11122024-JTR-01.qxd 12/10/2024 11:17 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune PUNJAB GETS NOD TO PROCURE 'V-KAVACH' JAMMERS FOR JAILS THIS IS A ‘DUAL CELEBRATION’ FOR RICHA AND ALI FAZAL IMAGINE THIS! FILMMAKER KAPADIA SCRIPTS HISTORY Centre confirmed that prior approval for the project had already been granted in August and September. P3 Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal’s Girls Will Be Girls earns nominations for Independent Spirit Awards. P4 She has been nominated in the Best Director (Motion Picture) category at the Golden Globe Awards. P4 » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 20°C | MIN 5°C YESTERDAY MAX 19°C | MIN 6°C SUNSET WEDNESDAY 5.25 PM SUNRISE THURSDAY 7:17 AM » WEDNESDAY | 11 DECEMBER 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF WOMAN DIES IN FREAK MISHAP Hoshiarpur: A migrant woman, who was running a sugarcane juice roller at Nangal Shaheedan on Hoshiarpur-Chandigarh Road, died of suffocation after her dupatta got stuck in the roller. The woman has been identified as Yamunotri of UP. ASI Seva Das said when he reached the spot, he saw that the woman's dupatta had got stuck in the roller and she was strangulated. The body of the deceased has been taken into custody and sent for post-mortem to the Civil Hospital, Hoshiarpur. The husband of the deceased woman has gone to his village in UP. OC TWO KILLED IN ROAD MISHAPS Hoshiarpur: Two persons were killed in separate road accidents in the district. According to information, Vijay Kumar of Jandoli told the Chabbewal police that he was going to a kiln with his fellow workers in a trolley. When they reached near Mukhomajra, a tempo hit their trolley. Due to which Ramji Lal, who was driving the trolley, fell and died. The police have registered a case. While Joginder Pal of village Nariyala told the police that his brother was coming from Garhshankar in a tempo. Near Mahilpur, a truck hit the tempo and his brother Kamaljit Singh got injured. He died during treatment. OC MURDER ACCUSED HELD IN 24 HOURS Hoshiarpur: The police have arrested a person for killing a man with an axe. Migrant Chamu Kumar had told the police that on Monday, he was consuming alcohol with his brother Rampa and his friend Numas Tufanu sitting near a tubewell in village Chak Singha. A fight broke out between his brother and Tufanu. Tufanu had attacked his brother with an axe and after injuring him, he threw him in a burning field. His brother died of burns. OC DRUGS SEIZED FROM THREE Hoshiarpur: The police have arrested three persons and recovered drugs and liquor from them. The police arrested Pradeep Kumar, a resident of Shankar Nagar, and recovered a large number of banned capsules from him. The police arrested Harminder Singh of Salwara and recovered 27,000 ml of liquor from him. Similarly, the police of Tanda police station arrested Yadvinder Singh of village Sandhwan of district Gurdaspur and recovered 11 gram of heroin from him. OC THREE BOOKED FOR ROBBERY Phagwara: The police have booked three miscreants for robbery. Indarjit Singh of Littaran village complained to the police that he was returning home from Shankar village on his motorcycle when three persons waylaid him near the railway crossing and snatched his bag, threatening to kill him. The bag contained a smartphone and important documents. A case under the BNS has been registered against the unidentified accused. oc MC poll: No nomination paper filed on day 2, only 2 days left Admn yet to release revised voter list |AAP ropes in Cong ex-councillor Aruna Deepkamal Kaur Snatching, theft cases cracked, 2 arrested Jalandhar, December 10 The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police, led by Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma, have resolved two cases within days, demonstrating their efficiency and commitment to public safety. In the first case, the police arrested a snatcher within 24 hours after he snatched a handbag containing 70 gram of gold, two mobile phones and cash from a woman. Following the complaint, an FIR was registered. Acting promptly, the police identified the accused as Daniyal, a resident of Usmanpur village in Jalandhar. The gold necklace and other items were recovered from his possession. In another operation, the police solved a theft case involving stolen electronics from a delivery vehicle belonging to Reliance Mall. The stolen items included an iPhone 16, a OnePlus Nord-4 and an LCD screen. Based on the complaint, an FIR was registered. Accused Sonu Rai of Parashuram Nagar was arrested and the stolen items, including two mobile phones and the LED, were recovered. — TNS Our Correspondent PHAGWARA, DECEMBER 10 In a significant political development, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has strengthened its position in Phagwara under the leadership of MP Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal and Akali Dal (Amritsar) suffered a major blow as several of its senior leaders, including Raghubir Singh, Resham Singh Pappi, Kamalpreet Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Amrik Singh, Charan Singh, and Sheetal Singh, decided to leave the party and join AAP. The defecting leaders expressed their admiration for his leadership. They stated that their decision was influenced by his com- Tribune News Service Jalandhar, December 10 Even as it was day two of filing of nomination papers for the December 21 Municipal Corporation elections in Jalandhar, neither the State Election Commission, nor political parties seem to have got ready for it. The local administration, which was to release its revised electoral list by December 7, could not release it even till this evening. Likewise, none of the political parties, including the Congress, Aam Aadmi Party, BJP or SAD, had announced any of its candidates for the 85-ward Municipal Corporation. With two days already over, only two days are left for the candidates to file their papers. DCC chief Rajinder Beri and general secretary of the Congress legal cell Parminder Vig on Tuesday said the dilly-dallying of the administration in releasing the revised voter list, even three days after the scheduled date, indicated that the candidates of rival parties were being stopped for filing their papers in time. “The administration has failed in its duty to declare the revised electoral list in time and this has happened for the first time. We have even approached officials for providing us the list, but to no avail. The candidates of rival parties are already being pressured by the ruling AAP to join it or are being dissuaded from contesting from other parties. Had any candidate submitted papers today on the basis of draft voter list, the papers would have been cancelled,” said Beri and Vig. The duo maintained that Akali Dal (A) leaders join AAP in Phagwara Aspiring candidates rush to the MC office to seek NOCs in Jalandhar on Tuesday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH ARUNA ARORA JOINS AAP Four-time Congress councillor Aruna Arora on Tuesday joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of AAP state president Aman Arora in Chandigarh. The joining has come as a big boost for the ruling party given the personal links and efforts put in by Arora. She is known to be daily visit the posh Model Town area to ensure that the roads of her ward get properly cleaned. Her deceased husband Manoj Arora was a staunch Congressman and was closely linked to ex-MP Mahinder S Kaypee. Kaypee too had left Congress to join SAD in the Jalandhar LS poll. Former Congress Mayor Jagdish Raja, and his wife and ex-Senior Deputy Mayor Anita Raja, who joined AAP yesterday, on Tuesday met Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Like Congress ex-councillor Aruna Arora along with other members Aruna Arora, they too had joined through Aman Arora yesterday. joins AAP in the presence of AAP leader Aman Arora in Jalandhar. BJP TOO LOSES 5 LEADERS 630 NDCS ISSUED BY MC Along with Arora, five other BJP leaders, including Vineet Dhir, Saurabh Seth, Amit Luthra, Kuljit S Happy and Gurmeet Singh Chauhan have also joined AAP. While none of them have been councillors earlier, they are learnt to be in race this time. Vineet Dhir’s wife was councillor but he is learnt to be interested to contest himself in this tenure. Saurabh Seth’s wife Kavita Seth had contested last time unsuccessfully. Before their joining AAP this evening, the BJP had already issued a release announcing their expulsion from the party. As a preparatory measure, all candidates, who are expecting ticket from the parties that they represent, continued to make a beeline for getting No-Due Certificates (NDCs) from the Municipal Corporation office for contesting the polls. Of the 358 candidates applied for NDCs in the office yesterday, 246 had been issued these. About 650 more applications were received, of which about 630 certificates were issued by this evening. The candidates said it was a whole-day process for them as they were made to wait for several hours for being issued the NDCs despite all their dues being cleared. there was confusion prevailing over the issue of NOC. “Our candidates are being told to procure NOC from the PSPCL and even the Police Clearing Certificate for which the applicants usually have to wait for a week. All Returning Officers appointed by the State Elec- tion Commission (SEC) are working as per their whims and fancies. The directions being issued by all ROs are different and the candidates are confused. The ROs or their staff is not even taking calls on the numbers provided in the list issued by the SEC. Cong list of 35 candidates out, BJP names 34 Our Correspondent PHAGWARA, DECEMBER 10 The Congress released a list of 35 candidates for the municipal corporation’s elections tonight. Reliable sources told The Tribune that the Congress would contest MC elections in an alliance with the Bahujan Samaj Party and six candidates of the BSP and remaining nine of the Congress would be announced tomorrow. In AAP, announcement of ticket seems to be a difficult job due to tug of war between two factions in the party. Despite efforts of MP Dr Raj MC repair work in full swing, residents call it poll gimmick Avneet Kaur Tribune News Service Jalandhar, December 10 With the MC elections round the corner, MC officials, including Commissioner, Joint Commissioners and various department heads, are working round the clock to address long-standing complaints of residents. From wall paintings and graffiti to road repairs, streetlight installations and garbage removal, the city is witnessing a flurry of activity. Even areas that have been neglected for years are now being visited by MC teams for inspections and upgrades, with the municipal authorities keen to leave no stone unturned in the lead-up to the elections. However, amid this sudden surge in activity, many residents are skeptical about whether these efforts are genuine or simply an election-time gimmick. Civic issues that have plagued the city for decades, including poor road infrastructure, faulty streetlights, overflowing sewage, flooded roads and ineffective waste management, remain largely unresolved. Despite repeated promises from previous and current governments, long-lasting solutions seem to remain elusive. One of the most pressing Men at work to paint the grills of a divider at Guru Nanakpura road and repair work on road underway in Jalandhar. MALKIAT SINGH issues for residents is the growing Wariana garbage dump, which has become a symbol of the city’s mismanagement of waste. Despite its expansion over the years, there remains no concrete plan to address the mounting waste crisis. The dump has led to serious environmental and health concerns, with residents in surrounding areas complaining about foul odour, rodents and pollution. The city generates tonnes of waste daily, but the MC has failed to present a sustainable waste management strategy, leaving the Wariana dump to grow unchecked. c m y b Even residents of multiple localities, including Vikaspuri, Urban Estate and Model Town, have taken to the streets against the garbage dumps in their areas. While these protests have highlighted the severity of the issue, the MC’s response has been less than satisfactory, with no clear solutions in sight. Residents fear that the dumps in their areas will become like a Wariana dump as it continues to expand without a viable plan to reduce waste or introduce proper waste segregation, recycling or composting methods. Manmeet Kaur, a local resident, voiced her concerns over the sudden burst of activity, calling it a mere election gimmick. “What we’re seeing now is all just for show. Once the elections are over, the city will once again be left crying out for basic amenities,” she said. Kaur pointed to the promises made during the Jalandhar West byelection, where significant efforts were made to tackle the waterlogging issues. However, according to her, no tangible progress had been made since. Another resident Manohar Lal highlighted the MC’s fail- mitment to the welfare of the region and his ability to connect with the people. Welcoming them into the party, Dr Chabbewal hailed their inclusion as a major achievement for AAP. “This is a testament to the growing acceptance of AAP among the people. It reflects their trust in our vision and developmental initiatives,” he said. Prominent AAP leaders, including Harji Mann, district president Lalita Saklani, Jarnail Gill, Gurdeep Deepa, Vicky Sood and Jaspal Singh, were present during the announcement. This defection marks a setback for Akali Dal (Amritsar), which now faces challenges in retaining its influence in the region. ure to address even the most basic complaints. “Hundreds of complaints regarding the poor park upkeep, non-functional streetlights and road repairs are still pending on the MC’s grievance portal. Despite this, we receive notifications stating that our complaints have been resolved,” he said. However, Lal expressed hope that the new MC House would take citizens’ concerns seriously and prioritise longterm solutions over temporary fixes. “Enough with the short-term patchwork. We deserve to live in a clean and functional city,” he added. Kumar Chabbewal, both factions are playing different tunes. AAP halka incharge former minister Joginder Singh Maan, AAP spokesman Harji Maan was facing interal opposition from the other group which include Santosh Kumar Gogi, Improvement Trust Chairman Advocate Kashmir Singh Malhi, District Planning Board Chairperson Lalit Saklani and Ashok Bhatia. Meanwhile, the BJP has released of its candidates for 34 seats out of total 50 wards just now. Deadlock continues on the seat of former Mayor Arun Khosla. Criminal with 15 cases in police net PHAGWARA, DECEMBER 10 In a major breakthrough, the Jalandhar Rural Police arrested Amritpal Singh, alias Amba, a notorious criminal involved in multiple heinous cases, including drug trafficking, armed robbery and attempted murder. The arrest was made during a special operation in Phillaur under the NDPS Act case. The operation was led by Inspector Sanjiv Kapur and DSP Sarwan Singh Bal as part of a district-wide campaign to eliminate drug trafficking and criminal activities. SSP Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh stated that Amritpal had been evading arrest for more than five years by frequently changing his identity and location. Amritpal of Uppal Khalsa had 15 criminal cases registered against him. These included two cases of attempted murder, one case of armed robbery, two cases of criminal conspiracy and preparation for dacoity, two theft cases, one case of drug trafficking under the NDPS Act, one fake currency case and one case under the Prison Act. — OC