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P4 » » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 32°C | MIN 27°C YESTERDAY MAX 33°C | MIN 27°C SUNSET TUESDAY 7.35 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 5:30 AM TUESDAY | 8 JULY 2025 | JALANDHAR Petrol bomb hurled at house in Adampur, 3 miscreants booked Daughter in Argentina alerts mother after spotting attack on home cameras Iqbal Singh Dhindsa Iqbal Dhindsa replaces Manan as SAD dist chief Tribune News Service Jalandhar, July 7 The Shiromani Akali Dal on Monday issued a fresh list of its district presidents. The party replaced the SAD district (urban) president Kulwant S Manan with a more active leader Iqbal Singh Dhindsa. Dhindsa’s wife Raminder Kaur Dhindsa has served as a councillor from the Mota Singh Nagar locality. He already was the halqa incharge of the party from the Jalandhar Central Assembly segment. Bachhitar Singh Kohar, grandson of former minister Ajit Singh Kohar, has been appointed as the SAD district (rural) president. Ex-Nakodar MLA Gurpartap S Wadala, who was previously on the post, had formed the nowdefunct SAD Sudhar Lehar and had questioned Sukhbir’s position as the party president. Ever since, this post was lying vacant. Tribune News Service Jalandhar, July 7 Three unidentified persons have been booked by the Jalandhar Rural police after the miscreants hurled a petrol bomb at a house in Adampur in the wee hours on Saturday. The incident came to light on Sunday after the owner of the house at Gandhi Nagar in Adampur lodged a complaint with the police. The family did not know about the incident the same day. House owner Parminder Kaur got to know about it after her daughter, settled abroad, informed her of the incident after watching the CCTV footage of the cameras installed on the premises. The footage shows three persons hurling a petrol bomb on the premises of the house. The persons can be seen throwing a glowing balllike object towards a house wall, which then falls with a huge bang, letting out flames. A case has been registered against the three persons DIG, Jalandhar Range, Naveen Singla, talks to the owner of the house, which was hit by a petrol bomb, Parminder Kaur at Adampur in Jalandhar district. TRIBUNE PHOTO under Sections 326 (g) (mischief, causing serious harm), 324 (4) (causing damage, destruction, or diminution of value or utility of property); 62 (2) of the BNS Act at the Adampur police station on Sunday. The police said 52-year-old Parminder Kaur has three children, two of whom daughter Harpreet Kaur and a son - live abroad. One son lives with her and is a cab driver. Officials said while Parminder’s daughter Harpreet, who 3 booked for cheating Phagwara, July 7 The Nakodar police have booked three persons, including two women, on the charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy. The accused has been identified as Shamindar Kumar of Chimna village under Sadar Jagraon police station, Ludhiana, his wife Rashmi Mehta and daughter Palwi Mehta. Anuj Bawa of Mohalla Preet Nagar, Nakodar, complained to the police that he spent Rs 30 lakh for migration his wife Palwi to Canada but after reaching there, she conspired with her parents and did not apply for his migration and filed a divorce case, cheating him of Rs 30 lakh. A case has been registered against the accused after an inquiry. OC 2 ‘drug peddlers’ injured in encounter, arrested with narcotics, firearms Bachhitar Singh Kohar has been appointed as SAD district (rural) president Earlier in the day, a meeting of the Shiromani Akali Dal was held on Monday at Gurdwara Dukhnivaran Sahib, Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar, for the election of the new presidents of district president of Jalandhar urban and rural. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Kulwant Singh Manan, incumbent president, District Akali Dal, Jalandhar (Urban), and Harish Rai Dhanda, observer. After deliberations, the gathering unanimously decided to vest the authority to elect the district presidents with SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. Prominent among those present at the meeting included ex-MLA Baldev Khaira, ex-MP Mohinder Singh Kaypee, Bachittar Singh Kohar, Iqbal Singh Dhindsa, Ranjit Singh Kahlon, Gurmeet Singh Daduwal, Rajkamal Singh, Gurdeep Singh Kalra, Ranjit Singh Rana, Harinder Singh Dhindsa and Tajinder Singh Nijjer. — ANOTHER PHOTO ON P2 lives in Argentina, had access to the CCTV camera, it was she who informed her mother of the incident. Based on this, Parminder made a complaint to the Adampur police. Officials said as per the preliminary probe, the family did not appear rich. The police also ruled out extortion or dispute as the cause of the incident as per the probe so far. SSP Jalandhar, Harvinder , Singh Virk said, “I along with the DIG visited the site and talked to the woman. So far, we do not believe extortion is the cause behind the incident as the family didn’t receive a call either. However, all angles are being probed.” Speaking to the media, DIG, Jalandhar Range, Naveen Singla said, “Three persons targeted a house in Adampur. They threw a fuel bomb towards the house. There has been no loss of life in the incident. The police force was immediately deputed after the incident. We have collected evidence and registered a case under stringent sections. The culprits will be caught soon. I have talked to the family. The family has no history of prior rivalry, nor have they received any extortion call. But police are exploring all angles.” Our Correspondent Residents of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony hold a protest in Jalandhar on Monday. TRIBUNE PHOTO Protesters block flyover, seek wall along drain to check flood Tribune News Service Jalandhar, July 7 Residents of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony staged a protest this morning by blocking the road across Maqsudan flyover over lackadaisical attitude of the Municipal Corporation in protecting their area from floods. They said they reside in a low-lying colony with a constant risk of flooding in the ongoing monsoon season. They demanded that a retaining wall be constructed along the Kala Sanghian Drain that runs through the colony. Raj Rani, a protester, said, “Our house is just adjoining the drain and we are among those facing the highest risk. Had the MC officials got constructed a wall for our safety, we would have been sleeping peacefully. If this drain gets flooded, which is a common problem every season, the smelly, filthy water will enter our houses damaging our belongings and making us prone to ailments”. The residents blocked the road using ropes, ladders and themselves squatted in the middle. “The work to erect tow wall had been cleared 1.5 years back. The work has been halted since the past four months. We have been requesting the officials to intervene but no one has paid attention”, they said. The protest was finally lifted when SHO Division No. 1 reached the spot and managed to convince the people that he would arrange for their meeting with higher officials. Gurdip Singh, BJP councillor of Ward No. 82, said he too had lodged a complaint with officials of the MC several times but to no avail. PHAGWARA, JULY 7 An early morning police encounter at Shahkot today led to the arrest of two suspected drug peddlers. The incident occurred near the Kotli-Gujran railway underbridge, where the suspects allegedly opened fire when the police attempted to stop them during an anti-narcotic operation. According to DIG Naveen Singla, the police received information around 4:45 am that two youths were carrying narcotics on a motorcycle from Bajwa Kalan. The information prompted immediate action by the Shahkot police and its outpost team, led by DSP Onkar Singh Brar. The DIG said around 6:15 am, the police intercepted the suspects near the railway crossing. Instead of complying, the suspects reportedly fired at the police team, prompting the police to retaliate. Both sustained gunshot injuries — one in the thigh, the other in the leg — and were taken into custody and shifted to a hospital for treatment. DIG Singla said the arrested individuals were identified as Ajay, alias Baja, of Nurmahal, The spot where an encounter took place at Shahkot on Monday morning. and Lakhwinder Singh of Lohian Khas. The DIG said the police recovered 110 narcotic pills, two .32 caliber pistols, five cartridges and a motorcycle believed to have been used in the delivery. The preliminary investigation revealed that both accused have a history of involvement in serious crime, including extortion and attempted murder. According to police sources, the two were operating on the directives of gangsters based overseas — specifically Germanjit Singh and Navdeep Singh, currently believed to be residing in the United States. The police are also investigating their links with handlers in the UK. SSP (Rural) Harvinder Singh Virk stated that the suspects had demanded a ransom from locals on instructions from these foreign-based gang leaders. Multiple criminal cases are already registered against them at police stations in Shahkot and Lohian Khas. Police officials confirmed that the interrogation of the accused is ongoing, with efforts underway to identify the full extent of their network and prevent further drug trafficking and criminal activity in the region. DIG Singla has commended the swift response and bravery of the police team. BJP’s Walia joins AAP with supporters in Phagwara Youth dies due to drug overdose Our Correspondent Phagwara, July 7 In a significant political shift in the Doaba region, senior BJP leader Bantu Walia, along with his close associates, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during an event held in Phagwara. The induction was facilitated by AAP Member of Parliament Dr. Raj Kumar Chabbewal and constituency in-charge Harnur Singh Mann, who wel- comed Walia and his supporters into the party fold. Joining Walia were notable local figures including Saloni Jain, Raghveer Kaur, and Billa Prabhakar, along with a large contingent of grassroots workers. Their inclusion is being seen as a major boost to AAP’s organizational strength in the Phagwara Assembly constituency, where the party aims to consolidate its base ahead of future electoral battles. Speaking at the event, Dr. Chabbewal emphasized that the entry of experienced leaders like Bantu Walia reflects growing public faith in Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s governance. He added that AAP continues to gain traction across the state due to its pro-people policies, transparency, and commitment to real development. Echoing similar sentiments, Harnur Singh Mann highlighted the Punjab gov- ernment’s recent achievements, citing improvements in public healthcare, renovation of government schools, and fast-paced rural and urban development as key reasons behind the public’s increasing support for AAP . He noted that opposition parties are facing a crisis of credibility while the AAP is emerging as the preferred choice among voters. Bantu Walia, addressing the gathering, stated that he and c m y b his team were inspired by the honest leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the state government’s development-driven approach. He pledged to work with full dedication to strengthen the party and contribute meaningfully to its mission. Walia affirmed that his team would work in close coordination with Dr. Chabbewal and Harnur Singh Mann to bring positive change to the region. Our Correspondent Phagwara, July 7 A young man died under in Kapurthala on Monday night, with initial investigations suggesting a possible drug overdose case. The deceased, identified as Hanspal Singh, a resident of Jhal -Thikriwal village, was brought unconscious to the Civil Hospital by his family, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. According to hospital sources, Hanspal was brought in an unresponsive state to the emergency ward late at night. Dr Moin Mohammad, who was on duty, conducted a medical examination and confirmed that the youth had already passed away. ASI Manjit Singh of Kotwali Police Station said the police received a call on emergency number 112 regarding the incident. A police team was immediately dispatched to the hospital and the body was taken into custody and placed in the hospital mortuary for the post-mortem examination. “Preliminary evidence points to a drug overdose case as the likely cause of the death,” he said. DSP Deepkaran Singh said an investigation is underway. “We are recording statements of the family and others known to the deceased. Further action will follow based on the postmortem report,” he added.