29062025-JTR-01.qxd 6/28/2025 10:23 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune SAD PROTESTS MAJITHIA’S ARREST, BURNS CM’S EFFIGY SAD held a protest against the AAP govt for arresting former minister Bikram Singh Majithia. P3 » GONE TOO SOON: KAANTA LAGA STAR DIES PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 31°C | MIN 28°C YESTERDAY MAX 33°C | MIN 28°C BURMAN DREW INSPIRATION FROM EVERYDAY SOUNDS Shefali Jariwala, 42, found unresponsive at home; tributes pour in from Bollywood. P4 FORECAST Rahul Dev Burman, known as Pancham, was a legendary composer whose career began with Teesri Manzil (1966). P4 » SUNSET SUNDAY 7.35 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 5.26 AM » SUNDAY | 29 JUNE 2025 | JALANDHAR 1 dies in car-truck collision near Kapurthala village Our Correspondent Phagwara, June 28 In a tragic road accident, one person lost his life after his car collided with a truck on the Goindwal Sahib road, near Bhawanipur village, on Friday night. The victim was identified as Taranjit Singh, nephew of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sajjan Cheema. According to the police, the accident occurred around 11 pm when a Swift car (bearing registration number PB-09AK-1321) collided with a truck belonging to Rana Sugar Mills (bearing registration number PB-13-AL-6305). The impact was severe that Taranjit Singh died on the spot. The deceased was a resident of Daboolia village. He was reportedly driving car at the time of the accident. Kotwali police station SHO Kirpal Singh confirmed that the truck driver fled from the spot immediately after collision. The police have impounded both vehicles and begun an investigation into the matter. Taranjit Singh’s body was sent to the Civil Hospital for a postmortem examination. The police are searching for the truck driver who is on the run. Drug peddler held Phagwara, June 28 The police have arrested a drug peddler after recovering 45 intoxicating tablets from his possession on Friday night. The accused was identified as Harpreet Singh, a resident of Aarrti Mohalla, Phagwara. He was arrested by the police at a naka laid at a posh locality in Hargobind Nagar, Phagwara. A case under the NDPS Act was registered against the accused. — OC 3 killed, 14 hurt in vehicle collision on Jalandhar-Amritsar highway Our Correspondent Phagwara, June 28 In a tragic road accident at least three people, including two women, lost their lives and around 14 others were injured when an Ertiga car collided with another fourwheeler on JalandharAmritsar National Highway, near Gudana Bridge, just before the Dhilwan toll plaza on Saturday morning. The deceased were identified as Kalyan Singh, (60), his wife Parveen Kumari, (58), and a 19-year-old woman, all residents of Hoshiarpur district. According to initial reports, the accident occurred around 5 am. A passerby alerted emergency services about a major crash on the highway. One of the ill-fated vehicles involved in the accident. Upon receiving call, a team from the Road Safety Force deployed on the DayalpurBeas route No. 52902, including ASI Kuldeep Singh and constables Vikas and Jagtar Singh, rushed to the spot. The accident involved a Maruti Ertiga (bearing registration number HR-67-E8027) driven by Bhama, a resident of Karnal, and another pick up four-wheeler (bearing registration number PB-07- Alert train driver averts major mishap at Lohian rail crossing Phagwara, June 28 An alert driver saved what could have been a major rail mishap when a train approached the level Lohia rail crossing near Nakodar while the gate was still open to road traffic. Thanks to the presence of mind and quick action of the driver, the train was brought to an emergency halt just in time, preventing a potential tragedy. According to eyewitnesses, the railway crossing gate was open when the train unexpectedly arrived near it. The driver, realising imminent danger, immediately applied emergency brakes and stopped the train just short of the crossing. The gatekeeper, who was responsible for closing the barrier, was reportedly found asleep inside cabin. Despite repeated attempts by train driver and guard to wake him up, the gatekeeper failed to respond. Taking charge of the situation, the crew themselves shut the railway crossing gate. During the process, several two-wheelers were trapped inside the gate area, heightening the risk of an accident. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and the train resumed its journey towards Lohian station shortly after. This is not the first time that a gatekeeper has been accused of negligence. According to local residents, he had previously been found intoxicated while on duty. 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Unfortunately, three passengers, including two women, succumbed to their injuries on the spot. The injured were admitted to different hospitals. Confirming the incident, Dhilwan SHO Inspector Dalwinderbir Singh said an investigation by ASI Moorta Singh, who inspected the spot shortly after the accident was reported, was currently underway. Two arrested with heroin, drug money Phagwara, June 28 The Lohian Khas police have arrested two smugglers on the charge of selling heroin. Shahkot Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Onkar Singh Brar said 100 grams of heroin and Rs 15,400 drug money were recovered from the possession of the accused, identified as Manjit Singh, alias Meeta, a resident of Chacha Colony, Lohian Khas, and Azad Singh, alias Sunni, a resident of Dogranwala village under the Subhanpur police station in Kapurthala. The DSP said a case under Sections 21-B/61/85 of the NDPS Act was registered against the accused. He said a motorcycle and two mobile phones were seized from the accused. Assistant Sub-Inspector Balveer Chand was conducting probe into the matter, the DSP said. — OC Safety team collects 9 food samples Hoshiarpur, June 28 A food safety team led by District Health Officer (DHO) Dr Jatinder Bhatia inspected namkeen/bhujia making factory, grocery shops, dairy and fast food stalls in the city today. During inspection, nine samples were collected and sent to food laboratory. The DHO said a namkeen/bhujia making factory was inspected this morning. A team led by food safety officer Vivek Kumar checked a dairy, fast food stalls and grocery shops and collected samples of used cooking oil, fortified refined oil and milk, the DHO said. — OC APEEJAY INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & ENGINEERING TECHNICAL CAMPUS RAMA MANDI – HOSHIARPUR ROAD, JALANDHAR. 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Specialisations Offered : Marketing Finance Human Resource Management 9569-181-181 58-yr-old man dies by suicide Phagwara, June 28 A senior technician working at the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala was found dead in an apparent suicide on late Friday evening. The deceased has been identified as Kamaljit Singh, (58), a long-serving employee, resided in Quarter No. 600-A, Type-2 Colony. According to the police, Singh was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his residence. Upon receiving information, personnel from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) broke open the quarter entry door and recovered body. Singh reportedly lived alone in his quarter. Preliminary investigation suggested that Singh was battling health issues, including diabetes, which had significantly impaired his vision. The authorities believe his deteriorating eyesight had caused him considerable distress in recent months. Originally a native of Shahkot, Singh had been residing in Kapurthala due to his employment in the RCF — OC .