15072024-TTB-01.qxd 7/14/2024 11:27 PM Page 1 13 CHANDIGARH | GURUGRAM | JALANDHAR | BATHINDA | VOL. 144 NO. 195 | 16 PAGES | ~5.00 | REGD. NO. CHD/0006/2024-2026 ESTABLISHED IN 1881  DELHI SHAH HAILS MODI’S ‘FARSIGHTEDNESS’ ON NEP BACK PAGE /thetribunechd ANANTNAG TEMPLE REOPENED AFTER 30 YEARS J&K BEIJING, MOSCOW BEGIN JOINT NAVAL DRILLS WORLD ALCARAZ WINS WIMBLEDON TITLE SPORT monday | 15 july 2024 /thetribunechd www.tribuneindia.com Trump survives assassination bid at rally, bullet pierces his right ear Punjab showed way in 1999 with policy on martyrs’ benefits Will stay resilient: Ex-Prez | Multiple shots fired, 1 spectator dead | 20-yr-old shooter killed too Vijay Mohan MUST UNITE AS ONE TO CONDEMN IT: BIDEN ❝ I’m grateful to hear that he’s safe and doing well. There’s no place for this kind of violence in America. We must unite as one nation to condemn it. Joe Biden, US PRESIDENT NO PLACE FOR VIOLENCE IN POLITICS: MODI ❝ Former US President Donald Trump is assisted by Secret Service agents at the rally in Pennsylvania. REUTERS Narendra Modi, PRIME MINISTER FOUR US PRESIDENTS ASSASSINATED IN PAST ABRAHAM LINCOLN The 16th President: Assassinated on April 14, 1865, during a special comedy performance at a theatre in Washington AMES GARFIELD The 20th President: Killed six months after taking office on July 2, 1881, as he was walking to catch a train in Washington WILLIAM McKINLEY The 25th President: Shot after giving a speech in Buffalo on Sept 6, 1901; was shaking hands with people as killer came across JOHN F KENNEDY The 35th President: Was fatally shot by a hidden assassin armed with a high-powered rifle as he visited Dallas in November 1963 Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend & former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn it. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. RUSSIA INDIRECTLY BLAMES BIDEN ADMN Presidents Ronald Reagan (in pic) and George W Bush survived assassination attempts The Kremlin on Sunday said it did not believe the current US administration was responsible for Saturday’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump, but added it had created an atmosphere that provoked the attack. Infiltration attempt in Doesn’t alter balance of Kupwara, 3 ultras shot power in J&K: Centre MORE TEETH TO L-G Adil Akhzer Animesh Singh Tribune News Service New Delhi, July 14 Amid a political furore over expanded powers for the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Lieutenant Governor on issues related to the police, public order, All-India Service officers and the AntiCorrpution Bureau, the Centre has clarified that the notification on the matter did not in any way alter the balance of power in the UT and was solely meant for clarity PARTIES HAD RAISED CONCERN OVER MOVE ■ The clarification has come after political parties in J&K voiced strong opposition to the expanded powers for the L-G ■ NC, PDP said the decision would “disempower” people of J&K, other parties termed the “Delhi-type statehood murder of democracy” of roles on the powers vested in the Legislative Assembly continued on page 9 Srinagar, July 14 The Army on Sunday said three militants were killed after an infiltration bid was foiled at the Line of Control (LoC) in North Kashmir. Army’s Srinagar-based 15 Corps, which looks after the LoC and the anti-terrorism operation in Kashmir, said an infiltration bid was foiled on Sunday in Keran sector of border district Kupwara. In the operation, which was under progress till late on Sunday night, the Army said three infiltrators were killed. It also said “weapons and other war-like stores” were recovered. Sources in the security establishment told The Tribune that the encounter took place in Jamgund Nar area of Keran sector and the contact with the infiltrators was established around Sunday noon. This is the second infiltration bid in Kupwara since May. While the LoC is witnessing peace following the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan in 2021, security continued on page 9 Gogoi Congress’ LS deputy leader Boxes being brought to the Jagannath Temple ahead of reopening of Ratna Bhandar in Puri on Sunday. ANI 46 years on, Puri treasure trove opened, ornaments relocated Aditi Tandon RBI EXPERTS TO BE ROPED IN Tribune News Service New Delhi, July 14 Awe and anticipation marked the historic opening of the secret chamber of Odisha’s 12th century Jagannath Puri temple on Sunday, with all eyes on what lies hidden inside the shrine’s treasure trove, last opened for cataloguing in 1978. Opening of the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the Jagannath Temple was one of ■ Repair and cataloguing of jewels are the major objectives of the temple treasury reopening exercise ■ Officials said the process of entry into the Ratna Bhan- dar and its reopening was videographed ■ RBI experts will be roped in to support the inventory team; process of inventorisation will be digitally photographed the poll promises of the BJP , which won big in the 2024 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in the state, ending the Naveen Patnaik-led BJD’s inexorable 24-year run this June. Apart from opening all four gates of the temple (all but one were shut since Covid19), the BJP had in its manifesto pledged to reopen the continued on page 9 NEW DELHI: The Congress has made significant leadership appointments in the Lok Sabha, with Gaurav Gogoi being named the party’s deputy leader in the House. Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi has written to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, informing him about the appointment of the deputy leader, chief whip and two whips for the Congress in the LS. BACK PAGE PMmostfollowed globalleaderonX NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday became the most followed serving world leader on X, far outpacing US President Joe Biden, who has 38.1 million X followers. At home, when comparing the social media followings of leaders, Modi, with 100 million ranks, is far ahead of others, including Rahul Gandhi (26.4 million followers) and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal (27.5 million). BACK PAGE Today’s issue is of 16 pages, including four-page Delhi Tribune. c m y b Chandigarh, July 14 As debate rages over the distribution of government benefits between parents and widows of battle casualties, a decision made by the Punjab Government 25 years ago stands out. Soon after the Kargil conflict in 1999, the Punjab Government, taking note of grievances that dependant parents were being left high and dry, devised a policy under which benefits paid by it were divided between the widow and parents of battle casualties. “At present, the Punjab Government pays an ex gratia amount of Rs 1 crore to the family of battle casualties, of which Rs 60 lakh goes to the widow and Rs 40 lakh to the parents. In cases of unmarried soldiers, the entire amount goes to the parents,” says Brig BS Dhillon (retd), Director Defence Services Welfare (DDSW). “There is a well-defined policy on this,” he says. Families of battle casualties are entitled to service and allied benefits by the Central Government, including ex gratia amount, residual salary, prov- FILE Washington, July 14 Donald Trump survived an attempt on his life when a young gunman fired multiple shots at the former US President at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, injuring his right ear, an incident that could dramatically change the already volatile political scene ahead of the highstakes presidential election. Trump, 78, was addressing his supporters at the packed outdoor election rally in Butler town on Saturday when bullets started flying. Video footage showed him grabbing his ear as shots were fired. Trump was seen with blood on his ear and cheek as he was rushed off the stage by Secret Service agents. The crowd started screaming behind him and then someone yelled “Get down, get down, get down, get down!” as Secret Service agents piled on top of Trump to shield him. The shooting created chaos with people in the back of the venue immediately running to the exits. As he was being rushed off continued on page 9 Edit: attack on trump Tribune News Service WIDOW, PARENTS SHARE RELIEF IN 60:40 RATIO ■ After the 1999 Kargil conflict, Punjab Govt devised a policy under which benefits paid by it were divided between widow & parents of battle casualties ■ It currently pays an ex gratia amount of ~1 crore to the family of battle casualties, of which ~60L goes to the widow and ~40L to the parents ■ Decision was taken after parents claimed they had little or no source of income, with young widows separating from in-laws after taking benefits ident fund, gratuity, insurance, etc. In addition, state governments have their own policies to pay financial benefits, provide government job to a member of the family or render other assistance to kin of martyrs belonging to their state. These policies vary continued on page 9 CRPF man killed in militant attack atManipurvillage Imphal, July 14 A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was killed in a gun attack by suspected militants at Mongbung village in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Sunday morning, the police said. A policeman also suffered injuries and had been admitted to a hospital, they said. The deceased has been identified as Ajay Kumar Jha, 43, a resident of Bihar. OVER 200 LIVES LOST IN CLASHES SINCE MAY 2023 “He suffered bullet injuries in the head and was declared brought dead in hospital. The injured policeman is undergoing treatment, but he is out of danger,” a police officer said. In a post on X, Chief Minister N Biren Singh condemned the attack and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. “I strongly condemn the killing of a CRPF man in an attack carried out by an armed group, suspected to be Kuki militants, in Jiribam district today. His supreme sacrifice in the line of duty shall not go in vain. I further extend my sincere condolences to the bereaved family of the deceased soldier, while praying for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Singh said. — PTI