19122024-JTR-01.qxd 12/18/2024 10:38 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune BJP TRANSFORMED JALANDHAR INTO 'CITY OF BRIDGES': BJP KULJINDER’S FILM IS ABOUT FIGHT OF A COMMON MAN FILM LAAPATAA LADIES OUT OF OSCARS’ RACE BJP state vice-president and former CPS KD Bhandari highlights party's achievements during its 10-year rule. P2 Kuljinder Sidhu’s film Gurmukh-The Eyewitness explores the relentless fight of a humble yet resolute man. P4 Film Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry at the 97th Academy Awards, is out of the Oscars’ race. P4 » » FORECAST CLEAR MAX 20°C | MIN 3°C YESTERDAY MAX 20°C | MIN 3°C SUNSET THURSDAY 5.28 PM SUNRISE FRIDAY 7:22 AM » THURSDAY | 19 DECEMBER 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF TWO HELD FOR DRUG PEDDLING Hoshiarpur: The police arrested three for 'smuggling' and recovered a huge quantity of drugs from them. The police during patrolling stopped a bike rider near village Padrana and searched him and seized 115 gram of heroin from him. The police also seized the bike of the accused. The accused has been identified as Rakesh Kumar, alias Lali, of Haryana. In other case, the police stopped a car in village Ghorawaha and during its search recovered 3 kg opium. Police arrested accused Rhythm Sharma of Jalandhar and seized the car. OC 6 BOOKED FOR ABETTING SUICIDE Hoshiarpur: The police have registered a case against six persons including the husband, mother-in-law and father-in-law for abetment to a woman's suicide. Mahinderpal of Jalandhar said Yogita Rani was married to Sanjeev Kumar, son of Devraj, of Chabbewal. After marriage, Yogita's husband and in-laws allegedly harassed her for more dowry. Due to which he ended her life by consuming poisonous medicine. OC TWO THEFT CASES COME TO FORE Hoshiarpur: The police have registered two cases against some persons on the charge of theft. Aarti Rana told the police that thieves stole utensils, ration and other valuables from the Anganwadi Centre in Railway Mandi School. While Sumir Soni, a resident of Adarsh Colony, Hajipur, told the police that thieves stole gold and silver jewellery and cash from his house. OC DRUG PEDDLER ARRESTED Phagwara: The city police have arrested a drug peddler and recovered 220 intoxicant tablets from his possession last night. The accused, identified as Manish, a resident of Nigaha Mohalla, Phagwara, was nabbed by the cops at the check-point near Jain Model School. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against the arrested peddler. OC 1 NABBED WITH 23 GM HEROIN Phagwara: The police arrested a drug smuggler on Tuesday night and seized 23 gm of heroin from him. The accused, identified as Rajesh, a resident of Jalandhar Cantt, was apprehended at a checkpoint near Gaunspur. In another case, the police nabbed two thieves and recovered a stolen scooter. SP Bhatti revealed that the accused, Ashwini, a resident of Khotrra village, and Raju, from Mehli village, were arrested last night. OC MAN HONOURED BY IFUNA Jalandhar: Kunal Sharma, a city-based philanthropist and managing director of Spartan Sports, was recently felicitated by the Indian Federation of United Nations Associations (IFUNA) for his outstanding contributions to sports and youth empowerment. The recognition was presented by Dr Harcharan Singh Ranauta, vice-president of IFUNA, during a ceremony held in Jalandhar. He provided poor children with access to resources such as free cricket kits, fostering their talent and inspiring hope. TNS Cong MLA’s relative beaten to death at Adampur dhaba 3 arrested, sharp-edged weapon used in crime recovered Tribune News Service Jalandhar, December 18 A relative of Congress MLA Sukhwinder Singh Kotli was beaten to death at Bassi dhaba in Adampur during a violent clash that occurred late last evening. Victim Sunil Kumar, alias Sunny, was reportedly sitting at a dhaba with his friends around 10:30 pm when the incident occurred. A group of eight youths, not known to Sunny and his friends, were sitting on a nearby table and taking liquor. Sunny reportedly went to their table and started a conversation. They also offered Sunil Kumar liquor to Sunny. After drinking for sometime, both allegedly started abusing each other on some topic. The youths started beating Sunny. They punched and kicked him. It escalated and Kamaljit Singh, alias Kamli, took out a sharp-edged weapon and hit Sunny, leaving him dead. Two of Sunny’s friends, Anmol amd Paramjit, who intervened during the clash, have also suffered serious injuries. Soon after the incident, MLA Kotli had reached the spot. He appealed to SSP Harkamal Preet S Khakh to book all accused. He said the gruesome murder had again brought to light the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. SSP Khakh said DSP , Adampur, Kulwant Singh and SHO, Adampur, Inspec- tor Ravinderpal Singh acted promptly. Within hours of the crime, they arrested three accused, including main culprit Kamli, Jorawar Singh, alias Jora, of Adampur and Satinderjit Singh of Kauhja village. A case has been registered under the BNS. The SSP said the murder weapon and a Scorpio vehicle bearing registration number PB-09-K-0386 had been recovered. He said efforts were on to apprehend the remaining accused. “The arrested accused will be produced in the local court and their remand will be sought to further investigate the case”, he said. Police return seized items to owners Jalandhar, December 18 The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police returned seized properties worth over Rs 13 crore to their rightful owners during a special event titled ‘Arpan Samaroh’ held at Police Lines, here today. DGP Gaurav Yadav lauded the initiative, stating that it reflects the police’s commitment to justice and public service. Among the returned items were 413 vehicles, jewellery, household goods and other possessions involved in 583 cases registered over the past year. Additionally, 100 lost mobile phones worth Rs 20 lakh were traced and handed back to their owners. These recoveries were facilitated through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal, ensuring a speedy resolution for the affected individuals. — TNS Demand letters Elect own local govt, Mann in Jalandhar roadshow by workers to CM Tribune News Service CM vows improved sewerage system at Phagwara Tribune Reporters Jalandhar/Phagwara, Dec 18 Campaigning in Jalandhar ahead of civic body poll scheduled on December 21, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said AAP “will make the city shine” if their councillors get elected. The CM appealed to the people to choose AAP for “local government” so that infrastructure could be upgraded on time. He said, “Elect the AAP government and you will be the owners of Jalandhar city. We allocated money for drainage, streetlights and parks but former councillors didn’t allow the MC to function. This time, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during a roadshow in Jalandhar on Wednesday. PHOTO: MALKIAT SINGH MP Seechewal calls on farmer leader Dallewal Tribune News Service Jalandhar, December 18 Rajya Sabha MP and environmentalist Balbir Seechewal called on farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is currently on a fast unto death for farmers’ rights at the Khanauri border. Seechewal prayed for Dallewal’s recovery and said he will raise the issues before Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan. He also termed the protests by farmers their constitutional right. Seechewal said the life of farmer leader Dallewal is valuable for the peasant struggle and also for his fam- ily. He said the farmers and workers, including the Supreme Court, are worried about the health of Dallewal. Seechewal said the demands for which farmers have been struggling for a long time are not being implemented despite the government accepting them. He also said farmers, who should have been in the fields, are today struggling on the streets. Seechewal said he form your own local government for welfare works.” Accompanied by AAP state president Aman Arora, AAP state working chief Sherry Kalsi, Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO, Jalandhar West MLA and Minister Mohinder Bhagat, Mann added, “Usually the CMs don’t pass though such narrow lanes. Wherever people call me, I go.” At Phagwara, the roadshow witnessed the presence of AAP president Aman Arora, working president Sherry Kalsi, MP Rajkumar Chabbewal, MLA Ishant Chabbewal, Dr Sunny Ahluwalia, MC candidates, a large number of party workers and local residents. Addressing people, Mann outlined his development plan for Phagwara and promised to improve the city’s sewerage system. Jalandhar, December 18 Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Mid-Day Meal Office Employees Union members today gave demand letters to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, party president and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora, party working president Sherry Kalsi and Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO during the Chief Minister’s roadshow in Jalandhar. Union leaders questioned the leaders as to why bureaucracy of the state does not pay heed to CM, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema and Arora. They said Cheema held a meeting on November 6 and issued orders to officers and again at the meeting held on December 9m the same orders were reissued to resolve the issue of regularisation and salary deduction of teachers within 15 days. However, they said the Finance Minister’s orders were not followed. Officials of the department and the personnel department were ignoring these. Union members added Mann had also issued written orders to regularise office workers on April 21, 2022, and Arora had also given orders to officers, yet the issue had not been resolved. Employees leaders Shobhit Bhagat and Gagandeep Sharma said Arora assured the delegation that they would soon ensure a panel meeting of the union with the Chief Minister. The leaders said the strike by the office workers is continuing until the demands are resolved. They said they will march towards the Chief Minister’s residence in Chandigarh on December 20. Guv visits Science City, Rail Coach Factory Tribune News Service Jalandhar, December 18 Governor Gulab Chand Kataria along with his wife Anita Kataria today visited Pushpa Gujral Science City and Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala. On his arrival in Kapurthala, DC Amit Kumar Panchal and SSP Gaurav Toora welcomed the Governor. During the visit to the Science City, the Governor has watched the Eco-Show, 3D Show and Life Through Ages show. Hailing the role played by the Science City in promoting scientific thinking in society, the Governor has emphasised the need for establishment of more such institutions. He said over the past 20 years, this institution has unveiled the mysteries of the Governor Gulab Chand Kataria at Science City on Wednesday. earth, universe and other natural phenomena. The Governor advocated to ensure more student visits to the Science City. Science City Director General Munish Kumar, briefed the Governor about the facilities and activities. Earlier, during the visit to the Rail Coach Factory, the Governor reviewed the manufacturing process of coaches at Shell Division. While inter- acting with engineers and workers in the sheet metal shop, he praised the role of the Rail Coach Factory in contributing to the nation’s development. Earlier, while reaching the Rest House at RCF the Gov, ernor was given a Guard of Honour by a contingent of the Punjab Police. General Manager of the Rail Coach Factory SS Mishra briefed the Governor about the production of rail coaches and the supply of coaches to other countries. ADC (Development) Varinderpal singh Bajwa , ADC (G) Navneet Kaur Ball, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Anupam Kler, SP Sarabjit Rai, SP Gurpreet Singh, SDM Major Irwin Kaur and Assistant Commissioner Kapil Jindal were also present. From businessman to politician, AAP’s Aggarwal dreams big thru MC poll Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ashwini Aggarwal of AAP campaigning in his Ward number 80 in Jalandhar. c m y b Jalandhar, December 18 Ashwini Aggarwal (47) , who is running the industrial unit of gun metals, has made his foray into the world of politics. He is AAP’s candidate for the councillor’s post in Ward number 80. He is also the Lok Sabha in-charge of the party. An ambitious Aggarwal belongs to the family of businessmen, so his entering the politics was a shocker for every- one, even for his family. Later, everyone accepted the fact. Father of three, Aggarwal is also a contender for the post of deputy mayor or mayor. “I have worked really hard for the party and am a contender for the post of mayor/deputy mayor. No one in my family has ever contested for any elections. Politics has never interested anyone’s mind. But I have always had a wish to help people. I joined AAP and, for the last three years, was working for the people of my ward. So, I thought of getting into active politics and am 100 per cent sure of win. I have people’s support with me,” a confident Aggarwal said. Aggarwal starts his day at 7.30 am and till 8.30 pm, he remains in contact with people of his ward. From going door to door to holding meetings with residents and know their problems, he does it all. He has a clear vision for his ward. “I want to ensure that our parks are well-maintained, there is a problem of streetlights as well which will be resolved. Also, high tension wires is another threat and it will remain my priority as well. There are problems in Dada Colony as well,” he said. His wife has been visiting various houses to seek votes for her husband. “There is a enthusiasm among my family members who were taken aback with the decision of contesting elections,” he said.