08112025-JTR-01.qxd 11/7/2025 10:22 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune 150 YEARS OF ‘VANDE MATARAM’: BJP PAYS TRIBUTE TO NAT’L SONG ‘MAHAN KOSH’ UNAVAILABLE AT MELA GHADRI BABEYAN DA VICKY & KATRINA KAIF BECOME PROUD PARENTS “It is not just a song, but a resolution that troubled the British,”said exminister Manoranjan Kalia. P2 According to sources, ‘Mahan Kosh’ has not been reprinted since 2019, when 10,000 copies were published. P3 On November 7, the couple announced the arrival of their baby boy in a joint statement on Instagram. P4 » » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR MAX 25°C | MIN 12°C YESTERDAY MAX 25°C | MIN 11°C SUNSET SATURDAY 5.33 PM SUNRISE SUNDAY 6:49 AM SATURDAY | 8 NOVEMBER 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. INBRIEF MOGA MAN HELD FOR SNATCHING Phagwara: The police have arrested a Moga miscreant on the charge of snatching woman's earrings. The accused has been identified as Sourav Kumar of Beant Nagar, Moga. Sukhwindar Kaur of Bagga village complained to the police that she was returning home on October 29 when the accused and his accomplice snatched her gold earrings. A case has been registered against the accused and his accomplice Kala. OC WOMEN BOOKED FOR CHEATING Phagwara: The Lohian Khas police have booked a Kapurthala woman on the charge of cheating a handicapped man. The accused has been identified as Shakti Salwan of Preet Nagar, Kapurthala. Lakhwindar Singh of Gattipeer Baksh village complained to the Jalandhar (Rural) SSP that he is a handicapped man and the accused blackmailed him on the pretext of remarriage and threatened him. OC MAN BOOKED FOR FARM FIRE Phagwara: The Bilga police have booked a farmer on the charge of burning paddy stubble. The accused has been identified as Sandeep Singh, a resident of Partappura village. The nodal officer concerned has sent his report to the police which was verified and examined at the places of occurrence. The accused had set afire his paddy stubble and violated the government order, and polluted the atmosphere. A case has been registered against the accused. OC FOUR BOOKED IN DOWRY CASE Phagwara: The Shahkot police have booked Simarjit Singh of Vadali Dogran village under Jandiala Guru police station in Amritsar, his father Surjit Singh, mother Rupinder Kaur, and Kirandeep Kaur of the same village in a dowry harassment case. Complainant Parjindar Kaur of Narangpur village had filed a complaint to the police that her husband, father-in-law, and mother-in-law had been harassing her and her son for more dowry. A case has been registered against the accused after an inquiry. No arrests have been made. oc 4 ARRESTED UNDER NDPS ACT Phagwara: The Nurmahal police have arrested two persons on the charge of selling heroin and intoxicating tablets. SHO Gurnam Singh said 2.25 gram of heroin and 18 intoxicating tablets were seized from the possession of the accused Lovpreet of Fatehpur Taggar village and Kewal, of Kandola Kalan village. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act against the accused. The Nakodar police arrested Navdeep Sahota with 24 tablets. The Lohian Khas police arrested Parwinder with 48 tablets. oc 2 of Bhagwanpuria gang arrested from Hoshiarpur village Our Correspondent Hoshiarpur, November 7 In a major breakthrough amid the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a joint operation with Hoshiarpur police, has arrested two members of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang and seized four sophisticated weapons from their possession, said DGP Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Friday. Those arrested have been identified as Swinder Singh, alias Bodhi, and Sukhman, alias Jashan, both residents of Kalanaur in Gurdaspur district. The recovered weapons include two Glock pistols, one Zigana pistol and one PX30 Four pistols seized, bike impounded pistol. Police teams have also impounded their motorcycle. DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the duo was active members of the gang and working on the directions of their foreign handler identified as Amrit Dalam. Both arrested persons were wanted in a firing incident at a medical shop in Wadala Bangar, Kalanaur, tar- Former sarpanch stabbed to death, accused arrested Our Correspondent Mukerian, November 7 Saurav Minhas Billa (44), a former sarpanch and active leader of the farmers’ organisation “Pagdi Sambhal Jatta Lehar,” was murdered with a sharp-edged weapon by a local man at Nangal Awana village of Mukerian on late last evening. In a statement to the police, Suryansh Minhas, Billa’s nephew, stated that around 6:30 pm on November 6, he, his friend and Billa were returning home from the fields. Billa was about 20 feet ahead of them while talking on the phone. Suddenly, a man from the village attacked him with a sharpedged weapon. The attacker stabbed him multiple times. When they rushed to his rescue, he fled the scene. Family members and villagers rushed the severely injured Billa to the Civil Hospital, Mukerian. However, due to his critical condition, doctors referred him to a private hospital in Jalandhar, where he died during treatment late at night. In a state- ment to the police, Minhas stated that the murder stemmed from an old rivalry. When Billa’s body was brought to the local Civil Hospital this afternoon, a large crowd gathered, including political leaders, local dignitaries, and leaders and activists of various farmers’ organisations. Questioning the police administration’s handling of the situation, the people blocked the national highway in front of the Civil Hospital, Mukerian, for about an hour. The crowd demanded that the administration must arrest all those involved in this conspiracy, stating that only one person could not be behind this incident. The police have been given time until 11 am on November 8 for this purpose. They warned that if the police administration continues to be lax, a fierce protest will be launched against them. SHO Daljit Singh stated that the accused has been identified as Beant Singh, alias Vicky, of Nangal Awana. He has been arrested and a case has been registered against him. Minor sodomises 5-year-old boy in Dasuya, held Our Correspondent Warehousing official held from IGIA for wheat scam In 2-day remand; audit uncovered diversion of sacks geting Dr Hari Singh, which was carried out on the directions of their handler, he said. The DGP said further investigation is underway to establish links in this case to dismantle the whole network. Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) AGTF Promod Ban said acting on reliable inputs, police teams from the AGTF led by DSP Jalandhar Range Jatinderjit Singh in coordination with the Hoshiarpur police have arrested the accused from T-Point near Gurdwara Shri Garna Sahib at village Bodla in Dasuya. SSP-Hoshiarpur Sandeep Malik said both accused have a criminal background and are involved in cases of murder, kidnapping and child trafficking. Dasuya, November 7 The police have registered a case against a 15-year-old minor accused for allegedly sodomising a 5-year-old migrant boy late this evening. The victim is undergoing treatment at the Dasuya Civil Hospital. The accused fled after the incident, but was later taken into custody by the police and presented before the Juvenile Justice Board. The victim’s mother stated that the accused was living in the same house they were living in and worked as a juice vendor. Dr Gurpreet Singh, posted at the Civil Hospital, stated that samples from the victim’s body have been taken and sent for testing. Any results will be reported to the police. Investigating officer Anil Kumar stated that statements from the victim’s child and family members were being recorded based on the information. Youth held with 190 gm heroin from K’thala Promised road, park vanish as JDA ‘alters’ layout plan Our Correspondent Phagwara, November 7 The Kapurthala police arrested a youth on Thursday evening and recovered 190 gram of heroin from his possession during a routine naka and checking operation. According to police officials, a team, led by ASI Gurmeet Singh and ASI Harpreet Singh, was conducting vehicle checking near the Kapurthala–Sultanpur main road towards Kharbuja Mandi as part of an intensified drive against drug trafficking under the NDPS Act. During the checking, the police intercepted a young man riding a motorcycle without a registration number. Finding his movements suspicious, the police stopped him and carried out a search, during which a packet of heroin, weighing 190 gram, was recovered from his possession. He was taken into custody on the spot and the contraband, along with the motorcycle, was seized. The police have registered a case under the relevant sections of the NDPS Act and further investigation is underway. The accused is a resident of Mohalla Sundar Nagar, Kapurthala. Residents take up issue with Principal Secy Aparna Banerji Our Correspondent Phagwara, November 7 A technical assistant of the Punjab State Warehousing Corporation, accused of large-scale misappropriation of government wheat stocks, was arrested while trying to leave the country along with his family. The police said a Look-Out Circular had been issued against Satpal Singh, who was taken into custody at the Delhi international airport on Tuesday night. According to SP (D) Prabhjot Singh Virk, the accused was brought to Phagwara on a production warrant and produced before a local judicial magistrate on Friday. The court sent him to two-day police remand. The arrest comes after a physical inspection at the corporation’s Hadiabad warehouse in Phagwara revealed discrepancies in wheat stock for two procurement years. Based on a complaint by corporation official Tejinder Kaur, nearly 2,000 bags of wheat were found missing from government records. Inspectors reported that 1,595 bags could not be accounted for in the Rabi 2024–25 stock and another 395 bags from the Rabi 2025–26 stock, suggesting deliberate manipulation rather than a clerical lapse. LAND RESERVED FOR FURTHER PLANNING Chief Administrator, Jalandhar Development Authority, Nitish Jain said, “As per the layout of the area, the land in question is ‘reserved’ for further planning. Since the issue has been highlighted repeatedly, I’ve also met residents and discussed the issue with them. I’ve already assured them that any steps taken by the JDA on the land will be as per rules.” Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 7 Several residents, who bought in-built houses after 2010 in Urban Estate, Phase I, here have made allegations of mental harassment against the Jalandhar Development Authority (JDA) over non-compliance with the 2010 JDA guidemaps. The residents have been protesting for years after a promised road and park behind houses 1-8 (as per the 2010 guidemap) were redesignated as a “reserved site” in the 2011 layout plan. Later, a part of the land (1,934 sq yards) was exchanged with a trust in December 2021. Harvinder Chugh, a representative buyer of post-2010 houses in Urban Estate Phase-1 (UE-1), met the Chief Secretary on October 30. During the meeting, he conveyed residents’ allegations of mental harassment by the JDA over its failure to comply with the 2010 guidemaps. Earlier, the residents had also written to the CMO, objecting to the land exchange and alleging that it was carried out without their knowledge. They expressed shock upon learning of the redesignation, as they had been actively pursuing the completion of a green belt and road project with the Jalandhar MC on the land that was later exchanged. Residents alleged despite the JDA having installed the guidemaps in 2010, senior Housing and Urban Development Department and PUDA officials wrongly directed them to the Jalandhar MC for information. The issue is also the subject of dozens of RTI queries by the residents to the JDA. They also alleged despite JDA’s own assertion that guidemaps are put up only after approved layout plans, the JDA later informed them in an RTI that the layout plan of year 2010 guidemaps of UE1 is “missing” from its official records. They said the JDA is also yet to reply to an RTI yet about any action taken regard- ing the missing document. Furthermore, the residents said the JDA had also admitted to there being no record of permission from the CMO or Principal Ssecretary, Housing, in its official records, confirming the land was exchanged solely through an internal regional planning development meeting of the JDA. In response to numerous public queries about guidemap compliance, the JDA removed a guidemap board from the colony’s main road in January 2025. Residents have questioned why these maps remained in place for 15 years, making their sudden removal highly suspicious. They asked why the Estate Officer permitted this if the maps were invalid, and who will now provide the promised amenities to UE-1 residents, who invested their life savings based on these layout plans. Chugh submitted a memorandum and urged the Chief Secretary to investigate the matter. Police officials allege that Singh, serving as centre incharge, had tampered with stock entries and diverted wheat through fraudulent means. The Warehousing Corporation has registered a complaint against him for criminal breach of trust and embezzlement, and a case has been lodged under Section 409 of the Indian Penal Code. Man arrested for snatching gold earring Our Correspondent Phagwara,November 7 The police have arrested a youth for snatching a gold earring of a woman in Ajit Nagar, Kapurthala. A case under Section 379-B of the Indian Penal Code has been registered following the complaint of Surjit Kaur, a resident of Ajit Nagar. According to a complaint, Surjit Kaur stated that her daughter Prabhjot Kaur was going to meet her when the incident took place near Ravi Dental Clinic. A young man on a motorcycle allegedly approached from behind and snatched a gold earring from her ear before speeding away. The victim was left frightened and unable to note the motorcycle’s number. The complainant later conducted enquiries on her own and identified the accused as Jaswinder Singh, alias Bhalla, a resident of Street No. 2, Santpura, Kapurthala. It was further stated that the accused used a motorcycle bearing registration number PB09-AQ-9717 to commit the offence. The police have arrested the accused in connection with the case and further investigation is underway. 100 years of Indian hockey Jalandhar’s legacy continues to inspire Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 7 As the nation celebrates 100 years of Indian hockey, Jalandhar’s immense contribution to the sport continues to shine. Over the decades, several Olympians from this hockey-loving district have donned the national colours, bringing glory to India on the world stage. Marking the centenary celebrations, the Olympians shared their thoughts on the past, present, and future of Indian hockey. Veteran Olympian Pargat Singh said Indian hockey has witnessed significant progress in the last five years, but more sustained efforts are needed to restore the sport to its golden era. “Continuous work is being done to promote hockey in Punjab, and we are seeing encouraging results. However, it is very important to revive hockey at the school level to strengthen the base,” he said. Olympian Davinder Singh Garcha, who organises the annual Olympian Mohinder Singh Munshi Memorial Hockey Tournament, said this year he invited Ashok Kumar, son of the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, to be the chief guest. “Dhyan Chand was truly a ‘jadugar’ of hockey. I also believe that the stories of old Olympians should be told to the younger generations so that they understand our rich history and draw inspiration from it,” he said. Among Jalandhar’s many hockey legends, Olympian Mohinder Singh Munshi from village Nangal Ambian remains a revered figure. A gifted player who was part of India’s hockey legacy, Munshi’s life was cut short by jaundice in 1977 at the age of just 24. His brother Satta Satpal Singh, admirers and fellow players continue to keep his memory alive through annual tournaments and tributes. Olympian Sanjeev Kumar also praised the growing hockey eco-system in Punjab. c m y b “Players from Punjab are performing remarkably well. Hockey Punjab, along with Roundglass Academy, is working tirelessly to take the sport to greater heights,” he said. Adding to the region’s pride, India recently clinched the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 title, with several Jalandhar players, including Manpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Hardik Singh, and Sukhjeet Singh, playing pivotal roles in the victory. Their performance again underscored Jalandhar’s continued legacy as the heart of Indian hockey. The young Olympians also made India clinch bronze medal in Olympics. The centenary celebrations of Hockey India kicked off with tremendous enthusiasm at Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. A TRIBUNE PHOTOGRAPH