12112025-LT-01.qxd 11/12/2025 12:40 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune DAY AFTER DELHI BLAST, COPS STEP UP SECURITY FARMER EMBRACES IN-SITU STUBBLE MANAGEMENT TU JULIET JATT DI — TWISTED LOVE & FLIPPED NARRATIVE CP Swapan Sharma launched a comprehensive city-wide operation to strengthen public safety. P2 For the fifth year, Dilbagh Singh from Braich village refrained from burning paddy stubble. P3 Tu Juliet Jatt Diflips narrative where marriage happens first… then they go to college… and then love happens! P4 » » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 27°C | MIN 8°C YESTERDAY MAX 27°C | MIN 9°C SUNSET WEDNESDAY 5.28 PM SUNRISE THURSDAY 6:46 AM WEDNESDAY | 12 NOVEMBER 2025 | LUDHIANA Massive fire breaks out at main vegetable market Crates, temporary sheds, parked truck destroyed in blaze Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 11 A major fire incident was reported on Tuesday afternoon in the main vegetable market near Bahadurke Road on Tuesday. The blaze, which started from a large quantity of stacked crates, rapidly escalated, completely destroying temporary sheds and a parked truck in the adjacent fruit market section. The exact cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained. Fire officials were investigating to find out the case. However, preliminary investigation of the Fire Department found that a spark emanating from the dump ignited surrounding materials, which then spread quickly due to strong winds. The thick smoke generated widespread alarm among local vendors and residents. Upon arrival, the first fire tender found the area fully engulfed in flames. As firefighters were trying to douse the flames, several small explosions were heard. A nearby tea stall, which also caught fire, had LPG cylinders. Firefighters acted swiftly to remove the cylinders from the scene, preventing a major secondary explosion. A major challenge for the fire- though the incident represents a substantial financial loss for fruit and vegetable vendors. He also noted the market’s history of similar incidents, mentioning that he had personally responded to several crate fires at the place in the past. Woman’s body found in sack Debt-ridden farmer dies by suicide Investigating officer ASI Amolak Singh said the police launched a probe and once the identity of the deceased was confirmed, the reason of murder would be cleared. No injuries or other marks were found on the woman’s body. Ludhiana, November 11 Sukhwinder Singh, a 45-yearold debt-ridden farmer from Kotha Premsar village in Jagraon, died by suicide. He swallowed some poisonous substance, leading to his death. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning. A resident of the village, Jaswinder Singh, said Sukhwinder had incurred agricultural debts of around Rs 20 lakh. He owned less than an acre of land and farmed and reared livestock. Sources said Sukhwinder consumed pesticide at his home on Tuesday morning. When his health deteriorated, his family admitted him to Kalyani Hospital, a private hospital. From there, doctors referred him to the Civil Hospital, Jagraon, where he died during the treatment. He was survived by his wife, a son and a daughter. — TNS Ludhiana, November 11 The recovery of a young woman’s body near the Alamgir Bypass in the Dugri area on Tuesday caused a stir. Initially, people thought it was garbage. When it was checked, a body was found in the sack. The police were informed and officials from the Dugri police station reached the scene. As police officials opened the sack, the body of a woman was found. The police took the body into custody and sent it to the Civil Hospital mortuary. CCTV cameras are also being checked to identify those who dumped the body. The deceased was yet to be identified. She is believed to be between 30 and 35 years NO INJURIES FOUND: COP ASI Amolak Singh said the police launched a probe and once the identity of the deceased was confirmed, the reason of murder would be cleared. No injuries or other marks were found on the woman’s body. Similar incidents in past old. Initial investigations suggest that someone dumped the body there at night. Sanjay Tiwari said: “I received a call around 9:30 am from some people, informing me that a sack was lying near the bypass. When I reached the spot, I saw hands hanging out of the sack, which confirmed the presence of the body in it. Afterwards, I informed the police.” On July 9, Two bike-borne youths were seen disposing of a suspicious sack, in which a woman’s body was found later, on the divider of Ferozepur Road near a police checkpoint in Ludhiana. In-laws and relative of the deceased were arrested in the case by the police. In another incident, the body of a man was found in a drum in the Sherpur area, on July 25. Six persons, including five of a family, were arrested in the case later. Sahnewal residents pray for Dharmendra’s speedy recovery as actor remains critical at hospital Shivani Bhakoo Tribune News Service Sahnewal, November 11 Sahnewal, the small town near Ludhiana, witnessed unusual hustle and bustle as news spread about the deteriorating health of veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, who spent his childhood here. Though his family shifted to Mumbai in 1960s, a few families in town still share close ties with him, parents Though his family shifted to Mumbai in the 1960s, a few families in Sahnewal still share close ties with the actor and his parents. Sant Ram Haar, who now stays in Montreal, Canada, is among Dharmendra’s old friends. His nephew, Gaurav Kailey, who stays in Sahnewal, shared that his uncle had visited the actor in September. “They share great memories together. Uncle comes to India every year and meets Dhar- Nikhil Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 11 The Khanna police claimed to have arrested a total of 19 suspects in the murder case of Gurvinder Singh Ginda (21), who was shot dead at Manki village on November 3. Among the 19 suspects, four were the main assailants while others were those who either gave shelter to the suspects or helped them directly or indirectly in committing the crime. A US-based man, Jatinder Kumar, alias Tiddi, a native of Rampur, Doraha, now residing in the US, had helped the suspects financially and in arranging shelters for them after they committed the murder. Even B-category gangster Ravi Rajgarh, who was brought on a production warrant for questioning from the Bathinda jail, too had helped the suspects in the conspiracy. Police officials address mediapersons at Manki village on Tuesday. SSP Khanna, Jyoti Yadav, , while addressing a press conference on Tuesday stated that the police also recovered two pistols with magazines and six rounds from the suspects. The police had arrested four of them from the house of Davinder Singh of Ratoke village in Tarn Taran on Sunday morning. They were identified as Harkaran Singh Karan, a resident of Madpur, Gurtej Singh Teji of Chak Sarai, Jaspreet Singh Jassu, a resident of Chak Sarai and Rajveer Singh Lalli of Madpur. They had a criminal past as cases under the Arms Act and of attempt to murder were already registered against them. On Monday, two of the suspects had also opened fire at the police when they were taken for recovering weapons. The CIA in-charge was injured in the incident. The SSP said during investigation, it came to light that about a month ago, a blood donation camp was held in Samrala, where the complainant Dharampal’s group, ‘Babbu Samrala’ (rivals of suspects), had allegedly abused the father of Harkaran Singh, alias Karan. Subsequently, both groups scheduled a time to fight but they never came face-to-face, till the shooting incident. In the wake of the enmity, Karan, with a desire to take revenge, carried out the firing along with his associates. She claimed that besides, a post was put up on social media by a gangster claiming responsibility for the incident. During probe, while verifying the post, it was found that the same was not posted by any gang but by Sukhdeep Singh, a resident of Sri Muktsar Sahib, who is at present staying abroad. It was posted by him to gain fame by using the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. A fireman douses the flames at the vegetable market in Ludhiana on Tuesday. HIMANSHU MAHAJAN fighters was managing the large crowd that had gathered, many of whom were taking photos and videos to upload on social media. Leading fireman Ravi Kumar said it took roughly one hour to extinguish the blaze, utilising four fire tenders. No injuries were sustained, Tribune News Service 19 nabbed in Manki murder case so far Dharmendra during his meeting with family members of one of his Sahnewal friends a few years ago. mendra ji in Mumbai. Both my paternal aunts were like sisters to the veteran actor,” he said. Gaurav also showed the house where Dharmendra once stayed. It was demolished last year and reconstructed at the same spot — the place where his elder son, actor Sunny Deol, was born. A shop owner from Lambardar Sweets, located near Dharmendra’s ancestral house, recalled that the actor was fond of their gajrela, a sweet dessert. “His hospitality was unmatched. Whoever from the town went to meet him in Mumbai was warmly welcomed and treated by the actor and his family,” said Mintu Rajiv Kumar, another neighbour, while showing the Government Primary School building where the actor studied during his early years. Dharmendra shared close associations with families such as Kaileys and Kapilas. Many of his old acquaintances have passed away but their children and grandchildren continue to cherish and share fond memories of the beloved actor. Dr Surinder Kapila, an octogenarian and a retired principal from the GCG, Patiala, who stayed in his neighbourhood at Sahnewal, shared how the entire family of Dharmendra had welcomed them when they went to visit him about four decades ago in Mumbai. “Even after gaining fame, the entire family was down to earth and warmly welcomed everyone and spared over an hour with them while refreshing old memories,” Dr Kapila said. At the same time, the residents of the small town prayed for the speedy recovery of the veteran actor, who ruled the Indian cinema for long. A resident said it was disturbing in the morning as a few news channels showed that the actor was no more. “Later, people started gathering near the actor’s house in which he stayed for many years. We are praying for his recovery and he will be healthy again,” the resident said. c m y b Haryana man booked for raping city woman Ludhiana, November 11 The Ludhiana police registered a case against a Haryana-based man who had sexually exploited a city woman and also extorted money from her on the pretext of solemnising marriage with her. A case was registered against the suspect on the charges of rape and fraud. The suspect was identified as Bikram Singh, a resident of Kurukshetra, Haryana. The complainant told the police that she had lodged a complaint against the suspect in June this year and after months of probe, the police on Monday registered a case. She alleged that Bikram cheated her on the pretext of marriage. He had developed physical relations with her repeatedly at her house in the city without her consent and turned her pregnant. As she turned pregnant, he forced her to consume some medicine. He even took Rs 2 lakh from her and did not return the money. The complainant asserted that despite sexually exploited her for long, he had refused to solemnise marriage with her. Following the betrayal, she lodged a police complaint and a case was registered. ASI Sukhjinder Singh said after registering a case, further probe was launched and the man would be arrested soon. — TNS