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P4 » » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 35°C | MIN 24°C YESTERDAY MAX 35°C | MIN 25°C SUNSET TUESDAY 6.18 PM SUNRISE WEDNESDAY 6:12 AM TUESDAY | 23 SEPTEMBER 2025 | LUDHIANA Cops carry out surprise checks at public 2 snatchers land in police net places in city as festival season begins Inspection of open parking in various areas done under ‘SecurePark Ops’ Nikhil Bhardwaj Ludhiana, September 22 As the festival season began on Monday, the Ludhiana police carried out checking at various places in the city to keep the law and order situation under control. A team, led by ADCP-1 Sameer Verma, conducted a surprise checking at the city railway station and in surrounding areas of the station. Motive of the checking was to ensure no anti-social element or any miscreant attempts to carry out any anti-national activity. Besides the railway station, the police also checked some parking lots in the city and instructed contractors to ensure no unwanted elements park vehicles to fulfill their ulterior motives. ADCP Sameer Verma said he, along with heads of police stations falling in the juris- HIMANSHU MAHAJAN Tribune News Service ADCP Sameer Verma, along with other cops, conducts a surprise checking at a parking lot in Ludhiana. diction of the police zone 1, ACPs and police force, entered the railway station. Officials of the Government Railway Police (GRP) also accompanied the city police. The police personnel also entered trains and checked some coaches thoroughly. Even some passengers sitting in the trains were also frisked and their ID proofs were checked to verify their identity. Passengers were also told to alert the railway police if they notice any suspicious bag or person. Meanwhile, with an aim to strengthen public safety and security under the ‘SecurePark Ops’, a park- ing inspection was carried out, focusing on the surveillance and security of open parking spaces throughout the city, the ADCP said, adding that the objective of the drive was to deter illegal or suspicious parking activities, enhance the safety of public spaces for commuters and residents, increase police visibility and strengthen community trust and collect data on parking usage patterns for future improvements. He said multiple open parking areas were inspected through the Vahan app and on-the-spot verification of parked vehicles was carried out. The police remain committed for public safety during the festival season. He also urged residents to stay alert and inform the police if they get any information about any suspicious person or thing. The suspects in custody of the Dakha police. Tribune News Service Ludhiana, September 22 The Dakha police claimed to have nabbed two suspects who had snatched Rs 60,000 in cash and other valuables from a Nurpura-based resident. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Varinder Singh Khosa in a statement issued stated that the suspects were identified as Jagdeep Singh, Tribune News Service Tribune News Service HEALTH & WELLNESS The Tribune is starting a Q and A column to address your health-related queries. Please mail your questions (not exceeding 40 words) at healthandwellness@tribunemail.com. The Tribune’s panel of doctors will answer all your healthrelated concerns. the police had launched a probe during which they were arrested by the police. Now, further questioning of the suspects was on to recover the snatched money. Their past criminal record was also being checked. If the role of the suspects comes to the fore in any past snatching incident, the police would initiate legal action against them accordingly. Man nabbed with heroin, illegal pistol, motorcycle Three vehicles collide on Shivpuri flyover, youth injured Ludhiana, September 22 Three vehicles collided on the Shivpuri flyover on the National Highway on Sunday night. In the accident, a Bolero camper belonging to a bread company and two cars were involved. The accident said to have caused when some youths were drinking alcohol by parking their car in the middle of the flyover. After the accident, traffic on the road was affected which was restored by the police after some time. In the accident, a car that collided with the camper overturned and one of the four youths in the car was seriously injured. He was taken to a nearby hospital where his condition was stated to be stable. After getting information, the police reached the scene and cleared the road blockade. According to information, the accident occurred on Sunday night around 10:45 pm. Some youngsters were drinking alcohol in their car parked on the Shivpuri flyover. Raman from Jalandhar stopped his car and asked them to clear the way. While Raman was talking to them, a Bolero camper came from the rear and hit his car. Afterwards, another speeding car coming from the rear hit the camper and overturned on the road. Four youths were travelling to Amritsar in the car. One of them suffered serious injuries. The youths, who were drinking alcohol in their vehicle, fled the scene. The Daresi police have began a probe to identify the suspects. alias Gani, and Davinder Singh, alias Sukha, both residents of Sudhar. The police recovered one motorcycle from the suspects and a probe was launched to check whether the motorcycle was stolen or owned by them, he said. He said the suspects had committed a snatching on September 16 from a woman and after registering a case against them, Ludhiana, September 22 The crime branch wing of the Ludhiana police arrested a smuggler and seized 100 gm of heroin, a .32 bore countrymade weapon and a motorcycle from the suspect. Crime branch in-charge inspector Beant Juneja in a statement stated that under the special campaign launched by the police against drugs, a police team was present at Gopal Nagar Chowk, Tibba Road, here, in connection with checking suspicious persons and vehicles. ASI Jeevan Singh had received a tip-off that Rohit Kumar, a resident of Ravi Colony, Khwajke Meharban village, had been indulging in the business of selling heroin and carrying illegal weapons with him. As per information, the man was standing near a gaushala on Tibba Road to deliver heroin to one of his customers. He was riding a Hero Splendor Plus motorcy- cle, which was not having a registration number plate. Inspector Juneja said the police conducted a raid and nabbed the smuggler with heroin, illegal weapon and three live rounds. After registering a case against the man under the NDPS Act, a two-day police remand was obtained from court and in further investigation, the entire drug supply chain would be busted and big suppliers involved in it would also be arrested. On the first day of Navratri, devotees light lamps at a temple in Vikas Nagar. PHOTO: ASHWANI DHIMAN Navratri begins with fervour in city Shivani Bhakoo Tribune News Service Ludhiana, September 22 The nine-day Navratri festival started with religious fervour in the city. Starting from early morning, devotees were seen buying various items such as coconuts, earthen Temples were tastefully decorated with lights, diyas and flowers pots, dupatta and flowers. Kalash Sthapna was performed by the devotees at their houses. Many of them are also observing fast for nine days. At a temple in Vishal Nagar, 108 jyotis (lamps) were lightened by priests and devotees to mark the occasion. Temples in the city are tastefully decorated with colourful lights, diyas and flowers, which are visited by devotees in large numbers. People are visiting markets to make purchases as these nine days are considered to be auspicious. Restaurants are also offering special navratra thalis to their customers who are observing fast. Crime branch in-charge inspector Beant Juneja shows the pistol seized from the suspect in Ludhiana. These Muslim artistes enact roles in Ramlila, support preparations Mahesh Sharma Mandi Ahmedgarh, Sept 22 Shehbaz (18), only son of his parents, played the role of a rishi greeting King Dashrath on the birth of Lord Rama, on the first day of Ramlila at Gandhi School in Ahmedgarh. For the past seven years, Shehbaz has been playing roles during Ramlila, Janam Ashtami, Shivratri and Ganesh Puja under the banner of Tri Murti Kala Manch, Ahmedgarh. However, he started playing major roles of Lord Rama, Lakshman, Maharani Kaushalya and other important roles Shehbaz started playing major roles of Lord Rama, Lakshman, Maharani Kaushalya and other important roles about five years ago about five years ago. Shehbaz said he got attracted towards acting on stage at Hindu religious festivals when he started visiting places where such events were organised. “Initially, some of our relatives objected to my participation in Hindu festivals. However, they stopped interfering when my parents cleared their stand on my interest in participation in such events,” said Shehbaz. He said he had been following tenets of Islam simultaneously with participation in Hindu rituals. He was proud that his parents never objected to installation of idols of Lord Krishna and Radha in his room. Though Shehbaz had been sharing financial responsibilities of his parents since he was studying in Class V, he never desired to encash his art for financial gains. Shehbaz left his studies after completing Class X c m y b as he aims to achieve higher goals in theatre and arts after receiving organised training in the field. Akram Bholla of Dehliz village is another artiste who is supporting director Manoj Sharma in preparing new artistes performing on the first day. Bholla has played major roles in TV serials based on Hindu epics in the past. Bholla returned after working in the field of acting in Mumbai for 13 years but he had kept his art alive by associating with the organisation of Ramlila and other events, including jagrans and shobha yatras, in the town. Bholla works as a milkman but he does not charge any- thing for providing support to rehearsals and preparations of such religious events. Jai Jai Hanuman, Jai Mata Durga and Jai Shani Dev were serials in which he played roles of Hindu deities. Bholla claimed that he had more knowledge about Hindu religion than any other religion as he had studied vast literature during his acting career. He said its worrisome that there were fanatics in almost all faiths who had been spreading hatred in the name of their religions. Shehbaz dressed as a character >>> of the Ramayana. FILE