02092024-CT-01.qxd 01-09-2024 23:49 Page 1 c m y b Chandigarh tribune CULTURAL EVENTS MARK ANNUAL FEST OF HOSPITAL JUDGE PAYS SURPRISE VISIT TO RUPNAGAR DIST JAIL IC 814: THE KANDAHAR HIJACK CAUSES AN UPROAR Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre organised annual cultural fest, ANUGOONJ 2024. P2 Ramesh Kumari, Dist & Sessions Judge, takes stock of facilities and other jail arrangements. P2 Recently released Netflix series gets into controversy over changing the religion of hijackers. P4 » » WHAT’S ON CHANDIGARH Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Chandigarh, September 1 Gas leak was reported from chemical boxes kept in a store near the Chemistry Department of Panjab University today. According to eyewitnesses, a huge cloud of smoke rose from the store and the fire bridge was called immediately. Two fire engines reached the spot and controlled the situation. “The gas leak was caused by the spilling of a chemical or a minor fire at the store. An inquiry will be marked to find the exact cause of the leak and to prevent such incidents in the future,” said a university official. “As the smoke spread to other areas, the canteen staff rushed outside and students ran towards the football ground. The situation was controlled within a few minutes,” said an onlooker. Chandigarh, September 1 From liquor vends to famous market places, farmers reaching the protest site at Sector 34 Carnival Ground, which is in the middle of the city, are exploring all nearby areas. Thousands of farmers from Punjab reached here today to protest the failure of the Punjab Government to fulfil its promises. At sunset, while some prepared dinner on the road, the others rushed to the nearby liquor store to buy their favourite country-made liquor brands such as “Santra” and “Saunfi”. “We are expecting a good business in the next five days. We have ordered a fresh stock of these two brands. They (protesting farmers) are asking for a full bottle, instead of a quarter, which usually remains in demand here,” said an elated employee of the nearby liquor vend. Some farmers preferred a bottle of “McDowell’s” or “Royal General”. “Since we are in a city, we are going to have whiskey today. This won’t even last a day. We will be back to the countrymade liquor from tomorrow,” said a protester, who carried the flag of one of the protesting unions inside the liquor vend. “This is a very good site to hold a protest. There’s a market nearby to roam around, two carnivals to enjoy and more importantly, the public convenience, which are wellmaintained,” said Bachitar Singh from Mansa. The protesters have brought their vehicles, including cars and tractors, to ensure that their stay here over the next five days remains comfortable. Under the banner of the BKU (Ugrahan) and the Punjab Khet Mazdoor Union (PKMU), the protesters have been allowed to stage a protest in the sector, which is an educational and business hub of the city. As per their plan, the Clockwise from above: Members of the Bharti Kisan Union (Ekta, Ugrahan) at the protest site in Sector 34 on Sunday; farmers prepare food on the road; and protesters buy liquor. PHOTOS: PRADEEP TEWARI Chandigarh, September 1 A day after around 50 vehicles were vandalised and two youths assaulted in Sector 56, shots were fired at a local resident’s house today. The assailants, who had earlier picked a quarrel with the staff of victim Robin’s food stall at Night Food Street outside Panjab University (PU) and opened fire there, targeted his home just hours after the incident at the food stall. Fortunately, the family, including children, who were asleep in the house when the miscreants fired shots, escaped unhurt. Robin reported that an altercation broke out between his manager and a group of individuals around 10:30 pm. The situation escalated when the miscreants slapped his manager and fired three gunshots while fleeing the scene. The entire incident was captured on a CCTV camera. Robin, after being informed about the incident, rushed to his food stall. He returned home after a while, only to face a terrifying situation at home. The persons, who were involved in the quarrel at the food stall, arrived at his home and fired four gunshots. One of the bullets pierced through the door and got stuck in the kitchen wall. The police were informed. 50 vehicles were vandalised, two youths assaulted on Saturday ASSAILANTS TAKE TO SOCIAL MEDIA After the incident, the assailants took to social media to claim responsibility for the incident. They issued threats against Robin and anyone supporting him. A team arrived at the scene and started an investigation. A forensic team also conducted a thorough examination of the crime scene. Sources said three bullet shells were recovered from the scene. The police have also collected CCTV footage of the area for further investigation. According to a police official, the assailants, who are residents of the Sector 25 colony, have been identified. The back-to-back incidents of lawlessness in Sector 56 have left residents fuming. “The police need to step up patrolling in the area as the miscreants have no fear. Just a day earlier, so many vehicles were damaged and now this early morning shooting has shocked everyone,” said Suraj, a local resident. The police have registered a case at the Sector 39 police station and another at the Sector 11 police station. Maya Garden builder booked for cheating PHOTO: DEEPANKAR SHARDA Gas leak scare on PU campus FACEBOOK/CHANDIGARHTRIBUNE at Sec Five-day farmers’ protest begins Shots firedhouse 56 resident’s at Sector 34 Carnival Ground Deepankar Sharda APNI MANDI Chandigarh: Sectors 43, 45 and Maloya Mohali: Phase V Panchkula: MDC, Sector 5 Please send information about events in tricity at: whatson@tribunemail.com MAX 34°C | MIN 26°C YESTERDAY MAX 35.5°C | MIN 26.3°C SUNRISE TUESDAY 6.00 AM TWITTER/THETRIBUNECHD Protesters pitch tents, say Punjab Govt failed to fulfil promises made to them Book fair ‘Load the Box’: CP67 Mall, Mohali, from August 31 to September 8, 10 am to 10 pm India International Mega Trade Fair: Parade Ground; 11 am to 9 pm PARTLY CLOUDY SUNSET MONDAY 6.45 PM » MONDAY | 2 SEPTEMBER 2024 | CHANDIGARH FORECAST TAKE ALTERNATIVE ROADS, SAY POLICE PARAMILITARY FORCES DEPLOYED IN AREA The UT police have stated that diversions/restrictions will be made on the roads leading to Sector 34. They have advised people to use alternative routes so that they do not get stuck in snarl-ups in the sector. The protest site witnesses a huge rush of students, businessmen, bank employees and government officials. The protesters have parked their vehicles on the road too. The police have made special arrangements to avoid any mishap and to control the protesting farmers. Special cameras have been installed to keep a strict vigil and the site has been barricaded. Paramilitary Forces, Chandigarh Home Guards and other personnel have also been deployed in the area. farmers are expected to camp here for four days. On September 5, they are likely to hold a meeting to decide the future course of action. In the evening, the protest- ing unions had earmarked their areas of stay by pitching tents. They have also brought their own LPG cylinders and modified trailers fitted with air-conditioners. Members of nearly 30 other unions, including the BKU (Rajewal), Kirti Kisan Union, BKU (Dakaunda) and BKU (Lakhowal), will arrive here on Monday and leave the same day. Car stunts, drinking in open, youth chasing girls: Welcome to 3B2 market of Mohali “We just want the government to listen to our grievances and come up with a solution. We have no intention to trouble the public,” said Gurcharan. Mohali, September 1 The police have booked Maya Garden builder Saosh Jindal, MD of Barnala Builders and Property Consultant, for cheating and forgery of flat-related documents of a former IAF personnel, Daljit Rai Arora. Arora (75) has alleged that he paid the initial amount for a 3BHK flat in 2012. He later upgraded it to 4BHK and paid all the remaining amount by June 2016. When the builder did not provided him with the possession of the flat, the for- mer approached the court where he submitted the original documents. It was found that the builder had reportedly submitted fake and forged documents of the ownership of the flat to the court. Arora sid he was feeling harassed as the case was shuttling between the Mohal and Chandigarh police with separate police stations taking turns to investigate the matter. A case under Sections 420, 467, 468 and 471, IPC, was registered at the Sector 49. — TNS PU Student Centre — the powerhouse on campus Akashdeep Virk Sandeep Rana RECENT CRIMES IN THE MARKET Tribune News Service Mohali, September 1 At 1:30 am on Sunday in the parking lot of Phase 3B2 market here, youths hanging out from the doors of luxury cars perform drifting with a large crowd cheering them on. After the stunt show is over, which reminds one of an action scene from “Tokyo Drift” movie, PCR vehicles reach the spot and patrol the area. Such stunts here are a routine affair, which the police have miserably failed to stop. Many cafes and eating joints run 24x7 in the market to cater to youths working at night, mostly at BPOs/call centres, or those staying in PG accommodation. From evening till late into the night, youths can be seen taking “gedhis” of the market, driving carelessly and most of them are ready to fight even at a small provocation. Many youths even sit atop moving vehicles. Serpentine queues of ■ July 14: A 26-year-old man, who was returning home from work after his night shift, was attacked by three bike-borne miscreants with a sharp weapon in a bid to rob him near the Phase 3B2 market in the wee hours. ■ July 6: A fitness coach was assaulted by over 10 men outside a dhabha in the Phase 3B2 market. It all started after the 26-year-old man confronted them for harassing his female friend. <