1. The areas of Uttar Pradesh bordering Uttaranchal comprise some of the most crime prone districts in the country. Historically, the dreaded criminals of UP had operated with impunity in Uttaranchal. In the last one year, 15 dreaded criminals were shot dead in police encounters and 9 valiant policemen lay down their lives in the line of duty.

2. The sensational killings of elephants in Corbett National Park had generated widespread concern. To its credit, Udham Singh Nagar Police cracked the case leading to the arrest of 8 gang members and recovery of a sizeable quantity of ivory worth lakhs in the international market.

3. The murder of MP Phoolan Devi in New Delhi had shocked the nation. Within a week Uttaranchal Police had tracked and arrested the prime accused and his associates and handed them over to Delhi Police. The elaborate alibi they had constructed was exposed and key elements of the conspiracy were uncovered due to the diligent efforts of the investigators of Uttaranchal Police.

4. In the last decades millions of ordinary citizens have lost their life savings to unscruplous con men. In one such case, Uttaranchal Police successfully tracked and arrested former cricketer Manoj Prabhakar who was wanted in several states for fraud in connection with his finance companies.

5. The notorious criminal Prakash Pande, who ran a successful extortion and kidnapping racket with ties to major mafia dons, was arrested by Nainital Police. Sustained investigation have led to the uncovering and destruction of his network of crime.

The above examples give only a brief glimpse of the range of activities and achievements of the department in the last one year. But they amply illustrate the commitment the department and its leadership have made to provide a police force that is prepared to overcome any challenge or expectations the people have of it.