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A little update on The Almora Circle

A few days ago, I posted here about starting a small hangout community in Almora for people who want to meet new people, make friends and occasionally get together offline.

We're now 13 people in the community, which is honestly more than I expected when we started.

The idea is still pretty simple. No formal organisation or anything complicated. Just a group of people from Almora and nearby areas who are interested in:

Chai/coffee meetups

Casual conversations and making new friends

Exploring cafés and local places

Short walks, hikes or day outings

Photography, food, movies, etc.

Occasionally just meeting up and hanging out

We're also looking at planning our first meetup soon. Kasar Devi is currently my first preference, but the location can be changed based on what works for most people.

If you're from Almora or nearby and this sounds like something you'd enjoy, you're welcome to join. You don't need to know anyone already in the group.

If interested, comment here or DM me, and I'll share the details.

Would be nice to have a few more people before we plan the first meetup. :)

A young man from Pithoragarh, Sachin Bhandari, has publicly alleged that he was assaulted by a local policeman named Kamlesh Joshi after questioning him. According to Sachin, the incident escalated into physical violence. To support his claims, he has uploaded multiple videos, photos showing injuries on his body, and what he says is his medical report.

One thing that caught my attention is that some of his Instagram videos are now showing the message that access has been restricted in India following a notice under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. That only means the content has been restricted based on a legal notice. It does not prove whether the allegations are true or false.

At the same time, visible injuries and a medical report also do not, by themselves, establish who caused those injuries. That is exactly why an impartial investigation is necessary.

If the allegations are false, the investigation should clear the accused officer's name. But if they are true, then this is a very serious matter. Police officers are entrusted with protecting citizens, not intimidating or assaulting them. Abuse of authority damages public trust and weakens confidence in the rule of law.

No one should be above accountability, whether an ordinary citizen or someone in uniform.

Has anyone from Pithoragarh or Uttarakhand been following this case? Has the police issued any official statement or announced an inquiry? If there are verified updates from either side, please share them so everyone can have a fact-based discussion rather than relying on rumours.