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India Gazette
6 days ago
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand: SDRF rescues 6 Kanwariyas in drowning incidents at Haridwar
Haridwar (Uttarakhand) [India], July 13 (ANI): Uttarakhand State Disaster Response Force rescued around six Kanwariyas from drowning in separate incidents at Kangra Ghat in Haridwar, the SDRF said. The State is witnessing heavy rainfall, causing the Ganga River's water level to rise significantly and creating strong currents. Haridwar Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pramod Singh Dobal said,' The CM had directed Haridwar Police that all Kanwar yatris should be welcomed warmly in Haridwar. We have made arrangements for their convenience. The Kanwar track was created keeping this in mind. One or two incidents took place where some minor clashes broke out. Haridwar Police has taken strict action. Haridwar Police welcomes all devotees, but nobody can take law and order into their hands.' Rishikesh Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Lokeshwer Singh shared details on the enhanced arrangements, which include the deployment of two drones for aerial surveillance over key routes and traffic management. He added that medical teams, SDRF, and Forest QRT teams have been assigned to ensure safety and address potential wildlife conflicts. Speaking to ANI, SSP said, 'We are using two drones for aerial surveillance of the routes and traffic management. More than 1000 police officers have been deployed across Lakshman Jhula and Rishikesh. To surveil the route to Neelkanth Mahadev, a control room has been set up in the Laksham Jhula area in our Police Station and SSP Office. More than 40 cameras are being monitored here, covering all the Ghats of the Lakshaman Jhula and Rishikesh, and the walkable paths and traffic routes.' 'In addition to the police presence, SDRF has been deployed along the route. Medical outposts have been set up across the route. Forest QRT teams have also been deployed to look after conflicts with wildlife,' he said. Earlier this week, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami urged devotees to remain mindful of cleanliness and strictly follow the rules during the Kanwar Yatra. Speaking to ANI, the Chief Minister highlighted the elaborate arrangements made to ensure the smooth conduct of the Yatra. 'Kanwar Yatra is very important for us. We hold a major Kanwar Mela. People from across the country come here. The centre for this is Haridwar and the adjoining areas. In a situation like this, several arrangements have to be made. This year too, we have been holding review meetings with people in the administration, the Police department and the district administration to ensure a smooth Yatra. I had a meeting with all departments in Haridwar in the recent past. Senior officers held an inter-state meeting before that. We urge everyone to be mindful of cleanliness and follow the rules of the Yatra. We welcome everyone,' Dhami said. He further said, 'Our verification drive (of vendors) is ongoing. We want Kanwar Yatra to be clean like every Yatra.' Reacting on the same occasion, Haridwar SSP Pramendra Singh Dobhal stated that the administration is continuously monitoring the Kanwar Yatra to ensure that no one faces any inconvenience. In the Kanwar Yatra procession, Kanwariyas collect water from a river and carry it hundreds of kilometres to offer it to the shrines of Lord Shiva. Devotees across the country perform worship, fast and dedicate the pilgrimage to the Lord Shiva. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
2 held in Punjab for Haridwar firing on Haryana hotelier on June 2
Haridwar: Two contract killers suspected to be behind the June 2 firing on a 25-year-old Haryana-based hotelier near the Sukhi rivulet in Haridwar were arrested in Punjab and brought to Haridwar on Thursday, police said. 'Two of the five accused involved in firing on Arun near Sukhi rivulet in Haridwar on June 2 have been arrested on Wednesday night. During interrogation, both confessed to being active members of the Nandu alias Kapil Sagwan gang, and admitted the attack was part of a long-standing gang rivalry with the Manjeet Mahal gang,' senior superintendent of police (SSP) of Haridwar district Pramendra Dobhal said The police have identified the accused as Manav Hans (21) from Hargobind Nagar in Punjab's Kapurthala and Gaurav Kumar (28) from Nawanshahr in Punjab. 'The arrested accused also have multiple serious criminal cases registered against them in Punjab,' Dobhal said. The police are tracing three more accused — Himanshu Sood, Bobby, and Shammi Khan — who are currently on the run. Dobhal said that Arun, a resident of Haryana's Rohtak, was shot near the Sukhi bridge in the Kankhal area by unidentified bike-borne assailants on June 2, following which he was taken to a nearby hospital. Based on his father's complaint, a case was registered under Section 109(2) (attempt to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at the Kotwali Nagar police station. 'The Haridwar police formed a joint investigation team. Utilising advanced surveillance, informant networks, and analysis of over 1,000 CCTV footages, police conducted an extensive manhunt across Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Punjab,' Dobhal said. According to the ongoing investigation, the June 2 firing was allegedly orchestrated by gang leader Nandu, who reportedly continues to direct operations remotely from abroad. 'The attackers used a pistol, motorcycle, all of which were traced by vigilant police work,' Dobhal said. Uttarakhand director general of police Deepam Seth has instructed Dobhal to ensure the strictest legal action against the arrested criminals and to expedite the arrest of the remaining accused. In a major breakthrough, Haridwar Police have successfully foiled a planned Gangwar-related contract killing and arrested two key accused from Punjab. The operation is linked to a violent rivalry between the notorious Nandu and Manjeet Mahal gangs, which recently escalated with a targeted shooting at a hotelier in Haridwar.
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Time of India
Caught in the act: Haridwar police nab chain snatchers
Post by police Uttarakhand police recently took to social media with a dramatic surveillance video that looks straight out of an action film, minus the chase. The footage, which has now gone viral, shows two individuals on bikes executing swift chain snatchings before trying to speed away. But fate (and a well-coordinated police team) had other plans. The video put out by police shows clear visuals of the suspects' act, thanks to CCTV coverage. Acting on the video evidence, Haridwar Police quickly traced the culprits and arrested two individuals involved in a recent chain-snatching spree across the region. The incidents took place near Ranipur and Sidcul, Haridwar. According to the police, both men are house painters, one of whom has been to jail before. The police recovered a couple of pistol, knife and stolen jewellery from the culprits, effectively wrapping up the case with style. Netizens applaud, memes ensue As soon as the meme-like post hit the X timeline (formerly Twitter), reactions poured in, ranging from praise for the efficient police work to meme-makers giving the snatchers a hard roast. One user commented, 'bike thieves starring in Fast & Foolish,' while another quipped, 'Haridwar cops deserve an action movie cameo!' Earlier on May 29, Haridwar police apprehended three repeat offenders near the Canal Patri overbridge. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Encontre voos low-cost Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo During interrogation, the trio confessed to two thefts that had recently occurred in the Roorkee area, specifically at Eimli Road and Sherkothi Pathanpura. "The Haridwar police have cracked two theft cases in the Roorkee area, specifically on Eimli Road and Sherkothi Pathanpura, with the arrest of three notorious thieves near the Canal Patri Overbridge. The police have recovered stolen items, cash, and a motorcycle used in the crimes", shared the Uttarakhand police on their Twitter(X). Recently in a separate operation involving the theft of valuables worth several lakhs from a hotel in Haridwar, police tracked the suspect using footage from over 350 CCTV cameras and ground-level investigation across the Haridwar-Ambala route. The accused was eventually nabbed with a gold chain, three rings, and ₹50,000 in cash.
