11112024-LT-01.qxd 11/11/2024 12:34 AM Page 1 c m y b Ludhiana tribune WOMAN’S ASHES STOLEN FROM CREMATION GROUND SANGEET SAMMELAN HIGHLIGHTS DIFFERENT FLAVOURS OF MUSIC RAPPER HINTS AT COLLABORATION WITH AFRICAN MUSICIAN Ashes of a deceased woman were allegedly stolen from cremation ground in Panjkosi village. P3 Chandigarh Sangeet Sammelan was held by Indian National Theatre in collaboration with Durga Das Foundation.P4 Indian rapper and singer Badshah has dropped subtle clues about collaborating with Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido. P4 » » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 28°C | MIN 17°C YESTERDAY MAX 28°C | MIN 17°C SUNSET MONDAY 5.29 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 6:44 AM MONDAY | 11 NOVEMBER 2024 | LUDHIANA Two bike-borne miscreants snatch teacher’s gold chain Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 10 Snatching incidents are continuing unabated in the city. A latest incident came to fore on Saturday when a school teacher was targeted by two bike-borne snatchers at the Hero Bakery chowk here. While she was going to school, two miscreants on a motorcycle snatched her gold chain in broad daylight. Interestingly, when the incident occurred, traffic police personnel, who usually remain present at such spots, were not present due to which snatchers after committing the crime fled the scene. A CCTV footage of the incident has also surfaced on social media on Sunday. The victim, Navjot Kaur, said she was a teacher at Guru Nanak Public School, Model Town. On Saturday morning, she was going to school on her Honda Activa. She stopped at the Hero Bakery chowk due to the red light, during which, a young man came walking from behind her and snatched the gold chain worn by her. His accomplice was waiting on the wrong side of the red light with his bike. By the time she raised the alarm, both miscreants escaped from the place. According to Navjot, the value of her chain, weighing around 3 tolas, was in lakhs of rupees. The Police Division 4 after receiving a complaint had started a probe into the matter. The police are checking CCTV cameras to get any clue about the suspects. The registration number of the bike is also being ascertained to get details of the vehicle owner. Smog leads to increase in respiratory ailments in city Third suspect arrested in shoe trader attack case Gangster from Nabha jail to be quizzed to ascertain his role Tribune News Service Manav Mander Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 10 A thick layer of smog engulfed the city throughout the day and the severe air pollution caused by stubble burning has created critical conditions. City residents have started complaining of burning eyes, difficulty in breathing, cough and pain in throat and chest. It has led to an increase in patients visiting OPDs and doctors are advising patients to avoid going out. Medicine OPD of the Christian Medical College and Hospital has seen an upsurge in patients complaining of breathing problems. The cases have doubled in the past few days, said a medicine specialist. The air quality index (AQI) of Ludhiana, as recorded by the Central Pollution Control Board, was 218, which comes in poor category, which can lead to breathing discomfort to most people on prolonged exposure. Senior Medical Officer of Civil Hospital Harpreet Singh said patients, especially elderly and children, were most affected during this time of the year. Patients with a history of asthma and bronchitis were among those who were worst affected. They should regularly nebulise or take inhalers, if finding difficulty in breathing. It is better to step out with a mask on,” said Dr Harpreet. An eye specialist from the city has also witnessed a rise in the number of patients complaining of A thick layer of smog engulfs the city on Sunday. PHOTO: ASHWANI DHIMAN PRECAUTIONS ■ Wear a face mask and safety glasses while going out ■ Go out only when necessary ■ Stay hydrated ■ Plant air purifying plants ■ Wash your hands regularly irritation in the eyes. “People should wear eyeglasses regularly to remove any irritants,” he said. Ludhiana Civil Surgeon Pradeep Kumar Mohindra while raising awareness among the public about dangerous effects of stubble burning has urged everyone to take care of their health. He said burning stubble significantly increases pollutants in the air, which could be extremely harmful, espe- PATIENTS SHOULD AVOID GOING OUT, ADVISE DOCS Ludhiana, November 10 The Ludhiana police on Sunday made the third arrest in the murderous attack on a shoe trader, Gurvinder Singh, alias Prinkle. The suspect was identified as Akash Kumar, a resident of Karamsar Colony. The police also recovered one .30 bore pistol and four cartridges from him. Meanwhile, the ongoing probe of the Ludhiana police found that a gangster, Karan Walia, a close aide of gangster Rishab Benipal, alias Nannu, would be brought on production warrant from the Nabha jail. Karan had allegedly connived with gangster Rishab to carry out the attack on Prinkle. Police sources said so far the police were having suspi- cion that Karan might be part of the murderous attack conspiracy and his role in arranging weapon or shooters to carry out the attack would be probed. Gangster Rishab and his aide Sushil, who also got bullet injuries, are undergoing treatment at a hospital. Once they were discharged, they would be questioned about the role of jailed gangster Karan. Sources said the police were also verifying about the stay of the shooters in a hotel on Brown Road near the trader’s shop. They allegedly checked out from the hotel sometime before targeting the victim. Meanwhile, ACP (Central) Anil Bhanot while addressing a press conference on Sunday said since police teams were conducting raids at suspected whereabouts of the miscreants, after getting a tipoff, they nabbed Akash. Further raids were on to nab the other suspects. On Saturday, the Ludhiana police arrested gangster Rishab Benipal < and Sushil Kumar in the attack case. Both suspects had also suffered bullet injuries as Prinkle had also fired shots in selfdefence. On Friday, the armed assailants had barged into the shop where they shot at Prinkle and his business partner Navjit Kaur. Prinkle had suffered seven bullet injuries of which two hit near his chest. While Navjit Kaur suffered two bullet injuries. Rishab suffered three bullet injuries, including two in stomach, while Sushil suffered three bullet injuries. City residents have started complaining of burning eyes, difficulty in breathing, cough and pain in throat and chest. It has led to an increase in patients visiting OPDs and doctors are advising patients to avoid going out. SMO at Civil Hospital Harpreet Singh said patients with a history of asthma and bronchitis should regularly nebulise or take inhalers, if finding difficulty in breathing. It is better to step out with a mask on. cially for children, elderly and asthma patients. Dr Mohindra said the air pollution from stubble burning leads to a substantial increase in particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), which could severely obstruct breathing. It heightens the risk of asthma, lung disease and heart problems among patients. He also highlighted that pollution from stubble burning could impair lung devel- opment in children and increase their susceptibility to respiratory illnesses. Dr Mohindra recommended that people with weak health were advised to avoid outdoor activities. Air pollution poses a serious threat, especially to patients with respiratory and heart conditions. He also advised wearing masks outdoors and carrying medications for allergies and asthma. Police personnel address mediapersons in Ludhiana on Sunday. PHOTO: ASHWANI DHIMAN Four members of auto gang nabbed Ensure regular cleaning, repair of highways Ludhiana, November 10 The Ludhiana police claimed to have arrested four members of an autorickshaw gang. The police recovered eight mobile phones, two sharp weapons and one autorickshaw from the suspects. They were identified as Sunny Chauhan (24) of Basant Nagar, Manpreet Singh (24) of Basant Nagar, Sunny Verma (34) of New Azad Nagar and Prem Kumar (24) of Sherpur Kalan. ADCP Dev Singh and ACP (South) Harjinder Singh issued a joint statement in this regard. Police officials said the suspects used to pick up passengers and loot them by pointing sharp weapons at the within city limits: MC chief to NHAI official Tribune News Service The suspects in police custody in Ludhiana. latter. In the past few weeks, they had robbed around 12 passengers of cash and valuables. Now, police remand of the suspects would be sought from court so that in further interrogation, more recovery of looted valuables could be made. Manpreet, Prem and Sunny Chauhan had a criminal past. Meanwhile, the ADCP said the suspects were drug addicts and they had been looting cash and valuables from people to buy drugs. The police would also inquire if they had any connection with drug dealers. In further probe, the police would bust the entire gang. — TNS Ludhiana, November 10 For ensuring cleanliness across city and safety of commuters, Municipal Corporation (MC) Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal has written to the Project Director (PD) of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), seeking regular cleaning and repair of highways passing through the city and sewerage (on the highways). In the letter written to the PD, the civic body Commissioner has mentioned that stretches of the highways (starting from the MC limits on Chandigarh road up to MC jurisdiction near Samrala Chowk; from the MC limits on the Delhi road up to the MC limits till the Jalandhar bypass and the stretch of the Ferozepur road elevated road project moving through the city) are heavily littered with garbage, construction debris and other waste material. It not only creates an unsightly appearance but also poses a health hazard to the public. The stretches should be regularly cleaned and maintained to ensure a safe and clean environment for commuters and pedestrians. Further, it has been stated that highway road portions at a number of locations are badly damaged, with potholes and uneven surfaces causing difficulties for vehicles and risking the safety of commuters. These areas need immediate repair and resurfacing works to prevent further deterioration and potential accidents. Also, there are frequent sewerage blockages along the stretches of the highways, resulting in water accumulation, foul smell and potential health issues. The NHAI authorities should address the issue by cleaning the sewer lines and ensuring proper drainage to prevent future blockages. Dachalwal said the following matters require urgent intervention and resolution given the importance of these stretches for both local and long-distance traffic. Further, it has been stated that the NHAI should coordinate with the Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana, to expedite the cleaning, repair and maintenance works. Biker dies after being dragged Tailor found hanging Youth dies as two-wheelers collide for 200m by speeding vehicle Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 10 A video of a road accident on Samrala Road in Khanna surfaced on Sunday. The accident occurred on Saturday night in which a speeding Jeep Wrangler Rubicon vehicle killed a motorcyclist. The car dragged the person along with the bike for about 200m. The bike rider died on the spot. The deceased was identified as Gurpreet Singh Jaggi (30), a resident of Bagli Kalan. According to information, Gurpreet Singh was a mason. He had two daughters, a two-year-old girl and the second daughter born three days ago. Gurpreet’s wife was admitted to the Civil Hospital, Khanna. Late on Saturday night, he was returning from work on his bike and going to the Civil Hospital to meet his wife and daughter when the speeding vehicle going from Khanna to Samrala hit him near the petrol pump at Saloudi village. The deceased’s brother, Laddi Singh, said the Rubicon vehicle was being driv- en at a speed of above 100 kmph. While overtaking, the vehicle first hit a truck and then dragged his brother along with the bike. Airbags of the vehicle also opened due to the high speed. Sadar Khanna SHO Sukhwinderpal Singh said the police reached the scene and took the vehicle into their custody. A case was registered against its driver after recording statements of family members of the deceased. After a post-mortem examination, the body was handed over to his kin. Ludhiana, November 10 A tailor died under suspicious circumstances near Chandar Nagar here on Saturday night. His body was found hanging from the girder on the roof of the hall behind his shop. When a worker of the shop noticed the body, he raised the alarm. The deceased was identified as Imhaj Ali. He was a resident of Uttar Pradesh. He had been staying in the area for the past three to four years. He had taken a shop on rent sometime ago. According to informa- c m y b tion, Imhaj was the owner of the shop, Lisa Man Tailors. He came to work on Saturday as usual. After working for the whole day, he left the shop and later, his body was found hanging from a noose. Following which, the police were informed. After reaching the scene, the police conducted a probe. They did not find any suicide note from the place. The police said so far inquest proceedings were initiated and further investigation was launched. After conducting the postmortem examination of the victim, the body was handed over to the police. Tribune News Service Ludhiana, November 10 A speeding scooter and a motorcycle collided near Arora Palace here on Saturday night. In the accident, the motorcyclist suffered a head injury. The youth, who was taken to Civil Hospital, was declared brought dead by doctors. The youth riding the scooter was also injured. The deceased was identified as Satinder Singh. According to information, a speeding bike and a scooter collided in front of Dayal Sweets on Gill Road around 9:30 pm on Saturday night. The collision was so severe that both vehicles were bad- ly damaged. The bike rider succumbed to his injuries before reaching the hospital. Passers-by informed the Shimlapuri police about the incident. The deceased was a resident of Shimlapuri. He used to work at a chicken shop in the area. On Saturday night, Satinder went to deliver chicken in the Shimlapuri area. On the way, his bike collided with a speeding scooter. Police sources said Satinder’s wife divorced him a few years ago. He was survived by his elderly parents and two children. The scooter rider was identified as Jatin. His mother Sunita said they were residing at Shimlapuri Quality Chowk. They received a call from someone and came to know about the accident. On the other hand, when Jatin went home after getting medical treatment in he late hours, Satinder’s family and some other people said police staff deployed at the Civil Hospital let the youth, who had allegedly caused the accident, escape. ASI Munir Masih said the police did not let any youth escape. Appropriate action as per law would be taken against him.