17062024-LT-01.qxd 6/17/2024 12:27 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune AMARGARH, MOGA HOCKEY TEAMS MAKE IT TO FINAL VARUN SHARES 1ST PHOTO OF DAUGHTER ON FATHER’S DAY WHEN TERROR HAS A PRETTY FACE ON BIG SCREEN Gaurav, goalkeeper of Moga team, was named the ‘Hero of the Match’ in the first semi-final. P2 He is seen holding his daughter’s tiny hand and in another picture holding the paw of his pet dog, Joey. P4 Actresses in bold, cunning & menacing avatars have redefined how we see women villains in movies. P4 » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 45°C | MIN 31°C YESTERDAY MAX 45°C | MIN 31°C SUNSET MONDAY 7.27 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 5:20 AM » MONDAY | 17 JUNE 2024 | LUDHIANA Man kills self, eight booked Farmers make Ladhowal plaza toll-free Nikhil Bhardwaj 14 booked for assaulting PSPCL staff Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 16 Various farmer and labourer unions on Sunday made the Punjab's most expensive Ladhowal toll barrier free for commuters. Farmers took this step against the exorbitant toll charges being collected from the commuters. Farmers had earlier already announced that if their demands to decrease the toll charges to bare minimum is not accepted by Saturday, they would not allow the toll company to collect charges. They raised slogans against the Union Government for putting an extra burden on the common people. They alleged despite paying various taxes, including road tax, at the time of buying a vehicle and this toll tax are an additional burden on the people. Farmers didn't spare the MLAs of Aam Aadmi Party of Ludhiana as they alleged these MLAs have failed to stood up for the cause of the people and they never spoke against the exorbitant rates at Ladhowal toll barrier. Dilbag Singh, president, Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Union (BKU-M), said apart from the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Doaba), some other tempo and taxi unions and unions of labourers had also offered support to the protest. "Earlier farmers used to hold protest for the farm issues but this protest is for the issues of common people. Ludhiana, June 16 The Jagraon City police yesterday registered a case against 14 persons for assaulting the employees of the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) at their office in Jagraon. A case under Sections 353, 186, 506 and 427 of the IPC was registered against the suspect identified as Vishal Atrey, his son Aryan Atrey both residents of Dhola Wala Khoo, Jagroan, and 12 unknown persons. The complainant, Sikandar Singh, said he works at the Nodal Complex Centre of PSPCL in Jagraon. On June 14, he along with his colleagues Harjot Singh, Hardev Singh, Vinod Kumar and Paramjit Singh were performing their duty at the nodal centre when the abovementioned persons came and questioned that why complaint number was not being attended for hearing the complaints pertaining to the power cuts. They also blamed that the number is being misused by them. The accused then started abusing the staff. They also damaged the computers lying inside the office. When his colleague Harjot made a video of the assailants, they snatched his mobile phone and deleted the video, the complainant added. Later, they lodged a police complaint against the accused and yesterday a case was registered. Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 16 The Ludhiana rural police yesterday registered a case against eight persons on the charge of abetment to suicide after a man ended his life. The victim ended his life as the accused had threatened him due to the ongoing property dispute. The accused were identified as Jasdeep Singh, his wife Jasdeep Pal Kaur, his father-in-law Mahinder Singh, mother-in-law Parminder Kaur, Jagdeep Kaur of Katahari, his maternal uncle Surinder Singh, his brothers-in-law Kanwarpal Singh and Navdeep Singh. Complainant Rajbir Singh said his brother, Kuldeep Singh, was sitting with cousin Jasdeep Singh at their house talking about the division of property. Later, Jasdeep’s inlaws came and they started threatening them. After issuing threats, they returned. The complainant said on June 9, the accused again came and abused Kuldeep and also insulted him. Due to the insult, his brother Kuldeep went into depression, and on June 14, his brother left for work but didn’t return home. On the same day, his body was found in the canal near Jagera grid. The deceased’s brother alleged that, due to the alleged torture by the accused, his brother had committed suicide by jumping into the canal. Strict action should be taken against the accused. Farmer unions hold a protest at the Ladhowal toll barrier demanding cut in the toll charges in Ludhiana on Sunday. TRIBUNE PHOTOS: ASHWANI DHIMAN The exorbitant toll rates are pinning holes in the pockets of everyone. This Ladhowal toll barrier is said to be the most in expensive toll barrier in Punjab. Toll company has increased the toll charges thrice in a year which is not acceptable to us and we will not allow toll operation untill charges are deceased to bare minimum," added Dilbagh. Asked if any official of government or National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) approached them for a talk over their issues, Singh said no one approached them so far. Now, this dharna is going to be held for an indefinite period. Interestingly, commuters who were passing through the toll barrier had been Kishori Lal Sharma gets rousing welcome in city after Amethi win 6 held with drugs during cordon & search operation Dhandari Khurd residents bear the brunt of overflowing sewers Tribune News Service Manav Mander Ludhiana, June 16 It was homecoming for newly elected MP from Amethi, Kishori Lal Sharma today as he came back to Ludhiana after defeating BJP’s Smriti Irani. Kishori Lal Sharma, along with his wife Kiran, was given a grand welcome by their family members, relatives and party workers at their home in New Shivaji. They were escorted to their home on the beat of dhol and sweets were distributed as the couple returned back home. “My win from Amethi is the victory of the people and the Gandhi family. The seat is an “amanat” of the Gandhi family and will also be dearer than my life,” he said. He was 22 when he was made in-charge of Amethi block by the party and ASHWANI DHIMAN Tribune News Service Amethi MP Kishori Lal Sharma at his home in Ludhiana. today at 62 years of age, he is an MP from Amethi. From block incharge of Amethi to MP, Sharma has come a long way. He had been working in Amethi for last 40 years. He first went to Amethi in 1987 as a loyal soldier of Gandhi family and there has been no looking back after then. His wife Kiran said, “We were happily surprised as we were welcomed in Ludhiana. There was lot of excitement in the people as we arrived in the city today.” Kiran was with Kishori Lal throughout the election time but now she will be staying back and taking care of business while Kishori Lal will go back to his constituency. Ludhiana, June 16 Deputy Commissioner of Police (Investigation and Headquarters) Jaskiranjit Singh Teja along with Additional DCP (Crime) Amandeep Singh Brar and a large posse of police personnel conducted a corden and search operation in city areas. The DCP said the operation was conducted on the directions of Commissioner of Police Kuldeep Singh Chahal. Under the operation, 33 hot-spots were checked in city and 28 suspects were questioned. "The police also conducted searches at the houses of some suspects involved in drug smuggling during which six persons were arrested and 1.33 kg heroin, one motorcycle and ~36,000 drug money was recovered,” added DCP Teja. ‘Villagers living on Sutlej banks should guard it’ Ludhiana, June 16 Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Singh Seechewal said on Sunday that residents of villages on the banks of the Sutlej should protect the river. He was addressing an event to mark the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev at Khasi Kala village of the district. He said during the first phase of service at the Buddha Nullah, saplings were being planted to increase greenery around it. He added that the process of planting saplings will be accelerated during the rainy season.Pay- Balbir Singh Seechewal plants a sapling on the bank of Sutlej. ing tributes to the Sikh guru, the environmentalist said planting trees was important to get rid of the rising global warming. Referring to the effects of climate change, he said 310 districts of the country have come under its effect, due to which agriculture was getting affected. These include nine districts of Punjab, eight of Himachal Pradesh and 11 districts of Haryana, he said. Citing a six-year-old report of the Central Ground Water Board, he said by 2039, water in Punjab would go down to a depth of over 1,000 feet. Referring to the report of Fund War Nature, he said the 30 cities of the country will face a water crisis by 2050, including Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar and Chandigarh. Bhagat Singh, chief sevadar of Gurdwara Dhakki Sahib, took the responsibility of taking care of the plants being planted on the banks of Budha Dariya. Checks working of CETPs Later, Balbir Singh Seechewal also checked the working of 40MLA and 50 MLD CETPs on Tajpur road and shared the information regarding the same with the Chairman of the PPCB. — TNS c m y b appreciating the farmers for standing for the cause of common people. Commuters were waving at the farmers sitting at toll barrier and were showing a positive gesture for their move. Toll manager Deepinder Singh said farmers started a peaceful protest at around 11 am and toll was made free for the commuters. He added that he had apprised the NHAI and other officials of the toll company about the situation. Manav Mander Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 16 Choked sewers have made life difficult for residents of Dhandari Khurd, Ward Number 25. Sewer water is overflowing on the road, making it tough for the people to commute. The unbearable smell of the sewer water has made life a living hell for the people living here. Residents of the Dhandari Khurd area complained that the problem is not new and has been lingering on from years and although they have submitted numerous complaints with the concerned authorities but they have failed to resolve the issue. Sukhwinder Singh, area resident, said Dharamshala Road in the ward is often seen flooded with sewage water. “It is an open invitation to disease and with summers at its peak, the threat of spread of water borne disease looms large," According to the residents, they often find alternative routes due to sewage overflow. “It has been nearly 10 years that we are facing this problem but it has not been solved. Politicians come here during the elections, make tall promises but nothing is done and our problem remain the same,” said another resident, Kanta. Further, another resident added that with monsoon season approaching near, the things will turn out to be more difficult. The area faces the problem of Streets inundated with sewer water in Ward Number 25 in Dhandari Khurd, Ludhiana. TRIBUNE PHOTOS sewage overflows frequently and alleged that the sewage disposal unit was not functioning properly. “Unhygienic conditions pose a serious risk of disease outbreaks,” he said. The residents said MC officials were well-aware of problems being faced by the residents due to the overflowing sewage accumulating in streets but nothing had been done to resolve the problem till date. “It has become difficult to step out of our homes because streets remain flooded with sewage water. Worst affected are small children as they cannot step out of the house and the parents need to keep a watch on them. In case they step out, it can prove harmful for them,” said area resident Aman. Sub divisional officer Kamal Singh said 90 per cent of the problem of this area has been solved and 10 percent is pending and the department is working on it. “It is every three months that sewer jetting is done at this area. The residents should also understand their responsibility and not throw plastic ears in the drains which result in clogging. The remaining work will be completed in the coming months,” he said.
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