Dehradun Residents Express Alarm Over Soaring Crime, Fear Lingers Even in Daytime - Uttarakhand News
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Dehradun's Crime Surge: From 'Retirement Paradise' to Fear-Gripped City
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News18•12-02-2026, 13:06
Dehradun's Crime Surge: From 'Retirement Paradise' to Fear-Gripped City
•Dehradun, once a peaceful 'retirement paradise', is now experiencing a significant rise in crime, causing widespread fear among residents.
•The recent broad daylight murder of gas agency owner Arjun Sharma, following the Gunjan murder case, has shaken the city.
•Police arrested the culprits in the Arjun Sharma case within 24 hours, recovering the scooter and two pistols used in the crime.
•Citizens express deep concern over the deteriorating law and order, with social workers and residents calling for systemic changes, increased patrolling, and improved police presence.
•NCRB data from 2021-2023 shows Uttarakhand has the highest crime rate among Himalayan states, with an 8.9% increase in criminal cases.
