11082025-ATR-01.qxd 10-08-2025 23:15 Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune KMSC TO HOLD BIKE RALLY TODAY AGAINST LAND POLICY SINGER JLO HANDLES CHANEL SNUB LIKE A QUEEN JLo’s recent stop in Turkey came with an unexpected moment after she was turned away by a luxury store. P4 PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 34°C | MIN 26°C YESTERDAY MAX 34°C | MIN 26°C SINGER GAGA ADDS TO THE WEDNESDAY BUZZ Villages across the Majha region are preparing for the state-level motorcycle march on August 11. P2 FORECAST In a conversation, Ortega was asked about singer Gaga's appearance as a teacher on the show. P4 » » SUNSET MONDAY 7.04 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 5.48 AM » MONDAY | 11 AUGUST 2025 | AMRITSAR Army man dies in road mishap Our Correspondent Tarn Taran, August 10 An Army man who had come on a month’s leave and was seriously injured in a road accident on Saturday noon succumbed to his injuries during treatment at night. The deceased has been identified as Amritpal Singh (26), a resident of Changia (Makhu). Gurdeep Singh, first uncle of the deceased, said Amritpal Singh was performing his duty at Baramula (Srinagar) in the Army and had come on a month’s leave on August 8. He was married just eight months back and was returning from Amritsar along with his wife Kanwaljit Kaur after inquiring about the health of his relative in his car. When the couple reached Sheron village, the car suffered a flat tyre and he lost control of the vehicle which struck a divider on the highway. The car turned turtle and the couple received injuries. Amritpal Singh was admitted to a hospital while his wife was discharged after giving first aid. Amritpal Singh succumbed to his injuries in the hospital later. Gurdeep Singh was the lone child of his parents. The Sarhali police have registered a report under Section 194 of the BNSS. ‘BJP, ECI’s role in poll fraud stands exposed after Rahul’s evidence’ Tribune News Service Amritsar, August 10 Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Election Commission of India (ECI) of being complicit in large-scale electoral frauds, saying they stand “completely exposed” after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi presented “irrefutable evidence” of manipulation in voter rolls. Addressing a press conference in Amritsar along with senior party leaders Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Harpartap Singh Ajnala, Dr Raj Kumar Verka and others, Warring detailed how the BJP in alleged collu, Despite paying toll, commuters forced to use this pathetic road Tribune News Service PCC president (2nd from left) Amarinder Singh Raja Warring along with MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla and other party leaders during a press conference in Amritsar on Sunday. PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR sion with the ECI, had used “novel and calculated” methods to win elections by tampering with voter lists. “In Maharashtra, the BJP added about one crore votes within four months after facing defeat in the Lok Sabha elections, enabling them to turn the continued on page 2 Welcome in The Katra-Amritsar Vande Bharat enters the Amritsar railway station on Sunday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR (STORY ON PAGE 2) c m y b Amritsar, August 10 Thousands of daily commuters passing the Amritsar-Khemkaran highway are both frustrated and angry over the poor condition of the road, despite being charged a toll fee of Rs 50 for a one-way trip. The highway, which is an important route for the movement of people and goods in the region, has become almost unfit for travel. One lane of the road near Bohru is completely blocked due to sewerage water with concrete boulders placed to stop vehicles from entering the flooded stretch. The other lane is filled with deep potholes, making travel extremely difficult and unsafe. “The road has been in a pathetic condition for over a year,” said Gurnam Singh, a local resident, who uses the highway daily. He complained that instead of repairing the road, they have blocked it. He added that despite the poor service, commuters are still being charged toll. Residents complained that the stretch near Fatahpur A view of the dilapidated condition of the Amritsar-Khemkaran highway on Sunday. PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR village is also in bad shape. “After a spell of rain, the road turns into a virtual pond. And it becomes dangerous for motorists to drive, especially on two-wheelers,” said Kashmir Singh, another commuter. Many people are now questioning why toll is being collected at all. “The whole point of toll is to ensure better roads and smooth travel. But here, we are paying for a road that damages our vehicles and put our lives to risk,” said Manjeet Kaur, a school teacher, who travels from Amritsar to her school daily. Trucks and buses are seen moving at a snail’s pace on these potholed stretches, causing traffic jams and delays. Locals say there have been several minor accidents in recent months, especially during the monsoon season. People are demanding immediate action from the authorities concerned. “We want the road to be repaired as soon as possible. If toll is being collected, we have the right to safe roads,” said Harpreet Singh, a farmer from a nearby village.