Uttarakhand
Dehradun IG allegedly intervenes in late-night bar raid, controversy ensues
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Allegations surfaced in Dehradun that IG Garhwal Rajiv Swaroop intervened during a late-night police raid on Romeo Lane bar. The matter has escalated to Uttarakhand police headquarters.
Uttarakhand Police have registered the first FIR invoking the Uniform Civil Code in a case alleging nikah halala along with dowry harassment and other offences.
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed a special session of the assembly, proposing a unanimous resolution to support the early implementation of the Centre’s Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. He stated there should be no politics in empowering women, who are taking on leadership roles. The bill seeks 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies.
A dargah on the premises of Wynberg-Allen School in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, was vandalised on Saturday evening by a group of 25-30 people armed with hammers and crowbars. The incident occurred weeks after a viral Facebook video questioned the shrine's legality on forest land. An FIR has been registered against three individuals.
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Uttarakhand is experiencing forest fires in winter due to an unusual snowless season and prolonged dry conditions. Weak western disturbances and rising temperatures have heightened forest vulnerability, sparking concerns ahead of summer.