09032025-JTR-01.qxd 3/8/2025 9:39 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune BSF, POLICE NAB NARCO SMUGGLERS WITH DRUGS ACTIVISTS, SCHOLARS HONOURED ON WOMEN’S DAY GONE ARE THE DAYS OF REDS, MAGENTAS, ORANGES & RUSTS The BSF recovered 475 gm of heroin from their possession, three mobile phones and a motorcycle. P2 Folklore Research Academy organised a special seminar on the occasion of International Women’s Day. P3 The choice of celebs for wedding dresses is all about ivory, champagne, blush pink & golden hues now. P4 » » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR MAX 27°C | MIN 9°C YESTERDAY MAX 26°C | MIN 9°C SUNSET SUNDAY 6.31 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 6:44 AM SUNDAY | 9 MARCH 2025 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF TRAVEL AGENT COUPLE BOOKED Phagwara: The Nakodar City police have booked a travel agent couple for allegedly defrauding a villager of Rs 16 lakh under the pretext of sending his nephews abroad. Nakodar Deputy Superintendent of Police Sukhpal Singh said the accused have been identified as Nirwair Singh of Rurriwal village in Tarn Taran and his wife Paramjit Kaur. The victim, Amandeep Singh of Pandori Khas village, lodged a complaint with Jalandhar (Rural) Senior Superintendent of Police stating that he had paid Rs 16 lakh to the couple for facilitating the migration of his nephews. However, they neither sent them abroad nor returned the money. Following an inquiry, the police registered a case. OC 2 PEDDLERS HELD WITH HEROIN Phagwara: The Bilga police have arrested two drug peddlers for allegedly selling heroin. SHO Palwinder Singh stated that the accused, identified as Gurpreet Singh Gopi of Bhora village in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, and Aman Deep Singh, alias Amna, of Rai Pur Dabba village, were caught with 15 gm of heroin. A case has been registered against them. The police have also impounded a car in which they were traveling with the contraband. OC MAN OPENS FIRE AT POLICE, HELD Phagwara: The Lohian Khas police have arrested a criminal on the charge of attempted murder and firing at law enforcement officers. SHO Labh Singh identified the accused as Dilbag Singh, alias Baga, of Reharrwan village under Shahkot police station. According to Sub-Inspector Amandeep Verma of the Crime Branch, Jalandhar Rural Police, his team was on patrol duty in Kakarr Kalan village when they received information that two absconding suspects in a firing case were hiding in a field along Mohari Wal-Lasurri link road. Armed with weapons, they were allegedly plotting a major crime. As the police approached, the accused opened fire and fled toward the railway tracks. One suspect got out of a car and began shooting at the police. In response, SI Verma fired a warning shot in the air from his service revolver. However, the accused continued firing while hiding behind a tree. In self-defence, the officer shot the suspect in the left leg before overpowering and arresting him. A case has been registered. OC Lok Adalat settles over 50,000 cases, awards ~103 crore in compensation Tribune News Service Jalandhar, March 8 A Lok Adalat was held at the Judicial Court Complexes in Jalandhar, Phillaur and Nakodar, where 50,464 cases were resolved through mutual compromise, leading to the awarding of Rs 103 crore in compensation to aggrieved parties. The cases taken up in the Lok Adalat covered a wide range of legal disputes, including civil and matrimonial matters, accident compensation claims, compoundable criminal cases, traffic challans and pre-litigative disputes involving Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), banks, BSNL and revenue matters. Nirbhow Singh Gill, District and Sessions Judgecum-Chairperson of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jalandhar, oversaw the proceedings. He stated that a total of 51,726 cases were taken up across 23 benches, with settlements being reached in 50,464 of them. He emphasised that Lok Adalats offer a unique opportunity for parties to resolve their disputes quickly, as decisions made in these forums are final and cannot be challenged in higher courts. “The verdicts in Lok Adalat are based on mutual agreements, fostering a sense of harmony and brotherhood. Additionally, applicants in civil cases receive a refund of the court fees they had paid,” he added. Rahul Kumar, Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM)-cumSecretary of DLSA, Jalandhar, along with the 8 benches give ~7 cr relief in SBS Nagar Our Correspondent A National Lok Adalat held in Kapurthala on Saturday. TRIBUNE PHOTO Chairperson, inspected the benches set up in Jalandhar to ensure the smooth conduct of proceedings. He highlighted that Lok Adalats are held regularly, providing an effective means for people to secure timely justice without prolonged litigation. He further encouraged citizens to utilise these services for the resolution of legal disputes, informing them that for any assistance or inquiries, they could reach out to the DLSA via the toll-free number 15100. He also announced that the next Lok Adalat is scheduled for May 10, urging people to take advantage of this opportunity for swift and amicable settlements. 8K cases resolved in Kapurthala Tribune News Service Jalandhar, March 8 The National Lok Adalat held in Kapurthala today saw the successful resolution of 8,227 cases, with awards amounting to Rs 8,03,41,923. The event was conducted under the supervision of Justice Arun Palli, Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman, alongside Manjinder Singh, Member Secretary of the Punjab State Legal Services Authority, Mohali, and Harpal Singh, District and Sessions Judge, who also serves as Chairman of the District Legal Services Authority, Kapurthala. To manage the large number of cases, multiple benches were set up across the district. Eight benches were established at the District Court in Kapurthala, while three were allocated in Sub-Division Phagwara, two in Sub-Division Sultanpur Lodhi and one in Sub-Division Bhulath. Additionally, eight revenue benches were constituted to handle matters falling under their jurisdiction. The Lok Adalat took up a diverse range of cases, including criminal compoundable matters, cheque bounce cases 5 smugglers held with 100 gm heroin Tribune News Service Jalandhar, March 8 In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police arrested five individuals involved in heroin smuggling and seized 100 gm of heroin from their possession. The operation, led by Commissioner of Police (CP) Dhanpreet Kaur, was carried out by a team from Basti Bawa Khel police station. According to CP Kaur, the arrests took place on Friday during a routine police patrol from Basti Peerdad Road to Leather Complex. Officers noticed a white Scorpio (registration number PB08DQ7865) moving suspiciously and decided to inter- The accused in police custody in Jalandhar. TRIBUNE PHOTO cept the vehicle. Upon stopping and searching the car, the police found 100 gm of heroin inside. The accused have been identified as Shivansh and Jonny both residents of Dil- bagh Nagar, Basti Bawa Khel; Kanwarpal Singh of Husewal Talwandi village, Kapurthala; Sunil Singh of Basti Danishmanda, Jalandhar and Pankaj Joshi of Dilbagh Nagar. Following their arrest, a case was registered against them under Sections 21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Initial investigations revealed that all five accused had previous cases under the NDPS Act, indicating their ongoing involvement in drug-related crimes. Reaffirming her department’s commitment to tackling the drug menace, Commissioner Kaur emphasised that Jalandhar Police will continue to take strict action against drug smugglers and dismantle narcotics networks in the city. She urged citizens to cooperate with the police by reporting any suspicious activities and assured that efforts to curb the drug trade would persist without compromise. Adopt resilient crop varieties, optimise water use, farmers urged Tribune News Service The kisan mela at the Regional Research Station in Nawanshahr. Jalandhar, March 8 The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) launched its annual kisan mela series with a successful event at the Regional Research Station, Ballowal Saunkhari, in Nawanshahr. The mela saw enthusiastic participation from farmers who engaged with agricultural experts, attended live demonstrations and purchased quality seeds, planting materials and farm literature. This year’s event revolved around the theme: “Naviyan Kheti Takneekan Apnao, Kharach Ghatao, Chaad Vadao” (adopt new farming techniques, reduce costs, increase yields). PAU Vice-Chancellor Dr Satbir Singh Gosal, in his presidential address, urged farmers to adopt resilient crop varieties, optimise water and fertiliser use, and seek expert guidance from PAU scientists. He emphasised the role of kisan melas in spreading knowledge about modern agricultural techniques and encouraged organic farming and self-marketing. Additionally, he stressed the importance of reducing unnecessary farm input costs while investing in literature c m y b such as package and practices for rabi and kharif crops to enhance farm productivity. Renowned international scientist Dr GS Khush, the chief guest, highlighted PAU’s contributions to the kandi region’s agricultural progress. He spoke about the importance of soil conservation and selecting crops based on soil suitability. He also encouraged the processing and self-marketing of farm produce and urged local youth to pursue a BSc in agriculture at the Regional Research Station, which he believes will uplift the region. continued on page 2 under Section 138 of the NI Act, bank recovery disputes and Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) cases. Labour disputes, electricity and water bill-related issues, matrimonial cases, land acquisition matters, servicerelated disputes, revenue conflicts and other civil cases — both pending and pre-litigative — were also addressed. Chief Judicial Magistratecum-Secretary of the District Legal Services Authority, Kapurthala, Rajwant Kaur, highlighted the significant benefits of resolving disputes through Lok Adalats. continued on page 2 Nawanshahr, March 8 Under the guidance of the National Legal Services Authority and Punjab State Legal Services Authority, SBS Nagar, a National Lok Adalat was held on Saturday at the District Court Complex, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, and Sub-Division Court, Tehsil Balachaur. The event took place under the supervision of Dr Amandeep, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), SBS Nagar. District and Sessions Judgecum-Chairperson of DLSA, Priya Sood, personally reviewed all the benches at the Lok Adalat. A total of eight benches were constituted for the event — six at the District Court Complex in SBS Nagar and two at the Sub-Division Court in Balachaur. During the proceedings, 5,387 cases were taken up, out of which 4,044 were successfully settled with mutual consent, resulting in awards worth over Rs 7 crore. Several dignitaries presided over the benches, including Chairman of the Permanent Lok Adalat (Public Utility Services) Ashok Kapoor, Additional District and Sessions Judge Karunesh Kumar, Principal Judge of the Family Court Baljinder Singh Maan, Civil Judge (Senior Division) Aparajita Joshi, Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division) Kompal Dhanjal, Civil Judge (Junior Division) Tushar Kaur Thind, Additional Civil Judge (Senior Division) Lovjinder Kaur, and Civil Judge (Junior Division) Papneet. continued on page 2