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P4 » » MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 26°C | MIN 9°C YESTERDAY MAX 26.7°C | MIN 9.2°C SUNSET THURSDAY 5.22 PM SUNRISE FRIDAY 6.59 AM » THURSDAY | 28 NOVEMBER 2024 | CHANDIGARH FORECAST TWITTER/THETRIBUNECHD FACEBOOK/CHANDIGARHTRIBUNE Assailants on bike escaped via Airport Road BLASTS OUTSIDE SEC 26 CLUBS Probe focuses on tracing route taken by suspects while fleeing WHAT’S ON CHANDIGARH Winter National Theatre Festival: Play “Aakhri Panna” will be staged on November 28, Mini Auditorium, Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, 6:30 pm, entry free Chandigarh, November 27 While the UT police are groping in the dark in the Sector 26 blast case, the probe so far has revealed that the suspects escaped via the Airport Road in Mohali. Two low-intensity crude bomb blasts outside Seville, bar and lounge owned by rapper Badhsah; and De’Orra had rocked the Sector 26 are where a number of clubs and restaurants are located. Footage of CCTV cameras installed at Seville captured two attackers arriving on a motorcycle around 3:15 am. They threw crude bombs containing nails at the entrances of both clubs before fleeing the spot on the bike bearing a fake number. Police sources said they were tracing the escape route to gather more information about the suspects, who were yet to be identified. After escaping from Chandigarh, they crossed the PCA cricket stadium chowk to reach the Airport Road. The police Hours after blasts, two DSPs, 15 inspectors transferred Amit Sharma Metamorphosis: Recycled Art Exhibition by Sanjay Dhawan, Art Gallery, Alliance Francaise, Chandigarh, on till November 30 Photo Exhibition: Punjab Kala Bhawan, Sector 16, Chandigarh, from November 29 to December 1 APNI MANDI Chandigarh: Sectors 34, 56 and Ram Darbar Panchkula: Sector 5 Mohali: Sector 76 Please send information about events in tricity at: whatson@tribunemail.com WATER SUPPLY ALERT Mohali: The Sub Divisional Engineer, PH-3, GMADA, has said owing to cleaning of water storage tanks, water supply pressure will be low in Ecocity-1 from November 29 (evening) to December 1 (morning) ~2.77L stolen from mall store Chandigarh, November 27 Thieves stole Rs 2.77 lakh from the locker of a clothing shop at the Elante mall after the store was closed. Store manager Honey Sharma reported that after the store was closed on November 25, someone entered the shop without breaking the locks and stole cash kept in the locker. The theft came to light the next morning. The CCTV captured one person entering the store, while another waiting outside. Police sources said one of the suspects had been identified. He earlier worked in another store at the mall. The police have been registered a case. — TNS Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Broken glass at a club after the blast in Sector 26, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. A FILE PHOTO FACEBOOK ACCOUNT DEACTIVATED The police said the Facebook account under the name Goldy Brar, from which a post claiming the responsibility for the club attacks had gone viral, was deactivated soon after the post was circulated. The Cyber Crime Investigation Cell is trying to trace the source of the post. “The social media account was deactivated or deleted after the post,” said an official. have obtained the CCTV footage of the suspects speeding on the Airport Road. However, they couldn’t track the suspects beyond the Air- port Chowk. The police suspect the assailants fled towards Landra road. The investigation is going on. Besides the Chandigarh police, their Punjab counterparts are also conducting a parallel probe to identify and nab the assailants. continued on page 2 Chandigarh, November 27 Two DSPs and 15 Inspectors, including the Operation Cell In-charge, have been transferred by the Chandigarh Police Department. The transfer orders were issued on Tuesday evening, hours after blasts outside two clubs in Sector 26, which are located barely 100 metres from the police station and the Operation Cell unit. Udaypal, who was assigned charge of DSP Security, High , Court, has been posted as DSP Central, while Sukhwinder Pal Singh Sondhi, at present with India Reserve Battalion (IRB), replaces Udaypal. Gurmukh Singh, DSP Central, is retiring on November 30. Among the Inspectors, Sher Singh, previously in charge of the Operation Cell, 2 die during sewer line cleaning UT Admn plans big tourism push Rupnagar, November 27 Two persons reportedly died of asphyxiation while cleaning a blocked sewer line at the NCC academy here today. An Army man, who entered the sewer to help the sanitation worker who had fainted, was also hit by gas. He is battling for life in the Civil Hospital. The deceased have been identified as Bigan Bhagat, a UP native and contractual sanitation worker; and Pintu Kumar, Havildar of 23 Battalion, Punjab. Havildar Parshotam Lal was battling for life at the local Civil Hospital. Local residents said Bhagat went into the pit first. He cried for help and fell unconscious. Pintu entered the sewer line to help Bhagat. Soon, Parshotam also went down to lend a helping hand to Pintu but fainted. Rupnagar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incident. A case has been registered in this regard. — TNS Chandigarh, November 27 To promote tourism in a big way, the UT Tourism Department has planned various initiatives to attract not only domestic but also international tourists to the City Beautiful. Home-cum-Tourism Secretary Mandip Singh Brar today chaired a meeting with officials of the Department of Tourism and the Department of Cultural Affairs to discuss and implement measures aimed at improving the functioning of these departments and promoting tourism in the city. One of the significant points of focus was improving on the existing facilities and engaging with citizens for their feedback on promoting tourism. The Secretary recommended exploring the introduction of a day-pass system for tourist places. The meeting also discussed opening souvenir shops across the city. The officials were asked to explore ways to enhance the facilities on Chandigarh Tourism App. Another key area of focus Tribune News Service has been reassigned duty as in charge of the PO and Summons Cell. He has been replaced by Maninder Singh, who looks after the Punjab and Haryana High Court Security. Arti Goyal, previously with the PCR, will now oversee High Court security. Rohit Kumar, Station House Officer (SHO) of the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) unit, has been appointed new SHO of Sector 17 police station, filling the vacancy created due to Sarita Roy’s transfer to the Police Lines. Roy has now been posted as in charge of the Computer Cell and Canteen, replacing Baldev Kumar, who has taken over as SHO of ANTF . Lakhbir Singh, SHO of Sector 34 police station, has been transferred to the traffic wing, while Satinder, who was in Security Wing, has been posted as SHO. Teacher arrested for showing obscene videos to students Tribune News Service Mandip Singh Brar, Home Secretary-cum-Secretary Tourism, at Pierre Jeanneret House, Sector 5. was “Tourism for All”. The Secretary directed the departments to promote activities for senior citizens. He recommended expanding the concept of Senior Citizens Corner, which currently exists in Sector 17. Brar also suggested organising a Food Festival at the Plaza, Sector 17, with vendors from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and other states of North India. Among other steps discussed at the meeting were weekly events in parks on Sundays, where citizens could exhibit their musical talent, and strategies aimed at further promoting significant landmarks such as Le Corbusier Centre, Sector 19, Capitol Complex and the Pierre Jeanneret House, Sector 5. DEPT INVITES SUGGESTIONS The Tourism Department has urged residents to give ideas on improving tourism. A Google Form is available on the official website of the department, and the public is encouraged to submit their suggestions within seven days via www.chandigarhtourism.gov.in. The link for the Google Form is also available on the Facebook and Instagram page of the dept. Malkiat Singh, in charge of the PO and Summons Cell, has been transferred to the Traffic Wing. Jaspal Singh, who was in the Traffic Wing, has been transferred to the PCR. Sukhdeep Singh, who was serving in the Security Wing, has been posted as in charge High Court Monitoring Cell, replacing Jasbir Singh. Jasbir will take charge as SHO of Maloya Police Station on November 30 upon retirement of Jaspal. Rajdeep Singh has been transferred from the Police Lines to the Security Wing. Daya Ram from the CID Wing will now hold additional responsibility as RI Line. Satvinder Singh from the PCR has been transferred to the Crime Police Station. These transfer orders were issued by Superintendent of Police (SP) Ketan Bansal. Mohali, November 27 The police arrested a male teacher of a private school here on the charge of showing obscene videos to minor girls and “touching them with bad intention” today. In a complaint submitted to the Phase 1 police station SHO, the parents of five students, studying in from Class II to V, have demanded “strict legal action against the teacher and the school”. Talking to mediapersons, they alleged that “the teacher had been taking the girls to the basement of the building, showing them obscene videos and touching them on chest and back for the past four days”. They added the school did not sack the teacher despite their complaints and when they approached the school this morning, they saw accused teacher present in the assembly. The agitated parents reached POCSO CASE REGISTERED The agitated parents reached the police post and the cops called the accused teacher and the principal for investigation. After a daylong drama, the police registered an FIR against the teacher under the POCSO Act around 8 pm. the police post and the cops called the accused teacher and the principal for investigation. After a daylong drama, the police registered an FIR against the teacher under the POCSO Act around 8 pm. The police have seized his mobile phone. The parents of a Class II girl said, “We came to know about the incident after we noticed that the child was depressed. On counselling, she disclosed the matter to us.” Mohali SSP Deepak Pareek said, “The suspect has been arrested. No mala fide intention of any other person has been found till now. The police are investigating the matter.” Age no bar as octogenarian tees off with nine-year-old Deepankar Sharda Tribune News Service Chandigarh, November 27 Age is just a number. The ongoing 30th Punjab Ladies Golf Tournament being played at the Chandigarh Golf Club (CGC) is witnessing nine-year-old golfer Gairat Kahlon compete along with 87-year-old Gurbinder Johal, who is one of the founder members of the golf club. The passion-driven golfers are swaying on the greens regardless of their age and all they want is a good round of golf. Son a pro, mother 9-hole specialist Gurbrinder Johal (87) tees off at Chandigarh Golf Club on Wednesday. One of the eldest golfers of the CGC, Gurbinder has a strong connection with the sport. She used to accompany her husband Hardial Johal to the greens when the club was not so famous. While Hardial would focus on learning golf basics, Gurbinder and three children —Perneet, Ajaypal and Amandeep — would try to learn the rules of the sport. When Gurbinder decided to master the 9-hole event after reaching her 70s, Perneet and Ajaypal went on to become professional golfers. Amandeep went on to play for India and competed on the Asian Tours for 20 years before becoming a certified coach. “My husband inspired me to play the sport. I am now a regular at the CGC and compete among the youngsters. And, I don’t use (golf) carts during the play...just walk through the course,” said Gurbinder. On being asked if she played for medals, she laughed and replied, “Do you think medals c m y b ing late (playing golf) in my life, but even learning the sport during my 70s was tough. I am lucky to be from a golfing family. I think everyone should focus on playing a sport, rather than running to find comfort in materialistic things,” she added. The youngest participant Nine-year-old Gairat Kahlon plays a shot during the 30th Punjab Open Ladies Amateur Golf Championship at the CGC. RAVI KUMAR matter at this age? It’s all about the love for the sport, my family’s attachment to the golf club and hunger to compete against youngsters.” Gurbinder was accompa- nied by other female golfers who are in their 80s. “At my age, when most people want to sit and relax... I ensure that I play three-four sessions of golf at the club. I regret start- While Gurbinder regrets not starting practising golf early in life, nine-year-old local golfer Gairat Kaur Kahlon is in full swing at the age when kids would rather like playing video games all day long. The nine-year-old golfer has won all tournaments in her age category organised by the CGC. She was the winner of the South Africa Junior International Challenge at San Lameer Golf Club and also won the National Junior Tour- nament at Prestige Golfshire, Bengaluru. She is the youngest junior golfer from India ever got invited by Augusta National Golf Club Georgia, US, to participate in the National DCP Tournament, which is scheduled for April next year. “I developed interest in golf while accompanying my elder sister Rabab to the local golf range and course for practice. I dream of representing India along with my sister at the international circuit,” said Gairat. She has already cleared three levels to reach the US tournament. “I have been invited to play at the Kolkata Open Ladies Tournament at Tollygunge to be held next year, considering my lower handicap at this age,” added Gairat, who started playing golf at age of four.