03102025-LT-01.qxd 10/3/2025 12:39 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune EVENTS MARK DASEHRA, GANDHI JAYANTI, DURGA VISARJAN PUGILISTS PUT CHAKAR VILLAGE ON WORLD BOXING MAP HOLLYWOOD ACTOR JIM CARREY TO BE HONOURED Residents took part in various events to mark Dasehra, Gandhi Jayanti and Shastri Jayanti. P2 India’s pugilists have brought global recognition for the country with their performances. P3 Jim Carrey will be honoured with an Honorary Cesar at 51st Cesar Awards ceremony in Paris in Feb 2026. P4 » » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 34°C | MIN 24°C YESTERDAY MAX 35°C | MIN 25°C SUNSET FRIDAY 6.05 PM SUNRISE SATURDAY 6:17 AM FRIDAY | 3 OCTOBER 2025 | LUDHIANA At 121 feet, city’s tallest Ravana effigy goes up in flames at Daresi Residents throng various venues to witness Dasehra celebrations Shivani Bhakoo Tribune News Service Ravana’s effigy in flames at Daresi ground. Ludhiana, October 2 Dasehra, the festival symbolising the triumph of good over evil, was celebrated with enthusiasm across the city on Thursday. The tallest Ravana effigy of the city, measuring 121 feet, was erected at Daresi ground along with effigies of Meghnad and Kumbhakarna with the help of a crane around 4 pm. Though the effigies were burnt around 5:45 pm, the crowd had started gathering at the place from 3 pm to watch the celebrations without any hindrance. As the day was a holiday in government offices and many private establishments on account of Dasehra and Gandhi Jayanti, residents thronged various venues, including Daresi ground, Upkar Nagar, near Vardhman Chowk, Aggar Nagar, Hambran Road and Sarabha Nagar, to witness the Dasehra celebrations with their families and friends. At Daresi, the Ravana’s effigy was burnt using a remote-control ignition system. Flames came out dramatically from the effigys’ sword, belt, eyes and mouth as firecrackers exploded, Migrant youth shot dead by neighbour Our Correspondent Ludhiana, October 2 A 19-year-old migrant youth, working with the Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA), was allegedly shot dead by another youth staying in his neighbourhood in the Ram Nagar locality here. The deceased was identified as Himanshu, a native of Azamgarh, UP who had been , staying with his brother Ritesh in Ram Nagar for the past five months. The suspect was identified as Gulshan who succeeded in fleeing the scene after committing the crime. Though the investigating team is yet to ascertain the reason behind the murder, some After committing crime, suspect left weapon at house before fleeing, say police sources old rivalry is suspected to be the cause behind the argument, which led to the murder. Shortly after Himanshu reached his brother Ritesh’s salon that Gulshan came there and started arguing with them over some old issue. The suspect allegedly shot Himanshu on his head with his revolver and ran away after threatening people gathering there against naming him for the assault. Himanshu was declared dead after he was taken to a multispecialty hospital on the Chandigarh road. Assistant Commissioner Police, Focal Point, Jagdeep Singh, said police officials, led by SHO, Jamalpur police station, had been advised to launch a manhunt for the suspect and his accomplice, if any. Though the police are yet to disclose the latest development in the case, sources at the police station said the suspect had left his weapon at his house before fleeing the area. The police have obtained footage of CCTV cameras and DVRs for collecting evidence. Residents visit the Dasehra fair at Daresi ground in Ludhiana on Thursday. PHOTOS: ASHWANI DHIMAN drawing loud cheers and claps from the crowd. Similar scenes were witnessed at other venues where effigies were set ablaze between 5:45 pm and 6:15 pm. One of the artisans, Amir, expressed satisfaction over the successful event. “We have been camping here for two months, working on these effigies as we do every year. When people appreciate our efforts and we earn well, we feel our hard work is worth the same,” he said. Meanwhile, the Bengali community marked the occasion with traditional fervour. Several cultural and religious programmes were organised, culminating in Vijaydashami rituals. Married women participated in the joyous ‘Sindoor Khela,’ smearing vermillion on each other before the community bid an emotional farewell to Goddess Durga through idol immersion ceremonies. The celebrations contin- ued late in the evening. Traffic diversions In view of the heavy footfall at Daresi ground, the traffic police diverted routes to prevent jams. Four-wheelers were barred from entering roads leading to Daresi and the city centre between 1 pm and 8 pm. Vehicle parking was arranged at three designated spots near Daresi — close to Kapoor Hospital, the multi-storey building and near the MC’s Zone A. Migrants attack youth, throw him into Sidhwan Canal Lovleen Bains Sahnewal, October 2 A group of migrants allegedly attacked a youth of Harnampura village and threw him into the Sidhwan Canal, sparking widespread outrage among villagers. The villagers, who were supported by Nihangs, staged a dharna, thus bringing the entire traffic, along the expressway, to a sudden halt. They demanded the victim to be traced at the earliest and immediate action against the migrants who committed the crime. The dharna was lifted after the police registered a case against the suspects and arrested the four persons named in the FIR by the younger brother of the victim. As per information provided by onlookers, Gurwinder Singh, alias Mani, along with his brother Rupinder Singh, both residents of Harnampura, and Gurmit Singh Dum, a boy from Natt village, were standing near the Jaspal Bangar cut on the expressway when a group of around six migrants attacked them with sharp weapons and threw Gurwinder in the Sidhwal Canal. The younger brother of Gurwinder, along with his friend from Natt village, reached home, in an injured state, to inform his parents. In no time, the villagers reached the scene where the Our Correspondent Doraha, October 2 The Doraha police claimed to have arrested six persons and recovered a total of 1.155 kg of heroin from their custody. In a special drive initiated to nab criminals supplying drugs under the command of Khanna SSP Jyoti Yadav Bains, SP (D) Pawanjeet Chaudhary, DSP Mohit Kumar Singla, DSP (D) and in-charge CIA, Khanna, Hardeep Singh, Payal DSP Hemant Malhotra and Doraha SHO Akash Dutt, a police team, led by ASI Sukhwinder Singh, successfully conducted an operation under which the arrests have been made. Gurlal Singh, alias Gora, Cops address mediapersons in Khanna. Mohammad Irshad and Davinder Singh were arrested with 1.005 kg of heroin under various sections of the NDPS Act on September 18 by the Doraha police. During interrogation, it was revealed that the illegal drug supply business was being operated by Lovepreet Singh, lodged in Ropar jail, who has been managing the drug supply to various areas of the state from the prisons. Following the disclosure, the Ropar jail authorities recovered a mobile from Lovepreet and a case under Section 52 A of the Prisons Act was registered against him. He was brought on production warrant from the Ropar jail and arrested. He was supplying heroin in large quantities to Mahant Kashmir Giri, a resident of Khanna, who was further supplying the same with his partner Dinker Kalia and others to their clients. Both were arrested and 50 gm of heroin was seized from Giri while from Dinker and coaccused Vicky and Gulshan, who are also residents of Khanna, the police seized 30 gm of heroin and Four bridges over Sidhwan Canal still under construction amid traffic woes Ludhiana, October 2 On the occasion of birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, Congress workers paid tributes to him. The event was organised at Sarabha Nagar under the leadership of senior Congress leader Pawan Dewan. Dewan said Gandhi’s life of truth, non-violence and simplicity was an inspiration for all. The true tribute to him would be to follow his ideology and principles. — TNS Tribune News Service HEALTH & WELLNESS The Tribune is starting a Q and A column to address your health-related queries. Please mail your questions (not exceeding 40 words) at healthandwellness@tribunemail.com. The Tribune’s panel of doctors will answer all your healthrelated concerns. Manav Mander Ludhiana, October 2 The four steel truss bridges being constructed over the Sidhwan Canal in Ludhiana’s South City to ease traffic congestion have missed their April 2025 completion deadline, with work still ongoing. The project, overseen by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), was expected to bring major relief to commuters navigating the increasingly crowded Canal Road and surrounding areas. Designed to facilitate smoother U-turns and reduce The project is expected to bring major relief to commuters on Canal Road. ASHWANI DHIMAN traffic bottlenecks, the bridges are part of a 17.041km-long infrastructure initiative. Two bridges are located near the F2 Raceway while the reamaining two are near Barewal Bridge. onlookers had already caught three of the migrants involved in the crime. The suspects were also thrashed by the residents. Ram Naresh of Jaspal Bangar was later taken to the Civil Hospital from where he was shifted to the CMCH in Ludhiana. Later, the villagers of Harnampura, along with a group of Nihangs, staged a protest on the expressway, calling for tracing of the victim and the immediate arrest of the migrants involved in the incident. The police tried to convince the protesters to lift the dharna, which brought the traffic to a standstill but it was not lifted till the police registered a case and nabbed the suspects. The villagers and the nihangs are demanding strict action against the culprits. A case under various sections of the IPC has been registered on the complaint of the younger brother of Gurwinder against Ram Naresh and Vijay Kumar of Jaspal Bangar and Akshay Kumar and Ram Babu. Sahnewal SHO Gurmukh Singh Deol said: “The police are trying their level best to trace the victim. All four suspects have been arrested and now are in police custody.” Six land in police dragnet with 1.1 kg of heroin Mahatma Gandhi remembered Project had missed its April 2025 completion deadline Villagers, along with Nihangs, stage protest; four suspects nabbed Each bridge spans approximately 34 m in length and 11 m in width. While the steel structures have been assembled, progress has been slow, works delayed by last month’s heavy rains. c m y b South City has rapidly transformed into a bustling hub of residential complexes, upscale restaurants and commercial establishments. With markets such as Sunview drawing large crowds, espe- cially on weekends, traffic congestion has become a daily struggle for residents and visitors alike. Viren, a resident of South City, said: “I often get late for my tuition classes on weekends due to traffic jams. The situation is getting worse every month.” Another resident said: “Earlier, only local residents used to frequent this side of the city. Now, with Canal Road turning into a marketplace and Sunview Market attracting heavy footfall, the road has become extremely congested. These bridges will definitely help ease the traffic flow.” A frequent visitor to Sunview Market, Kalki said: “Traffic turns chaotic during evenings and Saturdays and Sundays are the worst. Residents have been demanding these bridges for a long time. They’re essential to improve traffic movement in South City, which is expanding rapidly with new hotels, eateries and housing projects.” The delay has sparked concern among locals, who feel the bridges are critical to managing the area’s growing traffic load. “New bridges would save time, fuel and reduce pressure on existing infrastructure. They’re the need of the hour,” said Ramneek, another commuter. Despite the setbacks, NHAI officials remain hopeful about completing the project soon. Residents, however, are urging the authorities to expedite the work, emphasising that the bridges are not only a convenience but also a necessity for the city’s evolving urban landscape. a Tata Tiago car. On further interrogation, it came to light that they had procured heroin from Subham Kumar, alias Bamb, a resident of Ludhiana, who was nabbed and 70-gm heroin and a Maruti Swift car were recovered from him. SSP Jyoti Yadav said the Khanna police had initiated a drive against drug suppliers in the recent past. “We have achieved major successes ever since the launching of the drive. Many members of the drug mafia have been nabbed and major recoveries made from them. Further investigation in the case is on and there are chances of major recoveries,” she said. Woman among 2 held with heroin Jagraon, October 2 The Ludhiana (rural) police claimed to have arrested two drug peddlers, including a woman, and seized 264 gm of heroin from their possession. They have been identified as Karan of Jagraon and Amritpal Kaur Cheenu of Rani Wala Khooh. The suspects were arrested when they were going to deliver a consignment on a motorcycle near the cremation ground at Kothey Khajooran on the outskirts of Jagraon city. Probe revealed that police officials, led by DSP (D) Inderjit Singh Boparai and incharge, CIA, Amritpal Singh, had nabbed the suspects after getting a tip-off on Wednesday. The suspects tried to escape after seeing the police but the latter succeeded in apprehending them. — OC