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P4 » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 36°C | MIN 20°C YESTERDAY MAX 34°C | MIN 20°C SUNSET WEDNESDAY 6:56 PM SUNRISE THURSDAY 5:45 AM » WEDNESDAY | 24 APRIL 2024 | JALANDHAR Tribune News Service PCC chief Warring visits Punjab Govt reeling under severe Hoshiarpur to quell rebel monetary crisis, says ex-CM Channi Highlights delay in disbursal of salaries of govt staff Tribune News Service Deepkamal Kaur INBRIEF MAN, SON BOOKED ON ASSAULT CHARGE Phagwara: The Nurmahal police have booked a father-son duo on the charge of assaulting a villager. Investigating officer (IO) Sanjiv Kumar said the suspects had been identified as Bahadur Singh, a resident of Bhangala village, and his son Gurtej Singh. Balwinder Singh, a resident of the same village, told the police that the suspects waylaid him on April 14. They assaulted him and threatened him with dire consequences. The IO said a case had been registered against the suspects. OC Peps up low-profile candidate Gomar, takes all along to temple Tribune News Service Hoshiarpur, April 23 A day after the Congress announced the candidature of Yamini Gomar from the Hoshiarpur (reserved) Lok Sabha seat, Punjab Congress Committee chief Amrinder S Raja Warring held a meeting of all party workers at the house of former MLA Pawan Adia in Model Town here. The move was aimed at quelling the rebellion within the party and to pep up the candidate who had been lying low and out of active politics for long. All halqa in-charges, including Adia from Sham Churasi, Micky Dogra from Dasuya, Indu Bala from Mukerian, MLA Balwinder Dhaliwal from Phagwara, ex-minister Sangat S Gilzian from Urmar and former Punjab Youth Congress chief Amarpreet Lally, were present in the meeting. Adia, who too had been demanding ticket from the seat, was learnt to have been a bit cross. In the meeting, he told everyone that he was annoyed as Gomar came to his place last evening. Gomar told him that she would put him to the party president on phone. He said he was capable enough of talking to Warring directly. Upon arrival of the PCC chief at his place today, Adia, however, said he had accepted the decision and would support Gomar. Indu Bala too expressed her grudge that Gomar did not even make a courtesy call to her. She too later made peace. Warring told everyone that she needed support of everyone to raise PCC chief Amrinder S Raja Warring, candidate Yamini Gomar and other leaders during a visit to Hanuman Temple in Hoshiarpur on Tuesday. TRIBUNE PHOTOS Jalandhar, April 23 The police recently conducted raids targeting three spa centres falling within the jurisdiction of Division No. 6 and 7 police stations. The raids were prompted by complaints alleging the operation of a prostitution racket within these establishments. Reports indicate that the targeted places, namely Royal Spa Centre, Thai Spa Centre and Swastik Spa Centre, based in posh localities, had previously faced police action and were ordered to cease operations. However, the the owners persisted in their activities by relocating secretly. According to police officials, three FIRs have been lodged against spa owners and managers under relevant sections of the Immoral Trafficking Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). While the owners are reported to be from Delhi and other districts, managers present during the raids have been apprehended by the police. Police officials claimed that these spa centres were allegedly involved in illegal activities under the guise of legitimate massage services. As part of the operation, entry registers and other documents were confiscated from the premises. “The owners of these centres will be arrested soon,” they said. Jalandhar SAD candidate MS Kaypee along with party leaders at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Tuesday. WHIRLWIND TOUR FOR KAYPEE, AKALI LEADERSHIP A day after shifting from the Congress to Shiromani Akali Dal and getting announced as its candidate, it was a whirlwind tour for Mahinder S Kaypee and the entire local Akali leadership. Accompanied by district chiefs Gurpartap Wadala (rural) and Kulwant S Manan (urban), former MLA Baldev Khera, Bachitar S Kohar, Iqbal S Dhindsa, Paramjit S Reru, Harjap S Sangha and Gurpreet Khalsa, Kaypee first paid obeisance at the Golden Temple. He then went to Durgiana Temple and Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal in Amritsar. Coming to Jalandhar, his stop was at Dera Sachkhand Ballan, Dera Sant Pritam Dass Baba Jaure, Talhan Sahib Gurdwara and finally culminating at Devi Talab Mandir. her popularity graph. “We all need to project her, create a hype for her and make her known everywhere around,” Warring said. Later, everyone guided her, chalked out an initial launching plan and then took her along to a local Hanuman Temple on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti where they all prayed for her success. Tribune News Service Jalandhar, April 23 Retired SSP Harvinder S Dalli joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Punjab in-charge Vijay Rupani at the local state office here on Tuesday. His son Amritpal S Dalli was already serving as the vicepresident of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha here. Others who attended his joining ceremony were ex-minister Manoranjan Kalia, exMayor Rakesh Rathour and ex-CPS KD Bhandari. A native of the Adampur Assembly segment, Dalli said he would help the party gain strength and would work to improve the prospects of party candidate Sushil Rinku in the coming LS elections. Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Jalandhar, April 23 The political scenario unfolding in the district is getting interesting with each passing day. Several unexpected events have taken place, adding spark to political developments ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Leaders have been squabbling over tickets, Procurement underway “JALANDHAR SHEHAR, CHANNI DI LEHAR” SLOGAN As Channi has picked up campaign, the Congress Bhawan is being decked up with his new hoardings. New hoardings have a black background with just Channi’s pictures and slogan in the backdrop “Jalandhar shehar, Channi di lehar” (meaning there is a wave in favour of Channi in Jalandhar city). The slogan reminds the electorate of the “Channi wave” ahead of the 2022 Assembly poll when five of the nine segments of Jalandhar went into the kitty of the Congress. DANNY MEETS BABA PARGAT NATH Having raked up issues against Channi and questioned him as to why the Dalit community should vote for him, ex-MLA Jandiala Sukhwinder S Danny met Baba Pargat Nath, head of a popular Valmik dera here. Danny’s meeting with the dera head is significant as the latter has a huge influence over the Valmiki/Majhbi Sikh community. Sukhwinder S Danny with dera head Baba Pargat Nath in Jalandhar on Tuesday. TRIBUNE PHOTO and on not getting one or fearing being sidelined, they have been switching parties. This includes stalwarts who have also shifted their loyalties. Mohinder Singh Kaypee, Tajinder Bittu, Karamjit Kaur, wife of former MP Chaudhary Santokh Singh and his son Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary are a few examples from the Congress. Last year, the Congress faced a major setback here after eight of its former councillors joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). While Kaypee joined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) on Monday, Chaudhary and Bittu joined the BJP It seems . that the Congress has lost its ground in the district. Similarly, SAD’s prime face for years and one of its most active leaders, Pawan Kumar Tinu also stunned everyone by joining the AAP a few days back. Sushil Rinku, who was the sitting AAP MP and Sheetal Angural, MLA Jalandhar West, gave a shocker when they ditched their respective parties and joined the BJP . Last year, a swarm of hopefuls had joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), after which it was said that the MC elections will also be won by the party. One year later, the entire political scenario appears to have changed and those who shifted to AAP are also looking for other parties to join. In the coming days, more political twists and turns are expected with leaders leaving and joining parties. Youth’s severed body found near rly crossing Jalandhar, April 23 A youth allegedly died by suicide by jumping in front of a train at the Tanda railway crossing here this morning. The deceased, aged between 24 and 26 years, is yet to be identified. Reports suggest that he jumped in front of a train. Cops suspect suicide, identity not known The police took the severed body into their possession and sent it for postmortem examination. The police have ruled out any foul play behind his death and termed it as a case of suicide. GRP officials have initiated investigations into the case and they are trying to identify the deceased. The police have also sent his pictures at all police stations and the neighbouring areas to identify him. They did not find any document or proof from the deceased. The body has been kept in the mortuary of the Civil Hospital for 72 hours for identification. SAFE SCHOOL VAHAN POLICY Labourers clean wheat at the grain market in Jalandhar on Tuesday. PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH Drunk youths attack dhaba owner, booked Jalandhar, April 23 An altercation took place at a dhaba near the bus stand late last night. The dhaba owner, Sonu, suffered serious injuries in the incident. Reports indicate that a group of inebriated youths assaulted the dhaba owner and hit him on his head repeatedly with a sharp object. Congress MP candidate Charanjit Channi campaigns with MLA Sukhwinder Kotli in the Adampur area in Jalandhar; and (below) hoardings with pictures of Charanjit Channi at the Congress Bhawan. Ex-SSP Dalli joins BJP Politics in ferment as leaders switch loyalties, leave & join parties JUDGE PRIYA TAKES CHARGE Nawanshahr: Priya Sood took charge as the District and Sessions Judge at the District Court Complex in Nawanshahr. Before this, Sood has served as the District and Sessions Judge in Tarn Taran. A meeting was held with all judicial officers posted in Nawanshahr and instructions were given that old pending cases should be disposed of expeditiously. TNS Jalandhar, April 23 Raking up the issue of delay in the disbursal of salaries of government employees of various departments, Congress candidate from the Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat and ex-Chief Minister Charanjit S Channi said it seemed to be like a financial emergency kind of a state in Punjab. “Today is April 23 and a majority of the government staff are yet to get their monthly wages. Even Health Department employees have not got their salaries. The government claims that there is no shortage of funds in its coffers. This kind of a situation has not arisen earlier. The government has taken loan worth ~80,000 crore in two years. The Punjab Government is reeling under severe monetary crisis and several families have not been able to make their both ends meet,” Channi said while addressing the media during his tour to Adampur here. Channi also commented on the brisk change of parties by the candidates. “Leaders have started changing parties every morning and evening. Such politicians have shattered our social and cultural norms too. AAP candidate Pawan Tinu, who was just like the son of exCM Parkash S Badal, too has shunned his loyalty,” he said, targeting BJP candidate Sushil Rinku also for changing parties thrice. On his detractors, Channi said: “The more I am being criticised, the more I shall get strengthened.” MALKIAT SINGH AND SARABJIT SINGH Police raid spa centres after flesh trade complaints, owners booked The victim, who suffered serious injuries, was shifted to the Civil Hospital. The incident was reported to the police post at the bus stand. Sonu, proprietor of the dhaba, said he was at his establishment till late last night. A group of youths reached there after the closing hours and asked for dinner. He refused to give them dinner, which angered the youths. The situation took an ugly turn as the youths resorted to physical violence. One of the suspects was wielding a sharp object. Eyewitnesses said the suspects called their associates to the spot, resulting in a brawl. The father of the dhaba owner also sustained injuries during the melee. Sonu alleged that the suspects not only beat him up and his father, but also took away ~10,000 from the premises before fleeing the spot. The police claimed that efforts were on to identify and apprehend the suspects. — TNS c m y b 23 school buses challaned, 6 seized in Hoshiarpur Hoshiarpur, April 23 Regional Transport Officer Ravinder Singh Gill and Assistant Transport Officer Sandeep Bharti, along with their teams, recently conducted a checking of school buses bringing students under the Safe School Vehicle Policy. Buses of eight schools were checked at different places. As many as 23 challans were issued under the Motor Vehicles Act to school buses that did not meet the conditions under the policy while six school vehicles were seized. Also, transport in-charges of schools and bus drivers were made aware of the instructions issued by the Punjab Government. The bus drivers and helpers doing duty were instructed to wear uniform and follow traffic rules. Strict instructions were given that school buses should not be driven under the influence of intoxicants. During the checking campaign, it was also brought to the notice of school principals that school authorities were responsible for the safe movement of children, be it a vehicle hired by the parents or hired by a private transporter on behalf of the school, or any vehicle taken on agreement or owned by the school itself. An appeal was also made to the parents of schoolchildren to regularly check the means of transportation and the buses themselves and if any deficiency is noticed, they should immediately bring it to the notice of the district administration Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal directed the District Education Officer (Secondary and Elementary) and all SDMs to take undertakings from all government and private schools of the district and submit it in the office of Deputy Commissioner by April 25. In it, the school principal will have to certify that the school buses and vehicles used for transportation of the students of their school were fully compliant with the Safe School Vehicle Scheme. — OC
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