19012025-JTR-01.qxd 1/18/2025 11:48 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune 12-DAY ARMY ATTACHMENT CAMP BEGINS FOR CADETS HEAR IT FROM STORYTELLER ABOUT HIS LATEST BOOK The Army Attachment Camp of Senior Division Cadets began at Jalandhar Cantonment on Saturday. P2 Screenwriter-author Mushtaq Shiekh, in Amritsar to talk about his latest book, Secrets Within, pours his heart out. P4 » » BARJATYA’S BADA NAAM KARENGE TO RELEASE ON FEB 7 Bada Naam Karenge, from filmmaker Sooraj R Barjatya's banner Rajshri Productions, will premiere on Sony LIV.P4 » FORECAST DENSE FOG MAX 16°C | MIN 9°C YESTERDAY MAX 16°C | MIN 7°C SUNSET SUNDAY 5.50 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 7:25 AM SUNDAY | 19 JANUARY 2025 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF MAN HELD WITH STOLEN CABLE Hoshiarpurr: The Sadar police have arrested one person with stolen cable. Jaswant Singh of Mahitpur told the police that thieves stole motor wires from his village. The police arrested one suspect with the help of villagers, while his two accomplices managed to escape. The police said the arrested suspect was identified as Kishan Kumar of Phagwara. The police said stolen cable and cutting tools were recovered from storage compartment of the two-wheeler of the suspect. A case was registered in this connection and probe initiated into the matter, the police said. OC TWO CELLPHONES SEIZED FROM JAIL Hoshiarpur: The Central Jail authorities have recovered two cellphones during search operation on the prison premises. After receiving a complaint, the police registered two cases in this connection. Central Jail Assistant Superintendent Sukhwinder Ram said during a search operation, a touch screen mobile phone hidden in ground of Block No. 13 was recovered. While in the second incident, Assistant Superintendent Kulwinder Singh said during surprise checking, a battery along with a keypad mobile phone, was recovered from a dustbin in Block No. 22. After registering cases, police initiated probe into the matter. OC Cong MLAs allege DSP threatening councillors ahead of Shahkot MC president’s election Tribune News Service Jalandhar, January 18 Congress leaders, including Shahkot MLA Hardev Singh Laddi Sherowalia and Kapurthala MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh on Saturday evening held a protest outside the office of the Shahkot DSP , while alleging that the police was harassing the newly-elected party councillors ahead of the Monday’s election for the Shahkot Municipal Committee (MC) president. Laddi and Rana took to public address system to convey to the DSP that his alleged threats to frighten the Congress councillors would not work. The Shahkot MC elections were held on December 21 in which nine councillors of the Congress and four of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) had won. A meeting was called for January 16 to elect the MC president, but it could not be held as Shahkot SDM Shubhi Angra reportedly fell ill. Laddi said, “The election was to be held at 11 am. At 9.30 am. We got a call from the DSP retorts, says false allegations levelled against him by leaders Congress leaders including Rana Gurjeet Singh and Hardev Singh Laddi Sherowalia protest outside Shahkot DSP’s office on Saturday. Executive Officer of the MC that the election has been postponed. Since there was no written message conveyed to us, I along with the nine councillors from my party, reached the MC meeting hall on time. All of us kept waiting till we formally got an email regarding the postponement of the election for the president. After this we came back.” He said, “Last evening, we got a written communication that the next election date has been fixed for Monday at MAN HELD FOR ENCROACHMENT Phagwara: The Mehatpur police arrested a man on the charge of encroaching panchayat land in Baghela village. Investigating officer (IO) Balkar Singh said the suspect was identified as Hansa Singh of Dharme Dian Chhana village. District Development and Panchayat Officer and Baghela village panchayat had complained to the Jalandhar (Rural) SSP that the suspect had encroached on the panchayat land in the village. The IO said a case under Section 13-A of the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, was registered against suspect and others in April 2022. OC MAN HELD FOR OPENING FIRE Phagwara: The Shahkot police have arrested a Jalandhar resident on the charges of firing and endangering life. Investigating Officer (IO) Nirmal Singh said the suspect was identified as Manish Kumar, alias Manni Mithapurai, a resident of Arora Colony, Jalandhar city. Arun Kumar, a resident of Kangana village, had complained to the police that the suspect had opened fire at the main gate of his uncle's house on August 29 night and put his life in danger. The IO said a case under Section 125 of the BNS and Sections 25, 27, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act was registered against suspect. OC DSP and the AAP Shahkot halqa in-charge that their party’s strategy to pressurise councillors won’t work.” The MLA said he took along his party’s councillors to the DSP’s office and dared him to take action against all of them. 3 booked for duping man of ~15 lakh Amritsar, January 18 The Beas police have booked three persons on the charge of immigration fraud. They had duped a local resident of over Rs 15 lakh on the pretext of sending him to the USA. A case was registered after fourmonth investigation by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Baba Bakala. Gurpinder Singh, a resident of Kaleke village, lodged a PEDDLER HELD WITH 132 TABLETS Phagwara: The Nurmahal police arrested a drug peddler and recovered 132 intoxicant tablets from his possession on Friday night. Nakodar DSP Sukhpal Singh said the arrested suspect was identified as Jarnail, alias Jaila, a resident of Jagir village. A case under the NDPS Act was registered against the suspect in this connection. OC 2 pm. With just two days to go, the local police started harassing our councillors and began threatening their family members. I chose to take up the matter with the DSP . Rana Gurjeet also joined us and we conveyed it to the “I am just making things simpler for you by bringing all councillors before you. You do not need to run around to locate their houses and frighten them one by one,” he told the DSP on mike. While addressing the AAP halqa in-charge on the occasion, Rana Gurjeet Singh said, “By trying to take away the Congress councillors through such coercive measures, the AAP and shifted councillors will lose their credibility in the town.” Finally, both MLAs and councillors went inside the DSP’s office for a discussion with the DSP Meanwhile, DSP Onkar . Brar said, “I have been accused of threatening councillors. I had gone to the house of a newly-elected woman councillor today, who is the wife of a citybased businessman. Her husband has been getting threat calls. It is our duty to keep on checking wellness of the people from time to time. They wrongly construed my visit to his place as an attempt to scare him and his family by relating it with MC elections.” A traffic police personnel checks documents of a vehicle owner in Jalandhar. TRIBUNE PHOTO City police crackdown on traffic rule violators, issue 87 challans Tribune News Service Jalandhar, January 18 The Commissionerate Police concluded its three-day traffic enforcement drive here today. As many as 87 challans were issued, seven vehicles impounded and over 480 vehicles inspected during the drive. “The drive, aimed to tackle traffic violations and enhance road safety, demonstrated proactive approach of the police to maintain order on roads in the city,” said officials of the Police Department. They said the operation involved strategically placed checkpoints in high-traffic and commercial areas, where police personnel rigorously checked vehicles for compliance with the traffic laws. In all, 16 challans were issued for triple riding on motorcycles, 15 for helmetless riding, 17 for vehicles without number plates, 17 for black-tinted windows, eight for modified Bullet motorcycle silencers and seven for driving without a licence. Seven vehicles were impounded as their owners failed to present valid documents of policemen on duty. The drive was led by the Area Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) and ACP (Traffic), with support from Station House Officers (SHOs) and Emergency Response System (ERS) zone in-charges. The ERS team played a key role in ensuring smooth operations, while the Field Media Team (FMT) documented the campaign and conducted awareness drives to educate citizens on the importance of following traffic rules. “This initiative aimed to address common yet dangerous violations that pose a risk to public safety. By targeting high-risk behaviour, the Jalandhar Police reinforced its commitment to fostering safer roads and a culture of responsible driving,” said Mahesh Kumar, ACP (Traffic). He said, “The successful completion of the campaign highlights the department’s dedication to uphold traffic discipline and ensure public wellbeing. Such efforts not only strengthen law enforcement, but also encourage greater public compliance with road safety norms. With our focus on maintaining order and reducing hazards on roads, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police continues to prioritise safety of city residents.” 2 held with 500 gm heroin, illegal pistol Tribune News Service Jalandhar, January 18 During the ongoing special campaign initiated under Kapurthala SSP Goarav Tura to eradicate drugs in the region, the police have apprehended two individuals who were in possession of narcotics and illegal arms. Giving information, sources in the Police Department said a suspicious bike was stopped at a naka by the police. Upon inspecting the two-wheeler, 500 grams of heroin was recovered. The police detained two bike riders identified as Navdeep Singh, alias Joban, and Jaskaran Singh, alias Karan, both residents of Faridwal, Makhu police station, Ferozepur. Two envelopes containing 500 grams of heroin (250 grams from each envelope) along with a 7.65 mm coun- try-made pistol with five live cartridges were recovered from the duo. These envelopes were examined under the supervision of the DSP Sultanpur Lodhi sub, division. A Splendor motorcycle (bearing registration No. PB 09 AA 5538) was also recovered from the two suspects. A case was registered under the NDPS Act against the two suspects after arresting them. c m y b complaint with the Jalandhar (Rural) police on September 13, 2024. In his complaint, he alleged that he gave suspects Rs 15.47 lakh for sending him to the USA. After several months wait, the suspects failed to arrange the USA visa for the complainant and also did not return his money. Those booked were identified as Ashok Kumar and his son Lishok Kumar, residents of Basti Gujja, and Mohammad Sufian, a resident of Malerkotla. During investigation, the police verified allegations levelled by the complainant against three suspects and found evidence against them. A case under Sections 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC and Section 13 of Punjab Travel Professions Regulation Act was registered against three suspects. — TNS 3 booked for theft Phagwara, January 18 The Nakodar Sadar have booked three persons for stealing diamond, golden and silver jewellery and cash from a house. Investigating officer (IO) Lovleen Kumar said the suspects were identified as Gurchetan Singh, Kuldeep Singh and Surjit Singh, all of Patti Purewal, Shahkar village. Ram Parkash of the same village told the police that suspects stole jewellery and cash from his house. A case was registered against three suspects. — OC Bike, scooter stolen Phagwara, January 18 A bike bearing registration number PB-09AB-1411, which was parked near Convent School, has been stolen. Bike owner Jashanpreet, a resident of Thakaraki village, told the police that he went inside school after parking his bike. He said when he came out of the school, he found that his bike was stolen. In the second incident, an Activa scooter was stolen from Eastwood village in Phagwara. Scooter owner Naresh told the police that he, along with his wife went to Eastwood village food joints, after parking his Activa in a parking lot. He said when they came out, their bike was missing from the parking lot. Two cases were registered by the police. — OC Man run over by train Phagwara, January 18 A middle-aged man was run over by a train near Phagwara railway station on Friday night. The Government Railway Police said the deceased was identified as Lovepreet of Baba Gadhia locality, Phagwara. The body of the deceased was handed over to his family after postmortem examination. — OC