18032025-TTB-01.qxd 17-03-2025 TRUMP, PUTIN TO DISCUSS UKRAINE TODAY WORLD /thetribunechd 23:49 Page 1 13 TRAITORS RULING B’DESH, SAYS HASINA BACK PAGE CHANDIGARH | GURUGRAM | JALANDHAR | BATHINDA | VOL. 145 NO. 75 | 20 PAGES | ~5.00 | REGD. NO. CHD/0006/2024-2026 ESTABLISHED IN 1881  DELHI tuesday | 18 march 2025 /thetribunechd www.tribuneindia.com Amritsar temple attack suspect shot, cop hurt in exchange of fire Charanjit Singh Teja Tribune News Service Amritsar, March 17 A suspect in the Friday night hand grenade attack on the Thakur Dwara temple was killed and a policeman injured in an exchange of fire at Airport Road here today. The suspect has been identified as Gursiddak, alias Siddique, a resident of Bal village. His accomplice, Vishal, alias Chui, a resident of Rajasansi, fled the scene. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said they had received intelligence inputs about the movement of two suspects in the Rajasansi area. Police teams from the CIA Staff-1 and Chheharta SHO were immediately dispatched to apprehend them. During the operation, under the supervision of the DCP The encounter site in Amritsar where the attack suspect was killed. PTI (Investigation), ADCP (Investigation), ACP (Detective), and ACP West, the police attempted to stop two bikeborne men in the jurisdiction of the Airport police station. The suspects abandoned the motorcycle and fled towards the fields, where they opened fire at a police team. A bullet grazed the turban of Inspector Amolak Singh, another hit the left arm of Head Constable Gurpreet Singh and a third hit a police vehicle. Inspector Vinod Sharma opened fire in self-defence, injuring Gursiddak, while Vishal fled the scene. The Head Constable continued on page 6 Dhamiseeks2days asSGPCcommittee rejects resignation Chandigarh/Hoshiarpur, Mar 17 Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami has sought two days to reconsider his decision as the executive committee of the apex gurdwara body met today and rejected his resignation from the post. The committee, which met in Chandigarh under the leadership of senior vice-president Raghujit Singh Virk, unanimously rejected Dhami’s resignation and urged him to resume his duties. After the meeting, the committee members left for Hoshiarpur, where they called on Dhami at his residence and urged him to resume work immediately. Addressing mediapersons, committee member Surjit Singh Tugalwal said the meeting took place in a cordial continued on page 6 Saini govt sets aside ~5K cr No new tax in HP despite in Budget for Lado Yojana crisis, debt crosses ~1L cr Geetanjali Gayatri Pratibha Chauhan Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Chandigarh, March 17 Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini presented a Rs 2.05 lakh crore Budget with focus on education, health, industry and agriculture. Saini announced setting aside Rs 5,000 crore for ‘Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ while pledging to tackle drug abuse and promote sports and culture. No continued on page 6 Shimla, March 17 Amidst a severe financial crunch, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who also holds the Finance portfolio, on Monday presented a tax-free Budget of Rs 58,514 crore for the financial year 2025-26 in the Assembly. The Budget, Sukhu’s third consecutive one, focuses on continued on page 6 Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini relishes jalebi after the Budget. PTI Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu before the Budget in Shimla. PTI Act tough on terror: India flags Khalistani activities in US, NZ Modi shares concerns with Luxon | Rajnath takes up SFJ with Gabbard Tribune News Service New Delhi, March 17 India has raised the issue of Khalistan-related activities in separate discussions with top representatives of the US and New Zealand. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during a meeting with US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, expressed concerns over anti-India activities of pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) in the US. India urged the US administration to take stringent action against the illegal group. Gabbard, in an interview with a news agency, emphasised the shared commitment of the US and India to combat terrorism, particularly Islamist extremism, which she noted threatens both nations. “President Trump has been very clear about his commitment to defeating the threat of Islamist terrorism that has plagued the world,” she said, highlighting the collaboration between President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in addressing this global challenge. Separately, PM Modi discussed the Khalistan issue with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon. Modi underscored the need for united action against terrorism, referencing the 2019 Christchurch attacks and the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. PM Modi with New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in New Delhi. PMO He stressed that terrorism in all forms was unacceptable and called for strict measures against perpetrators. “We will work together against terrorist, separatist and extremist elements. We have shared our concern regarding antiIndia activities in New Zealand. We are sure we will keep getting the New Zealand government’s assistance against these illegal activities,” PM Modi said. Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, stated at a media briefing that India had consistently alerted its continued on page 6 Kiwi PM backs India China lauds Modi’s bid for UNSC seat views on strong ties New Delhi, March 17 New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon on Monday expressed strong support for India’s bid to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Luxon emphasised India’s significant role in the IndoPacific region, citing its size and geo-strategic importance. “Countries like India play a central role globally and New Zealand supports New Delhi’s permanent seat in a reformed UN Security Council,” Luxon said. — TNS Aditi Tandon Tribune News Service New Delhi, March 17 China on Monday echoed PM Narendra Modi’s views on strong Sino-India ties and said achieving a “dance between the dragon and the elephant” was the only viable option for both nations. “Over the past 2,000 years, the two countries have maintained friendly exchanges, learning from each other and contributing to civilisational achievements and human continued on page 6 Today’s issue is of 20 pages, including four-page Delhi Tribune. Clear Your Dues with Ease! 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