Police Encounter in Uttarakhand: Suspect Shot After Fatal Stabbing Triggers Community Unrest

Dec 14, 2025 05:10 pm CST

Tensions grip Uttarakhand's Khatima town after a violent clash resulted in the death of Tushar Sharma and injuries to two others. Police shot and arrested the main suspect Hashim during an encounter, while Bajrang Dal protesters set fire to the accused's shop, forcing market closures and prompting police intervention.