17052026-JTR-01.qxd 5/16/2026 11:58 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune CONGRESS CANDIDATE ALLEGES SNATCHING OF NOMINATION PAPERS CIVIL HOSPITAL DEMOLITION PUT ON HOLD IN KAPURTHALA Locals have urged the administration to spare the Lady Linlithgow TB Hospital and convert it into a medical museum.P3 MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 38°C | MIN 23°C YESTERDAY MAX 38°C | MIN 23°C HUMA BRINGS BANARASI SAREE TO CANNES FILM FEST Pawan Kumar Pammi said that when he arrived at the office, two to three persons snatched his file and ran away. P2 FORECAST Huma Qureshi wore a plum-hued saree featuring intricate gold zari work at Cannes Film Festival. P4 » » SUNSET SUNDAY 7.10 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 5:28 AM » SUNDAY | 17 MAY 2026 | JALANDHAR 3 KILLED IN ROAD ACCIDENT Hoshiarpur: In a tragic accident on the HoshiarpurUna road, two sisters and their cousin lost their lives while travelling with their father on a bike. After keeping the bodies at the Civil Hospital, the Sadar police registered a case on the complaint of the victims’ father and arrested the accused truck driver. The victims were identified as Sonia (12), Meenakshi (8) and 18-year-old Kishan Pal alias Suraj. – OC TWO BOOKED FOR RS 2.39-CR FRAUD Hoshiarpur: The police have registered a fraud case against two brothers, accused of cheating a man of Rs 2.39 crore on the promise of investing their money in property ventures promising high returns. Nitish Gupta, a resident of Central Town, filed a complaint with the SSP. He alleged that Ludhiana residents Amit Samson D’Souza and his brother Samar D’Souza lured him into investing in properties in Ludhiana and abroad by promising huge profits, but cheated him of over Rs 2 crore. A case was registered against the accused brothers. – OC PISTOL, LIVE CARTRIDGE SEIZED Toxic waste burning continues unabated inside PAP complex Tribune News Service Jalandhar, May 16 Nearly two weeks after the open burning of waste at the PAP complex came to the fore, residents of Ekta Nagar, Rama Mandi and adjoining areas have once again raised concerns over the administration’s alleged apathy towards the persistent burning of waste inside the high-security premises. Residents said that despite repeated complaints to the authorities and pollution-control bodies, no concrete action had been taken, leaving them exposed to toxic fumes and severe health hazards. They further claimed that the burning of plastic and other waste materials had continued since Friday evening, with thick smoke engulfing nearby residential pockets and commercial establishments. Sandeep Pathania, a resident, said, “The situation becomes particularly unbearable during the evening and A TRIBUNE PHOTOGRAPH. INBRIEF Waste burning at PAP complex in Jalandhar on Saturday. night hours when dense fumes enter homes and cause breathing discomfort, eye irritation and throat infections.” BJP Jalandhar Central working president Chandan Rakheja, who had earlier flagged the matter before the administration and the National Green Tribunal, alleged that the authorities were failing to enforce even basic environmental norms inside the PAP complex. “Despite several com- plaints, the PAP authorities still do not bother to follow the prescribed environmental guidelines. Neither the local administration nor the pollution-control authorities seem concerned about the health of the residents living nearby. The issue of open burning of waste has continued again since Friday evening,” Rakheja said. He further warned that if the situation persists, residents may intensify their protest. 305 nominations filed for K’thala, Sultanpur Lodhi Exchange of fire between K’thala police, drug smugglers in Begowal Tribune News Service Our Correspondent Kapurthala, May 16 The process of filing nomination papers for the elections of Municipal Corporation Kapurthala and Municipal Council Sultanpur Lodhi was completed today. A total of 305 nomination papers were filed for 50 wards of Municipal Corporation Kapurthala and 82 filed for 13 wards of the Sultanpur Lodhi Municipal Council. For the Kapurthala Municipal Corporation, 50 nominations were filed, each, by AAP and Congress candidates for all 50 wards, while 35 filed nominations from the BJP and 27 from the Shiromani Akali Dal. The scrutiny of the nomination papers filed under the next phase will be done on May 18. Phagwara, May 16 Panic gripped Begowal town in Kapurthala district on Friday evening after exchange of fire between suspected drug smugglers and the CIA Kapurthala police team during a special anti-narcotics operation at the busy Satguru Rakha Chowk. During the firing, a stray bullet struck former sarpanch Satpal Singh of Nadali village who was purchasing vegetables in market. He sustained injuries in his thigh and was immediately rushed to hospital, where his condition was stated to be stable. Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Toora said the CIA team had received specific intelligence regarding 1.5 kg heroin seized, ex-sarpanch injured in crossfire the movement of a large narcotics consignment and had laid a trap near the Begowal area. Acting on the input, the police team intercepted the suspects, following which they opened fire on the police party in an attempt to escape. The police retaliated in selfdefence and managed to apprehend one accused, identified as Abhimanyu, son of Ram Lubhaya, and resident of Ward No. 2 under the Tanda police station. Police officials said during a chase, another accused, identified as Harcharan Singh, son of Rajpal Singh, and resident of Batala district, again opened fire on the police near Satguru Rakha Chowk before fleeing from the spot under the cover of darkness. Eyewitnesses claimed that nearly five to six rounds were fired during the encounter, triggering chaos in the crowded marketplace as shopkeepers and residents ran for safety. SSP Toora stated that during the operation, the police seized 1.5 kg of suspected heroin, which falls under commercial quantity under the NDPS Act. Following the incident, SSP Toora and SP (D) Harinder Singh reached the spot along with heavy police force and intensified naka bandi across the district to trace the other accused. APEEJAY SCHOOLS, JALANDHAR The Management, Principal and Staff congratulate the students on showing brilliant results in Class XII Our Glorious Achievers who have scored 90% and above BHURVI MADAN (98.4%) (COMMERCE) Hoshiarpur: The Mukerian police seized a .32 bore pistol and a live cartridge hidden near a cremation ground, based on the disclosure of an arrested accused involved in multiple criminal cases. Cops registered another case in connection with the seizure and nominated accused Raman Kumar, alias Thanda. Several cases are already registered against the Mukerian resident in different police stations. OC ARNAV GUPTA (97.4) (MEDICAL) AARUNI BANSAL (93.8) (NON-MEDICAL) ANJANI CHATRATH (90.8) (HUMANITIES) APEEJAY SCHOOL, MAHAVIR MARG, JALANDHAR COMMERCE Youth riding stolen bike seriously injured DHANI MIDHA (95.8%) ANAHAT PALL (96.2%) RIDDHI KHATTER (97.6%) AARNA AIREN (93.6%) TANISHQ VERMA (93.2%) ARSHDEEP SINGH (93%) SARVAGYA SHARMA (92%) ARUSH AGGARWAL (91.8%) KESHAV CHOPRA (95.6%) KRITVI JAIN (94.4%) TIVISHA UPADHYAY DIGVIJJAY SINGH MAGO (92.6) (92.4%) GAURISH KAPOOR (94%) KRISH GUPTA (92%) Our Correspondent Garhshankar, May 16 A motorcyclist sustained serious injuries after a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a tipper truck near Pahlewal village on the GarhshankarNangal road. The injured youth was allegedly fleeing on a stolen motorcycle at high speed when he lost control of the vehicle, leading to the accident. Manjinder Janab, a resident of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district, was travelling from Garhshankar towards Nangal on the motorcycle when, near Pahlewal village, his bike collided with an oncoming tipper truck. The impact was so severe that the tipper went out of control and overturned into a roadside ditch. Officials added that the motorcycle involved in the accident is suspected to be a stolen one. The two-wheeler is registered in the name of Jeet Ram. MANOGYA BHARI (92%) SMRITI (90.8%) DAKSH AGGARWAL (91.4%) ABHINANDAN KARANVEER SINGH VANALIKA SARPAL HARSEERAT KAUR MEHROK - (90.6%) SHARMA (90.4%) (90.4%) PRUTHI - (90.2%) RIDDHIMAN RAI IVNEERA KATARIA (91%) (91.6%) Apeejay School Mahavir Marg, Jalandhar 2458546, 2453608, skool.ms.jln@apj.edu Apeejay School Model Town, Jalandhar 8872020079, skool.mdt.jln@apj.edu Apeejay School, Tanda Road, Jalandhar 8872020096, skool.tnr.jln@apj.edu Apeejay School, Rama Mandi, Jalandhar 8872020402, skool.rmd.jln@apj.edu JASMEEN KAUR TEJAS PAL YASH AGGARWAL (93%) (COMM.) (91.2%)(SCI.) Follow us on (88%) (SCI.) HUMANITIES APEEJAY SCHOOL, RAMA MANDI, JALANDHAR PRANAVI BAJAJ GORANSH BHARI AKASH AGGARWAL DAKSH CHOPRA (91.8%) (92.4%) (90.8%) (93.2%) JANVI SHARMA (89.6%) c m y b NAVLEEN KAUR (91.4%) NON-MEDICAL KRISHIV GUPTA (91%) NON-MEDICAL TANISH JHANJI (91.2%) BHUVI ARORA (91.4%) ASMI BAKSHI (89.2) KRITIKA GUPTA (96.4%)