13102024-LT-01.qxd 10/13/2024 12:45 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune WASTE DUMPED INTO SIDHWAN CANAL ON DASEHRA SANITATION EMPLOYEES WORK ON HOLIDAY EACH ROLE MUST BRING A CHALLENGE, SAYS ADITYA SEAL MC failed to deploy staff to prevent residents from dumping waste into waterbodies on Dasehra. P2 Despite being a public holiday on Dasehra, sanitation staff sweep roads and collect garbage. P2 Speaking about Amar Prem Ki Prem Kahani, he says it was an effort to normalise same-sex relationships. P4 » » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 33°C | MIN 18°C YESTERDAY MAX 33°C | MIN 19°C SUNSET SUNDAY 5.54 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 6:23 AM SUNDAY | 13 OCTOBER 2024 | LUDHIANA At 125 ft, state’s tallest Ravana effigy Bullet hits Cong leader’s vehicle goes up in flames at Daresi Ground Seems to be accidental gunshot, say police; probe on Nikhil Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ludhiana, October 12 Unidentified miscreants allegedly opened fire at the car of former MLA Sanjay Talwar, who is a president of the District Congress Committee, Ludhiana, on Friday night. He was available at his house when the firing occurred. His Innova vehicle (bearing registration no PB10EU-0060) was parked outside his house in South City’s Janpath Enclave. However, the police denied any deliberate attack on the former MLA and said it was an accidental fire, shot from a long-range weapon. The firing reportedly occurred late on Friday night. This morning, the former MLA’s driver noticed the broken glass of the vehicle and raised the alarm. Later, the police were informed. A bullet shell was also found inside the car. Talwar said yesterday around 7:30 pm, his son, daughter-in-law, driver and Tribune News Service Clockwise: Ravana’s effigy being burnt at Daresi Ground, residents enjoy a ride; and an artiste during the Dasehra celebrations. Health officials raid shops in city, collect food samples Tribune News Service Ludhiana, October 12 The food safety team of the Health Department today raided a shop selling dairy items on Rahon Road and found 1.5 quintal of paneer, suspected to be adulterated. It was purchased from a vendor from another district this morning. The shopkeeper purchased the paneer for Rs 180 per kg from the vendor. The team has taken samples of paneer and ghee from the shop and destroyed the whole stock of paneer on the spot. The officials also collected samples from sweets shops on the cemetery road, Rani Jhansi Road and Karimpura Bazaar. The team has also taken eight samples of paneer, ghee, cham cham, cake, ghee, khoya and namkeen. All samples were sent for testing and action will be taken as per reports. Health officials conduct a raid at a shop in Ludhiana on Saturday. Gang running illegal lottery racket busted, 3 arrested Tribune News Service Ludhiana, October 12 The Ludhiana police claimed to have busted a gang running an illegal lottery business and arrested three of its members. The suspects have been identified as Ram Dulare (52), a resident of Makkar Colony, Ranjit Kumar (32), a resident of the Daba road area, and Barjesh Pal, alias Monu (27), a resident of Kanganwal. CIA-2 in-charge Inspector Rajesh Sharma said he, along with the police party, was patrolling in the Dhandari area, when he got a tipoff that the suspects, who were running an illegal lottery racket, had cheated many people on the pretext of doubling their money through gambling. They had been luring the victims by telling them that the lotteries they were selling were approved by the Punjab Government. Sharma said the suspects had even taken a shop on rent on the Sua road from where they were running the racket. During a raid at the shop, the police also recovered Rs 8,200 in cash and some slips used in gambling. A case under the Gambling Act was registered against the trio. Meanwhile, CIA incharge said the miscreants also had a criminal past as Ram was facing four cases of gambling and the other two suspects were also facing two cases each of gambling registered against them in the past. Despite facing many cases, they had been continuing the illegal trade. UP teenager found Five robbers land in police net Were planning to loot hanging in Dhandari ATMs of three banks Tribune News Service Ludhiana, October 12 A teenager died under suspicious circumstances as his body was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his room in Makkar Colony, Dhandari. The matter came to light when the elder brother of the deceased returned home from his workplace late in the evening. He entered the room after in the area but nothing suspicious was found. The way the vehicle was parked also pointed towards an accidental fire. “Still the police are talking to several experts to find out what exactly could have happened. So far, a case under the Arms Act and Section 125 (endangering human life or personal safety) of the BNS has been registered and a probe is on in the matter,” ADCP Bhullar said. Meanwhile, Talwar said it was a serious thing as he travels in the same vehicle every day, which was hit by a gunshot. But fortunately, he was not in the MPV when the bullet hit it. The entire family is terrified after the incident. The Congress leader said he had never received any threat call or threat and did not have enmity with anyone. He has trust in the police investigation. Whether it’s an accidental fire or an deliberate attempt of some miscreants, the police would bring out the truth. HIMANSHU MAHAJAN Ludhiana, October 12 Dasehra was celebrated with religious fervour in city areas. The festival symbolises the victory of good over evil. Around 40 fairs were held at various places to mark the occasion. The 125-ft tall effigy of Ravana, tallest in the state, was burnt at the Daresi Ground. A huge rush of people was witnessed at the venue. The Dasehra fairs were organised at Daresi, Upkar Nagar, Aggar Nagar, Sarabha Nagar, Dugri and other areas. “This year, I saw the entire Ramlila and witnessed the Dasehra celebrations in the city. The festival depicts the richness of our cultural heritage. Everyone should take lessons from the festival and draw inspiration from the life of Lord Ram,” said Vikas, a resident of Aggar Nagar. Meanwhile, another trend was observed this year. Some families or residents celebrated Dasehra in private ceremonies in their colonies by burning small effigies of Ravana. Small ready-made effigies of Ravana, which were sold in markets, were in demand in the city this time. Kunal, a shopkeeper from Ghumar Mandi, said miniature Ravana effigies were hit among people this year as many people preferred private celebrations, instead of going to fairs and big gatherings to avoid huge rush. Priced between Rs 500 to Rs 3,000, these effigies were liked by several city residents. gunman came from outside and parked the vehicle outside their house. Around 9:15 am on Saturday, when the driver and gunman checked the vehicle, they saw its side glass was lying broken. Sources said when the police checked CCTV cameras, these were found switched off between 11 pm and 11:30 pm and it was being suspected that the firing incident could have occurred during that time. SHO, Sarabha Nagar, Inspector Neeraj Chaudhary, said the police checked CCTV cameras but nothing suspicious was found. It seemed to be an accidental gunshot, which hit the car. The bullet recovered was found to be of a long-range .315 bore gun. ADCP-3 Ramandeep Singh Bhullar said the police conducted the preliminary probe and it was found that someone fired the accidental gunshot, which hit the car. Police checked all CCTV cameras and even questioned people seeing the door open. There he saw that his younger brother was hanging from the fan with a sheet tied to it. The elder brother raised the alarm and informed the people of the area. Following which, the residents informed the police. The deceased was identified as 15-year-old Sachin Kumar, a native of UP, His continued on page 2 Ludhiana, October 12 The Ludhiana police claimed to have busted a robbers’ gang and arrested five of its members. They had been looting people by pointing sharp weapons and a toy pistol at them. The have been identified as Manga Singh, a resident of Jeewan Nagar, Mantu Kumar of Happy Colony, Dev Kumar, a resident of Rajiv Gandhi Colony, Sandeep Kumar, a resident of Focal Point, and Vikas Kumar, alias Nepali, of Jeewan Nagar. The police also recovered three mobile phones, two motorcycles, one Honda Activa scooter, one toy pistol, one sharp weapon and an iron rod. SHO, Focal Point, Gurpreet Singh Handa, in a statement issued stated that a tip-off was received that the suspects had formed a gang of robbers and they had been looting people by pointing sharp weapons and a toy pistol at c m y b the victims. They had even committed several incidents of loot and theft of vehicles in the industrial hub in the past. As per the tip-off, the miscreants had planned to steal cash from ATMs of three banks. Considering the seriousness of information, a police team was formed and a raid was conducted, which led to the arrest of the suspects. Now, the police will seek police remand of the miscreants for further probe. A case was registered against the suspects on Friday. — TNS Police conduct a probe at the residence of former MLA Sanjay Talwar in South City. HIMANSHU MAHAJAN