Advocate Alleges Assault, Confinement and Threats at Office in Dehradun

More Than Half a Dozen People Named in Complaint; Alleged Demands for Lakhs of Rupees, Police Complaint Filed at Patel Nagar Police Station

Dehradun: A serious incident has been reported from the Patel Nagar area of Dehradun, where an advocate has alleged that several people entered his office, allegedly behaved abusively, confined him and his son for nearly two hours, and issued threats to their lives and property.

Advocate Mohammad Musa Khan submitted a written complaint at Patel Nagar Police Station on August 21, 2026, seeking legal action against the persons named in his complaint and protection for himself and his family.

According to the complaint, at around 7:20 PM on August 20, a person contacted the advocate on his mobile phone and introduced himself as Talim Hasan. The complainant alleges that shortly afterwards, Talim Hasan arrived at his office in Kailashpur, Mehuwala Mafi, along with As Mohammad, Ghalib, Munir and others.

The advocate has alleged that the group entered his office and behaved abusively with him before allegedly throwing office belongings around. He further claimed that he and his son, Suhail, were confined inside the office for approximately two hours.

The complaint alleges that the group demanded ₹5 lakh, while a demand of ₹10 lakh was allegedly made by the mother of As Mohammad. The advocate also alleged that he was threatened with serious consequences and warned that false cases could be filed against him.

According to the complainant, people from the surrounding area reached the spot after hearing the commotion and helped get the office opened. He stated that he subsequently called the police emergency number at around 9:20 PM seeking assistance. However, according to his complaint, the persons involved had left the location by the time police assistance arrived.

The advocate has further expressed apprehension that the accused persons are influential and have criminal tendencies, and that he and his family could face a threat to their lives, property and safety.

He has requested the Patel Nagar police to provide protection to him and his family and take appropriate legal action on the basis of his complaint.

Nation Pulse 24: The allegations mentioned above are based on the complaint submitted by the advocate and have not been independently verified. The facts of the case will become clearer following police investigation and any further legal proceedings.

Naib City Qazi Appeals for Peaceful and Disciplined Eid Milad-un-Nabi Procession

Pir Syed Ashraf Hussain Qadri Urges People to Avoid DJs, Loud Sounds and Disorder

Dehradun, August 21: A meeting was held after Friday prayers at Ghausia Jama Masjid in Gandhi Gram to discuss arrangements for the successful and peaceful conduct of the Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession scheduled for August 26.

The meeting was chaired by Pir Syed Ashraf Hussain Qadri, Naib City Qazi (Ahle Sunnat) and State President of All India Muslim Jamaat.

Addressing the meeting, Pir Syed Ashraf Hussain Qadri appealed to the community to ensure that the Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession is conducted in an atmosphere of peace, communal harmony and discipline. He urged participants to avoid DJs, excessively loud sounds, unnecessary noise and any form of disorder during the procession.

He also stressed the importance of maintaining traffic discipline and cleanliness along the procession route and appealed to participants to ensure that roads remain free from congestion. He urged the community to extend full cooperation to the police and administration so that the procession could conclude peacefully.

Pir Syed Ashraf Hussain Qadri further appealed to Muslims not to bring young or older girls to the Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession, emphasizing the need to maintain simplicity, discipline and religious decorum.

He suggested using small sound systems instead of DJs, saying that the purpose of the procession is to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and spread his message of love, peace and brotherhood.

He also appealed to people to display only Eid Milad-un-Nabi-related flags at their homes and shops and advised against using flags that could resemble the flag of another country, particularly Pakistan.

Meanwhile, Maulana Mohammad Azam, Khatib and Imam of Ghausia Jama Masjid, Gandhi Gram, appealed to people to decorate mosques, homes and procession routes with lights while giving special attention to cleanliness.

The meeting was attended by Rashid Khan, Imtiyaz Ahmad, Nisar Ahmad, Amjad Ali, Shamim, Riyasat, Dr. Shabab Hussain, Noor Alam, Shahid and a large number of local residents.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the participants resolved to make the Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession an example of peace, discipline, communal harmony and mutual respect.

Flag Hoisted at Uttarakhand Congress Headquarters on Independence Day

Dehradun (Amaanullah Usmani): On the occasion of Independence Day, the national flag was hoisted at the Uttarakhand Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters in Dehradun by Dr. Harak Singh Rawat, Chairman of the State Congress Election Management Committee and former minister.

Paying tribute to the great freedom fighters who sacrificed everything for the country’s independence, Dr. Rawat said that the freedom and democratic environment in which we breathe today is the result of the sacrifices, struggles and dedication of those great freedom fighters.

Dr. Harak Singh Rawat highlighted the significant contribution of the brave sons and martyrs of Uttarakhand to India’s freedom movement. He paid his respects to all the martyrs and freedom fighters of Uttarakhand and said that their sacrifices can never be forgotten.

Targeting the BJP governments at the Centre and in Uttarakhand, Dr. Rawat alleged that attempts are being made to weaken the history of India’s freedom struggle and undermine the contributions of freedom fighters.

Several senior Congress leaders and workers were present on the occasion, including Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary (Organisation) Rajendra Singh Bhandari, Vice Presidents Lalchand Sharma and Darshan Lal, Dehradun Mahanagar Congress President Jaswinder Singh Gogi, General Secretary Rajendra Shah, Amarjeet Singh, Chief Spokesperson Garima Dasauni, Suryakant Dhasmana, Madan Lal, Naveen Joshi, Hema Purohit, Amendra Bisht, Yashpal Chauhan, Pratima Singh, Sunita Prakash, Poonam Singh, Dimple Singh, Manmohan Sharma, Gopal Singh Gadia, Yaqub Siddiqui, Lakhir Ram Bijalwan, Devendra Singh, Savitri Thapa and Sushil Dobhal, among others.

AIMIM Appoints Khurshid Ahmad Siddiqui as Dehradun District In-Charge, Entrusts Him with Organisational ExpansionAIMIM Appoints Khurshid Ahmad Siddiqui as Dehradun District In-Charge, Entrusts Him with Organisational Expansion

State President Dr. Nayyar Kazmi says the appointment will strengthen the party at the grassroots level across Dehradun.

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The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has taken another significant step towards strengthening its organisational structure in Uttarakhand by appointing social worker Khurshid Ahmad Siddiqui as the District In-Charge of Dehradun. The appointment was announced by AIMIM Uttarakhand State President Dr. Nayyar Kazmi.

While handing over the appointment letter, Dr. Kazmi said that Siddiqui has been entrusted with the responsibility of expanding the party at the grassroots level, enrolling new members, and effectively raising issues concerning public welfare. He expressed confidence that Siddiqui’s experience, social involvement, and strong public connect would contribute significantly to strengthening AIMIM’s presence in Dehradun.

Expressing his gratitude to the party leadership, newly appointed District In-Charge Khurshid Ahmad Siddiqui thanked AIMIM for reposing faith in him. He said he would work with complete honesty and dedication to promote the party’s ideology and policies among the people.

Siddiqui further stated that his priorities would include expanding the organisation, encouraging greater youth participation, addressing public grievances, and making AIMIM more active across Dehradun. He added that establishing dialogue with people from all sections of society and raising issues of public interest would remain at the core of his responsibilities.

Party workers welcomed Siddiqui’s appointment and expressed optimism that under his leadership, AIMIM’s organisational network in Dehradun would become stronger and more effective.

Heavy Rain Alert: Schools, Anganwadi Centres Closed Across Dehradun on July 9

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Amid an active monsoon spell in Uttarakhand, the Dehradun district administration has declared a one-day holiday for all schools and Anganwadi centres on Thursday, July 9, 2026, following an Orange Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

According to the official order issued by the District Magistrate and the District Disaster Management Authority, the IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and intense rain spells at isolated places across Dehradun district on July 9.

As a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff, all government, government-aided, and private schools from Classes 1 to 12, along with all Anganwadi centres, will remain closed for the day.

The District Magistrate has directed the Chief Education Officer and the District Programme Officer to ensure strict compliance with the closure order across all educational institutions and Anganwadi centres in the district.

The district administration has also appealed to residents to avoid unnecessary travel during adverse weather conditions and to follow all advisories issued by the administration and the India Meteorological Department.

People have been especially advised to stay away from rivers, streams, and landslide-prone areas, as continuous rainfall may increase the risk of flooding and landslides in vulnerable locations.

Authorities have urged citizens to remain alert, monitor official weather updates, and cooperate with the administration until weather conditions improve.

Uttarakhand High Court Orders Immediate Removal of Restrictive Board at Morowala Cemetery

Dehradun/Nainital: The Uttarakhand High Court has issued significant directions in a petition challenging the restriction imposed by the management committee of Morowala Cemetery in Clement Town, Dehradun, on the burial of people other than those belonging to the local community.

Hearing the matter, the Single Bench of Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari disposed of the petition while directing the District Magistrate, Dehradun, to immediately remove the signboard installed by the cemetery committee and determine, in accordance with law, why burials were being restricted at the cemetery.

The petition was filed by Akhtar Hussain, a resident of Dehradun, who contended that the local cemetery committee had installed a board stating that only local residents could bury their deceased in the cemetery, effectively prohibiting outsiders from doing so.

The petitioner argued that the restriction violated the constitutional rights of citizens. He further submitted that his family had been residing in the area for many years and that his ancestors had also been buried in the same cemetery. Despite this, the committee had allegedly barred him and others from using the burial ground.

Seeking judicial intervention, the petitioner requested the High Court to restrain the committee from enforcing what he described as an arbitrary restriction and to ensure equal access to the cemetery for all those legally entitled to burial there.

After hearing the matter, the High Court directed the District Magistrate to remove the disputed signboard without delay, investigate the reasons behind the restriction on burials, and take an appropriate decision strictly in accordance with the law.

The order is being viewed as an important step towards ensuring that administrative decisions concerning public burial grounds remain consistent with constitutional principles and the rule of law.