19022026-JTR-01.qxd 2/18/2026 10:54 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune » POLICE CRACK DOWN ON TRAFFIC VIOLATORS INSIDE » HOSHIARPUR LEADS STATE IN PATIENT SATISFACTION INSIDE FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 24°C | MIN 12°C YESTERDAY MAX 25°C | MIN 12°C SUNSET THURSDAY 6.17 PM SUNRISE FRIDAY 7.04 AM » SIDDHANT, MRUNAL PROMOTE DO DEEWANE... INSIDE THURSDAY | 19 FEBRUARY 2026 | JALANDHAR Road blockade for AAP meeting causes traffic chaos in city Tribune News Service The police inspect the spot where an encounter took place in Jalandhar on Wednesday. Shooter of two gangs held after encounter Sustains bullet injuries on both arms ■ ■ Pistol, cartridges seized from accused Tribune News Service Jalandhar, February 18 The CIA staff of the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have arrested the main shooter associated with the gangs of Kaushal Chaudhary and the Bambiha group after a brief encounter this evening. Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur stated that Inspector Surinder Kumar, incharge, CIA staff, along with a police team, acted swiftly and arrested Narinder Dhir, alias Akash, of Garhi Ajit Singh village of Nawanshahr. The police recovered a .32 bore pistol, two cartridges and a bike from his possession. “Akash had been declared a proclaimed offender by the court in various cases and was associated with both gangs as their main shooter. He used to maintain contact on the phone with Gurdeep Singh, living in Europe, and used to carry out incidents of extortion, illegal weapons supply and contract killings. During the encounter, he sustained bullet injuries on both arms,” the CP told the media. The accused was admitted to the Civil Hospital, Jalandhar. Since he had fired at the police party, an FIR has been registered against him under the Arms Act too. During preliminary interrogation, his involvement in various criminal activities has been found. On January 31, 2025, Akash had murdered gym trainer Gurpreet Singh, alias Guri, of Mohali. On January 10 this year, Akash, along with his associates, had fired shots at Royal Limos in Ludhiana, which deals in booking luxury cars for weddings. They had been demanding an extortion amount of Rs 2 crore from the owner. An FIR was registered in the case at Dakha, Ludhiana Rural. Jalandhar, February 18 The blockade of a road by the Aam Aadmi Party for holding a meeting of its Punjab Trade Wing in the middle of the main intersection at Sri Ram Chowk here caused inconvenience to the public. The tent for holding the meeting was erected before 11 am and remained installed till 4:30 pm, causing hassles to the public and even shopkeepers in the market. For anyone moving from Sri Ram Chowk to Jyoti Chowk, long route had to be taken. Since the road also leads to the Civil Hospital, ambulances got stuck. Cops remained deployed at the spot. Throughout the day, commuters reached the spot only to find the road blocked and were compelled to turn back. District Congress Committee chief Rajinder Beri went live from the site, highlighting the inconvenience caused to the public. He said the party could have instead held the meeting in the Circuit House or any other private place. AAP Jalandhar Central constituency in-charge Nitin Kohli, Chairman, Punjab State Traders’ Commission Indervansh Chadha, state member Ricky Manocha, Jalandhar Mayor Vaneet Dhir, and AAP Cantt halqa incharge Rajwinder Thiara were present at the meeting. Even administrative representatives, including District Excise and Taxation Commissioner Dalbir Raj Kaur and Additional DC Amninder Kaur Brar, were also present. A tent pitched in the middle of the road near Company Bagh Chowk in Jalandhar on Wednesday. PHOTO: MALKIAT SINGH Jalandhar : 679, Model Town, Near Masand Chowk. Mob : 99158-30662 Hoshiarpur : 570, Near Govt. College Chowk, Phagwara Road. Mob : 73552-14504 REAL ESTATE EXPO’26 EXHIBITION GROUND,SECTOR 34 OPP. FURNITURE MARKET CHANDIGARH Title-Sponsor Powered By: Co-Powered By: Vera Developers Pvt. Ltd. The biggest Real Estate Expo of the region is back and it’s bigger and better. Visit the Expo and have a look at a host of real estate options on offer by the leading developers of the region. From residential to commercial, from high end luxury to affordable housing as well as attractive loan offers from leading banks, the Expo has it all. So get ready to choose the property you have been looking for. S. Hardeep Singh Mundian Minister of Revenue, Rehabilitation & Disaster Management, Water Supply & Sanitation and Housing & Urban Development, Punjab SURPRISE GIFTS for the First 50 Visitors Will Inaugurate the EXPO Radio Partner FOR DETAILS : 98728 80155, 98554 40805, 98148 14006 c m y b Gifting Partner