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P4 » » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 38°C | MIN 27°C YESTERDAY MAX 39°C | MIN 27°C SUNSET WEDNESDAY 7.17 PM SUNRISE THURSDAY 5:23 AM WEDNESDAY | 28 MAY 2025 | LUDHIANA AAP’s move to acquire land to hit common man too: SAD Nikhil Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ludhiana, May 27 The decision of the state Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government to acquire 24,311 acres of fertile land from 32 villages for developing an urban estate will not only harm farmers but also adversely impact the common man and urban dwellers. It was stated by advocate Parupkar Singh Ghumman, Shiromani Akali Dal’s candidate for the upcoming byelection from the Ludhiana West constituency, while addressing mediapersons. He alleged that the state government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, was committing a massive scam under the guise of development to weaken the state’s economy and identity. Ghumman claimed that there was a suspicion that the AAP government plans to embezzle ?125 lakh crore and divert Punjab’s wealth to Delhi, which will be a betrayal to the people of Punjab. He stated that the SAD would never allow such a betrayal of farmers and citizens. He said on Wednesday at 9:30 am, a massive protest Realtor charged with culpable homicide ASHWANI DHIMAN Says it will hold massive protest outside GLADA today Parupkar Ghumman, SAD candidate for the Ludhiana West bypoll, addresses the media in Ludhiana. would be held outside the GLADA office on the Ferozepur road, where a memorandum of demands would also be submitted. Ghumman emphasised that the government was spreading misinformation and claiming that the acquisition was beneficial for farmers, which was false. He accused the AAP government of deceiving the people again and warned that it would cause big harm to the common man. He said Punjab’s economy, which ranked second in the country in 2017, has now fallen to 26th position. He underlined that agriculture was the backbone of the state’s economy and any attack on land and farming would gravely affect trade and livelihood. “I will fight a legal battle for all state residents free of cost if the government will acquire even an inch of their land,” the SAD candidate said. He concluded by saying that the state government was using all tactics to ruin Punjab but the SAD would never tolerate it. He asserted that Wednesday’s grand protest would completely dismantle the antiPunjab agenda of the Bhagwant Mann-led government. *****Bureaucracy favour- Protective gear ing AAP candidate Ghumman alleged that despite the election code of conduct has been imposed, government officers were blatantly ignoring candidates of other parties and openly favouring AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora. He alleged that all his election hoardings which were installed even on private buildings were removed by the MC while hoardings of the AAP candidate were still displayed. “The SAD has filed a number of complaints with the Election Commission about violations by AAP and the Congress,” Ghumman added. ASHWANI DHIMAN Three open fire at house over enmity 13-year-old hangs self, dies Ludhiana, May 27 Three persons opened fire at the house of a man over enmity at Swaddi Kalan village near Jagraon on Monday. Fortunately, the house owner did not suffer any injuries in the firing. A case was registered against the assailants, identified as Tarsem Singh, his son Gurmeet Singh and Harbhajan Singh. Complainant Kulwant Singh Laddi, a resident of Swaddi Khurd village, Jagraon, told the police that he had kept pigeons at his house. Gurmeet Singh of his village has also kept pigeons jointly with Tarinder Singh Tinda of the village and to take care of them, Tarinder has kept Kuki, another resident of the village. On the night of May 23, when he along with his family, was present in the house, Gurmeet started arguments with him over the phone and said why did he stopped Gurjeet and Kuki from catching pigeons. The complainant said on May 25 evening, Tarsem, his son Gurmeet and Harbhajan came there. Gurmeet and Harbhajan abused him. After some time, he heard a sound of gunshots outside his house and when he went out, he found gunshot marks on the main gate of the house. He suspected that the firing was intended to kill him. A licensed weapon was suspected to be used in the firing and the police should nab the suspects. — TNS Our Correspondent Doraha, May 27 A 13-year-old girl from Araichan village in Doraha, Anita, died after she allegedly hanged herself using a wire on Monday afternoon. While her father and mother were away for work, she was at home with her siblings at the time of the incident. The parents said she was trying to imitate a character in a TV serial at the time of the incident but the police suspect isolation or work pressure to be the cause of her death. The body has been handed over to her kin after autopsy. Proceedings have been executed by the Doraha police under Section 194 of the BNS. The father of the deceased, Raj Balav, said when his 13year-old eldest daughter, Anita, was watching a serial along with her siblings at home, she tried to imitate a scene by climbing a Anita, the victim table and tying a wire around her neck. “During which, the table broke and she lost her balance. Her siblings ran out for help but till the time they returned, Anita had breathed her last,” shared the father. He said his daughter was studying in Class VIII at a local school in Doraha. The police, however, has refuted all statements made by her father. Doraha SHO Akash Dutt said he was the first one to reach the house, after getting information. “The parents of the girl were away for work. No television was switched on at the time of the incident and we recovered no broken table from the scene,” he said. “The family had shifted from Bihar six months ago and the girl used to look after her three siblings while the father and mother were away for work. The girl was not studying at present in any school as her name had not yet been struck off from the school in Bihar where she was studying earlier. The victim seemed to be either under the pressure of homely chores or a victim of isolation. It is learnt that she remained quiet and seldom talked to anyone at home. It seems to be an apparent case of suicide. The girl’s body has been handed over to her kin after a post-mortem examination,” the SHO said. Youth fires in air, video goes viral Ludhiana, May 27 A video of a youth firing in the air went viral on social media. The youth, a resident of Sohian village, was reportedly standing on the roof of his house in the village and fired gunshots in the air. The suspect was identified as Jaspreet Singh. The video was reportedly shot by a friend of the suspect, who was standing besides him. SI Surjit Singh from Sadar police station said during a routine patrolling, the police got information about the video of a youth that went viral. As he, along with a police team, was present on a link road going towards Sohian village, he investigated the matter and and after identifying the suspect, nabbed him. He said a case was registered against the suspect and the police seized the weapon with which he had fired the shots from him. The police are now probing about the arms licence of the youth. The police will present the accused in a court and will conduct further interrogation. Earlier also, such videos have gone viral in which youth were found resorting to celebratory firing. — TNS ‘Waris Punjab De’ leaders submit memo to Guv, say Amritpal illegally lodged in jail Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Ludhiana, May 27 The Ludhiana police on Sunday registered a case against a property dealer, Prem Singh Babbar, resident of Dhandra village, under culpable homicide charges. The case was filed based on a complaint by Raghubir Singh, whose brother Girdaur Singh had sold a land to Prem Singh at the rate of Rs 50 lakh per acre, totaling around Rs 4 crore. According to Raghubir’s complaint, Prem paid only Rs 40 lakh in instalments and failed to pay the remaining amount despite repeated requests. The complainant alleged that Prem had also obtained signatures on blank papers from their father, Daljinder Singh, under the pretext of taking soil from the land, and later got the remaining land transferred to his name. Raghubir Singh claimed that the non-payment of the due amount led to financial difficulties, which worsened his brother’s health condition. Despite his deteriorating health, proper medical treatment could not be provided due to lack of funds. Girdaur Singh was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ludhiana but unfortunately he succumbed to his illness. The police initiated an investigation in the matter and started further probe. According to SHO Avneet Kaur of the Sadar police station, the case was registered under culpable homicide charges and the accused was still at large. The police are looking into allegations and would take appropriate action based on the evidence collected during the investigation. Girls cover faces with dupattas to save themselves from scorching heat in Ludhiana. ‘Chai pe charcha’ at tea stalls, Cong comes with unique idea Tribune News Service Ludhiana, May 27 City’s political scene in the West constituency is abuzz with activities as the date for the bypoll has been announced. Discussions and debates have now become a regular part in the segment. When political frenzy is at its highest, ‘Chai pe charcha’ is bound to happen. Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu has managed to become the topic for discussion as supporters have got paper tea cups printed with his picture and the election symbol. A few tea stall owners are serving tea in these cups. Whether the person wants to start a political discussion or not, it is initiated automatically after seeing the cup. A tea stall owner in busy lanes of Ghumar Mandi Customers start political discussions while having tea in paper cups printed with party candidate’s photo was seen pouring tea in such cups. “A few days ago, some Congress supporters came and gave me these cups and I didn’t mind as I need them daily. Hence, I am serving tea in these cups,” he said. He added that he had observed one thing that after seeing the tea cup, his customers initiate their talk related to politics and start discussing the political scene. “On Monday, two friends started a debate, which went a little longer and in between, they consumed three cups of tea each. Hence, it proved beneficial for me too,” he said. City resident Randhir Khanna said he saw a tea seller near Baba Balak Nath temple serving tea in cups with Congress candidate’s picture and party symbol printed on them. “The idea is unique and has definitely become the topic of discussion,” he said. c m y b Ludhiana, May 27 Leaders and supporters of the political party, Akali Dal Waris Punjab De, floated by Amritpal Singh, who is currently lodged in a jail under the NSA, submitted a memorandum addressed to the Punjab Governor through the district administration here on Tuesday. The delegation of the political party, while submitting the memorandum to the administration, said Bhai Amritpal Singh was illegally lodged in a jail under the NSA. It was not just the violation of the rights of Bhai Amritpal Singh but also suppression of the voice of voters of Khadoor Sahib, who had elected him as their representative. The leaders and supporters also held a protest in this regard on Tuesday. Amritpal had started the campaign against drugs in the state. His movement turned youth towards morality and Sikhism. He started initiatives for the welfare of Leaders and supporters of the Akali Dal Waris Punjab De hold a protest in Ludhiana. INDERJEET VERMA society, which should not be looked as a threat to the national security, it said. Several youths who supported Amritpal were also lodged in various jails, against whom no charge sheets were filed. But they were illegally lodged in the prisons. It was simply a violation of the human rights and the Constitution Act. For the third time, the jail term of Amritpal was extended. Had he been a threat to the state, there would have been no crime reported in the past three years. But contrary to it, crime incidents, including gang wars, drug trade, murders and snatchings, have increased. It was nothing but the failure of law-enforcing agencies and its punishment must not be given to Amritpal and his supporters, the leaders said. Vote to strengthen democracy, students told Tribune News Service Ludhiana, May 27 In an effort to boost the voter turnout for the upcoming Ludhiana West byelection, the district administration organised a voter awareness campaign on Tuesday at the Government College for Girls, Bharat Nagar. The event aimed at inspiring young voters, especially students, to actively participate in the democratic process by casting their votes on the polling day, June 19. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain urged students to take responsibility for strengthening the nation’s democratic framework by exercising their right to vote. He emphasised that every single vote counts and encouraged students not only to cast their own votes but also to motivate their family, friends and community to engage in the vital democratic exercise. He highlighted that active participation was essential for a robust democracy, empowering citizens to influence the nation’s future. The event included engaging activities such as cultural performances and pledge-taking ceremonies to inspire students to become ambassadors of voter awareness. The college authorities also participated in the event, reinforcing the message that youth engagement was crucial for fostering a vibrant democratic culture. Covid patients can cast vote via postal ballot In pursuance of provisions of Clause (e) of Section 60 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Election Commission hereby specifies that Covid-19 suspect or affected person, certified by the competent authority, who apply for voting by postal ballot paper and subject to verification of their request by the returning officer concerned, can cast their vote through postal ballot in the byelection to the Ludhiana West Assembly constituency.