Dehradun, Feb. 15 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 13 Feb: Five murders within a span of sixteen days in Dehradun have prompted sharp criticism from the Opposition, which is raising serious questions over the functioning of the police. Amid growing public concern over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state capital, students affiliated to the National Student Union of India (NSUI), staged a protest and gheraoed the Police Headquarters here today. The demonstration led to scuffles between protestors and the police personnel.

The protest follows the latest daylight shooting on Rajpur Road, which has created panic across the city. As the residents expressed anxiety over the recurring incidents of violence, NSUI and Youth Con...