19082024-JTR-01.qxd 8/18/2024 10:10 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune STATE AWARD FOR LAMBRA KANGRI SOCIETY WILL PUSH CENTRE FOR ACTION OVER BENGAL VIOLENCE: BALBIR Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh joins protest with medical staff; to hold meeting with IMA, PCMS. P3 PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 33°C | MIN 27°C YESTERDAY MAX 34°C | MIN 27°C KARTIK AARYAN WINS THE BEST ACTOR HONOUR Known for its innovations, the society, which came into being in 1920, is honoured with the state award. P2 FORECAST Chamkila, 12th Fail, Laapataa Ladies among top awardees at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. P4 » » SUNSET MONDAY 7.06 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 5:56 AM » MONDAY | 19 AUGUST 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF SEWA KENDRAS TO OPEN TODAY Phagwara: On the Raksha Bandhan festival, Sewa Kendras in the district will remain open between 11 am and 5 pm tomorrow. This was stated by Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal. He said all Sewa Kendras would remain open at 11 am despite the festival. OC PEDDLER HELD UNDER NDPS ACT Phagwara: The police have arrested a 'drug peddler' on the charge of selling intoxicated tablets. Tablets were recovered from the possession of Mandeep Singh, alias Sonu, of Pati Bhoja, Bilga village. A case under the NDPS has been registered against the accused. OC TWO NABBED FOR STEALING LAPTOP Phagwara: The police have arrested two persons on the charge of stealing a laptop and camera from a house. The accused have been identified as Arash Kumar of Mehatpur and his brother Sukhvir. Hamok, a resident of Dashmesh colony, Mehatpur, complained to the police that the accused stole a laptop and a drone from his house. A case has been registered. OC Inter-state drug cartel busted, 2 nabbed with heroin, opium Tribune News Service Jalandhar, August 18 In a crackdown on inter-state drug trafficking, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, under the leadership of Commissioner Swapan Sharma, has seized 6.83 kg of illicit drugs — 1.25 kg of heroin and 5.58 kg of opium. Two smugglers Manjit Singh and Jugraj Singh have been arrested in this connection. The operation began after a tip-off that led the police to set up a check point near T-Point Bhode Saprai Morh on Jamsher Road, Jandiala, here. At the check point, police officials noticed a suspicious person approaching with a bag. Upon inspection, they seized 1.25 kg of heroin concealed in the bag. The suspect, identified as Manjit Singh, a resident of village Umrewal, Mehatpur, was arrested. During investigation, it was revealed that Manjit Singh was not acting alone. The police learned that he was part of a larger drug smug- Two arrested for smuggling in Jalandhar police custody on Sunday. gling network. They discovered that one of his accomplices, Jugraj Singh, was also involved in the drug racket. Jugraj Singh, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, was apprehended from Bhagsunag in Kangra and police recovered 5.58 kg of opium from his possession. Swapan Sharma confirmed that an FIR had been regis- tered under Sections 18, 21, 29, and 61-85 of the NDPS Act. The investigation has revealed that Manjit Singh had been involved in selling heroin in small quantities since long. Jugraj Singh, a farmer, had turned to drug trafficking due to economic hardships and started smuggling opium from Madhya Pradesh to supplement his income. “The police have disrupted the activities of this drug cartel and further investigations, including the involvement of others in this smuggling racket, are underway. We remain committed to tackling drug trafficking and ensuring that those involved in such illegal activities are brought to justice”, said CP Sharma. Buying the best for brothers Phagwara: The police have booked persons for illegal mining. Charanjit Singh of Aku Wal village under Shidhama Bet police station, Ludhiana, complained to the police that some persons excavated his six kanals very deep and stole sand. OC Phagwara: A motorcycle bearing registration number PB-08EC-9519 was stolen before "Janta Ki Rasoi" near Hargobind Nagar, Phagwara, on Saturday. Suraj Kumar old the police that he went to restaurant to take lunch after parking his bike before the outlet but found his bike stolen when came out. The police have registered a case. OC WOMAN’S PURSE STOLEN IN MARKET Phagwara: Jaspreet Kaur of village Atta near Goraya told the police that her bag was stolen from the grain market. It contained a mobile phone and Rs 45,000. OC BODIES OF BOY, GIRL RECOVERED Hoshiarpur: The bodies of a boy and a girl have been recovered from a forest near village Chohal on Chintpurni Road. The deceased have been identified as Sandeep Tiwari and Pooja of Jalandhar. The bodies had been sent to the Civil Hospital for postmortem. OC Phagwara, August 18 The police have arrested a father-daughter duo on the charge of abetment to suicide. The accused have been identified as Lehambar Singh of Bundala village and his daughter Harjit Kaur, wife of Balwinder Singh, the deceased, a resident of Poadharra village. Manindar Singh, brother of the deceased, complained to the police that Balwinder was married to Harjit and went to his in-law’s house on August 15 where both husband and wife quarrelled over Rs 5 lakh loan given to his brother-in-law Jaspreet. The complainant said they assaulted and humiliated his brother to such an extent that he was forced to end his life. Balwinder consumed some poisonous substance and breathed his last in a Jalandhar hospital. The SHO said a case under Sections 108 (abetment of suicide) and 3 (5) (committing crime with common intention) of the BNS had been registered against the accused. Tribune Reporters TWO BOOKED FOR ASSAULT BIKE STOLEN FROM RESTAURANT Our Correspondent Four held with intoxicants Hoshiarpur, August 18 The police have arrested four persons and recovered drugs and liquor from different places. The police arrested Pradeep Singh of village Dhamiyan Kalan and Gurpreet Singh of village Chakk Raju Singh, recovering 68 grams of nar- Girls purchase rakhis from a shop on the eve of Raksha Bandhan in Jalandhar on Sunday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH Jalandhar, August 18 On a call of the Aurat Mukti Morcha and Ambedkarite Societies, a candlelight march was held on Saturday night across Phillaur town in solidarity with the Kolkata-based trainee doctor who was raped and murdered. The candlelight march ended at Dr Ambedkar Chowk. The march was led by members of the Aurat Mukti Morcha Sunita, Bibi Hans Kaur, Sanjeev Bhora, Jarnail Phillaur, Parshottam, Tejinder Dhaliwal, Hans Raj and Jaswant Atti. Government Teachers Union, Jalandhar, leader Karnail demanded that the murderer of the doctor be hanged to death. Leaders said even after 78 years of the country’s independence, the women in the country were not safe. Kamajit Kaur, Sandeep Kaur, Kamaljeet Bangar, Anju Virdi, Baljit Kaur, Surit Kaur were present. Organisations which lent support to the march included the Dehati Mazdoor Sabha, Jamhoori Kisan Sabha, Nasha Virodhi Sangharsh Committee and Government Teachers Union. After memorandum to SP, doctors resume work After the one-day strike on the call of the national unit of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), doctors of Phagwara resumed work today. The strike was Garbage, stray animals greet visitors in PUDA complex Defunct streetlights result in surge of theft, illegal activities Avneet Kaur Tribune News Service Jalandhar, August 18 The PUDA complex near the District Commissioner’s office is neglected and business owners and visitors are increasingly frustrated by the deteriorating conditions. The complex, which houses a number of shop-cumoffices (SCOs), banks, media houses and dining outlets, is grappling with poor sanitation and non-functional streetlights, leading to a surge in theft and anti-social activities at nights. Vacant plots within the complex have turned into makeshift garbage dumps, attracting stray animals that rummage through the waste, posing health risks to those who frequent the area. Reports of bike theft, particularly during late evening hours, have become distressingly common, with visitors and busi- ness owners feeling unsafe. Despite the high traffic of daily visitors and the presence of media offices and financial institutions, the authorities appear indifferent to the growing issues. The blame game between PUDA and Municipal Corporation (MC) officials has left the SCO owners in a lurch, with no clear resolution in sight. While PUDA officials argue that streetlight repairs and sanitation fall under the MC’s jurisdiction, MC officials maintain that these responsibilities lie with PUDA. The SCO owners, visitors and those working in the offices at the PUDA Complex have expressed resentment over the lack of action. “Ragpickers often dispose of waste in vacant plots, turning the area into a public health hazard,” said an SCO owner. “We have reported this issue multiple times, but nothing has been done. Encroachments by car dealers are also rampant and the defunct streetlights only make the matters worse,” the owner said. cotic powder from them. The police of Dasuya police station arrested Arun Kumarl alias Laddu, of Sukhiyabad and seized 157 gram of heroin from him. Also the police arrested Darshna Devi of Jauhlan and recovered 15,750 ml of liquor from her. Cases have been registered. — OC Candlelight march at Phillaur in solidarity with Kolkata doc MANY BOOKED FOR ILLEGAL MINING Phagwara: The police have arrested two persons on the charge of assaulting a resident. The accused had been identified as Simratpal Singh of Green Park Colony, Mehatpur, and Jatinder Thapar of Mandiala village. Sartaj Singh of Mahatpur complained to the police that the accused barged into his house, attacked and threatened him.OC Woman, father arrested for hubby’s suicide WHO CARES The stinking garbage and the sight of stray dogs roaming around arebecoming unbearable. Streetlights have been out of order for over a year and despite repeated complaints, no one has come to address the issue. ❝ — Dinesh Sharma, EMPLOYEE ❞ HOUSES SCOS, BANKS Garbage scattered at the PUDA complex in Jalandhar. PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH The complex, which houses a number of shop-cum-offices (SCOs), banks, media houses and dining outlets, is grappling with poor sanitation. Rag-pickers often dispose of waste in vacant plots, turning the area into a public health hazard. Sharan Kaur, a visitor to the complex, echoed these concerns: “It’s shocking that despite the presence of prominent media offices and PUDA’s own headquarters in this complex, the authorities have turned a blind eye to the problem. If they can’t main- advantage of the non-functional streetlights. Every day, we hear about new incidents of bike theft, especially during the late hours,” she said. MC Commissioner Gautam Jain said he would direct the officials concerned to look into the matter. c m y b tain one of the most visited areas, what hope is there for other parts of the city.” Dinesh Sharma, an employee within the complex, highlighted the health risks posed by the waste, especially during the rains. “The stinking garbage and the sight of stray dogs roaming around is becoming unbearable. Streetlights have been out of order for over a year and despite complaints, no one has come to address the issue,” he said. Mahesh Sharma, another SCO owner, said. “Anti-social elements are taking full observed over the murder of a young doctor in Kolkata. The agitating doctors led by IMA Phagwara president Dr Jasjit Singh Virk and secretary Dr Tushar Aggarwal along with Dr S Mahindra, IMA former state president Dr SPS Sooch, Dr Rajan, Dr Balbir Bhardwaj, Dr GB Singh, Dr Sanjeev Saroya and Dr Supreet Virk submitted a memorandum to Phagwara Superintendent of Police Rupinder Kaur Bhatti who assured them of their safety. Dr Virk said the feeling of insecurity among doctors was not a good sign at all. The reports of strike by doctors were also received from Banga, Goraya, Phillaur, Nurmahal, Nakodar, Shahkot, etc. One nabbed for snatching Jalandhar, August 18 The police have arrested a key suspect involved in a series of snatching incidents. Gurpreet Singh, also known as Gopi, was arrested on Sunday. Gurpreet, a resident of village Jandiala that falls in Banga, Nawanshahr, was identified as a member of a notorious theft and snatching gang. Police revealed that Gurpreet had been involved in approximately 20 to 25 snatching cases. During the investigation, Gurpreet confessed to these crimes and admitted to stealing a motorcycle and a scooter, which he later sold. The police have also recovered a set of stolen gold earrings and the motorcycle used in the snatching. “We are working to recover the stolen motorcycles and scooters. Efforts are on to identify the goldsmith who purchased the stolen gold earrings”, police officials said, , adding that he was an habitual offender, who also has an existing FIR against him in Ludhiana. — TNS