03052026-LT-01.qxd 5/3/2026 12:12 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune SUSPECT FLEES HARYANA POLICE CUSTODY THREATENED BY DAUGHTER’S HUSBAND, POET ENDS LIFE WORLD LAUGHTER DAY: INDIAN COMEDIES FOR FEEL-GOOD BINGE He was brought to city for recovery of a mobile phone in connection with a case filed against him in Rewari. P3 He took step to protect Canada-based daughter from her ‘contract husband’, his uncle and a travel agent. P3 Indian TV and OTT have also produced some brilliant comedy gems worth adding to your watchlist. P4 » » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 36°C | MIN 21°C YESTERDAY MAX 32°C | MIN 21°C SUNSET SUNDAY 7:00 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 5:38 AM SUNDAY | 3 MAY 2026 | LUDHIANA Man ‘declared dead’ at Chd GMCH Three mobile ambulances begin operations in revives, admitted to PGI for surgery Aim to bridge gap for residentsdist’s high-risk zones who struggle to access timely medical services Hurt in clash, he was being brought home when his heart started beating again Mahesh Sharma Ludhiana, May 2 In a bizarre turn of events, one of the victims of the Machhiwara clash, Manpreet Singh Mani, who was declared dead by doctors at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector 32, Chandigarh, on Saturday morning, has been admitted to the PGI, Chandigarh. Machhiwara SHO Pavitar Singh acknowledged that Mani, who had earlier been declared dead, was admitted to the PGI for advanced brain surgery after his heart started functioning again while he was being brought Manpreet Singh Mani, the victim back from the GMCH on Saturday morning. Gagandeep Singh Billa, a youth from Haidon village, was declared dead on arrival on Friday while Mani was admitted in a critical condition to the hospital. Both had suffered serious injuries in a clash that took place in a locality on Ratipur Road on the outskirts of Machhiwara after the time and place were fixed to settle scores over an old slapping incident. The Machhiwara police have arrested one suspect and seized several vehicles and sharp weapons after registering an FIR against 24 persons, including over 10 named suspects. SP (Headquarters), Khanna, Rupinder Kaur Gill, said two groups of youths clashed in a locality on Friday evening after fixing the time and place. The SP said police personnel, supervised by the DSP , Samrala, had initiated a probe after registering an FIR against around 24 persons, led by Kabul Singh Pannu of Muglewal village, and 11 other identified accomplices. Though the police have yet to verify the exact sequence of events, preliminary investigation has revealed that old rivalry between Billa and a man named, Jaila, from an adjoining village was the immediate trigger for Friday’s clash. The police have also received an audio recording indicating the time fixed for the clash. Both caller and the recipient were heard fixing a time at the grain market continued on page 2 c m y b Manav Mander Tribune News Service Ludhiana, May 2 Bringing essential healthcare closer to vulnerable communities, three mobile ambulances have begun serving high-risk areas across the district. Equipped to provide primary care and emergency support, these units aim to bridge the gap for residents who often struggle to access timely medical services. The initiative has been launched by Hans Foundation in collaboration with the Landmark Group, marking a significant step in their joint commitment to community health. By pooling resources and expertise, A mobile ambulance being flagged off in Ludhiana. the two organisations seek to strengthen healthcare delivery in underserved pockets of the district. The programme will run for one year and is focused on providing basic healthcare services to those in need. Each mobile medical ambulance will have a qualified doctor and trained paramedical staff, offering on-the-spot checkups, basic tests and early diagnosis of diseases. “Each van will visit two locations daily and will revisit the same areas every 15 days, ensuring continuous health monitoring. The campaign will especially focus on brick-kiln workers, daily wage labourers and residents of slum areas, for whom access to healthcare services remains difficult. The initiative aims to deliver healthcare services directly to them,” said the Civil Surgeon, Dr Ramandeep Kaur. Medical teams will place special emphasis on early detection, prevention and awareness of diseases, which will help improve overall community health. continued on page 2