05102025-ATR-01.qxd 10/4/2025 11:36 PM Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY CM MANN ATTENDS CRICKETER ABHISHEK’S SISTER’S WEDDING DIST ADMN ENSURES SMOOTH PADDY PROCUREMENT ROBERT PATTINSON FINDS PLAYING ‘NORMAL’ CHALLENGING Punjab CM Mann was in Amritsar to attend the wedding ceremony of Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma’s sister. P2 The Amritsar distriction administration has made arrangements in all mandis to ensure smooth procurement. P2 Actor opens up about shifting from ‘freak’ roles to everyday characters in new film. P4 » » MAX 27°C | MIN 22°C YESTERDAY MAX 31°C | MIN 21°C SUNSET SUNDAY 6.10 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 6.27 AM » SUNDAY | 5 OCTOBER 2025 | AMRITSAR 3 motorcycle riders run over by reversing truck trailer on flyover 3 linked to Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang held in Dharma murder case Pawan K Jaiswar Tribune News Service A man tries to pull out the bike from underneath the truck trailer after the road mishap in Amritsar. Tribune News Service Amritsar, October 4 In a tragic road accident, three persons, including a woman, lost their lives when their motorcycle collided with a truck trailer that suddenly started reversing after its driver lost control of it here on Friday night. The deceased have been identified as Sunny (27) of Nehru Colony, Raman (22) of Pal Avenue and his mother Geeta (43). The police said the incident took place around 11 pm on Ram Tirath Road near the Ajnala bypass flyover. According to the police, the truck trailer was going from Mahal village to the Ajnala bypass when its driver lost control of it while climbing a flyover and it started reversing leading to the road accident. The motorcycle-borne victims, who were following the trailer, could not stop in time and collided with it. They were run over by the tractor trailer, resulting in their death on the spot. The accident led to a traffic jam on the flyover for around Youth shot dead in Beas, probe begins Tribune News Service Amritsar, October 4 A youth was shot dead by unidentified assailants on the service lane built under the Beas bridge on late Friday night. According to information, a group of men travelling in a Hyundai Creta car arrived at the spot, shot the victim and fled the scene. On Saturday morning, nearby residents found the body lying in a pool of blood and alerted the police. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Amritsar (Rural), Maninder Singh said a probe has been initiated and closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage from the surrounding areas is being examined. He assured that the accused would be traced and arrested soon. Initial probe revealed that the CCTV footage shown a few men stepping out of a Creta car and walking along the lane. They were seen having an argument with the victim while talking to someone on their phones. Moments later, the accused took the victim to a dark, isolated area and shot him dead before fleeing the spot in their car. When morning walkers reached the service lane today, they spotted the body drenched in blood. The deceased had a tattoo on his neck bearing the name “Gopi”. No mobile phone or identification documents were recovered from his possession. Preliminary investigation suggests that the murder might have been the result of a monetary dispute or an illicit relationship. The police suspect the killers dumped the body on the spot to conceal the victim’s identity. The body has been sent for a postmortem. The police have launched a hunt to nab the culprits. half an hour. Police teams led by the SHO, Cantonment police, reached the spot and started a probe. “All the three victims died on the spot,” said a police official. Passersby caught the truck trailer driver and handed him over to the police. The police have taken the truck driver into custody and initiated an investigation into the matter. The bodies were sent for a post-mortem. A case has been registered against the driver and further probe is underway. Amritsar, October 4 The Islamabad police have booked four persons for allegedly outraging the modesty of a woman lawyer and assaulting her and her father leaving them injured. However, no arrest has been made till now while efforts are on to arrest the accused, said the police. Those booked were identified as Balraj Singh, Gurjit Singh and Kewal Singh, all residents of Indira Colony, Guru Nanak Pura locality, Sarabjit Singh of Japani Mill at Chheharta. The 27-year-old woman lawyer in her statement to the police alleged that on October 1, she saw her neighbour Balraj Singh uprooting some plants outside her house. When she Alleges accused tried to outrage her modesty, used casteist remarks objected, Balraj allegedly started abusing her and making derogatory remarks about her character. Soon after, other accused armed with iron rods and wooden sticks joined in, she alleged. According to the complainant, Gurjit Singh allegedly hit her left arm with the rod, while Sarabjit Singh attacked her with a wooden stick, injuring her head. She claimed that the accused then forcibly entered her house, assaulted her parents and tore her clothes in an attempt to outrage her modesty. The victim further alleged that the attackers used casteist Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar addresses mediapersons in Amritsar on Saturday. Dharma was shot dead on September 26 outside his residence when he returned after dinner with his friends. “Investigations revealed that Dalwinder Singh, alias Billi, and Shubhdeep Singh, alias Shubh, were key conspirators acting on the directions of Ankush, alias Bahman, who originally hailed from the same locality, but were currently based in Australia,” said Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar. He said Billi conducted a recce of the victim with the help of Navraj, alias Noor, while Shubh arranged the motorcycle and weapons for the shooters, identified as Mankaran Singh, Sam, and Joban, who are at large. The police said the killing was part of a larger organised crime network with links to both local and foreign-based operatives. A hunt has been launched to nab the absconders, said Bhullar. Dharma was out on parole in Sanitation hit as new contractor yet to take over Police nab four with 1.6 kg heroin, firearms Charanjit Singh Teja Tribune News Service Amritsar, October 4 Sanitation services in the city have been thrown into disarray as the private company awarded contracts for garbage collection and processing has yet to begin operations. As a result, heaps of garbage have started piling up along roadsides. While the Amritsar Municipal Corporation (AMC) has made stopgap arrangements by hiring former employees of the previous contractor, the system remains irregular and poorly coordinated. Residents reported that some of these former employees began collecting Rs 100 per household for garbage collection, double the Rs 50 fee charged by the previous firm. When contacted, MC officials concerned claimed they were unaware of the situation. Despite floating two separate tenders for wards 1-43 and 44-85, the MC awarded both contracts to a single firm, Triple R. The corpora- Woman lawyer assaulted by neighbours; four booked Tribune News Service Amritsar, October 4 Days after a murder convict, identified as Dharamjit Singh, alias Dharma, of Hukum Chand Colony in Chheharta was shot dead by armed assailants, the Amritsar Police Commissionerate have arrested three persons linked with notorious gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria. The police have also identified their foreign-based handler in the case though the main three shooters were still absconding in the case. Those arrested were identified as Navraj Singh, alias Noor, Dalwinder Singh, alias Billi, and Shubhdeep Singh, alias Shubh, all residents of Subhash Road, Chheharta. While Navraj was arrested on Friday, Dalwinder and Shubhdeep were arrested today. Incidentally, all the accused did not have any previous criminal record. connection with the killing of an ASI, Ravinderpal Singh, in December 2012. He was granted parole multiple times in the past also. This time he was released on September 12. Preliminary investigations had revealed that the murder was carried out allegedly at the behest of dreaded gangster Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, currently lodged in Assam jail. Notorious gangster and alleged drug lord Bhagwanpuria is also an accused in the killing of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala. He was detained under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act earlier this year and shifted to Silchar jail from Punjab by the Narcotics Control Bureau. Immediately after the brutal killing of Dharamjit, a social media post immediately went viral in which gangsters associated with Jaggu Bhagwanpuria claimed responsibility. slurs and threatened her with dire consequences. Her father was also injured after being hit with an iron rod and a stick when he tried to intervene. The family was rescued after some persons from the neighbourhood gathered outside the house on hearing the commotion, following which the accused fled the spot. She alleged that the dispute arose over Rs 50,000 she had earlier given to Gurjit Singh as financial help during the Covid-19 pandemic, which he refused to return. She sought strict legal action against all four accused. The police have booked the suspects for assault, criminal trespass, use of caste-based remarks and attempt to outrage her modesty. Tribune News Service Garbage lies scattered alongside the road at Kot Khalsa in Amritsar. PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR tion is currently in the process of issuing the work order. A senior MC official stated that Triple R would likely begin operations only by December, as the company requires time to fabricate small carts, mini trucks, and tippers needed for garbage lifting. The setup of infrastructure as mandated under the Municipal Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, is expected to take more than two months. In the interim, the MC has implemented temporary measures until the new firm becomes operational. “If we float a shortterm tender for just three months, the city will turn into a dump in no time. Instead, we have hired tractor-trolleys and other vehicles, and engaged former Averda drivers and workers on daily wages,” said a senior MC official. He also acknowledged reports of some drivers demanding Rs 100 per household but stressed that this was not permitted. “The MC’s general house has fixed the monthly collection fee at Rs 50 per household. No one is allowed to charge beyond that,” he affirmed. Amritsar, October 4 In a major breakthrough, the Amritsar Rural Police have arrested four drug peddlers and seized 1.696 kg of heroin, two pistols and live cartridges in two separate operations. According to the police, teams from the Mehta and Jandiala police stations conducted the raids following credible intelligence inputs. In the first case, the Mehta police arrested Kuldeep Singh of Khabe Rajputan village and Abhideep Singh of Basrawan village and recovered 1.596 kg of heroin, an electronic weighing machine, and a Platina motorcycle (PB18-N-2802) from their possession. DSP Ravinder Singh said both accused were caught at a naka set up on the link road leading from Khabe Rajputan to Butter Kalan following a secret tip-off. Investigations were on to ascertain the source of the contraband which was Health Dept to clear all pending public cases Tribune News Service Amritsar, October 4 Newly appointed Civil Surgeon Dr Swaranjit Dhawan has directed that all work related to the general public in the Civil Surgeon’s office be completed on time. He has also issued strict instructions to ensure the timely payment of medical bills and the prompt issuance of birth and death certificates. Dr Dhawan stated that the Punjab Government is committed to providing quick and efficient services to citizens. He added that the Health Department is sincerely fulfilling its responsibilities in line with the government’s directives. “Since I took charge, I have made it a priority to clear all pending medical bills. No one should face unnecessary delays or harassment in government offices,” he said. He further mentioned that clear directions have been issued to all senior medical c m y b suspected to be smuggled from Pakistan via drones. In another operation, the Jandiala police arrested two men, identified as Gagandeep Singh, alias Gazni, of Jyotisar Colony and Sunny Singh, alias Nanni, of Shekhupur Mohalla in Jandiala Guru. The arrests were made at Bhatha Chowk, Amarkot, where the police recovered 100 gm heroin, two .30 bore pistols, four live cartridges, and Rs 1,000 drug money from them. A separate case under the NDPS Act and the Arms Act has been registered in this connection. Police officials said investigations are underway to trace the forward and backward linkages of the arrested accused. “Anyone found connected with this illegal trade will face strict legal action,” said DSP Ravinder Singh, reaffirming the department’s commitment to eradicating drugs from the region. Man stabbed to death over family dispute Tribune News Service Newly appointed Civil Surgeon Dr Swaranjit Dhawan during a meeting in Amritsar. officers in government hospitals to maintain the quality of healthcare services. If any officer or employee is found negligent or careless in performing duties, strict action will be taken immediately, he added. To improve transparency and accountability, the Civil Surgeon has ordered regular surprise inspections in government hospitals. Dr Dhawan said that District Programme Officers are already conducting such checks, and any irregularities found are being addressed promptly. He also emphasised the importance of hospital staff treating patients with kindness and respect. “Doctors and nurses must deal with people with love and understanding. A positive and caring environ- ment encourages patients to recover faster,” he said. Dr Dhawan concluded by saying that steps are being taken to strengthen the district’s healthcare system so that citizens receive better services without delay. “Our goal is to ensure that the health department functions efficiently, honestly, and in the interest of the people,” he added. Amritsar, October 4 In a tragic incident, a man was allegedly stabbed to death by his two brothers-inlaw near Talwandi Rai Dadu village in Ajnala here on Friday evening. The deceased has been identified as Sandeep Singh, a resident of Lalwala village in Ajnala. The accused, Satta Singh and Aman Singh, both residents of Tanana village under the jurisdiction of Bhindi Saida police station, are currently absconding, the police said. According to the complaint lodged by Harinder Singh, father of the deceased, Sandeep had frequent quarrels with his wife Paramjit Kaur over domestic issues. After such disputes, she continued on page 2