify others involved in facilitating the cheating operation. (ANI)
