13052025-JTR-01.qxd 5/12/2025 10:38 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune DRAIN CLEANLINESS DRIVE IN PHAGWARA CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS KEEP STUDENTS, PARENTS ON EDGE TOM CRUISE SURPRISES FANS IN LONDON’S ICONIC BUILDING A large-scale drain cleaning operation along the crucial stretch from Cinema Road to Sarai Road begins P2 The recent ceasefire violation by Pakistan has left parents and students deeply unsettled P3 The Hollywood star was photographed on the roof of one of the city’s most iconic buildings, BFI IMAX P4 » » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 36°C | MIN 22°C YESTERDAY MAX 37°C | MIN 22°C SUNSET TUESDAY 7.15 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 5:32 AM TUESDAY | 13 MAY 2025 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF IKGPTU EXAMS FROM MAY 19 Jalandhar: The authorities of IK Gujral Punjab Technical University have revised the datesheet from May 19. The varsity has released a revised 123-page datesheet for all 53 courses on its official website https://www.ptuexam.com. While the examination were earlier set to conclude on May 31, they will now end on June 12. The varsity release also read, "The revised datesheet for the re-appear examination of the semester starting from June 2 will be issued separately. The examination of students from J and K will be conducted from May 19 as per the issued datesheet. The datesheet for their leftout exam will be issued separately. TNS 3 BOOKED FOR CHEATING Hoshiarpur: The police have registered an FIR against three persons, including a mother and son duo, for allegedly cheating a man of Rs 1.37 lakh. Kulwinder Singh of village Thakarwal had lodged a complaint with the police that Daljit Singh of village Ahirana Kalan, along with his mother Kulwinder Kaur and Khushi Gupta, had allegedly cheated him of Rs 1.37 lakh on the pretext of sending him abroad. OC MAN DIES IN ACCIDENT Hoshiarpur: One person died in a road accident on Hoshiarpur-Dasuya road. Parminder Singh of village Sajjna told the police that his brother was hit by a car near village Machhiyan due to which his brother fell from the bike. Soon, a pickup loaded with wood ran over his brother and kept dragging him for some distance, leaving him dead. The police have named and arrested Sikander Singh, a resident of Rally. The accused driver of the other vehicle Jasvir Singh of Sajjna has also been booked. OC 6 ARRESTED WITH DRUGS Hoshiarpur: The police have arrested six 'smugglers' with drugs from various places. The accused Trilochan Singh of village Pandori Sumlan was arrested with 25 gram of narcotic powder, while Rajveer Singh of Dhoot Kalan was arrested with 49 gram of narcotic powder. The police of Thana Chabbewal recovered a large number of banned pills from two accused riding on a bike during a patrol in the area. The police of Model Town arrested a smuggler in the area and recovered 49 gram of heroin from him. Similarly, the police of Mukerian have arrested Vishal of Ghasitpur and recovered 25 gram of narcotic powder from him. OC WOMAN DIES IN ROAD ACCIDENT Hoshiarpur: A woman, injured in a road accident on the Hoshiarpur-Dasuya road died while her son was injured. The police have registered a case. Jatinder Singh of village Thakkar told the police that he was returning with his mother Santosh Kaur on a bike carrying goods. When they reached near Daffar village, a car passing by hit them. He said both injured were admitted to a hospital in Dasuya. His mother was referred to a private hospital in Jalandhar where she died. TNS Missile part found from Markfed room near Adampur, defused Elderly man dies in hit-&-run mishap near Adampur Tribune News Service Deepkamal Kaur Tribune News Service Jalandhar, May 12 Two days after missile and drone attacks from Pakistan had nearly ended, a part of a half-burnt missile was found in the generator room of Markfed canneries at Chuharwali village near Adampur. The missile part had reportedly pierced through the generator shed, burning some iron meshes inside the area, but causing minimal damage as it had already been intercepted. The missile was discovered by Markfed employees Pawan Kumar and Charanjit, who immediately reported it to Markfed manager Jagdeep Singh. The manager informed the police and soon after, DSP Kulwant Singh, SHO Hardevpreet Singh, and ASI Daya Chand, along with their teams, arrived at the scene. They contacted Army and Air Force teams, who then called in special disposal teams. Upon inspection, it was found that some explosives within the missile had not been burned. The missile part was safely transported to a nearby field, where it was fully defused. DSP Kulwant Singh com- mended the Markfed teams for following the proper protocol, stressing that they had wisely kept a distance from the missile, which was active and could have caused damage, if mishandled. He urged the public to stay away from any such object and report it to the authorities immediately, as it could still contain unused explosives. On Saturday, at least a dozen missile parts were found in various locations around the district, including near Sarmastpur, Kangniwal, Isharwal and Dhogri villages, all near the Adampur Air Force base. The IAF base and the Indian Oil Depot at Suchi Pind had come under heavy attack from the Pakistani side the previous night, with several drones and missiles targeting them. Civilians within a 3 km radius of the airbase also reported feeling tremors from the falling missiles. Some residents saw smoke arising from the IAF compound, likely due to possible damage. Jalandhar, May 12 An elderly man riding a scooter lost his life in a road accident near Adampur on Monday, again highlighting the growing concerns over road safety and the increasing number of hit-and-run incidents in the region. The victim, identified as Tarsem Singh, a resident of Sainik Vihar in Rama Mandi, was returning home after completing some personal work in Adampur when the accident occurred. According to the police, the incident took place near Sagar Hotel in Adampur, where a speeding truck rammed into Tarsem Singh’s two-wheeler. The impact threw him under the rear wheels of the truck, leading to his death on the spot. Witnesses said the truck driver did not stop to help and immediately fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle a short distance away. Locals said the Adampur police arrived at the site and took custody of the body. The remains were later sent to the Civil Hospital in Jalandhar for a post-mortem examination. Family members confirmed A missile part found near Chuharwali village of Adampur, which was defused by specialised teams of the Army in Jalandhar on Monday. >> that Tarsem Singh had gone out alone for routine personal work and nearly completed his return journey when the tragedy struck. The police have registered a case and taken the truck into custody. A search is underway to trace the driver, who remains absconding. Officials stated that they are reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding areas and questioning locals to determine what led to the accident. The fatal incident, meanwhile, has again raised questions over road safety in and around Jalandhar, particularly in semi-urban stretches like Adampur, where heavy vehicles often pass through narrow roads at high speeds. Locals say that the lack of proper signage, poor enforcement of traffic rules and insufficient police patrolling contribute to the frequency of such deadly mishaps. “This isn’t the first time we’ve seen such an incident here. Despite repeated requests, no speed breakers or warning signs have been installed, even though it’s a busy road with both commercial and civilian traffic,” said a shopkeeper near the accident site. Dug-up road near Guru Nanak Pura Park a nightmare for commuters Avneet Kaur Tribune News Service Minister Mohinder Bhagat during the inauguration of a fire station in Jalandhar. PHOTO:MALKIAT SINGH City gets fire station with 1 lakh litre water storage capacity Jalandhar, May 12 Punjab Freedom Fighters and Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Monday inaugurated a new fire station at the local Sports and Surgical Complex. The fire station has come up near Mand ammunition depot falling along Kapurthala road, which also remained the target of Pakistan as it sent multiple drones here on May 7-8 The fire station has been constructed at a cost of approximately Rs 1.29 crore. The inauguration ceremony began with the recitation of Sri Sukhmani Sahib. Mayor Vaneet Dhir, District Planning Committee Chairman Amritpal Singh and Munici- pal Commissioner Gautam Jain were also present. The minister said the setting up of the fire station would assist in timely control of fire incidents, especially those on its periphery. Bhagat said the area is known for its sports, surgical, leather and rubber industries and having a fire station here would ensure a prompt response in case of any fire-related emergencies. The minister said the fire station is equipped with a total of four vehicles: one with a capacity of 12,000 litres, two of 6,000 litres each and one rescue tender. Additionally, an underground water storage tank with a capacity of 1 lakh litre has been constructed, supported by a 20-horse power motor. Bhagat emphasised that the state government had addressed the long-pending demands of people and helped in strengthening the basic infrastructure of both urban and rural areas. Mayor Dhir congratulated the residents on the establishment of the fire station and said this would further strengthen the administration’s capacity to tackle fire incidents. Chairperson of the Fire Brigade Committee Davinderpal Kaur, Divisional Fire Officer Jaswant Singh Kahlon, officials and staff of the MC and fire brigade as well as local industrialists were present during the opening. — TNS Jalandhar, May 12 The stretch of Chuggiti Road near Guru Nanak Pura Park, once dug up with much fanfare before the Municipal Corporation elections, has now become a nightmare for commuters and residents, with no sign of repair work resuming even after several months. This vital link for those heading towards Amritsar and Hoshiarpur via Jalandhar was dug as part of the Municipal Corporation’s hurried pre-election roadwork campaign. But since the polls concluded, the site appears to have been completely abandoned, with potholes turning into water-filled craters and sewage overflow making matters worse. “The road was unmotorable even before it was dug up,” a commuter said. “Now, it’s nearly impassable. We expected improvement, not worse conditions. The authorities have just left it like this.” The situation is particularly troubling because the road is a preferred shortcut for motorists avoiding the longer route via the PAP flyover. However, they now have to navigate through broken surfaces, potholes and stagnant The poor condition of Chuggiti road irks commuters near Guru Nanak Pura in Jalandhar. PHOTO:MALKIAT SINGH. water, which not only slows traffic but also poses a risk to vehicles and lives alike. Adding to the ordeal is the poor drainage in the area. Overflowing sewage merges with accumulated rainwater, creating a foul smell and unhygienic mess across the road. Residents complain that the stretch near the railway crossing, Guru Nanak Pura, is equally dangerous, riddled with deep potholes and lacking any basic upkeep. Kamal Sharma, a local resi- dent, said, “The road condition is shameful. We pay our taxes, yet face these conditions daily. The Municipal Corporation seems to have forgotten us right after the votes were counted.” Another resident pointed out the problem of poor quality repair work across the city. “Even where roads are repaired, it’s all temporary. Within weeks, the same problems reappear. There’s no quality control, no follow-up,” he said. “With no communication from the authorities and no signs of work restarting, we feel betrayed by politicians who had promised better infrastructure during their campaigns. The broken, waterlogged road now stands as a grim symbol of postelection apathy”, said Kavita Mehra, another resident. Meanwhile, MC officials said road repair work is on in the city, with many broken stretches already repaired and this stretch too will be covered under the ongoing works. Siblings drown in Beas near Sultanpur Lodhi Man held with heroin in K’thala Our Correspondent PHAGWARA, MAY 12 A tragic incident occurred near the banks of the Beas in the Mand area of Sultanpur Lodhi where two real siblings — Ashu (25) and her brother Pappu (35), residents of Chandigarh Basti, reportedly drowned in the river near village Ahali Kalan. The siblings had reportedly gone to the riverbank for daily wage work and were taking a bath in the river when the incident happened. According to sources, the body of Pappu has been recovered. However, a search operation by divers is still underway to trace the body of Ashu. Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala, Amit Kumar Pappu and her sister Ashu Panchal mishap. confirmed c m y b the The sudden death of the siblings has sent shock waves through the town and surrounding areas, plunging the community into deep mourning. The police were continuously investigating the matter, while local residents have expressed their grief over the heartbreaking loss. Phagwara, May 12 The Kapurthala police have arrested a man and seized heroin from his possession. The operation was conducted as part of the district administration’s intensified efforts to curb drug trafficking and abuse. The arrest was made by a police team led by Inspector Jasvir Singh, operating under the supervision of SP Prabhjot Singh Virk. The accused has been identified as Rajinder Singh, also known as Jindu, and a resident of Togawal village in the Sadar Kapurthala area. The team recovered 7 gram of heroin from the accused. A case has been registered against him on dated May 11, at Thana Sadar Kapurthala under the NDPS Act, 1985. SSP Gaurav Toora reiterated the police’s resolve to combat the drug menace through sustained enforcement and community participation. He appealed to the public to support law enforcement by sharing any drug-related information on the government’s helpline chatbot number 9779100200. — OC