12092024-JTR-01.qxd 9/11/2024 10:36 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune 3 INFECTED WITH CHOLERA AMID DIARRHOEA OUTBREAK 100% POSTS OF MEDICAL OFFICER VACANT IN FAZILKA It belies the state government's tall claims that health and education are its top priority. P3 PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 34°C | MIN 26°C YESTERDAY MAX 34°C | MIN 27°C CHEF RANVEER BRAR OUT TO PROVE A POINT A health team took six stool samples, out of which three patients were found cholera positive. P2 FORECAST Takes on a meaty role in Hansal Mehta-directorial The Buckingham Murders, also starring Kareena P4 » » SUNSET THURSDAY 6.37 PM SUNRISE FRIDAY 6:10 AM » THURSDAY | 12 SEPTEMBER 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF FOUR BOOKED FOR SNATCHING Phagwara: The police have booked four miscreants on the charge of snatching cash from a petrol pump salesman. Parwindar Singh of Chak Kalan village complained to the police that four persons snatched Rs 30,000 from salesman Sanjit Kumar working at his MR Filling Station, Sarihn village, on August 25 night. Investigating Officer Harjit Singh said a case under Sections 304 (snatching) and 3(5) (committing a crime with common intention) of the BNS has been registered against them. OC Steep fall in travellers’ count to Nanded by air Exorbitant ~20,000 to and fro ticket fare to blame ❝We have a plan to go to Nanded Sahib around October, but cannot afford to and fro fare for our family of four members. The one-way ticket charges vary between ~ 9,000~10,000. If we are to go and return by air, we will end up spending ~80,000 only on travel which we can't afford. SIX BOOKED FOR KIDNAPPING Phagwara: The police have booked six persons on the charges of kidnapping and assaulting a villager. The accused have been identified as Rakesh of Raje Wal village, Kaka of Aali Wal village in Ludhiana and Ajay, Bitta, Viki and Shaiba, all residents of Bakar Dian Chhana village under Mehatpur police station. Baljit Singh of Raje Wal Khurd village said the accused assaulted and kidnapped him on September 1. A case has been registered against the accused. OC FLEEING DRUG PEDDLER NABBED Phagwara: The police have arrested an absconding 'drug peddler'. The accused has been identified as Manveer Singh of Thatha village in Taran Tarn. As much as 6 kg of heroin worth Rs 3 crore and Rs 3,000 drug money were seized from the possession of the accused and his accomplices. The main accused Gujral Singh, alias Joga, of Boot village in Kapurthala was arrested on June 12, 2023. OC Youth enters house, snatches phone from injured man Tribune News Service Jalandhar, September 11 In a daring daylight snatching, two bike-borne miscreants snatched a phone from a man sitting inside his house in Tara Singh Avenue, Basti Bawa Khel. The incident, which took place on Monday afternoon, only gained attention when a CCTV footage went viral, showing how the snatchers carefully planned the crime after conducting a recce of the area. The victim, who had recently undergone surgery for a broken leg, was sitting in his veranda when the snatchers entered. His limited mobility, due to surgery, made him an easy target for the criminals. The CCTV footage reveals that the snatchers first approached the victim under the guise of enquiring about his well-being before leaving. They returned again and during the third visit, one of the men entered the house on foot while the other waited outside on a bike. The one inside quickly snatched the victim’s phone and fled, with his accomplice readying for a swift getaway. Despite the victim’s son’s attempt to chase them, they managed to escape. The police from Basti Bawa Khel are investigating the case and analysing the CCTV footage to identify the suspects. — TNS CAN’T AFFORD A RETURN TICKET ❞ Villagers pass a resolution to oppose the cement plant in their area on Wednesday. Villagers oppose proposed cement unit in ‘public hearing’ Threaten to start protest if decision not revoked in month Sanjiv Kumar Bakshi Kirandeep Kaur, HOSHIARPUR RESIDENT Deepkamal Kaur Tribune News Service Jalandhar, September 11 Just five months since the Adampur domestic airport has become functional and Star Air started flights on the AdampurHindon-Nanded circuit, the viability of the flight has started becoming a major issue. While initially the response to the flight remained good with the 76-seater Embraer plane going to almost full capacity, the bookings have started falling with half of the seats remaining unoccupied. People of the region have been claiming that since the airfare is too high, only the upper class families can afford it. “We too intend to go to Nanded Sahib around October holidays, but cannot afford to and fro fare for our family of four. The one-way ticket charges vary between Rs 9,000-Rs 10,000. If we all are to go and return by air, we will end up spending Rs 80,000 only on travel which we can’t afford,” said Kirandeep Kaur, a Hoshiarpur resident. For many like her, train travel is far cheaper even though it takes a much time. “There is a daily train facility from Jalandhar to Nanded Sahib. Though it takes 32 hours to reach the destination, it is much more affordable, especially if the entire family is to go there. The second AC ticket charges are close to Rs 2,000 for one side. So, the cost comes down five times, even though the travel time increases by three days”, said Gurinder Singh, a schoolteacher in Jalandhar. According to Jalandhar Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi, a bigger problem with the flight is the fact that it connects Jalandhar with Hindon first before proceeding to Nanded. “Flyers from Jalandhar would like to land at IGI Airport, Delhi, instead of going towards Hindon in Ghaziabad. I will write to the Civil Aviation Ministry soon to cor- rect the circuit and make the flight from here land at IGI Airport. More flights can be added for Bengaluru and Srinagar as per the demand of the Doaba people”, he said. Siddhartha Sharma, a business leader from Jalandhar, said, “I have been off and on going to Delhi for my work. About three years ago, when the Adampur airport was connected with Delhi, I was a frequent flyer. Hindon becomes off route for many like me. So, these days my first preference is to take Vande Bharat train by which I land in Delhi at 1:30 pm. On days when I have to reach the capital early in the day, I prefer Shatabdi.” Saila Khurd, September 11 On the invitation of the Environmental Struggle Committee, a programme of ‘actual public hearing’ was organised today by people of the area regarding the industrial unit proposed by Ambuja Cement on the land of Raniyala, Sardullapur and Baddoyan villages in Garhshankar. It passed a unanimous resolution demanding from the government that the proposed unit should not be allowed as cement pollution was deadly. The villagers attended the public hearing held at Raniyala in large numbers and rejected the public hearing held by the Punjab Pollu- ULTIMATUM TO GOVT The villagers warned the government that if a decision was not taken to cancel the proposed unit within one month, the people would organise Paun Pani Morcha, taking along the organisations working on environment, human rights and other social issues at the Punjab level, including farm organisations, lawyers, etc. The Punjab and Haryana High Court, National Green Tribunal and Supreme Court will be approached. tion Control Board on January 19, 2024. In a resolution passed in the presence of tehsildar, Garhshankar, it was also said the health was more important and the unit should not be started at the risk of their life. The proposed unit was to be installed on an agricultural land where a pipeline was laid for irrigation. The cement unit here will not only damage the crops, but also destroy orchards. The villagers said they would agree with every decision of the committee’. Will inform govt: Tehsildar Naib Tehsildar Jagpal Singh of Garhshankar, who attended the ‘actual public hearing’ as the government’s representative, assured them that he would inform the government of the resolutions passed in his presence. 2 arrested for assaulting, robbing e-rickshaw owner Now, scan QR code Tribune News Service Jalandhar, September 11 The city police have arrested two suspects involved in a robbery case. According to the police, a complaint was lodged by Dablu, a resident of Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, and tenant in Badridas Colony, here. He reported that on September 9, while operating his e-rickshaw, bearing registration number PB-08-FJ-1985, near Jyoti Chowk, two persons boarded his vehicle and directed him to take them to a nearby street. Once they reached that solitary place, he was assaulted by the suspects. One of the men allegedly threatened him with a sharp iron weapon (datar) while the other forcibly took Rs 1,200 from his pockets. Acting swiftly on the complaint, the police registered an FIR under Sections 309 (3) and 3 (5) of the BNS at Police Station Division Number 3. During investigation, the police identified the suspects as Abhi Batra, alias Kala, of Rasta Mohalla and Tarun Sahota, alias Mota, of Baghia Mohalla. Both have been arrested and the weapon used in the crime had been recovered. Commissioner Swapan Sharma stated that further investigations were underway and additional details, including their involvement in other snatching incidents, would be shared once investigation proceeded. He reaffirmed the police’s commitment to eliminating crime from the city. job registration Tribune News Service The Commissionerate Police presents two persons caught for robbery in Jalandhar. Police flag off 14 bikes to improve public safety Tribune News Service Jalandhar, September 11 In a step towards improving police responsiveness, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police flagged off 14 Emergency Response System (ERS) motorcycles today. The flag-off ceremony, held at Police Lines, Jalandhar, was presided over by Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma and Manmohan Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police. These ERS motorcycles are designed to enhance the police force ability to navigate the congested areas and narrow streets, where larger vehicles face challenges. Each of Jalandhar’s 14 police stations will receive one motorcycle, with two officers being assigned to each bike. These Kapurthala, September 11 Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal on Wednesday released a QR scan code for the registration of students to avail the services of the District Bureau of Employment and Enterprises. Panchal said the easy registration would provide the maximum opportunities for employment/self-employment and skill training to the youth of the district to get job or to start their own ventures. By scanning this QR code (https://tinyurl.com/dbeekptregistration), the applicant has to fill his basic information while sitting at home through his mobile phone and submits his employment skill to the District Employment Bureau, Kapurthala. After that, the candidates concerned will be contacted by the staff of the bureau through telephone and according to the qualifications of the candidates, they will be provided with necessary employment or training assistance. Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal also urged the youth of the district to make the maximum use of this service and get employment. Man caught stealing money from shop, tied to pole, beaten up Tribune News Service Emergency Response System motorcycles flagged off by the Jalandhar police on Wednesday. officers will be deployed for patrolling, checking and responding to emergency calls. The motorcycles are equipped with advanced communication systems and first-aid kits, enabling the officers to provide immediate assistance on-site. This initiative aims to ensure a quicker and more efficient response to emergency calls made to c m y b the police helpline numbers. The fleet consists of 10 TVS Apache and four Honda Liva motorcycles, selected for their ability to handle urban and suburban environments. Jalandhar, September 11 A person was allegedly caught by a shop owner at Ladowali road. He was first tied to a pole and then beaten up by the locals. The thief was later handed over to the police. The incident occurred late last night at a footwear shop on Ladowali road when its owner Ram Lal, had gone to the adjoining fastfood shop. In the meantime, a man entered his shop and broke open the cash drawer. He was seen by a nearby shop owner, who immediately alerted Ram Lal and they all caught him. An alleged thief was handed over to police. PHOTO: MALKIAT SINGH The passersby along with shop owners tied him to a pole and beat him up. He was later handed over to the Navi Baradari police team, which arrived at the scene. The police have arrested him and further proceedings are underway.