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P4 » » MAX 22°C | MIN 9°C YESTERDAY MAX 24°C | MIN 9°C SUNSET SUNDAY 5.27 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 7.06 AM » SUNDAY | 23 NOVEMBER 2025 | AMRITSAR Youth, aunt die in road mishap in Ajnala Armed robbers loot ~2.7 lakh from garments trader; 1 nabbed Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 22 A youth and his paternal aunt were killed on the spot after a speeding Bolero rammed into their motorcycle near Bhoewal village in Ajnala on Friday. The deceased have been identified as Lovepreet Singh (22) and Satinder Kaur (42), both residents of Mehlawali village in Ajnala. Family members said the duo was on their way to Ajnala to purchase medicines when the accident occurred. According to the police, the Bolero driver fled the scene immediately after the collision. A case has been registered against the unidentified driver and efforts are on to trace and arrest the accused. Harchand Singh, SHO, Ajnala police station, said the SUV hit the motorcycle head-on. He added that the bodies had been sent to the Ajnala Civil Hospital for a postmortem and further investigation was underway. Sarvan Singh, husband of Satinder Kaur, alleged that despite clear leads, the police had not taken timely action to arrest the accused Bolero driver. Amritsar, November 22 Three armed robbers with masked faces looted a readymade garment trader on Sultanwind Road, under the jurisdiction of the B-Division police station here on Thursday night. Brandishing a pistol, the accused threatened the shop owner to kill him and fled with Rs 2.70 lakh in cash and a gold bracelet. Nevertheless, one of the suspects was nabbed within hours of the incident and the police recovered a pistol and a bullet proof jacket from his possession here today. “Following a technical probe and human intelligence, the police have arrested one of the suspects and seized a pistol and a bulletproof jacket from him while raids were on to arrest other accused who have been identified,” said Assistant Commissioner of Police Gagandeep Singh. A case of armed robbery has been registered against unidentified accused. The Tribune News Service ACP Gagandeep Singh along with other officials briefs about the robber’s arrest in Amritsar on Saturday. police have seized the shop’s DVR and launched an investigation. According to eyewitnesses, Rahul Arora, who runs a clothing business by the name of Guru Kripa, was preparing to close the shop when the robbery occurred. His staff members were also winding up work. The day’s earnings (Rs 2.70 lakh) was kept in the cash drawer and some payments were still pending. At that moment, three masked men on a motorcycle arrived at the shop. Entering swiftly, they pointed a pistol at Rahul and threatened to kill him if he resisted. One of the robbers rushed to the cash counter and emptied the entire amount into his pocket. Another robber forced Rohit to remove the gold bracelet he was wearing. Within moments, the assailants escaped on their motorcycle. BSF’s 117 Battalion marks diamond jubilee with cultural showcase in Ajnala Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 22 The 117 Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated its diamond jubilee, marking 60 years of the force’s establishment, with a vibrant programme at BDS Public School, Ajnala, on Friday. DIG, BSF Gurdaspur, Jaswinder , Kumar Birdi was the chief guest on the occasion. The event highlighted the BSF’s illustrious journey and its vital role in safeguarding the nation’s borders. Brij Mohan Purohit, Commandant of the 117 Battalion, along with officers and jawans of the unit, were also present. A series of cultural performances, including Ganesh Van- Glock pistol found in farmer’s field in Tarn Taran Our Correspondent Tarn Taran, November 22 The Khalra police and the BSF in a joint operation seized a China-made Glock pistol along with a magazine from the fields of farmer Rachhpal Singh, a resident of Palopatti village, here on Friday. ASI Gurnam Singh, posted at the Khalra police station, said the police received information from the BSF that a packet was lying in the field of farmer Rachhpal Singh. The police recovered a bottle wrapped in a yellow piece with a copper wire. In the packet, the police recovered Chinamade foreign Glock pistol with a magazine. The pistol is of the smallest size in the weapon world. ASI Gurnam Singh said a case has been registered under Sections 25, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act and Sections 10, 11 and 12 of the Aircraft Act in this regard. The weapon was dispatched from Pakistan with the help of a drone, revealed the police. DIG, BSF, Gurdaspur, Jaswinder Kumar Birdi being welcomed during the function at Ajnala in Amritsar on Saturday. dana, Shiv Vandana, Punjabi folk dances and an impactful MC starts citywide digital audit of Central, state govt assets thematic skit on drug abuse, formed the core of the celebra- tions. Both BSF personnel and schoolchildren participated, showcasing their talent while promoting messages of unity and social responsibility. Addressing the gathering, DIG Birdi reflected on the BSF’s six-decade legacy of courage, discipline and service. He urged the youth to remain vigilant against drug abuse and informed them about career and recruitment opportunities in the force, a key component of the event aimed at engaging youngsters from border areas. The ceremony also featured the presentation of mementos and a special slideshow depicting the BSF’s 60-year journey. Around 650 people, including 450 students, attended the programme. Amritsar, November 22 The Amritsar Municipal Corporation has begun digital mapping of properties belonging to the Central and state governments under the Union Finance Ministry’s Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment Scheme. Through this exercise, officials will be able to identify the number and location of buildings, offices, residential quarters and leased properties owned by various departments. The Property Tax Department has assigned the responsibility to five superintendents, who have written to 85 government departments in the city seeking detailed information. Ten departments have already submitted their data. A letter has also been sent to the Railways so that details of railway land and buildings can be added to the system. For Central Government properties, six categories have The Property Tax Department has assigned the responsibility to five superintendents, who have written to 85 government departments in the city seeking detailed information. been created: vacant land, office buildings, railway land, land under Public-Private Partnership (PPP), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) land and other government land. For state gov- ernment properties, the categories include vacant land, office buildings, land under PPP residential complexes , and other government land. The work is being carried out under the supervision of the Municipal Corporation’s Urban Planner. After collecting information, the superintendents will submit the data to the Urban Planner for verification and digital uploading. Similar data collection exercises are underway in Jalandhar and Ludhiana. Officials said the Municipal Corporation often faces disputes related to leased properties, and the digital database will help clarify ownership and status. Many times, officials are not aware of how many leased properties exist or where they are located. Once the mapping is complete, it will be easier to check whether a leased property is allotted to someone or lying vacant. Superintendents Davinder Singh Babbar (North), Tarsem Singh (South), Lavleen Sharma (East), Pushpinder Singh (West) and Raj Kumar (Central) have been tasked with collecting property details from all government departments. Walk for unity Political leaders, youngsters and school students take part in the unity march taken out to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Amritsar on Saturday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR AIT chief initiates development works in North constituency Road accident snuffs out 30-yr-old’s life Industry Minister Sanjeev Arora unveils logo of PITEX-2025 Tribune News Service Our Correspondent Amritsar, November 22 Punjab’s push for trade and industrial expansion gained fresh momentum as Sanjeev Arora, Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Government of Punjab, formally unveiled the logo of the 19th Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX 2025) here on Saturday. The event, organised by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), is scheduled to be held from December 4 to 8 in city. The Punjab Government is the host state. PITEX, now recognised as one of North India’s largest integrated trade fairs, continues to evolve as a vibrant platform combining industry, innovation, entrepreneurship and global participation. The unveiling ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Punjab Government, including KK Yadav, IAS, Administrative Secretary, Industries & Commerce; Surabhi Malik, IAS, Director, Industries & Commerce; and Jaspreet Singh, IAS, MD, Punjab Infotech. Karan Gilhotra, Chair, PHDCCI Punjab state Amritsar, November 22 Development works in the North Assembly constituency have picked up significant pace, with Amritsar Improvement Trust Chairman and Aam Aadmi Party’s constituency incharge Karamjit Singh Rintu kick-starting the construction of new roads in Basant Avenue and Ranjit Avenue areas. Rintu claimed that he has intensified the overall progress of infrastructure projects across the constituency, ensuring regular repair and upgrade of damaged roads and streets in all wards. While inaugurating a road project here on Saturday, Rintu said during the past five months, he visited every ward and nearly a dozen panchayat areas to personally hear public grievances. After understanding the issues on the ground, the top priority was to expedite incomplete development projects. He added that over the last three months, major roads across the constituency have been undergoing rapid reconstruction and strengthening. Besides main roads, work on WORK ON CLEARING GARBAGE UNDERWAY ■ Work on clearing garbage from large vacant plots belonging to the Improvement Trust in Ranjit Avenue is also progressing swiftly. These sites will be kept completely clean in the coming days, Rintu added. Reiterating his commitment to transparent governance, Rintu said he does not believe in divisive politics. upgrading streets and market lanes is also underway using interlocking tiles, concrete flooring and RMC. With Basant Avenue now added to the development drive, residents can expect modern, high-quality road infrastructure. Earlier, works had already been completed in Ranjit Avenue, Green Avenue, Shastri Nagar, 88-Foot Road, Circular Road, New Amritsar, Housing Board Colony, Veer Singh Hall Road, Jamun Wali Road, Khadda Street, Brahm Nagar, and Nehru Colony. Rintu assured that no road in the North constituency will be left unfinished. Residents and local elders thanked him for personally supervising the ongoing development activities. He further stated that the sanitation system in the area will undergo complete improvement in the coming weeks. Regular meetings are being held with company officials and all required vehicles and machinery for sanitation will be fully deployed within the next month. Work on clearing garbage from large vacant plots belonging to the Improvement Trust in Ranjit Avenue is also progressing swiftly. These sites will be kept completely clean in the coming days, he added. Reiterating his commitment to transparent governance, Rintu said he does not believe in divisive politics. Senior Deputy Mayor Priyanka Sharma, Ritesh Sharma, councillor Gulzar Bittu, Sahil Saggar, Bobby Sareen, Raj Pratap Bajwa, Priyanka Aggarwal, Dr Sanjeev Arora, Ankur Gupta, Kishore Bhagat, Kuldeep Laddu and several prominent residents of the area were present on the occasion. c m y b Tarn Taran, November 22 A man was killed on the spot on the Patti-Harike road near Kirtowal Kalan village when a speeding Scorpio (SUV) hit a tractor-trolley from the rear here on Friday. The deceased has been identified as 30-yearold Jatinder Singh, a resident of New Amritsar. The deceased, identified as Jatinder Singh, was returning from Harike with his brotherin-law (sister’s husband) Sukhwinder Singh of Kirtowal Kalan village from Harike on a tractor-trolley when the SUV , coming from the Harike side, hit their tractor-trolley near the Kirtowal Kalan bus stop. Jatinder Singh, who was sitting on the mudguard of the tractor, fell down on the ground who received serious injuries and died on the spot. The SUV driver managed to flee the spot leaving behind his vehicle after the incident. A team of cops from the Harike police station led by ASI Jaswinder Singh reached the spot and took the Scorpio and the tractor-trolley into their custody. Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora (3rd from right) releases the logo of PITEX-2025 in Amritsar. chapter, and Bharti Sood, Senior Regional Director, PHDCCI, were also present. Sanjeev Arora underlined PITEX’s pivotal role in strengthening Punjab’s economic ecosystem. He said the expo has consistently served as a catalyst for industrial growth, trade facilitation and international collaborations, attracting participation from multiple sectors year after year. PHDCCI Punjab Chair Karan Gilhotra announced that PITEX 2025 will host over 600 exhibitors, delegations from four countries and participation from six Indian states. With an expected footfall of over four lakh visitors, the event aims to deliver enhanced B2B and B2C engagement and increased market opportunities for businesses of all scales. Administrative Secretary KK Yadav said PITEX has significantly contributed to positioning Punjab as a forward-looking destination for investment and enterprise, while Bharti Sood expressed gratitude to the Punjab Government for its continued support. — TNS