07022025-JTR-01.qxd 2/6/2025 11:31 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune HOSHIARPUR SECURES ‘BEST GREEN DISTRICT’ AWARD GRAMMYS SET SOME SERIOUS TRENDS FOR BAUBLE GAMES Grammy not just celebrated the best in music, but in fashion too, with statement jewellery pieces stealing show. P4 MODERATE FOG MAX 21°C | MIN 9°C YESTERDAY MAX 21°C | MIN 10°C DON’T LET OTHER PEOPLE DECIDE MY DIARY: BOMAN IRANI Hoshiarpur has been recognised as the “Best Green District” under the Green School Programme. P2 FORECAST Actor Boman Irani says it is not a ‘big deal’ that he has turned a director at 65 with The Mehta Boys. P4 » » SUNSET FRIDAY 6.07 PM SUNRISE SATURDAY 7:15 AM » FRIDAY | 7 FEBRUARY 2025 | JALANDHAR Father, son among three arrested for murder of NRI 7-yr-old girl dies after kite string slashes throat Phagwara, February 6 A seven-year-old girl died after being severely injured by a kite string (manjha) while riding on a scooter with her grandfather. The string slashed her neck, leading to her death at Kotli-Khakhian village on the PhagwaraMukandpur road on Wednesday afternoon. The girl, identified as Harleen, along with her grandfather Satnam Singh, was Harleen. FILE heading towards Dosanjh-Kalan village on a scooter. The child, who was standing on the space between scooter handle and seat, suddenly began crying. Her grandfather stopped scooter to check on her and was shocked to find that a kite string had slashed her throat. She was first brought to Mehar Hospital, but later taken to Virk Hospital where she died due to excessive bleeding. — OC Man loses cellphone, cash to snatchers Our Correspondent Phagwara, February 6 Two unidentified bikeborne miscreants snatched a mobile phone and Rs 1,500 from Jog Raj, a Municipal Corporation employee, near Daduwal village on the Phagwara-Nakodar road on Wednesday night. The victim was going to his village after finishing his duty. On the victim’s complaint, the Zandiala Manzki police have registered a case in this connection. Victimwasmurderedtograbmoneyreceivedfromsaleofland:SP Our Correspondent Shahkot MLA Hardev Singh Laddi Sherowalia celebrates victory in election with newly-elected Municipal Council president Gulzar Singh Thind on Thursday. TRIBUNE PHOTO Congress gets its Municipal Council president in Shahkot Tribune News Service Jalandhar, February 6 After several glitches, the Congress finally managed to bag the post of president and vice president in the election held for the Shahkot Municipal Council here today afternoon. The victory has come as a big boost for local Congress MLA Hardev Singh Laddi Sherowalia as the party won the election with 10-4 majority. The ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) could win only in four wards. The Congress managed victory in nine wards and the MLA’s vote also got added in the polling. The name of Gulzar Singh Thind was announced as the president of Shahkot MC while Kuljeet Rani was picked as the vice president. Soon after the victory, the Congress held a big show of strength in the town. A DJ was arranged and a roadshow was taken out in all bazars and across main roads of the town. Sweets were distributed among residents as garlanded Laddi and his team moved on. This was the third time that the poll for the MC president was held in the town. The election for the MC was first scheduled on January 16, but it could not be held on the day as SDM Shubhi Angra reportedly fell ill. A meeting was called again on January 21, but again on that day too election could not be held. Thirteen councillors were administered oath, but soon after tehsildar Maninder Sidhu left the meeting owing to some reported rift in the councillors. Since then the Congress councillors had been alleging that they were being pressurised by the ruling AAP to join the party and the local police had also been harassing them and their family members at the odd hours. They alleged that the local administration too had been supporting the AAP A peti. tion was also moved in a court, following which the election was held today. Hoshiarpur, February 6 The police have arrested three accused, including father and son, for the murder of an NRI to grab an amount of Rs 2.80 lakh which he had given to them for the purchase of their land. Several criminal cases were already registered against the three accused at various police stations, said Superintendent of Police (SP) Major Singh while addressing a press conference at the Police Lines here today. Dasuya DSP Balwinder Singh Jaura and SHO Prabhjot Kaur were also present at the press conference. The SP said on February 1, dead body was found from the jungle of Budho Barkat village. After a video of the body went viral on social media, the police discovered that NRI Balwinder Singh, son of Nanak Singh, a resident of Bakarpur village in Kapurthala district, had been murdered. The victim’s wife Surinder Kaur told the police in her complaint that her husband had come from Spain while she was living with her son in Canada. She stated to the police that her husband told her that he had struck a deal for the purchase of land and deposited The three accused in custody of the police in Hoshiarpur on Thursday. Rs 2.80 lakh in the account of Ramesh Kumar and his son Narinderpal, alias Nindi, residents of Pasi Bet village of Dasuya. But now the duo were backing out from getting the land registered in his name. She said her husband left home on January 21 on a bike to meet the father, son duo, but did not return. When she called her husband, his phone was switched off. On receiving no information about her husband, Surinder Kaur’s nephew filed a missing report at the Bholath police station on January 27. Surinder Kaur said on February 1, former Our Correspondent Phagwara, February 6 The Nurmahal police have arrested two drug peddlers on the charge of selling intoxicant tablets. Investigating officer (IO) Bodh Raj Singh said 141 (78+63 loose) intoxicant tablets were recovered from the possession of the accused identified as Gurjit Singh, alias Mota, a resident of Seechewal village under the Lohian Khas police station. He was presently living at Mohalla Chhinbian, Nurmahal. The second accused was identified as Kishan, a resident of Kandola Kalan village. The IO said a case under Sections 22, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act was registered against the accused. A stolen motorcycle was recovered from the possession of Gurjit Singh, he said. Dr Walia elected as NIMA president Tribune News Service Kapurthala, February 6 Dr Gurmeet Singh Walia has been elected as the president of the National Integrated Medical Association (NIMA) unit in Kapurthala. During the election of the association, Dr Jaspreet Singh Madaan bagged the post of secretary and Dr Parveen Sehgal was elected as the cashier. Officials of the NIMA Punjab wished good luck to the new Kapurthala team. Kumar and his son Narinderpal on February 3 and brought them on three-day remand for interrogation. During interrogation, the accused told the police that after murdering Balwinder Singh, Yoga Singh, a resident of Argowal village, helped them in disposing of the victim’s body on their instructions. SP Major Singh said on disclosure of the accused, an iron axe used for murdering the victim, had been recovered. He said the bike and purse of the victim were yet to be recovered. He said further remand of the accused would be sought to find more information about the NRI’s murder. SBS Nagar district administration launches Three held for trading in illegal free driving classes to empower women arms; pistols, cartridges seized Tribune News Service Two drug peddlers nabbed with 141 intoxicating tablets sarpanch of Galowal village Lakhwinder Singh informed her that a dead body was found in the jungle of Budho Barkat village. She said after this, the body was identified as that of her husband. Surinder Kaur said there were injury marks on her husband’s body. She alleged that Ramesh Kumar and his son Narinderpal allegedly killed her husband to grab money taken from him for selling their land. SP Major Singh said SSP Surendra Lamba formed a special team to solve the case. After investigation, the police team arrested accused Ramesh Our Correspondent Nawanshahr, February 6 In a ground-breaking initiative to promote women’s empowerment and self-reliance, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS) district, under the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” campaign, launched free driving classes for women. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh Dhiman, ADC (D) Avneet Kaur and SDM Dr Akshita Gupta flagged off the training vehicle today, officially marking the commencement of the programme. This forward-thinking programme, in collaboration with Pukhraj Driving School, aims to equip young women with a vital skill that enhances their mobility, boosts their confidence and opens doors to new financial opportunities. Speaking on the occasion, the DC reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to fostering gender equality by providing training for practical Phagwara, February 6 In a significant breakthrough in cases of illegal arms trafficking, the police in Kapurthala have arrested three individuals for possessing illegal firearms and ammunition, while averting a potential attack motivated by an old enmity. The arrests were made following an operation led by the CIA staff of Kapurthala under the supervision of Sarabjit Rai, Superintendent of Police (Investigation), and Parminder Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Detective). Giving more information in this regard, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora said the accused, identified as Princepal Singh, a resident of Thana village, Gurwinder Singh, alias Garry, a resident of Bishrampur, and Jatin Kumar, a resident of Officials during the launch of free driving classes for women in Nawanshahr. TRIBUNE PHOTO skills that empower women to lead independent lives. Addressing the gathering, Additional Deputy Commissioner (D) Avneet Kaur highlighted that mobility was a key factor in women’s empowerment. She said, “These free driving lessons will help young women gain financial independence and the confidence to navigate their lives with greater autonomy.” Nawanshahr SDM Dr Akshita Gupta emphasised that this initiative was not just about teaching driving skills, but also about breaking social barriers and enabling women access equal opportunities in all spheres of life. In the first phase, 16 girls will undergo professional driving training. The DC said, “The administration will encourage more young women to come forward and benefit from this empowering initiative.” The DC said, “By helping young women acquire essential skills, the administration is not only promoting selfreliance but also paving the way for a more inclusive and progressive society.” Police claim plot on life uncovered ❝An investigation revealed that Gurwinder Singh, one of the arrested individuals, had been planning to attack his relative’s house due to a long-standing personal feud. The involvement of a Dubai-based associate, Ninder, who allegedly orchestrated the plot, indicates a broader international link in the illegal arms network. ❞ Gaurav Toora, SENIOR SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE Khusropur village i nJalandhar district, were apprehended with two country-made pistols, one toy pistol and six live cartridges. An FIR (No. 23) under Section 25 of the Arms Act was registered at the Kapurthala Sadar police station against the three accused in this connection. SSP Toora said an investigation revealed that Gurwinder Singh, one of the arrested individuals, had been planning to attack his relative’s house due to a long-standing personal feud. The involvement of a Dubai-based associate, Ninder, who allegedly orchestrated the plot, indicates a broader international link in the illegal arms network. The police action has successfully thwarted what could have been a violent confrontation, underscoring the importance of timely intelligence and coordinated law enforcement efforts. The SSP said further investigation was underway to uncover more details about the firearms smuggling operation and the role of other individuals involved. NGO writes to Gadkari urging construction of foot overbridges at PAP, Chugitti flyovers Tribune News Service Jalandhar, February 6 Citing frequent accidents at the PAP flyover and Chugitti bypass flyover, the Alfa Mahendru Foundation has urged Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to approve the construction of foot overbridges at these locations on National Highway No. 44. In a letter to the minister, the foundation’s president, Ramesh Mahendru, highlighted the urgent need for two foot Absence of infrastructure at the PAP flyover puts pedestrians at risk, forcing them to cross the busy highway and leading to frequent accidents. c m y b overbridges —one near the Bhakra Beas Management Board Office and Guru Nanak Pura East at the PAP flyover and another near the Indian Oil Corporation Limited Office and Guru Govind Singh Avenue — close to Vidyadham and Akshardham Temple at the Chugitti bypass flyover. The NGO pointed out that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) had already installed foot overbridges for pedestrians’ safety at locations such as Lamba Pind Chowk and Radha Soami Satsang Beas near the Pathankot bypass. However, the absence of such infrastructure at the PAP and Chugitti flyovers had put pedestrians at risk, forcing them to cross the busy highway and leading to frequent accidents. Mahendru emphasised that pedestrians, often in a hurry, attempt to cross the highway dangerously, resulting in crashes. The foundation urged immediate action, expressing hope that the minister would prioritise public safety and issue orders for the construction of foot overbridges without any delay.