26062024-LT-01.qxd 6/26/2024 12:25 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune 900 KG POPPY HUSK SEIZED FROM HOUSE DURING RAID 346 TAKE PART IN TRIALS FOR PU COLLEGES’ SPORTS WINGS K-POP SENSATION AOORA NOW EYES BOLLYWOOD The rural police have broken the supply chain of poppy husk by seizing the contraband from Latala village. P2 The selected players will be provided facilities as per guidelines of the Punjab Sports Department. P2 Singer, who had a successful stint in Bigg Boss, says India acted as catalyst in his journey of self-growth. P4 » » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 40°C | MIN 31°C YESTERDAY MAX 41°C | MIN 30°C SUNSET WEDNESDAY 7.28 PM SUNRISE THURSDAY 5:24 AM WEDNESDAY | 26 JUNE 2024 | LUDHIANA Mentally ill man barges into police station, attacks cops with sword Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 25 A mentally-ill man barged into a police station on Sunday night and attacked cops with a sword. The cops ran for their lives after the assailant ran towards them brandishing the sword. Two policemen suffered minor injuries in the attack. However, cops managed to overpower the attacker. The arrested person was said to be mentally ill. The police said the man walked into the police station with a sword in hand at 8pm on Monday and attacked the cops. One of the cops who remained inside thana was attacked by the assailant. Hearing the noise, nearby people entered the thana and caught the assailant. The police said the person was mentally unstable and admitted to hospital for treatment. So far, no action was taken against him. The police are investigating the reason behind the attack, which was captured in the CCTVs at the police station. Notably, the CCTV footage of the incident went viral on Tuesday. Dragon ride operating sans safety certificate, admn in deep slumber After boy’s death at Chandigarh mall, admn to hold checking of all joyrides Nikhil Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 25 After the tragic incident at Nexus Elante Mall in Chandigarh in which an 11year-old boy died while riding a toy train, the district administration seemed to have learnt no lesson. Throwing all norms to the wind, a dragon ride has been installed on Jassian Road in the ongoing fair and the agency that is running the ride has not been following the safety standards at all. During a visit to the spot, it was observed that the dragon ride was installed on a dingy plot that was used for dumping garbage in the past. Reportedly, the agency had not obtained the noobjection certificate (NOC). Now, it is to be seen when the administration will wake up and take action against such violation. Even no safety protocol is displayed at the ride to make the public feel safe. Notably, ferris wheels and some other rides have also been put up at some oth- Dragon ride installed on Jassian Road in Ludhiana on Tuesday. PHOTO: ASHWANI DHIMAN er places in the city and it is yet unclear whether agency concerned at the helm has obtained any NOC or not. Jagatpuri police post (Haibowal police station) incharge ASI Sukhjinder Singh said they have not received any application for Khanna police crack whip against drug smugglers installing dragon ride. “I will get it checked and would take action as per law,” he said. DC Sakshi Sawhney said the administration would not compromise on the safety aspect and the onus would be on the agency managing rides in malls or at any places in the district. She said, “In case of any rides, we take safety certificates. Most malls are under the areas of Police Commissionerate but we have today deliberated on appropriate orders for malls and even the areas like play zones. We will be issuing instructions on the basis of deliberations.” Asked about the steps being taken to ensure safety of children riding on toy trains in mall, DC Sawhney said the administration can’t just be toy train specific, the issue could be with any ride including ferris wheel, toy train or trampoline. “The administration would conduct checking of these rides in malls and play zones. Agency lacking safety measures can’t be allowed to put safety of people at risk. The onus will remain on the agency that this running such ride,” asserted DC Sawhney. The DC said the administration would ask the agency at the helm of these rides to display safety protocol and to ensure that they have safety protocol incharge in the establishment. Even the equipment safety should be up to date, it serviced and it has all the safety certificates required so even the public using rides should be able to see safety standards actually. Will take up arms, won’t spare anyone: Gangster’s open challenge to police Posts video on Insta, alleges cops harassing wife in fake case Nikhil Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 25 Khanna police have cracked the whip against drug smugglers by attaching their properties made from drug proceeds. In the past 18 months, the police have forfeited property worth Rs 7.25 crore of 15 notorious smugglers. Khanna Senior Superintendent of Police Amneet Kondal said the police have been adopting zero-tolerance policy against drug smugglers. “Since January 1, 2023 properties worth over Rs 7.25 crore of 15 smugglers have been attached by the Khanna police. In 2023, properties worth Rs 5.97 crore have been attached of 11 smugglers while in the year 2024, properties worth Rs 1.27 crore of Tribune News Service The police paste notice on a drug smuggler’s property. four smugglers have been attacked by Khanna police,” SSP Kondal said. The SSP added that out of 15 smugglers, maximum property worth Rs 1.74 crore was attached of Jasdev Singh of Machhiwara Sahib followed by Rs 1.13 crore of Amritpal Singh of Balion village, Samrala, Rs 82.72 lakh of Amanjot Kaur, alias Soni, of Samrala, Rs 72.84 lakh of Jagdev Singh, alias Dev Singh, of Machhiwara Sahib, Rs 61.61 lakh of Jagbir Singh, alias Jagga, of Mehatpur, Jalandhar etc. continued on page 2 Robbers loot elderly in guise of plumbers Pigeon flying brawl claims youth’s life Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 25 A 21-year-old youth was killed by a father-son duo in the fight over pigeon-flying competition at the Ikolaha village in Khanna. The suspects have been identified as Kuldeep Singh, alias Vicky, and his son Daman Aujla of Ikolaha Khanna. The deceased has been identified as Gurdeep Singh, alias Mana. The complainant, Rahul, alleged that on June 23, a pigeon-flying competition was held at the village. The deceased had an argument with Kuldeep over some issue. At 9pm, Kuldeep and his son Daman turned up and started abusing Gurdeep. Daman then hit on the victim’s head with an iron rod. Gurdeep was taken to a hospital in Chandigarh where he died during the treatment. — TNS Ludhiana, June 25 Two robbers posing as plumbers barged into a house in Samrala and decamped with cash and gold ornaments after tying the hands and legs of a woman. Both the robbers were also captured on the CCTV cameras installed in the locality. The police have launched a hunt to arrest them. Harmesh Kaur said that her daughter-in-law, Amandeep Kaur, had gone to her maternal home on Monday evening and her son had gone to work. Two young men entered the house and said they had come to repair the taps. Both the robbers started checking taps in the bathroom. The accused then suddenly picked up t-shirts Decamp with cash, gold after tying the hands and feet of woman from the bathroom and tied her hands and feet. They took out money lying in the cupboard and also took off her gold earrings. Amandeep Kaur said that she suspectS the role of some known persons who was aware that her motherin-law was alone at home. The way the robbers came on the pretext of repairing the taps and went straight to the wardrobe room it signalled the connivance of some closed ones. SHO Rao Varinder Singh said the police were searching for the robbers on the basis of CCTV footage. Ludhiana, June 25 Notorious gangster Sagar Newton, who is wanted in the murder case of an elderly woman, posted a video on his Instagram account and gave open threats to the Ludhiana police. He alleged that a few days ago, the Ludhiana police had raided his flat in Delhi and brought his wife and daughter along with them. “I am in Ludhiana, the police are harassing my wife and may file a fake case against her. If the police release my wife, I am ready to surrender. But if she is framed, I will bring weapons and will not spare anyone. I appeal to the police that my Claims to be in city; promises to surrender, if spouse released A screen grab of gangster Sagar Newton’s video. wife should not be brought in this case, I will surrender soon,” said the gangster. Notably, in April, Sagar along with his associates had attacked the house of his enemy, Navi. An elderly woman had died in the incident, but Navi was not present in the house. Later, a murder case was registered against Sagar and his associates. Some accused were caught in the said case, but the police are searching for Sagar since then. The police had also interrogated Sagar’s family regarding this case. “My life has been ruined, all this is happening at the behest of an MLA and the police wants to encounter me. Please don’t force me to pick weapons else I will not spare anyone,” gangster said in the video. Brick kiln owners face tough competition from Rajasthan units Shivani Bhakoo Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 25 Local brick kiln owners have expressed concern over the loss of business due to the inflow of cheap bricks from Rajasthan. Nearly 20-25 lakh bricks are transported daily from Rajasthan to Punjab for private and public building projects, posing a serious danger to the proprietors of brick kilns here, local businessmen asserted. In an attempt to safeguard the brick-kiln industry, owners of these businesses have written to the Punjab Chief Minister, expressing their extreme difficulties as a result of this practice and other factors. The state government should notify kiln owners that they can dig up to 1.5 metres to obtain sand for making bricks, according to the Brick Kiln Association, Punjab. Additionally, the acreage should be expanded from two acres to at least five acres, demand the brick owners. “We are facing serious challenges. In 2021-22, there were 2,700 brick kilns in Punjab but unable to sustain, over 1,000 kilns were shut. Though majority of the kilns are upgraded as per the norms of pollution control board, still it has become an industry of Raise retirement age, demand ASHA workers Write to CM over loss of business due to inflow of cheaper bricks losses. It should come out from the ambit of the Mining Act,” said Ramesh Mohie, president, Brick Kiln Association, Punjab. The members claimed that even during the upgrade of kilns, lakhs of rupees were spent, still the industry is facing only the losses. The bricks coming from Rajasthan were cheaper as compared to those available in Punjab. If we compare the prices, 1,000 bricks in Punjab would be around Rs 5,800-6,000 whereas similar quantity from Rajasthan would be no more than Rs 4,000. The reason for this is that sand is easily available at cheaper rates in Rajasthan and the labour is much more cheaper as compared to Punjab. Moreover, the Rajasthan government has not issued any directions to upgrade the kilns and they are preparing bricks as per old technology. About 800 kilns in Sri Ganganagar are flooding Punjab with bricks. The owners said that the trade was going in losses, revenue was badly hit still the government was not bothered to save the industry. Samrala sizzles at 44.5°C Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 25 Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers on Tuesday staged a protest against the state government outside the Civil Surgeon’s office. Rajvir Kaur, president, ASHA Workers Association, said the government has decided to retire ASHA workers at the age of 58 years, which is a complete injustice. “The government should roll back its decision,” she said. She further added that the retirement age should be increased from 58 years to 65 years, their increment should be increased from Rs 2,500 to Rs 5,000. “If government does not accept our demands, we will intensify our struggle but will now budge,” she said. Another ASHA added that they are facing a severe financial crisis due to the c m y b ASHA workers raise slogans in support of their demands outside the Civil Surgeon’s office. TRIBUNE PHOTO lack of regular income, unlike state employees or even contractual staff. “The state government had unheard the fact that they have been working with the department from the past many years with meagre contribution and now suddenly they have announced the retirement at the age of 58. A fixed pension of Rs 10,000 should also be given to the ASHAs,” said another member of the union. Ludhiana, June 25 Samrala once again registered the highest temperature in the state at 44.5°C while Ludhiana recorded a maximum of 41.5°C and a minimum of 30.2°C. The Indian Meteorological Department has sounded a yellow alert for heatwave in Ludhiana and the weather is expected to remain hot and dry. During extreme heat, one generally gets dehydrated easily. Heat can cause serious and potentially fatal health problems such as heat exhaustion and heatstroke-triggered sudden ailments like heart attack or stroke, or worsen existing medical conditions like kidney or lung disease. Health experts said that during the day, one should keep drinking water before feeling thirsty, especially if performing physical activity. — TNS
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