20102025-JTR-01.qxd 19-10-2025 22:56 Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune REPAIR TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND PENALISE VIOLATORS SEECHEWAL DISTRIBUTES WATER TANKS TO 25 VILLAGES Using ~7.5 crore from his MPLAD fund, Seechewal has so far distributed 215 water tanks across rural Punjab. P2 MAINLY CLEAR MAX 31°C | MIN 19°C YESTERDAY MAX 31°C | MIN 18°C FROM SILK SAREES TO FUSION OUTFITS, DIVAS ARE DIWALI READY Introduce one-way routes where needed and encourage car-pooling and cycling. P2 FORECAST Bollywood celebs are the ultimate style muses who blend traditional aesthetics with contemporary trends. P4 » » SUNSET MONDAY 5.50 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 6:34 AM » MONDAY | 20 OCTOBER 2025 | JALANDHAR 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. NRI shoots at social worker’s friend over property dispute Police launch hunt to arrest him, issue lookout circular Our Correspondent Woman killed, kids injured in scooter collision Jalandhar, October 19 A woman lost her life in an accident which took place at Garha Road today. Her two children have sustained injuries in the accident. The woman, Santosh Kumari, of Star Colony in Jalandhar, was returning to her home after getting medicines from the PIMS, when the accident happened. Santosh’s son Suraj was driving the scooter while her daughter rode pillion along with her. The three fell after being hit by another Activa. Witnesses said the impact of the accident was so strong that all three fell on the road. The woman died on the spot while her children sustained injuries. While passersby took the family to the hospital, the woman was declared dead. The police said the boy driving the scooter fled from the spot and abandoned his scooter there. — TNS Phillaur, October 19 Panic spread across Phillaur on late Saturday evening when an NRI youth allegedly pointed a pistol at social worker Mandeep Singh Dosanjh and shot one of his associates, leaving him seriously injured. According to police sources, the accused has been identified as Rahul, a resident of Lakkar Mandi, Phillaur, who recently returned from abroad. The incident occurred at Atwal Colony, outside Dosanjh’s residence, popularly known as Atwal House. Witnesses reported that Rahul arrived at Dosanjh’s home on the pretext of purchasing property. After entering the premises, he asked Mandeep Dosanjh to step outside for a discussion. The situation turned violent when Rahul suddenly drew a pistol on some issue and aimed it at Dosanjh. Dosanjh’s friend Sanjeev Kumar, alias Pandit, intervened and attempted to overpower the assailant. In the scuffle, Rahul fired a shot, which struck Pandit in the leg. Injured Sanjeev in the Civil Hospital, Phillaur. Immediately after firing, the accused fled the scene along with an accomplice in an SUV . The injured Sanjeev was rushed to the Phillaur Civil Hospital by locals and police personnel. Given the severity of his injuries, doctors referred him to Ludhiana for advanced treatment. His condition is reported to be critical, but stable. On receiving information, DSP Sarwan Singh Bal and SHO Aman Saini arrived on the spot with a police team. The authorities cordoned off the area, reviewed CCTV footage and set up checkpoints across the district to trace the fleeing vehicle. DSP Bal confirmed that the shooter Rahul is an NRI who had returned to India. “The accused has been identified and a lookout circular has been issued across all airports to prevent his escape from the country,” the officer said. Mandeep, a well-known philanthropist and social worker of the region, recounted the shocking events: “Rahul came to my house as he wanted to buy it. When I stepped out to talk, he suddenly pulled out a pistol and aimed at me. My associate Pandit tried to stop him bravely, but Rahul fired and escaped.” The police have registered a case of attempt to murder and illegal possession of a firearm. Multiple teams have been deployed to trace the suspect’s whereabouts and raids are being conducted in Phillaur and surrounding areas. The authorities have also appealed to the public to share any information related to the accused or the vehicle used by him. The shocking incident has raised concern in the local community as Mandeep Dosanjh is a respected social worker known for his involvement in public welfare and charitable activities. Police sources confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that swift action will be taken once the accused is apprehended. Besan barfi being served on the Diwali eve to volunteers and flood-hit people in Sultanpur Lodhi. Diwali SpiritBesan barfi, sweets served to flood-hit, volunteers Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Kapurthala, October 19 As Diwali lights sparkle across the country, floodaffected villages in Kapurthala district continue to struggle with the aftermath of devastation. Yet, amid the challenges, the spirit of service and community support is lighting up lives in the most heartfelt ways. In Ahli Kalan, the local community has been working tirelessly to support both flood victims and volunteers through a continuous 24×7 langar. This Diwali eve, they prepared special besan barfi, distributing them not only to the affected villagers, but also to volunteers working relentlessly to plug the breach in the bundh. “This was to lift the spirits of those who suffered and to show them that they have not been forgotten,” said Rashpal Singh, a volunteer who has been coordinating food preparation on-site. “We’ve been making jalebis, pakodas and sandwiches regularly. But today, we thought of besan barfi to bring some festive feeling to everyone here.” A makeshift tent has been set up on the bundh, equipped with a tractor carrying essential supplies to prepare meals for workers and villagers alike. Volunteers say they have received unwavering support from good Samaritans, who have donated both money and materials to keep the langar running. “The community effort is what’s keeping this place going,” Singh added. “Even though many have lost their homes and fields, we want them to know they’re not alone this Diwali.” The region was left devastated following a major breach in the bundh in August, leading to widespread flooding. Heartwrenching videos from that time showed panicked villagers watching their lands drown. EVERY LITTLE THING IS FULL OF JOY : EVERYTHING BECOMES THE FESTIVAL OF JOY AND THE ROOT OF IT IS WITHIN ONESELF. SRI M. CHIEF PATRON LWES ADMISSIONS OPEN FOR CBSE, CIE, IB & PLAY SCHOOLS CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOOL 0181 - 461 1888 CAMBRIDGE INNOVATIVE SCHOOL c m y b : : 0181 - 462 3952