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MAX 35°C | MIN 26°C YESTERDAY MAX 36.3°C | MIN 25.3°C SUNRISE TUESDAY 6.15 AM /THETRIBUNECHD Residents blame civic apathy for Zirakpur diarrhoea outbreak MAINLY CLEAR SKY SUNSET MONDAY 6.10 PM » MONDAY | 29 SEPTEMBER 2025 | CHANDIGARH FORECAST FACEBOOK/CHANDIGARHTRIBUNE Test of fitness Seven fresh cases reported, Dera Bassi SDM visits Nabha village Gaurav Kanthwal LEAK PLUGGED Tribune News Service WHAT’S ON APNI MANDI Chandigarh: Sectors 43 & 45 Mohali: Sectors 70, 78 & Phase 5 Panchkula: MDC, Sector 5 Please send information about events in tricity at: whatson@tribunemail.com INBRIEF 2 BITTEN BY STRAY DOGS Mohali: Two Dera Bassi residents were bitten by a stray dog during their evening walk near Punjabi Bagh. The victims were rushed them to the Dera Bassi sub-divisional hospital. TNS Zirakpur, September 28 Following a diarrhoea outbreak in Zirakpur’s Nabha village, the administration and Health Department have swung into action to assess the situation and safeguard residents. The action comes after residents flagged lack of action from authorities despite repeated complaints about contamination in water supply. More than 55 residents have complained of diarrhoea-like symptoms in the village in past two days. Sharing details, Epidemiologist (water-borne diseases) Dr Harman Brar today informed that the outbreak was under control. He said only seven mild cases were reported today. “Medical teams are on alert and are continuously monitoring the situation,” Brar added. Dera Bassi Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Amit Gupta today visited the affected areas and issues directions to the officials concerned to ensure the protocol and standard operating procedure (SOP) was being followed. ■ DC Komal Mittal said the Workers repair the leak in water pipeline at Nabha village. After noticing contamination in the drinking water supply and foul smell, residents had reached out to the Zirakpur Municipal Council officials. However, the complained that no action was taken despite their complaints. “Foul-smelling dirty water was being supplied for many days. The situation arose after digging work began to lay pipelines in the village and lingered on for last the two-and-ahalf months. All our pleas were ignored,” they said. Notably, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Komal Mittal today said the suspected source of contamination was traced to a leakage in the water supply pipeline, which has now been plugged. “Around 300 household connections are being thoroughly checked. To ensure safe drinking water, eight tankers were pressed into service, collectively making about 40 supply rounds in the area,” she added Administration officials said residents must not use tap water until test results of collected water samples suspected source of contamination was traced to a leakage in the water supply pipeline, which has now been plugged. ■ Samples have been taken from the source and individual connections. For a long-term solution, a new pipeline is being laid and will become operational within the next two weeks. ■ The Health Department has established medical camps, conducted house-to-house surveys, and distributed chlorine tablets with instructions for use. are cleared. Samples have been taken from the source as well as from individual connections. For a longterm solution, a new pipeline is being laid and will become operational within the next two weeks. The Health Department has established medical camps, conducted house-tohouse surveys, and distributed chlorine tablets along with instructions for their use. Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) pouches have also been provided to families to prevent dehydration. Runners participate in the Tuffman Chandigarh Half Marathon, which was flagged off from the Capitol Complex on Sunday. Police suspect gang rivalry behind Dhanas firing incident Youth injured after group of assailants opened fire outside flat Tribune News Service Chandigarh, September 28 Tension gripped Dhanas late on Saturday night after unidentified assailants opened fire on four men in what the police suspect to be a targeted attack linked to gang rivalry. One of the four men was injured in the incident. The four men have been identified as Amarjit Singh alias Tota, Amit, Sunil and Abhishek. The incident took place around 9.45 pm outside a flat in Dhanas colony. According to police, Amarjit and Sunil had stepped out of the house when three to four cars pulled up near the spot. The assailants, who appeared to have been lying in wait, unleashed a volley of gunfire before fleeing. Witnesses said at least five rounds were fired. Sunil suffered a gunshot wound on his hand and was rushed to the Postgraduate Continued on Page 3 UT Chief Secretary Punjab Minister slams Mohali private Rajeev Verma hospital for ‘gross mismanagement’ transferred to Delhi Claims patients made to wait in ambulances outside Emergency Ward Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Chandigarh, September 28 The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has ordered the transfer of senior IAS officer Rajeev Verma (AGMUT : 1992) from Chandigarh to Delhi, appointing him as the Chief Secretary of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). According to the order issued on Saturday, Verma will take charge with effect from October 1, 2025, or from the date of his joining, whichever is later. The transfer was approved by the competent Will take charge from October 1 authority and notified through Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. Verma, a 1992-batch officer of the AGMUT cadre, is currently serving in Chandigarh. His appointment as Delhi’s top bureaucrat comes at a crucial juncture, with the administration focusing on several governance and policy matters in the national capital. The order was signed by Anish Muraleedharan, Director (S), Ministry of Home Affairs. Mohali, September 28 Punjab cabinet minister Harjot Bains today criticised the “gross mismanagement” and “fleecing of patients” at the super-specialty Max Hospital in Phase 6. Bains, in a social media post, alleged that the patients were being made to wait in ambulances outside the hospital’s Emergency even as beds inside lay vacant. “Ì will ask the Health Minister to get the bed occupancy verified,” the Education Minister warned during his visit to the hospital as other visitors nodded in agreement with his allegations. Bains came to the hospital Punjab Minister Harjot Bains during his visit to Max Hospital. after a relative of a sarpanch made a distress call to him. The patient had alleged that he was made to wait outside the hospital for half an hour. “Due to the negligence of management and their race for money, patients coming from far away were made to sit outside under the excuse of ‘file making’ instead of being admitted in the emergency — even when the emergency ward was empty,” he wrote on ‘X’. Bains complained that an elderly woman from Hamirpur had to also wait 20–25 minutes in an ambulance. The minister added that he had to step in personally to get her, and another patient admitted to the hospital. Sources said "credit patients" require an approval letter was from the department concerned. A hospital spokesperson added, “The 60-year-old patient, who had been admitted to our hospital multiple times, was last discharged on September 22, 2025. Today, he returned to Emergency with further complications. At that time, no ICU bed was available, and this was duly communicated. The patient was admitted to the CCU once a bed became available.” Wishes pour in for singer Jawanda, CM Mann visits hospital Gaurav Kanthwal Tribune News Service Mohali, September 28 Wishes poured in for Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda as he remained on ventilator support at a private hospital in Mohali after suffering severe head and spine injuries in a road accident. Sharing a health update, the doctors said, “Jawanda is being closely monitored by the multidisciplinary team comprising neurosurgery and critical care specialists at Fortis Hospital.” Punjab Chef Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann visited the hospital to inquire about the well-being of the 35-year-old singer. Mann discussed his medical condition with the doctors and lent support to the family. “I pray to God that Rajvir returns home hale and hearty soon. His fans across the world are praying for his good health. Experts from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Educa- 35-year-old on ventilator support after road accident Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann meets family members of Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda at Fortis Hospital in Mohali. tion and Research were being consulted,” he said, adding, “I also request people not to spread rumours about his health on social media.” Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains took to social media to pray for the singer’s quick recovery, writing on ‘X’, “Just heard about the accident of Rajwinder Jawanda Veer. Praying to the c m y b Almighty for his safety and speedy recovery.” Among other politicians, Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal and Leader of Opposition in the Punjab assembly Partap Singh Bajwa also expressed concern and prayed for his well-being. Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring said, “Praying for his speedy recovery and good health. May Waheguru bless him with strength and healing.” Sources privy to the matter said Jawanda’s mother went to pray and seek blessings at the late Sant Ajit Singh Hansaliwale Dera near Fatehgarh Sahib. At Jawanda’s Pona village near Jagraon in Ludhiana, friends and relatives performed an ardas (prayer) for his quick recovery at a gurdwara. Punjabi artistes including Gippy Grewal, Jass Bajwa, Kanwar Grewal, Mankirat Aulakh, Tarsem Jassar and Kulwinder Billa visited the hospital on Saturday to enquire about his condition. Meanwhile, Babbu Mann, Diljit Dosanjh and others urged fans to pray for the singer’s well-being. Surjit Bhullar and actor-singer Ranjit Bawa, actor Sonia Mann also visited the hospital today and urged people not to spread rumours about his health. Jawanda, best known for his hit songs “Kali Jawande Di”, “Tu Dis Penda”,“Khush Reha Kar”, “Sardari”and roles in Punjabi films, met with a road accident near Baddi when he and five of his friends heading to Shimla on a biking trip. He sustained serious head and spine injuries as a stray cattle blocked his way. He was rushed to a hospital in Solan where he also suffered a cardiac arrest before being shifted to the Mohali hospital. Police personnel with the recovered motorcycles at the Phase 1 police station. TRIBUNE PHOTO: VICKY Three vehicle thieves land in police net, 18 stolen bikes recovered Tribune News Service Mohali, September 28 The police arrested three youths after recovering 18 stolen bikes from their possession. A resident of Teur village in Sadar Kharar, Harmanpreet Singh, had informed the police that his bike was stolen from Phase-5 on September 12. Based on his complaint, a theft case was registered at the Phase 1 police station. The arrested suspects have been identified as Ajay Kumar and Waqar, both natives of Uttar Pradesh currently residing in Raipur near Balongi. During questioning, Ajay revealed information that led to the recovery of eight stolen bikes and the arrest of Nangal native Sandeep Kumar. The police also recovered five stolen bikes from Kumar and another five from Waqar. Mobile snatchers arrested In another bust, the police arrested two Badhmajra youths and booked another for snatching incidents after recovering 20 stolen mobile phones and a bike from them. The arrested suspects have been identified as Sahil Kumar and Vikas Kumar, while third accused, Mohammed Mohnish, a resident of Balongi, is absconding. On September 21, a fruit seller, Ikrar, a resident of a Mohali village had reported a mobile phone snatching incident. Two bike-borne youths had allegedly snatched his phone. A case was registered against two youths at Phase-1 police station. The police said Sahil Kumar is already booked in an NDPS Act case and Vikas faces murder charges in another. Salon theft case cracked The police have arrested two youths involved for their alleged involvement in a theft in a Kharar salon. The team has recovered salon equipment, an LCD, and around Rs 5 lakh from the accused. The suspects have been identified as Guronkar Singh and Jatin, who were residing in a rented accommodation in Kharar. On the complaint of salon owner Ritu Sharma, a resident of Sector 125, a case had been registered at Sadar Kharar police station. Sadar Kharar SHO Shivdeep Singh Brar said, “The suspects were arrested and produced in court, which remanded them to three-day police custody.”