Saralnama, Vipin Joshi, an Almora resident, was robbed and assaulted by two bike-borne men on Haldwani bypass. Joshi was waiting for transport to Haldwani after visiting his cousin in Kichha. The attackers stole ₹12,000 from him around midnight. Joshi reported the incident to the police, who arranged for his medical examination. To stay safe while traveling at night, avoid accepting rides from strangers and stick to well-lit, populated areas. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 14:00 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- On 24 Aug 2023, Vipin Joshi, an Almora resident, was robbed and assaulted by two bike-borne men on Haldwani bypass
- Joshi was waiting for transport to Haldwani after visiting his cousin in Kichha
- The attackers stole ₹12,000 from him around midnight