13082025-JTR-01.qxd 8/12/2025 10:35 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune SMART SHOES WITH SENSORS FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED 84-YEAR WOMAN UNDERGOES ADVANCED SHOULDER SURGERY HOMECOMING FOR POLLYWOOD’S BELOVED STAR JIMMY SHERGILL Digital content is meant to inform and not diagnose ailments, says Dr Harnoor Singh Pruthi, Jalandhar. P3 The patient had been suffering from massive chronic rotator cuff arthropathy. P3 Actor Jimmy Shergill returns to Pollywood in a turbaned avatar with Maa Jaye— a tale of brotherhood. P4 » » FORECAST RAIN MAX 33°C | MIN 29°C YESTERDAY MAX 34°C | MIN 29°C SUNSET WEDNESDAY 7.12 PM SUNRISE THURSDAY 5:52 AM » WEDNESDAY | 13 AUGUST 2025 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF FIVE BOOKED FOR ASSAULT Phagwara: The Shahkot police have booked five persons on the charge of assaulting a youth. The accused have been identified as Ajay Sabharwal, Manish, Karan and Rahul of Pati Shala Nagar, Malsian village, and Sharandeep Singh of Bhoepur village. Lovpreet, a resident of Pati Akalpur, Malsian village, complained that the accused assaulted him with sharp-edged weapons and seriously injured and threatened him. OC 23 YRS ON, 2 POS STILL FLEEING Phagwara: The Nakodar city police have yet to arrest two murder-accused POs who have been on the run for 23 years. They had murdered a local jeweller Mimik. Janak Raj of Suffi Mohalla, Nakodar, who was employed at the jewellery shop of the victim's grandfather at Sarafan Bazar, along with his accomplice Sonu of Ferozepur district and then residing in Mohalla Saran, Nakodar, were declared POs. OC VILLAGER DIES IN ACCIDENT Phagwara: A villager died in an accident on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Raj Kumar of Mahunwal village. Vijay Kumar, son of the deceased, told the police that his father died in an accident. The police, acting under section 194 of the BNSS, handed over the body to the family after the post-mortem. OC THEFT CASE PO ARRESTED Phagwara: The Mehatpur police have arrested a proclaimed offender (PO) absconding for the last several months. The accused has been identified as Lovpreet alias Gori, son of Paramjit, a resident of Kayam Wala village, and wanted in a case of theft registered in June 2020. oc 1 HELD FOR SELLING ILLICIT LIQUOR Phagwara: The Nakodar police have arrested a person for selling illicit country-made liquor. As many as 15 bottles of hooch were recovered from the possession of the accused identified as Jasveer Singh, a resident of Sarihn village. A case under Sections 61/1/14 of the Punjab Excise Act has been registered against the him. oc MAN HELD UNDER NDPS ACT Phagwara: The Bilga police have arrested a man on the charge of selling intoxicating tablets. As many as 110 tablets (loose) were recovered from the possession of the accused Tirath Ram, alias Joti, a resident of Mao Sahib village. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused. oc COUPLE DIES IN ACCIDENT Hoshiarpur: A couple died in a road accident on HoshiarpurChandigarh road. Ajit Kumar of Mohalla Fatehgarh told the police that his father Jagdish Raj and mother Kripal Kaur were returning on Activa on Saturday. When his parents reached near Ram Colony, a bus passing there hit them. His father was taken to a private hospital, where the doctors declared his father dead. His mother was referred to the PGI, where she also died. oc Sultanpur Lodhi villages flooded, 2 schools shut DC visits flood-hit villages Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News service Kapurthala, August 12 A day after flood waters entered agricultural fields across 15 villages in Sultanpur Lodhi of Kapurthala district, two government schools in Baupur were shut today. The affected schools are Government Primary School, Baupur and Government High School, Baupur. Government High School has now shifted to online mode until the situation improves. Teachers have been deputed at the cluster school. District Education Officer (DEO) Mamta Bajaj confirmed the temporary closure, emphasising that student safety is the top priority. She stated that if the flood waters do not recede in the coming days, the schools may relocate classes to a nearby gurdwara, replicating the arrangement adopted during the 2023 floods. Located in the Baupur island area, which comprises 12 villages and a population of over 3,000, the two schools are situated in Baupur Jadid village. They have borne the brunt of flooding in Kapurthala district. In 2023, the schools suffered extensive damage, with computers, printers, headphones, school records, furniture, and mid-day meal supplies destroyed. The infrastructure, including floors and toilets, was also severely affected. Learning from the past experiences, school staff took precautionary measures this year. “We began preparations last week,” a teacher told The Our Correspondent As water level rises in villages, residents of the Mand area at Sultanpur Lodhi and nearby villages are forced to use boats to move out of their houses; and (below) Kapurthala DC Amit Panchal on a tour of flooded villages. Tribune. “Important documents, records, and equipment were moved to the first floor in anticipation of flood. While we’ve managed to secure the essentials, the building will undoubtedly suffer damage again.” DEO Mamta reiterated that education continuity will be maintained. “We are closely monitoring the situation. The safety and well-being of students remains our top concern,” she added. The local authorities are coordinating relief efforts as water levels continue to pose a threat to the fields. This has made farmers depressed and distressed again. Further decisions regarding reopening the schools will depend on the evolving flood situation. Phagwara, August 12 In response to the rising water levels in the Beas, Deputy Commissioner Amit Kumar Panchal on Monday visited the flood-affected fields in Baupur Jadid, reaching farmers and residents by tractor to assess the situation firsthand. He assured the public that the district administration is prepared to provide all assistance and maintaining constant contact with local communities. The DC reviewed the ongoing flood-prevention and relief operations, noting that the river is flowing at 1.05 lakh cusecs and that there has been no increase in the water level over the past 12 hours. Heads of key departments, including the SDM, Drainage, Revenue, and other relevant agencies, have been directed to remain on high alert and ready to respond to any emergency. As a precautionary measure, Government High School and Government Primary School in Baupur Jadid have been closed for two days to ensure student safety. Relief centres have been identified in the affected areas to facilitate the safe relocation of residents. The administration has also arranged dry rations, green fodder for livestock and essential medicines, while teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) remain on standby. Panchal confirmed that nearly 20,000 sandbags are being prepared under the MGNREGA scheme to reinforce the Dhussi embankment. He urged residents not to panic, adding that the Drainage Department is in continuous coordination with the Pong Dam authorities to monitor water releases and ensure steady outflow at the Harike Headworks. Seechewal assures of help Phagwara, August 12 Rajya Sabha MP Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal toured the flood-hit villages along with volunteers. Seechewal provided two boats to rescue stranded farmers and deliver food to them. Farmers in the Mand area have urged Seechewal to press for the opening of the Harike Head gates to facilitate drainage of floodwaters. He assured them of full sup- port, pledging to stand by the farming community and arranging green fodder for cattle in the affected villages. According to Seechewal, paddy crops in the Baupur area have suffered extensive damage, with fields submerging under four or five feet of water. Volunteers are maintaining constant vigil over rising waters and remain on-site to assist the affected population. — OC Visited Pak in Dec, CRPF holds bike vlogger detained, rally ahead of I-Day quizzed by police Tribune News Service Jalandhar, August 12 Ahead of Independence Day, the 245 Battalion, CRPF campus, Lidhran, organised a bike rally under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign on Tuesday. The rally commenced from the Battalion Headquarters at 10:30 am and passed through Lidhran, Maqsudan, Amritsar Road, Bidhipur, and Kartarpur, culminating at Jang-eAzadi Memorial and Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute Released after over 24 hours Tribune News Service Jalandhar, August 12 A vlogger from Turna village in Lohian was reportedly detained by the police and intelligence agencies for over 24 hours, during which he was questioned about his YouTube channel ‘Walk with Turna’ and his visit to Pakistan in December. While Amrik Singh was called to Lohian police station at 5:30 pm yesterday, he returned home late this evening. He and his wife Manpreet Kaur are engaged in making videos of various places that they had toured since 2022. Both are passouts of journalism from Doaba College here. Manpreet, who has faced tense moments while taking care of her three-month-old daughter Anhad, said, “My husband was asked to appear in Lohian police station. He left home and confirmed to me that he had reached there. After this, his phone went off. Late in the night, the Lohian police came to our place and asked for our laptop. We told them that we do not operate from system and instead use our phones. So, they took away our phones which we use for official purpose”. This morning as the family approached the Lohian police, they were told that Amrik had been taken away Vlogger Amrik Singh with wife. to some undisclosed location. This added to the worries of the family. Congress Shahkot MLA Hardev S Laddi Sherowalia too approached the authorities seeking whereabouts of the vlogger. However, later in the evening, Manpreet said, “I got a call from village sarpanch that Amrik was being set free and that we need to bring him back. So my elders went with the sarpanch and we are told that he is being brought back from Jalandhar city.” Post Operation Sindoor, several vloggers, who had toured to Pakistan, have been on the radar of the agencies. Even now as the Punjab Police and intelligence agencies are on tenterhooks to ensure that the Independence Day passes peacefully, they are learnt to be keeping an eye on everyone who has had some Pakistan link in the past. of Technology at 1 pm. The rally was led by Brij Lal, Commandant, along with Sukhveer Singh Labana, Second-in-Command, Arvind Nanda, Second-in-Command, Ranbir Singh, Deputy Commandant and other officers and jawans. The troops of 245 Battalion participated enthusiastically in the event. Officers and jawans encouraged the public to hoist the National Flag at their homes and premises, promoting patriotism and unity under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative. CRPF personnel during a bike rally under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign on Tuesday. Police on toes ahead of I-Day, set up nakas in city Tribune News Service Jalandhar, August 12 Stepping up vigil ahead of Independence Day, the Commissionerate Police Jalandhar has deployed hi-tech nakas at five strategically significant locations across the city. The security check-points have been designed to act as deterrence against criminal activities, maintain law and order, and enhance public safety during this sensitive period. Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur conducted a detailed inspection of all naka points. She said each naka shall remain under the supervision of an ACP-rank police officer. The nakas have been set up at Grain Market T-Point near Workshop Chowk, GNA Chowk, Dhogri Mor, BSF Chowk, and Wariana Mor. These check-points are equipped with advanced c m y b barricading systems, various advanced devices, and emergency response equipment. A special emphasis is being laid on screening of suspicious vehicles and individuals, particularly at entry and exit points of the city. During the checking, the PAIS App was used to verify the criminal records of suspected individuals. The Commissionerate Police has urged all citizens to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activity to the Police Helpline at 112. Last evening, DGP Gaurav Yadav briefed the police regarding the security scenario and reviewed counterterror strategies, besides issuing operational directives on inter-district coordination, high-visibility nakas, and round-the-clock surveillance to prevent any law and order breach in the border state. Commissioner of Police Dhanpreet Kaur at a naka in Jalandhar on Tuesday. PHOTO: MALKIAT SINGH. He also reviewed the ongoing anti-drugs campaign ‘ Yudh Nashian Virudh’ and action against gangsters and organised crime. Yadav also directed district police chiefs to ensure strict, transparent, and uncompromising enforcement of the NDPS Act. He also asked officers to conduct financial investigations as per Section 68-F of the NDPS Act, and against hawala operators to dismantle the entire ecosystem of drug trafficking.