Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Operation Kalnemi: 511 arrested in Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, India, a special operation called Kalnemi was started in July 2025 to catch people doing bad things like cheating others in the name of religion.
So far, 511 people have been arrested, including 19 from Bangladesh.
Out of these, 10 Bangladeshis have been sent back to their country.
The operation is happening in three districts: Haridwar, Dehradun, and Udham Singh Nagar.
The leader of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, said this operation is not against any specific group but to keep the state safe and respectful.
He also said that while faith is important, any wrongdoing in its name will not be allowed.
Operation Kalnemi launched in July 2025 to arrest individuals involved in illegal activities under the guise of religion and faith.
511 people arrested, including 19 Bangladeshis, in Haridwar, Dehradun, and Udham Singh Nagar districts.
10 Bangladeshis deported, action ongoing against the remaining 9.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami clarifies the campaign is to protect law and order, not against any specific community.
Over 4,800 people verified under the operation.
- Who
- 511 people, including 19 Bangladeshis, arrested in Uttarakhand
- What
- Operation Kalnemi, a statewide campaign to arrest individuals involved in illegal activities under the guise of religion and faith
- When
- Launched in July 2025, recent updates on Friday, December 26, 2025
- Where
- Haridwar, Dehradun, and Udham Singh Nagar districts of Uttarakhand
- Why
- To protect law and order and the dignity of 'Devbhoomi'
Government
Critics
Operation's Target
Government
The campaign is not against any specific community but aims to protect law and order and the dignity of 'Devbhoomi'.
Critics
Critics may argue that the operation disproportionately targets certain communities, potentially leading to discrimination.
- Total Arrested
- 511
- Bangladeshis Arrested
- 19
- Bangladeshis Deported
- 10
- Districts Involved
- Haridwar, Dehradun, Udham Singh Nagar
- Total Verified
- 4,800
- Operation Launch Date
- July 2025
- Chief Minister
- Pushkar Singh Dhami
