Dehradun, April 1 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 31 Mar: In what is being described by many as a face saving exercise in the wake of the huge embarrassment over the killing of a retired army officer in cross firing yesterday, Doon Police initiated an intensive overnight crackdown, titled 'Operation Night Watch' late last night, targeting the clubs, the bars and the restaurants operating beyond permissible hours.

This rigorous enforcement follows a horrific incident yesterday morning when a dispute over a club bill at Gen Z Club escalated into a high-speed chase and indiscriminate firing on Mussoorie Road. During the altercation, a stray bullet struck Mukesh Kumar Joshi, a retired Brigadier who was on his habitual morning walk. Althoug...