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The accused called the victim to kitchen on the pretext of bringing some snack from a shop and sexually assaulted her. The girl, who was in pain, went home and told everything to her family, after which the Ladhowal police station was informed about the incident. The police, after getting medical examination of the girl, registered a case and arrested the accused. According to information, the accused, Jaspreet Singh, alias Jassi, first developed friendly relationship with his neighbour’s daughter. The accused took the girl to his house by engaging her in conversation where he asked her to bring a packet of Bhujia from a nearby shop. When the girl brought Bhujia, the accused called her to the kitchen. As soon as the girl went to the kitchen, the accused caught hold of her arm, threatened her and raped her. When the girl felt pain in her private part, she informed her family about sexual assault. Ladhowal SHO Gurshinder Kaur said the accused was arrested and a rape case was registered against him. Man strangulates 13-year-old daughter to death Manav Mander Tribune News Service The two accused in custody of the Ludhiana police. Gang of snatchers busted, 2 held with 14 cellphones Tribune News Service Ludhiana, August 11 The police claimed to have busted a gang of snatchers and nabbed two of its members. The police also recovered 14 mobile phones, a sharp weapon and a motorcycle from the possession of the accused. While addressing a press conference, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP)-1 Sameer Verma said on August 9, a police party led by SHO Amritpal Singh Grewal and ASI Harmesh Lal was on patrol duty when they received a tipoff that two persons were running a gang of snatchers. Acting on the information, the police party conducted a raid and nabbed the accused. The arrested accused were identified as Tushar, alias Ashu, and Ajanmeet Singh, alias Sunny. The ADCP said that police recovered 14 mobile phones of various brands, one silver chain, a sharp weapon, and a Splendor motorcycle (bearing registration number PB10-JZ-4348) from the possession of the accused. The ADCP said during investigation, it came to the fore that both the accused had been snatching mobile phones on knifepoint for a long time in the city. Tushar had three previous cases registered against him, the ADCP said, while adding that he was released from jail a few months ago. The accused were presented in a court which sent them to police custody for further interrogation. Ludhiana, August 11 In Shaheed Bhagat Singh (SBS) Nagar, Pakhowal Road — part of the 475-acre Improvement Trust Scheme (Ward No. 56) — residents are battling more than just garbage. Residents complain that as no sweepers have been deployed for over six months, the area is sinking into filth, creating frustration and spreading fear. Despite repeated complaints, including one submitted earlier this month to Ludhiana Improvement Trust (LIT) Chairman TS Bhinder, the situation remains unchanged, and the threat of disease looms large. “Not a single sweeper has been seen in our locality for months,” said Yogesh Sharma, a social activist and resident of Block G. “We’ve been cleaning our surroundings ourselves because no one from the authorities concerned has shown up to clean the area,” he said. His complaint highlights not only the absence of sanitation workers, but also lack of transparency. “We were told that a Garbage littered along a road at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar is an open invitation to diseases. PHOTO: INDERJEET VERMA contract has already been awarded, but we’ve seen no one on the ground. We want to know who the contractor is and how many sanitation workers are actually appointed for our area,” he said. When contacted, LIT Chairman TS Bhinder confirmed that a second warning was issued to the contractor. “We’ve asked him to start work immediately, failing which strict action will be taken against him,” Bhinder said. Meanwhile, residents say real,” she said. Residents allege that despite multiple verbal and written complaints, no concrete step was taken by the authorities concerned to lift garbage clean the area. Overflowing bins, scattered waste along roads have become a commons sight. “We feel abandoned. Is this what civic responsibility looks like?” said KK Khanna, another area resident. The absence of basic sanitation services in a planned urban Ahead of I-Day celebrations, DGP takes stock of Civil Surgeon reviews services counter-terror strategies, orders enhanced security at Koom Kalan health centre Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Ludhiana, August 11 A man strangulated his daughter to death at Bachitar Nagar. He allegedly committed the crime suspecting that his daughter was having affair with a boy. Station House Officer (SHO) Sadar police station Inspector Avneet Kaur said accused Naginder Kumar, a migrant, had been suspecting that his 13-year-old daughter was having affair. Angry over the issue, yesterday night, he beat up the girl and then strangulated her to death. The SHO said after receiving complaint, the police immediately arrested the accused. A murder case would be registered against the accused, the SHO said. When asked if the accused committed murder under the influence of liquor or any other drug, the SHO said he was reportedly not under the influence of any intoxicant. piled up garbage attracts mosquitoes, flies, and stray animals, turning streets into breeding grounds for disease. Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable, with rising cases of skin infections and respiratory issues being reported informally. “It’s not just about cleanliness anymore — it’s about survival,” said Pooja, an area resident. “We’re scared to let our children play outside. The stench is unbearable, and the fear of dengue is Ludhiana, August 11 In order to ensure peaceful celebrations of the forthcoming Independence Day (I-Day), Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Monday briefed the police force regarding the current security scenario and reviewed counter-terror strategies, besides, issuing operational directives on inter-district coordination, laying of highvisibility nakas, and roundthe-clock surveillance to prevent any law and order breach in the border state. The DGP was on a whirlwind tour to chair law and order review meetings and outreach sessions with officers of Commissionerates — Amritsar, Jalandhar and Ludhiana, and police ranges — border, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Ropar. He also reviewed the ongoing anti-drugs campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh” and DGP Gaurav Yadav chairs a range-level meeting in Ludhiana on Monday. action taken against gangsters and organised crime. Reaffirming the zero-tolerance stance against the drug menace, Yadav directed district police chiefs to ensure strict, transparent and uncompromising enforcement of the NDPS Act. While taking stock of security arrangements ahead of the forthcoming Independence Day, Yadav also gave instructions to all the CPs/SSPs to maintain peace and harmony by ensuring police presence at all important places, intensify domination operations and other preventive and detective measures. The DGP said as part of the heightened security, police personnel would conduct regular patrolling and checks, particularly at night, to prevent any potential threats or disruptions. He also directed CPs/SSPs to increase police checkpoints in their respective jurisdictions. Meanwhile, as part of the outreach, the DGP also engaged directly with officers across all ranks, including Station House Officers (SHOs), encouraging an open discussion and exchange of valuable field insights to strengthen inter-district coordination and dismantle drug supply chains. Ludhiana, August 11 The Civil Surgeon, Dr Ramandeep Kaur, today visited Community Health Centre (CHC), Koom Kalan, to assess the quality of healthcare services being provided to the public. The visit aimed at ensuring that all government health facilities maintain the highest standards of efficiency, cleanliness and patient satisfaction. During her inspection, Dr Kaur carefully reviewed various sections of the health centre, including the OPD, emergency room, pharmacy, and wards. She observed the functioning of medical and support staff, checked the availability of essential medicines and equipment, and inspected patient records to ensure compliance with healthcare protocols. Where any deficiencies were noticed, she issued clear instructions for immediate rectification. These included streamlining patient registration, ensuring proper medicine dispensing, and improv- Emphasises on patient care and cleanliness ing staff coordination for quicker service delivery. The Civil Surgeon also interacted with patients and attendants, listened to their experiences and suggestions. She noted patients’ feedback and assured that every effort would be made to address their concerns promptly. Patients expressed appreciation for providing an opportunity to communicate directly with the district’s senior health official. Dr Kaur said special emphasis must be laid on hygiene and sanitation within the premises of the CHC. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Kaur said, “Our priority is to ensure that every patient visiting a government health facility receives prompt, respectful, and quality care in a clean and safe environment. We will not compromise on service standards and cleanliness.” — TNS scheme raises serious questions about accountability and governance. Residents are now demanding immediate intervention, public disclosure of contractor details, and regular deployment of Safai Karamcharis. As Ludhiana prepares to celebrate Independence Day, residents of SBS Nagar are asking for freedom from filth. “Our message is clear. Clean streets are not a privilege — they are a right,” said Yogesh Sharma. Thieves attack cop in Khanna Ludhiana, August 11 Three thieves allegedly attacked a policeman at the Kot police post in Khanna last night. As per information, Gurpyar Singh, a Punjab Home Guard, was on duty at the Kot police post on the night of August 8. Three persons came there and started removing tyres of a truck kept as case property by the police. When Gurpyar Singh tried to stop them, the accused attacked him. The accused not only thrashed him, but also pushed him to the ground. When the Home Guard raised an alarm, the thieves fled from the spot. On receiving information, the police reached the spot. After investigation, the police registered a case against Parminder Singh, Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Shergarh, Fatehgarh Sahib district, and two unknown persons, in this connection. The accused were charged with an attempt to murder, obstruction in discharge of official duty, assault and other sections of the BNS. — TNS F’garh Sahib MP urges Union Minister Gadkari to reduce toll 75th Junior National Basketball on National Highway-44 as contractor fails to fulfil obligations C’ship to kick-start from Sept 2 Our Correspondent Doraha, August 11 The Fatehgarh Sahib Member of Parliament (MP), Dr Amar Singh, recently met Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and urged him to reduce the toll on National Highway No. 44 since the private contractor failed to keep up with obligations of the contract. Dr Amar Singh informed the minister that the contractor of NH-44 had realised a massive amount of toll in the past 15 years from commuters using the Sirhind-Ludhiana road. The support facilities were Fatehgarh Sahib MP Dr Amar Singh with Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi. in no way up to the mark and left under developed, the MP shared. Dr Amar Singh told the minister that 50 per cent of service roads had been left incomplete. “A majority of the entry and exit ramps have not been prepared thus leading to makeshift solutions which lead to regular accidents. No traffic and medical aid posts are found anywhere. There are no proper streetlights on the 220 km stretch. The bridges have not been upgraded to match the new six-lane width of highway,” the MP said. Dr Amar Singh asked Gadkari to ensure that the missing infrastructure was developed or toll reduced to give c m y b relief to travellers. He also requested the minister regarding construction of an underpass at Kotla Shamshpur village on the KhararLudhiana National Highway. He also requested for foot overbridges with ramps at Khant and Ghulal villages to help reduce problems faced by villagers while crossing Ludhiana-Kharar expressway. The minister promised that he would look into issues and try to resolve them at the earliest. Earlier, Dr Amar Singh took up the issue of ramp crossing for students of the Government Senior Secondary School for Girls, Sahnewal, which the finally saw the light of day. Tribune News Service Ludhiana, August 11 The 75th Junior National Basketball Championship for Men and Women will be held from September 2 to 9 at state of the art Guru Nanak Stadium indoor basketball courts. Police Commissioner Swapan Sharma, who is chairman of the organising committee, said 58 teams, comprising 31 men’s teams and 27 women’s teams, would compete in 160 matches, including 108 league matches (60 men’s, 48 women’s) and 52 knockout matches (26 men’s and 26 women’s, including loser knockouts). Sharma said, Former Punjab Police IG Yurinder Singh Hayer addresses mediapersons in Ludhiana on Monday. “The event has the patronage of Mayor Inderjit Kaur, Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain and Municipal Commissioner Aditya Dachalwal, who are extending their full support to ensure its success.” Former IGP Yurinder Singh Hayer, former SSP Mukhwinder Singh Bhullar, DCP Parminder Singh Bhandal, Teja Singh Dhaliwal, Pritpal Singh Dhillon and others were also present at the media briefing.