20052024-JTR-01.qxd 5/20/2024 12:49 AM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune EXPELLED LAST YEAR, MEHTA RETURNS TO BJP FOLD UMA THURMAN SHINES ON THE RED CARPET MANOJ BAJPAYEE COMES A LONG WAY SINCE HIS DEBUT Expelled by BJP for “breach of discipline” last year, Nimisha Mehta returned to the party fold. P2 Uma graced the red carpet at the 77th Annual Cannes Film Fest for premiere of her latest film, Oh Canada. P4 Over a career spanning three decades, the actor has worked in diverse genres and essayed myriad characters. P4 » » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 44°C | MIN 29°C YESTERDAY MAX 45°C | MIN 28°C SUNSET MONDAY 7:12 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 5:26 AM MONDAY | 20 MAY 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF TWO BOOKED ON ASSAULT CHARGE Phagwara: The Nakodar Sadar police have booked three persons on the charge of assaulting a dhaba owner. Investigating officer (IO) Amarik Lal said the suspects had been identified as Pawan Kumar, a resident of Chuheki village, his wife Sarabjit Kaur and son Sunil Kumar. Monika, a resident of the same village, told the police that the suspects barged into her house on May 11. They assaulted her and also threatened her with dire consequences. The IO said a case under Sections 323, (voluntarily causing hurt), 341 (wrongful restraint), 452 (house trespass after preparation for assault), 506 (criminal intimidation) and 34 (committing crime with common intention) of the IPC has been registered against the suspects. OC ELDERLY WOMAN ENDS HER LIFE Phagwara: A 65-year-old woman died by suicide on Friday. Investigating officer (IO) Sarabjit Singh said the deceased had been identified as Veena Ranni, a resident of New Aadarsh Nagar, Nakodar. Summit Kumar told the police that his mother committed suicide by hanging herself at the house. Acting under Section 174 of the CrPC, the police handed over the body to the family members after postmortem examination. OC WOMAN HELD FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASS Phagwara: The Nakodar Sadar police have arrested a woman on the charge of criminal trespass, intimidation and committing crime with common intention. Investigating officer (IO) and in charge of the Shahkar police post Harjit Singh said the suspect had been identified as Jaspreet Kaur, a resident of Nakodar City. Jagdeesh Singh, a resident of Sarihn village, told the police that the suspect destroyed landmarks fixed by the patwari on a piece of land. A case under Sections 434, 201, 447, 427, 506 and 34 of the IPC has been registered. OC YOUTH BOOKED FOR KIDNAPPING Phagwara: The Shahkot police have booked a Moga youth on the charge of kidnapping a minor. Investigating officer (IO) Gurnam Singh said the suspect had been identified as Veer Partp Singh, a resident of Parjo Wal falling under the Dharam Kot police station in Moga. Charanjit Singh, a resident of Lange Wal village, Shahkot, told the police that the suspect kidnapped his minor daughter on the pretext of marrying her. A case under Sections 363 (kidnapping) and 366-A (procuration of minor) of the IPC has been registered. OC Inter-state gang of robbers busted 5 women among 11 nabbed; gold, valuables recovered from their possession Tribune News Service Jalandhar, May 19 The Police Commissionerate claimed to have busted an interstate gang of robbers with the arrest of 11 suspects, including five women. Divulging details, Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma said NRI Sucha Singh filed a complaint with the police after some armed robbers broke into his house on the intervening night of December 22 and 23 last year. The suspects held them captive Sucha Singh and his wife, making off with gold ornaments and other valuables. Subsequently, a case under Sections 457 and 380 of the IPC was registered at the Rama Mandi police station. Specialised police teams identified the main perpetrators. Those arrested include Rahul of Samana, Patiala, and presently residing in Noorpur Colony, Jalandhar, Harwinder Singh, alias Binder, of Sangrur, Seema Rani of Barnala, Rimpy, Anu, Chanda, Kavita, all residents of Dirbamandi village, Sangrur; and Gopal, Vicky, Sanjay Kumar and Sunny from Dirbamandi village, Sangrur, and currently staying as tenants in Noorpur Colony near water tank, Jalandhar. The police recovered a gold necklace, a gold bangle, three pairs of gold earrings, a lock- et, four gold nose pins, two silver chains, two silver rings, one pair of silver ankle bracelets, one silver bracelet, one machete (daat), one car and two motorcycles. Police officials said the gang had been operating across Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. Women members of the gang played a crucial role in committing the crime by posing as handloom item sellers. Under this guise, they used to move from one colony to another colony, conducting recce of houses. They used to target houses where only elderly persons or women used to live. They said further investigations were on in the case. Police officials said the gang had been operating across Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. TRIBUNE PHOTO THE RECOVERIES The police recovered a gold necklace, a gold bangle, three pairs of gold earrings, a locket, four gold nose pins, two silver chains, two silver rings, one pair of silver ankle bracelets, one silver bracelet, one machete (daat), one car and two motorcycles. 3 thieves in police net Our Correspondent Phagwara, May 19 The Nurmahal police today claimed to have busted a gang of thieves and arrested its three members. Station House Officer (SHO) Varinder Pal Singh Uppal said the suspects had been identified as Bhupinder Singh, alias Bhinda, a resident of Cheema Khurd village, Inderjit Kumar, alias Navi, and Abhitab Kumar, alias Raju, both residents of Chuheki village. The SHO said Harwinder Kumar, a resident of Bulland Puri village falling under the Mehat Pur police station, told the police that Bhinda stole diesel from a private bus Five litres of diesel, 4 iron door frames recovered parked at the Nurmahal petrol pump on the night of May 18. Harjinder Singh, a resident of Bath village, told the police that Navi and Raju stole door frames from an uninhibited house of Ravi Kumar at Bundala village. The SHO said a case under Sections 379 (theft), 380 (theft in dwelling house) and 454 (house trespass) of the IPC had been registered against the suspects. The police also recovered five litres of diesel and four iron door frames from their possession. Over 9,300 attend second poll rehearsal Statement on Poonch attack distorted, DC Aggarwal motivates election staff to perform duty with diligence Jalandhar, May 19 In order to conduct the Lok Sabha elections in a smooth manner, the district administration conducted the second rehearsal of the poll staff at various places in the district today. As many as 9,304 officers/employees posted on election duty participated and completed the training. District Election Officer-cumDeputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal motivated the election staff to perform the duty with diligence and determination. He asked presiding officers and polling officers to get information about the details of the voting process so that the polling process could be completed without any hindrance on the voting day. He said the district administration had made adequate arrangements for the convenience of the election staff. Rehearsals were conducted at nine places in the district - Sharma promises cotton industry project Second randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs being conducted in Jalandhar on Sunday. TRIBUNE PHOTO Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Phillaur, for Phillaur Assembly constituency, Guru Nanak National College (Boys), Nakodar, for Nakodar Assembly constituency, Government College, Shahkot, for Shahkot Assembly constituency, Lyallpur Khalsa College for Women, Cantt Road, for Kartarpur Assembly constituency, APJ College Institute of Management, Hoshiarpur Road, for Jalandhar Central, Government Model Senior Secondary School, Ladowali Road, for Jalandhar North, APJ College of Fine Arts, Mahavir Marg, for Jalandhar Cantonment Vidhan Sabha Constituency, Sanskrit School, Tanda Road, Jalandhar, for Adampur Vidhan Sabha Constituency and Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Government CoEducation College, Buta Mandi, for Jalandhar West Vidhan Sabha constituency. Balachaur: Subhash Sharma, BJP candidate from Sri Anandpur Sahib, addressed several public meetings in Balachaur and surrounding areas on Sunday. During his speeches, Sharma highlighted the exodus of youth to states like Maharashtra and Gujarat for jobs in the cotton industry. He pledged that, if elected, he would bring a significant cotton industry project to Sri Anandpur Sahib to provide local employment opportunities. Sharma also criticised the Bhagwant Mann government for its lack of financial support to gaushalas in Sri Anandpur Sahib, resulting in poor management. He emphasised the importance of adequate facilities for cow shelters and pledged to allocate a significant portion of his MPLADS funds for their maintenance. — TNS Cop overcomes injury with comeback medal Wants to be an example for her child, see him as a sportsperson Aakanksha N Bhardwaj EXERCISES, RUNNING HELPED REGAIN STRENGTH Tribune News Service Jalandhar, May 19 Assistant Sub-Inspector Rupinder Kaur (35), mother to an eight-year-old, has set an example for society by making a marvellous comeback after five years. She won a bronze medal in the National Federation Senior Athletics Championship held recently. She had to take a break in 2019 after suffering a severe back injury, which confined her to bed for months. It eventually affected her knees and legs. But a strong mind and the dream to achieve something for her child made Rupinder Kaur get up again and work hard for years, winning a bronze again as her comeback medal. The event was held from May 12-15 this year in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The doting mother wants to be an example for her child. She has won several championships in her life. ❝ I was playing, practising and winning championships, but then injury happened and everything stopped. To regain my strength, I started doing exercises, two kilometres of running in the morning and lifting weights. ❞ — Rupinder Kaur, ASSISTANT SUB-INSPECTOR Rupinder Kaur, who belongs to Amritsar, has strong selfbelief that she can do anything in life, come what may. She has been living here with her son while her husband, a farmer, stays in Amritsar. “Since I was returning after years, I took my child along so that he also can get motivated. If his mother can do it, he also can achieve anything in life,” she said. Rupinder Kaur started her sports journey with shot put. That was the time when she met her mentor Baba Gurdeep Singh, the one who has been coaching her since then. “I still remember vividly when I first saw her with shot put and I knew that the girl would reach heights. Then I started giving her training in javelin throw. Rupinder Kaur has immense strength, perse- c m y b verance and dedication in her,” the coach shared. “Don’t let anything affect your mental health. To achieve anything in life requires great mental strength,” he said. Rupinder Kaur got married in 2015 and her child was born the same year. She didn’t stop even after that. “I was playing, practising, winning championships, but then injury happened and everything stopped,” the player added. “To regain my strength, I started doing exercises, two kilometres of running in the morning, lifting weights etc,” she said. Rupinder Kaur also thanked her department for being supportive of her. “Now, my aim is to see my son as a sportsperson. He has already started playing basketball and other games and has yet to find his passion for one game. But with his mother besides him, he will soar in life,” the mother and player signed off. put out of context, says ex-CM Channi Says he respected soldiers, always stood up for them INDIA VOTES 2024 Tribune News Service Jalandhar, May 19 Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, the Congress party candidate from Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency, today said he respected the soldiers of the country, has always stood up for them and will continue to do so in future. Channi’s comments came in the wake of the row over his statement on the Poonch attack being a “set-up”, aimed at benefiting the BJP in the elections. The Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) had written to the Election Commission of India for action on the issue, terming the comments as violation of the Model Code of Conduct. Addressing media persons along with ex-servicemen led by Colonel (retd) Balbir Singh and Congress MLA Pargat Singh, among others, Channi said his statement regarding the attack on soldiers in Congress candidate Charanjit Singh Channi addresses a press conference in Jalandhar on Sunday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: MALKIAT SINGH Poonch was distorted. He said his family members had also served the country by joining the Army. Channi said as Chief Minister, he had supported the families of martyred soldiers and also provided due support to them. In the statement given by him earlier, he had merely questioned the identity of those who were attacking soldiers near the elections and why no information had come earlier about them, he pointed out. He said he pays his homage to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country, and reiterated that neither had the Pulwama attackers been exposed nor had information come about those behind the Poonch tragedy. Channi also said that the Central Government’s Agniveer scheme was disastrous for Army men. He also questioned the AAP government in state as to why thousands of ex-servicemen who had been recruited through the GOG (Guardians of Governance) scheme during the Congress government, had been sent back, even as their services could have proved vital for the state. Col (retd) Balbir Singh said he had no doubt that Channi’s statement had been distorted, and that there was no confusion over the former Punjab CM’s stand on soldiers. The soldiers and ex-servicemen have no resentment towards Channi, he emphasised. Trimbak, Ghai quit saffron party Our Correspondent Hoshiarpur, May 19 The induction of an expelled leader back into the party without taking former MP Avinash Rai Khanna into confidence has started costing the BJP dear. Today, two senior BJP leaders, who are considered close aides of Avinash Rai Khanna, left the party expressing displeasure over the decision of the party leadership. Trimbak Dutt Soni from Garhshankar resigned from the party this morning. A day ago, the BJP had opened its office at his place. In his two-line resignation, he wrote that he doesn’t agree with the decisions taken by the party’s senior leadership. Hence, he’s resigning from the primary membership of the party. Dr Raman Ghai, one of the closes aides of Khanna and former president of the BJP Sports Cell, Punjab, former District BJP presi- dent, Hoshiarpur, former member of the State Executive and district in-charge of the Yuva Morcha, resigned from the party. He said he was expressing his inability to work for the party due to personal engagements. So, he had decided to leave the party. He said some senior officials of the party keep obstructing the work of those leaders who want to take the party forward. So, he was feeling suffocated in the party.
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