511 People Arrested, Nearly 5,000 Verified Under Operation Kalnemi in Uttarakhand

Dehradun: Under Operation Kalnemi in Uttarakhand, strict action continues against those who are tampering with the sanctity of Devbhoomi (the land of gods). So far, 511 people have been arrested under Operation Kalnemi, while more than 4,802 people have been verified. In addition, 19 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally have also been arrested.
Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami says that Uttarakhand is not just a geographical state, but a center of faith, tradition, and belief for millions of people. Therefore, there will be no compromise with its dignity. Under this policy, the state government effectively implemented ‘Operation Kalnemi’ across the state from July 10 against hypocrisy, fraud, illegal activities, and suspicious elements under the guise of religion and faith.
The objective of this campaign is to maintain the sanctity of Devbhoomi, strengthen law and order, and protect the trust of the public. Under Operation Kalnemi, extensive verification and enforcement actions have been taken in sensitive districts like Haridwar, Dehradun, and Udham Singh Nagar.
• In Haridwar district, 3,091 individuals were verified, out of which cases were registered against 715 people and 305 people were arrested.
• In Dehradun district, 1,711 individuals were verified, and 206 arrests were made. While 9 cases were registered, and preventive action was taken against 380 people. Strict action was also taken against foreign nationals residing illegally.
• In Udham Singh Nagar district, effective action was taken against 220 suspicious individuals, and cases were registered in serious matters.
19 Bangladeshi nationals also arrested: So far, more than 4,802 individuals have been verified, 724 cases registered, and 511 arrests made in Uttarakhand. In addition, 19 Bangladeshi nationals residing illegally have been arrested. Of these, 10 have already been deported, while legal proceedings are underway in the remaining cases.
“This campaign is not against any particular class or community, but is aimed at protecting law and order and the dignity of Devbhoomi (the land of gods). Faith will be respected, but crime, hypocrisy, or fraud will not be tolerated under any circumstances,” said Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand.
Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami has instructed officials to maintain continuous vigilance against such activities. Any negligence or laxity at any level will not be tolerated. The strictest action will be ensured against those who tamper with the sanctity of Devbhoomi.