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P4 » » » FORECAST SHALLOW FOG MAX 28°C | MIN 17°C YESTERDAY MAX 29°C | MIN 17°C SUNSET MONDAY 5.29 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 6:44 AM MONDAY | 11 NOVEMBER 2024 | JALANDHAR Damaged road, traffic woes near railway station trouble commuters Cops crack whip on cybercrime, register 10 FIRs, solve 764 cases Avneet Kaur Jalandhar, November 10 The Commissionerate Police, under the leadership of Commissioner Swapan Sharma, has ramped up efforts to tackle the menace of cybercrime. From January till date, the police have resolved 764 out of 883 complaints related to cyber fraud and registered 10 FIRs as part of their intensified drive against digital scams. Building on its successful campaigns against drugs, street crime and eve-teasing, the Commissionerate Police has focused on raising awareness and equipping citizens to combat online fraud. A total of 19 cybercrime awareness camps were organised across 60 schools, colleges and 35 residential welfare associations. These sessions educated participants about common cybercrime tactics, including phishing, fake calls and digital impersonation. “To enhance its response to the increasing number of cybercrime cases, the police established a dedicated Cyber Crime Police Station. Investigations into the registered FIRs are currently underway and officials are determined to bring perpetrators to justice”, said CP Swapan Sharma. Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 10 The worsening condition of the road near the city railway station’s parcel office has become a major concern for passengers and daily commuters. A large patch of the road, lying broken for months, has not only made commuting difficult but also led to persistent traffic congestion. This stretch, serving as the main entrance to the station from the Damoria flyover side, witnesses heavy traffic throughout the day. Adding to the chaos, the road also accommodates vehicles loading and unloading goods at the station’s parcel office, further clogging the already congested area. Daily commuters have expressed their frustration over the lack of action from authorities despite multiple complaints. “This road has been broken for months, and it’s a major safety risk. The congestion here wastes so much of our time,” said Anil, a commuter. Another commuter, Manoj Singh, added, “We often have to take alternative routes, which are longer and inconvenient, just to avoid the mess.” The road near the Jalandhar railway station in a poor condition. PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH The absence of traffic police to regulate the flow has worsened the situation, with haphazard parking and mismanagement causing frequent jams. Commuters are demanding immediate deployment of traffic person- Tribune News Service He further said the police had also issued a public advisory to prevent citizens from becoming the victim of online fraud. Residents are warned to exercise caution when receiving calls from individuals claiming to be officials from TRAI, the police, bank, the CBI, ED or the IT Department. In particular, calls suggesting a “digital arrest” or requesting personal information should be ignored as these are likely scams. Additional precautions include avoiding answering video calls from unknown numbers and refraining from clicking on unfamiliar links. The Commissionerate Police emphasises verifying any suspicious claims through offline channels to ensure legitimacy. Police seize 300 grams of heroin, arrest three near Sutlej bridge Phagwara, November 10 In a major success against drug trafficking, Jalandhar rural police apprehended three individuals involved in smuggling of narcotics, seizing 300 grams of heroin during a special operation conducted at a checkpoint near the Sutlej bridge in Phillaur. The operation also led to the confiscation of a motorcycle used by the accused. The arrested individuals have been identified as Vinay Pratap Singh alias Vinay, a resident of Talwandi Kalan under Ladowal police station in Ludhiana; Vishal Singh alias Shalu, a resident of Rorawala under Gharinda police station in Amritsar; and Jagdish Singh alias Dishi, from the same area. SSP Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh said that the operation was conducted under the guidance of Superintendent of Police (Investigation) Jasroop Kaur Bath and Sarwan Singh Ball, DSP Phillaur , sub-division. At the check-point on Sutlej bridge, a team led by Inspector Sukhdev Singh, SHO, Phillaur, intercepted a motorcycle with four individuals. One of the suspects managed to flee before reaching the check- point, while the other three were apprehended. A search of the suspects led to the recovery of 300 grams of heroin. Following the arrest, an FIR (No. 298 dated 6.11.2024) was registered under Section 21(c) of the NDPS Act at Phillaur police station. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused had been bringing heroin from Boparai village in Amritsar district and supplying it to customers in Talwandi Kalan, Ludhiana and Phillaur areas. Notably, Vishal Singh alias Shalu has a previous case involving half a kilogram of heroin registered in Amritsar district. The arrested individuals are now in police custody and further investigations are underway to track down their absconding accomplice, identified as Ajay Kumar, son of Balwinder Singh, a resident of Talwandi Kalan, Ludhiana. The arrested accused will be produced in a local court and their remand will be taken to check their forward and backward linkages. Police teams are conducting raids to apprehend him and dismantle the network responsible for the drug supply in the region. — OC brunt of the traffic chaos. Stall owners say the congestion and noise have driven away customers, significantly affecting their livelihoods. In response to the complaints, officials from the Municipal Corporation said Driver arrested in Devi Talab Mandir hit-and-run accident The drug smugglers in the custody of the police. nel to ease the congestion. “The lack of management makes it unsafe, and there’s always a risk of accidents,” another commuter complained. Meanwhile, local businesses, especially food stalls in the area, have also borne the CM pays tributes to Maharishi Dayanand, remembers his work in reforming society Jalandhar, November 10 The city police have arrested a man identified as Bablu, a resident of Kot Baba Deep Singh Nagar, in connection with the hit-and-run accident that took place outside Shri Devi Talab Mandir late Monday night. Bablu, the driver of the XUV involved in the incident, had been on the run since the accident. The police confirmed that that multiple raids were being conducted following the registration of the case on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, Bablu was apprehended on Saturday. Preliminary probe revealed that the vehicle, an SUV with registration number PB 08DU 4559, was owned by Gurnam Singh, who is now deceased. The car was reportedly shared between Gurnam Singh’s nephews, Bablu and Karan. The police have also discovered that the vehicle’s insurance had lapsed in August 2018. Further inquiry confirmed that Bablu was driving the car at the time of the accident. — TNS that the issue would soon be addressed. “Road repair work is already underway across the city. This specific stretch is included in our plan, and repairs will be completed within next two weeks”, they added. Ashok Kaura Phagwara, November 10 Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann attended the 200th birth anniversary celebrations of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, founder of Arya Samaj and a great social reformer of India, on the LPU campus here on Sunday. The Chief Minister paid tributes to him and recalled his works in the fields of education, social reform and the freedom struggle. During his address, the Chief Minister said Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati made great contributions in the fields of education and social reform. He fought a long battle against social evils prevalent in his times and paved the way for change by awakening people through education. His contribution to the history of the country was invaluable. He said objectives of the CM Bhagwant Mann at a function to mark the 200th birth anniversary celebrations of Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara. Aam Aadmi Party and Arya Samaj were similar. “We also talk about education, and the foundation of the Arya Samaj also works in the field of education,” he said. In schools and colleges run by the DAV foundation across the country, millions of children are receiving quality education,” he said. Mann said social change was possible only through education. “Problems of society can also be solved through education,” he said. He also paid homage to Lala Lajpat Rai, Shaheed Bhagat Singh and Kartar Singh Sarabha, recalling their sacrifices. “A person is not defined by their age but by their thoughts and struggles. Bhagat Singh sparked a revolution among youths with his thinking. At the age of 23, he sacrificed his life for the freedom of the country,” he remarked. “Punjab is the land of gurus and saints. Seeds of hatred cannot be sown here. The people of the state celebrate Eid, Holi, Diwali and Guru Purb together,” he said. A love for books inspired by Sidhu Moosewala Aparna Banerji Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 10 With cheerful photographs of Sidhu Moosewala in his mobile and a red and black tattoo of him on his arm, Pardeep Singh Sidhu from village Musa whose book stall on Punjabi literature, Sikh history and contemporary commentary on Punjab, showed signs of being inspired by the slain Punjabi singer, drew attention at the 33rd Mela Ghadari Babeyan Da. Hailing from a family that has an interlocking tiles factory (key business), Pardeep Singh Sidhu inherited the penchant for reading books from his uncle and the hobby gradually turned into a profession – with generous aid from “friend” Sidhu Moosewala. Pardeep says the singer’s life and tragic death altered the village’s destiny – popularising an area about which earlier no one even knew of. Himself a resident of Makha village, Pardeep’s bookstore is in Musa village – a stone’s throw from Sidhu Moosewala’s house. Pardeep has been setting up a stall at the Mela Ghadri Babeyan Da for the past two years. “Our family had business in tiles. I picked up the habit of reading from my uncle. Then I set up a book store at Musa village near Sidhu’s house. He was a regular and we became friends. After his death, I became attached to the place. He spent time with us. I owe a lot to the inspira- c m y b Pardeep Singh, friend of slain singer Sidhu Moosewala, shows his tattoo at a book stall at the Mela Ghadari Babeyan Da. PHOTO: MALKIAT SINGH tion he provided,” he says. An Instagram book page set up by Pradeep today has 7.5K followers and 8,000 to 10,000 people are also associated with him through his website kitab.hut.in. “Weapons weren’t his only subject-matter, which is often overlooked. The world couldn’t understand Sidhu. People thought his songs were borne out of aggression. But they were a response to what was happening to him, to people, who were targeting or harassing him which turned a soft and sober boy into a daredevil. He never did things for the sake of promotion. His musical career included songs for his mother and father, early on.” He adds, “Sidhu’s legacy is that he became a brand ambassador for his village. Sidhu called himself Tibbeyan da putt (son of dunes). The impact is that youths from the village have been inspired. They believe they can be poets and artists too.” To report cybercrimes, residents are encouraged to contact the Cyber Crime Police at 1930 or file complaints online at https://cybercrime.gov.in/. The police urge citizens to remain vigilant and avoid sharing personal details over the phone or via text messages as a key measure to protect themselves from fraud. “These proactive steps highlight the Commissionerate Police’s commitment in addressing the growing threat of cybercrime in an increasingly digital world. By resolving hundreds of complaints and educating thousands, the police are setting an example of how law enforcement can adapt to the challenges of cyber threats while ensuring public safety”, said police officials. Villager booked for burning paddy stubble Phagwara, November 10 The Mehatpur police have booked a villager for violating an order issued by a public servant after he was found burning paddy stubble in the fields. Investigating Officer (IO) Jaswinder Singh said the suspect has been identified as Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Baghela village under the Mehatpur police station. He said the police received a satellite report showing the burning of paddy stubble at Baghela village. Upon reaching the location, the police sought information regarding the owner and cultivator from the revenue patwari, who confirmed the suspect had violated an order issued by the Jalandhar DC. — OC Migrant arrested for kidnapping minor PHAGWARA: The Shahkot police have arrested a migrant on charges of kidnapping a minor girl. The police said the accused has been identified as Sanjit Tanti, a native of Bihar currently residing in Aadarsh Nagar, near Dhandho Wal Chowk in Shahkot. Savitri of Bihar, now living near Ram Mandir, Shahkot, reported to the police that Tanti had kidnapped her minor daughter on October 29, luring her under the false pretext of marriage. — OC Migrant woman, child missing PHAGWARA: The Shahkot police have filed a missing person report after a married migrant woman and her child was reported missing. Investigating Officer (IO) Balbir Chand said that the victims have been identified as Rupinder Kaur (50), the wife of Iqbal Singh, a resident of Kakarr Kalan village and her 12-year-old daughter. A missing person report has been registered. — OC