18062024-LT-01.qxd 6/18/2024 12:31 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune CITY MARKS EID AL-ADHA WITH FERVOUR, LOVE & FEASTS Eid prayers were led by Punjab’s Shahi Imam as thousands gathered at the Jama Masjid in the city. P2 » SWARA SLAMS FOOD BLOGGER’S ‘PROUD TO BE VEGETARIAN’ POST Actress Swara Bhasker, known for her role in Nil Battey Sannata,criticised a blogger for expressing pride in being a vegetarian.P4 » FROM PRIYANKA TO SIDHARTH, CELEBS EXTEND WISHES ON EID AL-ADHA Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sidharth Malhotra, Sunny Deol & others extended greetings to fans & followers celebrating festival. P4 » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 45°C | MIN 31°C YESTERDAY MAX 45°C | MIN 30°C SUNSET TUESDAY 7.32 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 5:23 AM TUESDAY | 18 JUNE 2024 | LUDHIANA Woman held with intoxicating tablets Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 17 The Jagraon Sadar police on Sunday arrested a woman smuggler and recovered 420 intoxicating tablets from her possession. The suspect has been identified as Charanjit Kaur, alias Manu, a resident of Sidhwan Bet, Ludhiana. Investigating officer ASI Harpal Singh said on June 16, he along with a police party, was on routine patrolling at Janetpura village. On suspicion, the police asked a woman in the village to stop for checking. However, the woman instead of stopping started running. She was carrying a polythene bag which she threw in bushes along the road. Women cops in the police party chased the suspect and managed to nab her. Later, the polythene bag, which the woman threw in bushes was checked, from which 420 intoxicating tablets were recovered, the ASI said. A case under the NDPS Act was registered against the woman. Her police remand would be sought for further questioning and to bust the entire drug supply line, the ASI added. Vendors protest against MC for removing carts Tribune News Service Farmer unions continue protest at Ladhowal toll plaza for second day Firm managing barrier losing ~1 cr for every 24 hours |SDM meets protesters Sahnewalwomanloses ~25 lakh to snatchers Our Correspondent Sahnewal, June 17 A Sahnewal resident has complained to the police that an amount of Rs 25 lakh was snatched by four unidentified miscreants while she was at her home yesterday night. After registering a case against four suspects, the police initiated a probe into the matter. Jagdev Singh, Station House Officer (SHO), Sahnewal, said a woman identified as Karamjeet Kaur of Sahnewal had alleged that four unidentified miscreants entered her home last night. They threatened her of dire consequences in case she failed to handover cash lying Farmers protest at the toll barrier; and (right) sharp weapons and iron rods recovered from the Ladhowal toll plaza in Ludhiana on Monday. PHOTOS: INDERJEET VERMA Nikhil Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 17 As farmer unions continued protest at the Ladhowal toll plaza for the second day, vehicles were allowed to pass the barrier without paying charges. Toll company officials said on an average at least 40,000 vehicles passed from the toll barrier during 24 hours. They said the estimated loss for the company would be around Rs 1 crore. Notably, the Ladhowal toll plaza is the most expensive toll plaza of Punjab. One side toll for car is Rs 220 at the toll plaza. Not only this, if a vehicle does not have a FASTag then its driver has to pay Rs 430 as tax for just one trip. During the last one year, the rates of this toll plaza were hiked three times. Farmers have been demanding that toll rates should be reduced to the bare minimum so that commuters could get relief from the exorbitant charges. Today, on the instructions of Sakshi Sawhney, Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, a Sub-Divisional Magistrate visited the toll plaza and held a meeting with farmers. He assured them to take up their issue with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Dilbag Singh, president, Bhartiya Kisan Mazdoor Union (BKU-M), said a meeting was held with the SDM during which farmer SHARP WEAPONS, RODS FOUND IN A SACK A bag containing sharp weapons and rods was found dumped in a pit at the toll barrier. After farmers noticed the sack, they informed the Ladhowal police which arrived at the spot and took it into its possession. “We will find out who kept these sharp weapons at the toll barrier and for what purpose,” the police said. unions submitted a memorandum to him. The SDM assured that he would raise the issue of high toll before the NHAI so that farmers demand could be met. “We are committed to our old stand. Till our demands are not met, we will continue protest at the toll barrier. The company running toll plaza would not be allowed to collect charges from commuters," said a farmer leader Singh. Sakshi Sawhney, Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, said the SDM visited the toll barrier for holding talks with farmers so that an amicable solution could be reached to end their protest. As per the latest revision in toll charges, a car owner is shelling out Rs 220 for a single journey (earlier Rs 215) and Rs 330 for return journey (earlier Rs 225). Light vehicle owners are paying ~535 for a return journey within a day (earlier Rs 520). Bus and truck drivers are now paying Rs 745 for single journey (earlier Rs 730) and Rs 1,120 for return journey (earlier Rs 1,095), while drivers of heavy construction vehicles (up to three axles) pay Rs 815 for single journey (earlier Rs 795) and Rs 1,225 for return journey (earlier Rs 1,190). The seven and more axle vehicles had to pay Rs 2,140 against the earlier amount of Rs 2,085 for return journey. The next toll charge revision as per the NHAI would be on March 31, 2025. Farmer unions demanded that the minimum toll for cars at this barrier should be Rs 150 for multiple trips in 24 hours. Unions said the toll for other vehicles should be decided on this basis. The suspects in custody of the Raikot Sadar police. TRIBUNE PHOTO Gang involved in printing fakecurrencynotesbusted Our Correspondent Ludhiana, June 17 Street vendors at Janakpuri held a protest against the municipal corporation (MC) today. Vendors in large numbers participated in the protest. They raised slogans against the civic body for taking action against them. Yesterday, the MC had removed vendors’ carts from Janakpuri. Officials of the MC said vendors were served notices many times to remove their carts which were causing frequent traffic jams as not much space was left for the movement of vehicles on the road. Street vendors, however, alleged that they were being harassed by employees of the MC. Vendors said they had been doing business from here for the past many years. Vendors alleged that some employees of the MC demanded bribe from them for allowing them to park their carts on the road. 30-year-old woman dies under mysterious circumstances Ludhiana, June 17 Wife of a constable died under mysterious circumstances today early morning. Deceased’s kin alleged that her husband had murdered her. The deceased was identified as Sonia (30). She along with her husband and children was living in the police quarters behind the Sidhwan Bet police station. As per information, around 3 am in the morning, the constable called his in-laws and informed them about the demise of Sonia.The Sidhwan Bet police have launched an investigation into the matter and assured kin of the deceased that action would be taken as per law in the case. Sonia’s family demanded registration of murder case against their son-in-law. — TNS at her home. The miscreants forcibly snatched money from the victim and fled from the spot. Her husband Kuldeep Singh was a truck driver and was on his routine tour, the SHO said. The victim’s son had gone to Uttar Pradesh on some errand. As per the complainant they had sold a property for which they received cash that was lying at their home. As the miscreants knew about cash, they entered victim’s home and threatened her of dire consequences before fleeing with the money. “It’s too early to comment anything about the incident. The picture would be clear soon. We will arrive at a definite conclusion,” the SHO said. Three injured in scuffle between 2 groups at cafe Girls cover their faces to beat the heat while riding a scooter in Ludhiana. PHOTO: ASHWANI DHIMAN Ludhiana, June 17 Two groups entered into a fight at a cafe in the city on Saturday night. The matter escalated after members of both the parties started hurling bottles at each other following which security personnel deployed at the café had to intervene. The video of the scuffle went viral on the social media on Monday. According to eyewitnesses, members of both the groups were dancing on the dance floor during which a boy’s shoulder rubbed against a girl’s shoulder. Following this, both groups entered into arguments which turned into a scuffle on the dance floor. Three persons reportedly suffered minor injuries during the scuffle. One of the injured was reportedly admitted to the DMCH. Night clubs and restaurants remain open till late night hours in south city. Earlier too, clashes have been reported from such eateries, but no strict action has been taken against people involved in such incidents. The Sarabha Nagar police said no complaint was received regarding the clash. — TNS Raikot, June 17 The Ludhiana (Rural) police claims to have busted a gang that was involved in printing and circulation of counterfeit currency notes. A printer, white papers, some Rs 500 denomination fake currency notes and a car (bearing registration number PB JL 9433 ) used in crime was recovered from three members of the gang identified as Sukhdeep Singh of Dadhahoor, Sandeep Singh of Dadhahoor and Onkar Singh of Johlan village at a naka laid in Johlan village on Sunday afternoon. Further investigation has been initiated to ascertain modus operandi of the miscreants and identity their accomplices if any. A case has been registered under Sections 489A, 489B, 489 C, 489D and 34 of the IPC against the suspects. Rachhpal Singh Dhindsa, DSP Raikot, said cops led by , ASI Jagdeep Singh nabbed the suspects at a naka laid at the Johlan village bridge on Sunday evening. Action was taken on the basis of tip-off about movement of the suspects in a car from the Kutba side to Johlan village. “Having received input about illegal activities of the suspects, the police intercepted a car and recovered a few fake currency notes of Rs 500 denomination and equipment used for printing the counterfeit currency,” the DSP said, while maintaining that an investigation team had been constituted to probe antecedents of the suspects and identity their accomplices if any. Ludhiana sizzles; Samrala records highesttemperatureinstateat47.2°C Major fire breaks out at boutique on Malhar road Manav Mander Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 17 The industrial town today continued to sizzle while Samrala recorded 47.2°C, the highest temperature in the state. In Ludhiana, the highest temperature recorded by Meteorological Centre at Chandigarh was 44.6°C and minimum 29.8°C. The city today was under red alert for the heatwave while orange alert forecasting severe heatwave, thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds was issued for Tuesday. The relative humidity in the morning today was 49 per cent and in the evening 27 per cent. The intense heatwave continued in the district and there seemed no respite from it. Delay in rain would further aggravate the existing heatwave conditions. “It has become difficult to bear the heatwave. It should rain, only then the weather will become pleasant,” said Ruhi, city resident. PRECAUTIONS ■ Avoid prolonged exposure to sun, especially during peak hours ■ Always keep hydrated. Drink plenty of water ■ Wear lightweight, light coloured and loose cotton clothes ■ Cover your head with cloth, hat and umbrella when going out ■ Infants, elderly and people with chronic ailments should avoid heat exposure ■ Venture out of houses only when it’s necessary ■ Avoid strenuous activities, postpone outdoor tasks and exercise during morning and evening hours only Health experts have advised residents to do outdoor work during morning and evening. “One should drink water every half an hour even if he or she is not thirsty. People with epilepsy or heart disease, kidney or liver ailments, who are on a fluid-restricted diet, should consult a doctor before increasing their water intake,” said experts from the Health Department. Fruit drop may increase with further rise in temperature. Horticulture experts have asked farmers to keep the soil moist in their orchards. “For citrus, pear, litchi and mango fruit, light irrigation at regular intervals is required. White wash mixture can be applied on main trunks of fruit trees to protect them from intense heat,” said experts. “Thatches or coverings can be erected to save young fruit plants from intense heat. Frequent watering for young plants is necessary,” said experts. Rain would be beneficial for the ongoing paddy transplantation. “Paddy is a water guzzling crop. Rain would help at this stage as fields will get moist and less water will be required during sapling transplantation,” said Shinder Singh, a farmer from Khanna. c m y b Tribune News Service Ludhiana, June 17 A major fire broke out in a boutique situated on the Malhar road on Monday morning. Loss worth lakhs was reported in the fire as the entire showroom containing stock of garments was reduced to ashes. Gagandeep, owner of — House of Kashi — said today morning a tea vendor near his boutique called him and informed that smoke was billowing from his shop. He immediately reached the spot and the moment he opened the shutter, the entire boutique was already on fire. The owner said fire brigade was informed and in no time, two fire tenders reached the spot and doused the flame within one hour. “A huge stock of garments was lying in the boutique including that of customers. Everything has been gutted and nothing is left intact. We have incurred a loss worth Gutted stock at a boutique on the Malhar road in Ludhiana on Monday. PHOTO: INDERJEET VERMA stock of ❝A hugehas beengarments was lying in the boutique including that ofacustomers.several Everything gutted and nothing is left intact. We have incurred loss worth lakhs due to fire. Short-circuit could have triggered the blaze. ❞ Gagandeep, BOUTIQUE OWNER several lakhs due to fire. Short -circuit could have triggered the blaze,” the owner said. Firemen said they received call around 9.10 am and in no time two fire tenders were dispatched to the spot. One fire tender doused the flames within an hour. Had the fire spread further, nearby shops could also have been gutted, said a fireman.
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