11082025-JTR-01.qxd 8/10/2025 11:18 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune NIGHT DOMINATION EXERCISE IN 3 DISTRICTS BY COPS HIRE RETIRED SPECIALISTS AT GOOD SALARIES & INCENTIVES Removing staff shortages in hospitals must be the topmost priority of the state government. P3 CLOUDY MAX 33°C | MIN 25°C YESTERDAY MAX 35°C | MIN 26°C JENNIFER LOPEZ HANDLES CHANEL SNUB LIKE A QUEEN As many as 85 persons rounded up for inquiry based on reasonable suspicion and available evidence. P2 FORECAST JLo’s recent stop in Turkey came with an unexpected moment after she was turned away by a luxury store. P4 » » SUNSET MONDAY 7.14 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 5:51 AM » MONDAY | 11 AUGUST 2025 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF MANY BOOKED FOR ABETMENT TO SUICIDE Phagwara: The Phagwara police have booked many persons for harassment, defamation, and abetment to suicide, following a complaint by a woman of village Malikpur near Phagwara. The complainant alleged that Harjit Singh of Wazir Chak in Batala district, along with his acquaintance Mamta Rani of Khati, conspired to defame her. On August 7, some photographs of the complainant were allegedly sent to her relatives and friends. The victim claimed that the act caused her severe mental stress compelling her to consume poisonous substance in an attempt to end her life. She was rushed to the Civil Hospital, Phagwara, where she is undergoing treatment. OC FOUR ARRESTED FOR MURDER Phagwara: The Shahkot police have arrested four miscreants on charge of murder. The accused have been identified as Gurpreet Singh, Abhishek Gharu, and Anmol Preet Singh, all residents of Kangana village, and Vishal of Eesewal village. The accused had attacked Karandeep of Kangana village, on July 29, intending to murder and seriously injure him, who succumbed to his injuries on August 6. Sharp-edged weapons were recovered from them. OC 2 ‘DRUG ADDICTS’ ARRESTED Phagwara: The Nurmahal police have arrested a drug addict on the charge of consuming heroin. The accused has been identified as Kulwant Singh, alias Kanta, a resident of Danduwal village. The Bilga police arrested a drug addict Kuldeep of Bilga village for consuming heroin. OC MAN ARRESTED FOR THEFT Phagwara: The Shahkot police have arrested a man for stealing wheat from a house. The accused have been identified as Amrit Pal Ali, a resident of Kotla Surajmall village. Manjit Kaur of Nangal Ambian village complained to the police that the accused barged into her house on August 7 and decamped with bags of wheat. oc MAN HELD UNDER NDPS ACT Phagwara: The Nakodar police have arrested a man on the charge of selling intoxicating tablets. As many as 24 tablets were recovered from the possession of the accused Amanjot, a resident of Gohir village. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered. oc supply Armed men invade house, 6 days on, waterrestoredto Thapar Colony assault youth brutally Cong MLA says efforts on to restore electricity supply Our Correspondent Admitted to Civil Hospital; rivalry the reason Our Correspondent Phagwara, August 10 A violent attack in Sultanpur Lodhi has left a youth seriously injured after a group of 15 to 20 unidentified armed men stormed his house late last night. The victim Bhushan was reportedly targeted in his residence in Mohalla Mora, where the assailants broke open the main gate before forcing their way inside. According to initial reports, the attackers began hurling bricks and stones at the house, causing extensive damage and panic among residents. They then entered the premises and unleashed a brutal assault on Bhushan. The incident, which was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the vicinity, has provided crucial leads for investigators. Inspector Sonamdeep Kaur of the Sultanpur Lodhi police station confirmed that a case has been registered under Sections 452 (house trespass after preparation for hurt, assault, or wrongful restraint), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. Six individuals — Gagan, Ajay, Vikki, Vishal, A clash between two groups at the Civil Hospital, Kapurthala. FILE Daler, and Bhalla, all residents of Sultanpur Lodhi — have been named in the FIR. Bhushan was rushed to the Civil Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for his injuries. Police sources indicated that personal rivalry is believed to be the primary motive behind the attack. However, the larger group of assailants remains unidentified, and no arrests have been made so far. 3 clashes took place in July The attack on a youth by 15 to 20 armed men is not an isolated case of this kind at Kapurthala. Prior to this, several other violent clashes have Fire engulfs tent house in Sultanpur Lodhi Phagwara, August 10 The Kapurthala police have registered a case of robbery and assault against a man identified as Sahil Sharma after he allegedly attacked and robbed a local resident near the railway station. According to a complaint filed by Kamal, a resident of Mohabbat Nagar, who works in the transport business, the incident occurred while in the state of panic, forcing the staff to hide themselves. It was the second incident in the emergency in two days. Days after the Civil Hospital clashes, another similar violent clash was witnessed at the Sultanpur Lodhi hospital on the night of July 18. A bloody clash took place between two groups. An injured man was brought by his friend to the Sultanpur Lodhi Civil Hospital for treatment where other youths allegedly attacked them again. After this, a violent clash ensued between the two sides which turned bloody. A police team had reached the spot to investigate the incident. REASON BEHIND DISRUPTION ■ The disruption stems from a long-standing payment dispute between the management of a local JCT Mill and the Electricity Department, leaving hundreds of families struggling to cope ■ According to information, the mill’s management reportedly owes the electricity board approximately Rs 6 crore in unpaid dues ■ This debt had already led to a similar disconnection in January this year, when power connection was cut for around 22 days before being restored ■ On August 4, the supply was again suspended councillor Tarunjeet Singh Bunty Walia, Dhaliwal contacted the administration, resulting in the resumption of water supply. Residents will receive water for one hour each in the morning and evening to meet daily needs. Efforts are also underway to restore the electricity supply, with formal letters sent to the Chief Secretary, Director of Local Bodies, Labour Department, and Deputy Commissioner of Kapurthala. Dhaliwal assured the residents that power would be restored soon and warned that the Congress was prepared to launch a struggle if workers’ human rights were further violated. Residents, led by INTUC union president Dharminder, expressed gratitude to MLA Dhaliwal and councillor Walia for their efforts. Several local leaders and residents were present during the visit. Amritsar-Vaishno Devi Vande Bharat flagged off Our Correspondent Phagwara, August 10 A massive fire broke out in a local tent house, quickly spreading to a nearby residential building in Sultanpur Lodhi. The blaze, which erupted in the afternoon, sent thick plumes of smoke and left residents scrambling to safety. According to witnesses, the flames spread rapidly, engulfing stored goods and threatening adjacent properties. The family, living in the adjoining house, managed to escape unharmed after being alerted to the danger, immediately evacuating and informing the fire staff. A firefighting team arrived at the scene without delay, launching a strenuous twohour operation to bring the fire under control. Despite their efforts, the warehouse’s con- A massive fire broke out in a tent house in Sultanpur Lodhi. tents comprising a large stock of tent house equipment were destroyed. The loss has been estimated at over Rs 15 lakh. The warehouse owner said the cause of the fire remained unknown. He explained that much of his inventory had been procured on credit, making the financial blow. “I barely escaped the fire myself,” he said, appealing to the govern- Man attacked, robbed of ~18,000 near rly station Our Correspondent also been witnessed in the past few months. In July alone, three such shocking incidents were witnessed in hospital emergencies of Kapurthala and Sultanpur Lodhi. In the first fortnight of July, a scuffle had erupted between two rival groups in the emergency ward of the Kapurthala Civil Hospital, raising serious questions about the adequacy of security measures at the hospital. On the evening of July 12, a group of armed assailants stormed the emergency ward of the Kapurthala Civil Hospital and attacked a young man. The incident left patients and healthcare staff Phagwara, August 10 Residents of Thapar Colony that is situated on the premises of JCT Mill heaved a sigh of relief on Saturday after drinking water supply was restored following six days of disruption. The restoration came after the intervention of Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, MLA, Phagwara, and president of the Kapurthala District Congress Committee. Visiting the colony, Dhaliwal condemned the withdrawal of essential services like water and electricity from thousands of residents, calling it inhuman and unacceptable in a democratic society. “The Congress will never tolerate such actions,” he said, lashing out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, local administration, and ruling party leaders for failing to address the crisis. Nearly 3,000 people, including women, children, elderly, and the sick, live in Thapar Colony. Dhaliwal noted that cutting off electricity and water in sweltering heat and humidity was unjustifiable. He added that if JCT Mill management had any unpaid dues, punishing poor workers and their families was not the solution. The disruption began abruptly on August 4. On being informed through he was riding his scooter to his office. As he neared the railway station, Sharma reportedly blocked his path with his own scooter, pulled out a sword and placed it at Kamal’s neck before forcibly taking Rs 18,000 from his pocket. Sharma then allegedly attempted to strike Kamal with the weapon. Kamal managed to dodge the first blow, which hit a nearby iron grill. However, a sec- ond strike landed on his arm. During the assault, Sharma was heard shouting that he intended to kill Kamal. The victim later learned that Sharma had allegedly been planning the attack in advance. The police have registered a case under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. At the time of reporting, the accused had not yet been arrested. ment for compensation to recover from the loss. The authorities confirmed that there were no casualties and investigation is underway to determine the reason of the blaze. The incident has reignited discussions about fire safety preparedness in densely built localities and the vulnerability of small business owners to sudden disasters. BJP leaders welcome the Amritsar-Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat at Jalandhar City. They said the train will reduce travel time from Amritsar to Katra to 5.35 hours. The train, running everyday except Tuesdays, will depart from Katra at 6.40 am and reach Amritsar at 12.20 pm and return the same day. It will travel through Amritsar, Beas, Jalandhar City, Pathankot Cantt and Jammu Tawi to reach Katra. TRIBUNE PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH Three arrested with Bhargo Nagar to get three roads Minister Bhagat 900 gram heroin lays stone Our Correspondent Phagwara, August 10 The police have arrested three men and seized 900 gram of heroin at a naka operation near the Beas bridge. The suspects were taken into custody under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. According to SSP Gaurav Toora, a police team was conducting checks at the Beas bridge when they spotted a car approaching from the c m y b Amritsar side. The vehicle, carrying three persons, was signalled to stop. Upon halting, the occupants were asked to step out, and a search of the car led to the recovery of nearly 900 gram of heroin. The accused were identified as Dharu, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, Major Singh of Ferozepur and Sameer from Chandigarh. The suspects are being interrogated to determine the source of the narcotics and the intended recipients. Tribune News Service Jalandhar, August 10 Horticulture and Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Sunday laid the foundation stone for three road projects in Bhargo Nagar, falling in Ward no. 44, at a cost of Rs 18 lakh. Accompanied by local councillor Raj Kumar Raju, the minister said the roads will ease commuting in Bhargo Nagar’s main bazaar, meet- ing the main demand of residents and shopkeepers here. Highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening urban infrastructure, Bhagat said the state, under CM Bhagwant Mann, was ensuring the timely execution of development works. “There is no paucity of funds. A large number of projects are being inaugurated daily to improve basic amenities,” he said. The minister added that once the monsoon subsides, several more road projects would be launched to further boost the city’s road network. “We are working in a planned manner to address infrastructure needs across all areas,” he said. The minister also directed officials to ensure the timely completion of these roads while keeping close tabs over the quality of the roads. He mentioned that any compromise with the road standards would be unwarranted as action will be taken against the erring persons. The initiative is expected to improve connectivity for people living in and around the area. The projects are expected to significantly reduce travel hassles in the busy market stretch.