15062025-JTR-01.qxd 6/14/2025 11:02 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune UNIONS DEMAND REMOVAL OF ANTI-LABOUR CHANGES IN LAW LIM HOLDS MARCH AGAINST AMBEDKAR STATUE VANDALISM A Samajik Sadbhawna March was held on the call of Lok Insaaf Manch, Tehsil Phillaur, led by Jarnail Phillaur. P3 PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 41°C | MIN 28°C YESTERDAY MAX 41°C | MIN 27°C FILMMAKER IMTIAZ ALI, DILJIT TEAM UP AGAIN The memorandum was submitted at the office of the Kartarpur MLA, through his representatives. P2 FORECAST Fimlmaker Imtiaz Ali’s new film with actor-musician Diljit Dosanjh will be released in theatres in April 2026. P4 » » SUNSET SUNDAY 7:25 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 5:21 AM » SUNDAY | 15 JUNE 2025 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF BANK GUARD AT GORAYA DIES IN ACCIDENTAL FIRING Phagwara: Anoop Singh, a 35year-old security guard posted at the Co-operative Bank in Goraya, died in a tragic incident of accidental firing while cleaning his service rifle at his home in Rurrka Kalan village near Goraya on Saturday evening. According to initial reports, Singh had brought the rifle home due to an upcoming two-day holiday. While performing routine maintenance on the weapon, it allegedly went off accidentally, inflicting a fatal gunshot wound to his head. Family members rushed him to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Local police have registered a case and initiated an investigation to ascertain the exact sequence of events. The authorities are treating the incident as an accidental discharge, but further forensic examination and procedural inquiry are underway to rule out any foul play. Singh’s sudden death has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving family, friends and colleagues in deep grief. — OC FAKE TRAVEL AGENTS BOOKED Phagwara: On the complaint of Jalandhar resident Ajaib Singh, the police have booked two individuals for allegedly duping him of Rs 2 lakh on the pretext of arranging a work permit in the UAE. The accused have been identified as Simranjit Singh of Chandigarh and Saroye Anand of Mohali. According to the complainant, the duo neither facilitated his travel abroad nor refunded the amount taken from him. A case under Sections 406 (criminal breach of trust) and 420 (cheating) of the IPC has been registered. Police said that an investigation is underway. — OC EX-COOP SOCIETY SECY BOOKED Phagwara: The police have registered a case against Kuldeep Singh, a former secretary of a cooperative society, for allegedly embezzling Rs 7,97,593.33 from the society’s funds. The action was taken based on a formal complaint filed by the Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies. The accused, a resident of Lakhpur village near Phagwara, has been charged under Sections 409 (criminal breach of trust by public servant) and 201 (causing disappearance of evidence) of the IPC. Kuldeep Singh is currently absconding. Police are making efforts to trace and arrest him. —- OC DRUG PEDDLERS NABBED Phagwara: The police arrested two individuals for possession of narcotics in two separate anti-drug operations conducted last night, In the first case, Vijaypal Singh, a resident of Beas, was apprehended at a police check-point with 10 grams of heroin in his possession. He has been booked under the NDPS Act. In another incident, a man identified as Sunny, a resident of Prempura locality in Phagwara, was arrested for possessing 34 intoxicating tablets. He too has been charged under the NDPS Act. Investigations are ongoing in both cases. —- OC Vinayak Kochhar secures 141 AIR in NEET results Tribune News Service Jalandhar, June 14 Vinayak Kochhar has emerged as one of the top achievers from the city in the NEET 2025 results which were declared on Saturday, securing an impressive All India Rank (AIR) 141 with a score of 638 marks. For Vinayak, the journey to this success was packed with long hours, a tight study schedule and months of relentless effort. Speaking about his success, Vinayak said, “The exam was pretty tough this year. It really tested us on every level, but I stayed focused and kept pushing through. I had put in a lot of effort and I am so happy to have made it.” Vinayak comes from a family where education is deeply valued. His grandfather, Prof CL Kochhar, is the Chairman of The Nobel School, and his mother, Prof Aarti Kochhar, is an Assistant Professor at DAVIET. His father, Kumar Shiv Kochhar, is the Managing Director of The Nobel School. Namish Gupta of Sant Swami Dass Public School, Phagwara, secured AIR 1219. Namish, who prepared at Aakash Institute, said, “It was a demanding journey with a tight schedule, but I kept going. The result has made all the effort worthwhile.” Aryan Joshi from MGN Public School, Urban Estate Vinayak Kochhar celebrates with family; (below) Anahita Narula who got AIR 3,053. SARABJIT SINGH Phase II, secured AIR 3152. Aryan, son of Rajiv Joshi, Deputy DEO, Jalandhar, said, “The exam was quite challenging, but I stayed consistent with my preparation and kept pushing myself. I’m really happy with the result.” Palakshi from Innocent Hearts School, Green Model Town, brought laurels to her school by securing AIR 4392 in NEET 2025. Palakshi said, “The exam was tough and the competition intense, but I stayed focused and worked hard every single day. I’m thankful to my teachers and parents who supported me throughout.” Dr Anup Bowry, Chairman of Innocent Hearts, congratulated Palakshi and the staff on this success, while Principal Rajeev Paliwal appreciated her dedication. Harmandeep Singh from MGN Public School, Adarsh Nagar, achieved AIR 8736. He said the exam pushed him to his limits, but with disciplined study and strong family support, he was able to succeed. Shivam Soni from Sanskriti KMV School qualified NEET 2025 with a 99.49 percentile and secured AIR 10820. Shivam said, “There were moments when it became overwhelming. It was a tough exam, but I gave it everything. The hard work and sacrifices were worth it.” His school principal, Rachna Monga, said Shivam’s achievement reflected of guided mentorship and sincere effort. A student of St Soldier School, Anahita Narula, has got 583 marks. She got an AIR of 3,053 and is hopeful of getting admission at one of the centres of AIIMS in Bilaspur, Jammu or Bathinda. Her father Vikas Narula is in rubber business while her mother Ashu Talwar is a government school teacher. “Till her matriculation, Anahita was a student of Apeejay School. In Class XI and XII, she took coaching but her focus was always on self-study. She aspires to become a cardiologist,” her parents shared. Police conduct CASO at drug hotspots Tribune News Service Jalandhar, June 14 Stepping up the fight against drug menace, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police on Saturday conducted an extensive cordon-and-search operation (CASO) across multiple drug-prone areas in the city. The operation was carried out under the direct supervision of ADGP (Human Rights), Punjab, Dr Naresh Kumar Arora, Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur and Joint Commissioner of Police Sandeep Sharma, following clear directions from Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav. The search operation conducted under ‘Yudh Nashiyan Virudh’ drive, targeted eight key locations, identified as drug hotspots: Dhankia Mohalla, Baba Deep Singh Nagar, village Reru, Basti Sheikh, Abadpura, Dhina, Ali Mohalla and Basti Guzan. These areas were chosen based on prior intelligence and recent complaints from residents about increasing drug-related activities. More than 220 police personnel, including 10 Gazetted Officers (GOs) and SHOs from various police stations, were deployed for this carefully planned operation. The police teams executed synchronised raids on suspected houses, hideouts and locations known for drug peddling activities. Police personnel also engaged directly with local residents to gather onground intelligence. Officials said that the involvement of the local community is crucial to sustaining these crackdowns. Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur emphasised that the police is committed to pursuing drug traffickers and ensuring the safety of city’s youth. She urged the public to reporting any suspicious or drug-related activities on the Anti-Drug Helpline 9779100200, assuring that the identity of the informants would be kept confidential. AAP leader opens office Jalandhar, June 14 Aam Aadmi Party’s Central constituency in-charge Nitin Kohli on Saturday opened his party office near Football Chowk here. The industrialist-turned-politician said that the party had given him the responsibility of the Central Assembly constituency. “I have opened the office so that the constituents who are facing problems are able to contact me,” he said urging people to come and meet him in the office anytime. Addressing the gathering, Kohli said, “Every issue of yours is now my mission. My spirit of service is not a formality, but a resolution.” — TNS FATHER’S DAY Tribune News Service Jalandhar, June 14 This Father’s Day, the story of Surinder Singh reminds us that some fathers don’t just protect buildings — they protect futures. For over two decades, Surinder Singh has stood guard at the gates of CT Group of Institution. Rain or shine, day or night, his job has always been to ensure the safety of those inside. But while he diligently fulfilled his duty in uniform, his greatest responsibility was quietly unfolding at home — raising his son, Amrit, single-handedly. In 2022, tragedy struck the small family. Surinder’s wife, Amrit’s mother, passed away suddenly due to a silent heart attack — a moment that changed their lives forever. The loss hit Amrit the hardest. A bright, BBA student at the time, Amrit withdrew Surinder Singh did not let his personal tragedy affect the upbringing of his son. TRIBUNE PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH completely. He stopped attending classes, isolated himself and was consumed by guilt for not being at home when his mother needed him. c m y b “For months, I saw him drift away from everything,” Surinder recalled. “He would sit alone, wouldn’t talk to anyone. As a father, I was afraid I had lost him too. I had lost my wife, but I couldn’t afford to lose my son.” He said he knew that grief could break people, or in some cases, pull them towards dangerous paths. “I told myself — I have to be both his father and his mother now. I can’t give up,” he said. 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Sharing her traumatic experience at Nirmal Kutia, Sultanpur Lodhi, she revealed that the conditions she faced were nothing short of a hellish experience. Her dream of working abroad turned into a nightmare from which escaping seemed nearly impossible. She stated that due to financial hardships at home, she left for Oman in April on a two-year clinical work visa, lured by the promise of a salary between Rs 30,000 and Rs 40,000. However, upon arrival, her passport was confiscated and instead of being assigned clinical duties, she was forced into other illegal work against her will. She was threatened with being sold or killed if she resisted. Forced to work day and night with barely any food or rest, her living conditions were inhumane. Not only was she denied the promised salary, even the money she had taken with her was snatched away. She said the situation This father reminded son, life doesn’t stop Avneet Kaur KANYA MAHA VIDYALAYA remind him to go to class. I never stopped reminding him that life doesn’t stop.” He said slowly, Amrit found his way back. He completed his BBA and is now pursuing his MBA from the same institution. During his semester break, he assists in the admissions department and is preparing to serve as a Student Ambassador — ready to mentor and inspire others, just as his father did for him. Surinder takes quiet pride in his son’s progress. “He has become stronger. I know his mother would have been proud of him,” he said. “As a single father, Surinder Singh took on both parental roles with silent determination. His journey speaks for countless fathers who shoulder grief and responsibility alone, yet continue to guide their children with patience, resilience and endless love,” said Managing Director of CT Group, Dr Manbir Singh. Girl held captive for two months in Muscat, returned back safely to India with the efforts of MP Seechewal. TRIBUNE PHOTO changed when Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) Balbir Singh Seechewal contacted the Ministry of External Affairs. Due to his intervention, the girl was brought back home from Oman. The victim’s family, who accompanied her, said they were in deep distress during her captivity and had received no help from any side. They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Seechewal and demanded strict action against the agent responsible. Balbir Singh Seechewal emphasised that until the traf- ficking gangs deceiving and sending girls to such countries are curbed with strong action, these situations will remain the same. He thanked the Indian embassy, the Ministry of External Affairs, and everyone involved in bringing the girl home safely. Seechewal also appealed to the people of Punjab to remain vigilant and not send their daughters to unknown foreign destinations based on advice from unverified agents or sources, as such decisions often lead to a life of misery and exploitation. Youth Citizen Council pays tribute to Air India plane crash victims Our Correspondent Hoshiarpur, June 14 A meeting was organised by the Youth Citizen Council, Punjab, to pay tribute to former Gujarat CM and Punjab BJP incharge Vijay Rupani and other victims of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. Speaking on the occasion, state president of Youth Citizen Council, Dr Raman Ghai said that the Ahmedabad plane crash was a sad incident for India and the world. He said the tragedy had created a wave of mourning and the Council paid tribute to the deceased while expressing its condolences to the families of those who perished in the plane crash. Dr Ghai demanded from the Central Government that it should prepare a comprehensive plan so that such accidents can be prevented in future. The Council also sought proper compensation for the families of the plane crash victims. While the dead cannot come back, the government should take care of their kin to prevent any hardships to them. District president of Youth Citizen Council, Dr Pankaj Sharma, also paid his tribute to the victims of the Ahmedabad plane crash, and those assembled observed a two-minute silence to honour the memory of those who died in the air tragedy at Ahmedabad, making the moment a sombre occasion.