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P4 » SUNRISE FRIDAY 7:16 AM » THURSDAY | 5 DECEMBER 2024 | AMRITSAR Panic erupts in city after assassination bid on former Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal Police review security arrangements at two events to be held in the holy city PK Jaiswar Tribune News Service Hotel room occupancy likely to be hit in aftermath of murder bid Neeraj Bagga Tribune News Service Amritsar, December 4 Room occupancy is likely to be hit in hotels and guest houses for the next few days after abortive assassination bid on Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal in the Golden Temple complex here on Wednesday. Hoteliers said the incident shook confidence of the people in the security arrangements at the holy city in general and around the Golden Temple in particular. Piyush Kapoor, vice president, Amritsar Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHARA), said the incident would tar- nish the image of security arrangements in the city. Being a tourist destination, any such incident, especially involving a high-profile politician, would adversely impact the flow of tourists in the days to come. Without security check, Narain Singh Chaura managed to gain entry into the Golden Temple with a pistol, which was a matter of concern, said Gurinder Singh Johal, a tourist guide, whose many customers come from Europe. It is customary among foreign tourists to ask for safety arrangements at the place of eminence before paying a visit. There would be little impact on the flow of devotees who come to pay obeisance at the holiest Sikh shrine, he said. Tourists with deep pockets would think twice before visiting the holy city as the incident would give them impression that when the security of a high-profile leader like Sukhbir could be compromised then what would be the fate of common people and tourists. Keeping in view the inflow of tourists at the Golden Temple, he suggested that highprofile politicians awarded “Tankah” should perform sewa in other gurdwaras situated in the periphery of the holiest Sikh shrine. Aujla, Khanna condemn attack on Badal ment) ordered by the Akal Takht when former Khalistani militant Narain Singh Chaura shot at him. However, alarmed policemen in civvies foiled the attack and Chaura was arrested. Aujla demanded a CBI probe into the incident and an exemplary punishment for the perpetrator. Similarly, state BJP vicepresident and former MLA Arvind Khanna expressed his concern over the attack on Ajaypal Singh Brar, president of Misl Satluj, said attacking Badal inside Golden Temple was highly condemnable. He emphasised that firing at Badal, who was seeking penance as per orders of the Akal Takht, was a violation of those orders. “Attacking anyone while he is performing penance is highly inappropriate. Expressing anger through such an attack is not justified,” he said. Woman among four held for murder Man nabbed with illegal weapon Tarn Taran, December 4 The city police have arrested four accused allegedly involved in the brutal murder of one Jajji Singh (23), a resident of Sarhali Kalan. The police have impounded Honda City car used in the crime. The body of deceased Jajji Singh was recovered from the Zira-Lohian roadside near Manjhwala village on Tuesday. The city police registered a case under Sections 103, 140 and 3(5) of the BNS in this connection against the four accused. In a press release today, SSP Abhimanyu Rana stated that the arrested accused were identified as Sandeep Kumar, alias Deepu, his wife Balwinder Kaur, Kamalpreet Singh Banti and Mannu Kumar, all residents of Lalluana road, Mansa district. The SSP said Balwinder Kaur had illicit relations with Jajji Singh. When Sandeep Kumar came to know about this relationship, he asked his try will attend the event. Shankar Tiwari, one of the event organisers, said, “The police have assured adequate security arrangements as a number of VVIPs and national-level leaders will be attending the programme.” The second prominent event Punjab International Trade Expo-2024 (PITEX2024) will commence from tomorrow on the Ranjit Avenue ground. Police Commissioner Gur- preet Singh Bhullar said, “Already adequate arrangements have been made for providing security at the venues of the two events. Senior police officials, including Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), Additional Deputy Commissioners of Police (ADCPs) and Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) have been briefed about safety and security arrangements at both the venues.” DCP Alam Vijay Singh and 2024 18th Edition NORTH INDIA’S LARGEST TRADE EXPO Our Correspondent Tribune News Service Amritsar, December 4 Amritsar’s Member of Parliament Gurjeet Singh Aujla has strongly condemned the assassination bid on senior Akali Dal leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal. He said the law and order situation in Punjab was very alarming. Badal was undergoing Tankhah (religious punish- The accused in custody of the Taran Tarn police. PHOTO: GURBAXPURI wife Balwinder Kaur to call the victim on his cellphone and lure him to come to Tarn Taran to meet her. As soon the victim arrived near the local bus stand, the accused caught hold of him and severely thrashed him. The accused took the victim to some undis- closed destination. Later, victim’s family found his body from roadside near Manjhwala village on Tuesday. The arrested accused were presented in a court here today which sent them to two-day police remand, the SSP said. — OC Tarn Taran, December 4 A police party led by ASI Vipin Kumar arrested one person with an illegal weapon from the Jhabal road on Tuesday night. Inspector Prabhjit Singh, SHO, CIA staff, said the arrested accused was identified as Karandeep Singh Karan, a resident of Plasaur village. The SHO said one country-made pistol and two live cartridges were recovered from the possession of the accused. A case under Sections 25, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act was registered against the accused, he said. The accused was produced in a court here today which sent him to two-day police remand, the SHO said. He further said during interrogation of the accused some snatching cases could likely be solved. Two arrested for firing, hurling bricks at each other Tribune News Service Amritsar, December 4 The city police have arrested two persons on the charge of attempt to murder and recovered a .32 bore revolver, two rounds of ammunition and three empty shells from their possession. The arrested accused were identified as Mandeep Singh, alias Monu, and Rohit, alias Ganja, both resients of Mustafabad. Maninderpal Singh, Assistant Commissioner of Police, said the Sadar police received information that the duo was firing and throwing bricks and stones at each other over an old enmity with an intention to kill. A police team rushed to the spot and arrested the duo. The police also seized Monu’s licensed revolver used in the crime. c m y b ADCP Vishaljit Singh today visited the Railway B-block ground where “Sahakar Bharati” national convention would be held. They supervised the security arrangements and also interacted with the event organisers. A senior police official wishing not to be named said though incident at the Golden Temple would not have any impact on the overall law and order situation, the Punjab Police did not want to ORGANISED BY NATIONAL MSME WORKSHOP CHIEF GUEST Ms. Sakshi Sawhney, IAS Deputy Commissioner, Amritsar Government of Punjab PHDCCI Badal, while seeking a highlevel probe into the incident. Khanna attributed the deteriorating situation in Punjab to the flawed policies of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in the state. He also sought a probe into security lapse of a Z-plus protected leader. He termed it as a well-thought conspiracy, which could only be uncovered through a thorough investigation. Preparations are in full swing for the Punjab International Trade Expo-2024 in Amritsar. PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR PHDCCI Amritsar being a tourist destination, any such incident, especially involving a high-profile politician would adversely impact the flow of tourists in the days to come. FILE PHOTO Amritsar, December 4 As the news of assassination attempt on former Deputy Chief Minister (CM) and senior Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance gate of the Golden Temple on the Ghanta Ghar side spread, a panic like situation erupted within the holy city that would be hosting two vital events in the coming days. A three-day eighth national convention of “Sahakar Bharati” would be inaugurated on Friday in which Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, besides Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini would be participating. Apart from them, senior RSS functionaries, including Dattatreya Hosabale, Sarkaryawah (General Secretary), RSS, would also be present during the programme. Minister of State for Cooperation, Government of India, has also been invited on the occasion. At least 3,000 delegates of various cooperative societies in 650 cities across the coun- HOSTED BY leave any stone unturned in view of the arrival of nationallevel dignitaries and VVIPs at the two prominent events. Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal narrowly escaped in an assassination attempt when former Khalistani militant Narain Singh Chaura shot at him at the entrance gate of the Golden Temple on the Ghanta Ghar side where he was undergoing “Tankhah” (religious punishment). SUPPORTED BY
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