Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Dehradun Police Form Teams After Attempted Abduction of Woman
A woman in Dehradun was riding home on her scooter after dropping her daughter at a bus.
A black car came near her at Nalapani Chowk.
Some youths got out and allegedly tried to pull her away.
The woman shouted for help.
People nearby, including sanitation workers, came to help her.
The youths ran back to their car and escaped.
Police have formed three teams to find them.
Officers are checking CCTV videos and say the suspects will be arrested soon.
The attempted abduction occurred early Wednesday morning at Nalapani Chowk on Dehradun’s Sahastradhara Road.
Police said 45-year-old Sushma Verma was returning home on her scooter after dropping her daughter at a college bus.
Youths in a black car allegedly stopped her and tried to drag her away.
Her alarm brought bystanders, including sanitation workers, who beat the youths and forced them to flee.
Police have formed three teams, are examining CCTV footage, and believe four suspects are involved.
- Who
- A 45-year-old woman, Sushma Verma, was allegedly targeted; police are searching for four suspected abductors.
- What
- An attempted abduction of a woman riding a scooter was reported.
- When
- The incident occurred early Wednesday morning; police gave the update on Friday, September 25.
- Where
- Nalapani Chowk on Sahastradhara Road in Dehradun.
- Why
- The youths allegedly attempted to abduct the woman; the report does not state their motive.
- Incident
- Attempted abduction of a woman
- Victim
- Sushma Verma, 45
- Location
- Nalapani Chowk, Sahastradhara Road, Dehradun
- Suspects
- Police believe four youths were involved
- Vehicle
- A black car
- Police action
- Three dedicated teams were formed
- Evidence
- CCTV footage and a video circulated on social media are being examined