30112025-JTR-01.qxd 11/29/2025 11:21 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune ROUND GLASS ACADEMY, SAI-DELHI IN HOCKEY FINAL SCIENCE CITY ORGANISES FEST TO PROMOTE INNOVATION Over 300 students from schools across Punjab participated and displayed their interactive and innovative models. P3 The prizes will be distributed to the winners by Punjab Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat. P2 » ACTOR PARAMVIR CHEEMA IN BIG BOLLYWOOD LEAGUE Punjabi actor Paramvir Cheema’s Bollywood debut film, Tere Ishq Mein, was released on Friday. P4 » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR SKY MAX 22°C | MIN 7°C YESTERDAY MAX 23°C | MIN 7°C SUNSET SUNDAY 5.22 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 7:01 AM » SUNDAY | 30 NOVEMBER 2025 | JALANDHAR Dubai-inspired beautification amid civic woes draws Oppn ire Deepkamal Kaur Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 29 Jalandhar Mayor Vaneet Dhir appeared overwhelmed by Dubai’s growth and style, as he sought to introduce some of its concepts in Jalandhar. Dhir had visited Dubai in October, and weeks after his return, he announced plans for a Dubai-style food street in Company Bagh. More recently, he arranged for fully-grown date palms to be planted along roadsides in Jalandhar. These date palms were planted in the Old Baradari locality along the residences of officials, including the Deputy Commissioner, Commissioner of Police, SSP Rural, District and Sessions Judge, and other top officials, right up to the entry point of Hansraj Stadium. House No. 1, Old Baradari—earlier earmarked for the Divisional Commissioner, where CM Bhagwant Mann was reportedly planning to shift—also Thieves target restaurant, make away with goods worth lakhs Phagwara, November 29 Thieves made away with valuables worth more than Rs 5 lakh from a restaurant located near Bhola Rai Chowk on the Phagwara bypass. The incident came to light when the owner of one of the top restaurants on the bypass received information early in the morning that two motorcycle-borne individuals were removing inverter batteries from his premises. When the owner reached the restaurant, he discovered that three air-conditioners, an LCD, cameras, fans, broken items, inverter batteries and several other expensive goods had already been stolen. According to him, the estimated value of the stolen property is around Rs 5 lakh. The restaurant owner revealed that the establishment had been closed for the past few months. Taking advantage of the situation, the thieves reportedly entered from the rear side of the building, executed the theft and fled. — OC DATE PALMS PLANTED ALONG OFFICIALS’ RESIDENCES Fully-grown date palms have been planted in the Old Baradari locality along the residences of officials, including the Deputy Commissioner, Commissioner of Police, SSP Rural, District and Sessions Judge, and other top officials, right up to the entry point of Hansraj Stadium. fell along this path. The trees were planted in close proximity along the edges of the pathway to beautify the already green part of the city, but no effort was made to clear the garbage dumping sites along this route to enhance its scenic appeal. The move drew sharp criticism from the Opposition. District Congress Committee (Urban) president Rajinder Beri condemned the beautification exercise as completely wasteful, stating, “Had the MC provided all required basic civic amenities to residents, it could have considered such ideas. Our sewage systems remained clogged for four months. Our roads were in tattered condition. Our streetlights did not function properly. Amid all this, we planted fully-grown palm trees, which are not even native to Punjab. Big landlords may plant date palms to add charm to their buildings, but was it not ironic for the MC to do so?” Mayor Vaneet Dhir responded, “It seemed the Congress leader did not want Jalandhar to look posh and beautiful. We bought these trees in bulk from a Saharanpur-based contractor at Rs 6,500 each, with an additional Rs 2,000 for transportation and planting, making the total cost just Rs 8,500 per tree. Most beautification in the city was done for free by sponsor companies using CSR funds, so that should not have been a problem. The way ex-MLA Beri attacked me or my political rival and halqa in-charge Nitin Kohli clearly showed he was upset with our progress. He should have found some other agenda.” 3 nabbed for sheltering assailants in AAP leader Raju’s house firing case Ashok Kaura Phagwara, November 29 Phagwara police arrested three persons—Ghanshyam Tiwari, his mother Neeraj Kumari, and brother Deepak Tiwari—for allegedly sheltering and financing the main assailants involved in the late-night firing on the residence of AAP leader and Yudh Nasheyan De Virudh coordinator Daljit Raju. The arrests were made in Yamunanagar within 24 hours of the incident, which took place around 1:13 am on November 27 when two masked men fired multiple shots at Raju’s house in Darvesh village before fleeing under cover of darkness. Raju, his wife, and their young daughter were asleep on the first floor when bullets shattered glass railings and windows, but the family escaped unharmed. CCTV footage recovered from the site showed the attackers arriving on a motorcycle, approaching the house on foot, and throwing a fourpage note reading “Kala Rana Group — 5 Crore,” indicating a possible extortion threat. The police also nominated Shubham Pandit, son of Ghanshyam Tiwari, who remained absconding as multiple raid teams pursued the prime assailants. SSP Gaurav Toora confirmed the arrests and stated that the trio was remanded to three days’ police custody for further interrogation. He asserted that no stone would be left unturned to nab the main shooters and warned criminal gangs to desist from unlawful activities. The firing triggered panic among residents of Darvesh village and prompted intensified police patrolling. Senior police officers, along with Lok Sabha MP Dr Raj Kumar Chabbewal and halka in-charge Harnoor Singh Maan, visited the crime scene while investigations continued into possible angles of extortion, gang rivalry and targeted intimidation. NRI association condemns attack Phagwara, November 29 The North American Punjabi Association (NAPA) strongly condemned the shocking attack on the residence of AAP leader and Yudh Nasheya Virudh Phagwara Coordinator, Daljit Raju, in Darvesh village near Phagwara. NAPA Executive Director Satnam Singh Chahal expressed deep concern, stating that if leaders of the ruling party themselves were unsafe in their own homes, ordinary people could not possibly feel secure. He said the incident reflected a disturbing rise in organised crime, extortion networks, and fearless criminal activity across the state, which raised questions about the government’s ability to maintain public safety. NAPA urged the government and police to launch a high-level investigation immediately and arrest the attackers. — OC City girls shine with gold medals KHELO INDIA GAMES Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 29 Two girls from the city have won medals at the 5th edition of Khelo India University Games-2025 that concluded in Rajasthan on Friday. City-based shuttler Manya Ralhan, representing the Lovely Professional University (LPU) team has won the gold medal in the tournament held in Jaipur. With this achievement, she has become the first woman badminton player from Punjab to win a medal at the event, adding a historic moment for Punjab Badminton. The Punjab Badminton Association posted on its FB page, “Heartiest congratulations to Manya for bringing glory to LPU and to Punjab. Aakhri Manya Ralhan Your hard work, discipline and exceptional talent shall continue to inspire young shuttlers across the region.” Likewise, Aakhri, a student of Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, has clinched a gold medal in fencing at the Khelo India University Games held in Kota, Rajasthan. Aakhri is the rising star for India as she has already participated in Cadets and Juniors Asian Fencing Championship 2025 at Kuwait and won appreciation certificate. Earlier she had also participated in Asian Junior and Cadet Fencing Championship held at Bahrain. “Her present achievement showcases exceptional talent, dedication and true spirit of excellence”, said Principal Prof Ekta Khosla, while extending her heartfelt felicitations. The Principal has also congratulated her coach Shamipreet Kaur and faculty members of the department Ramandeep Kaur and Pragati. c m y b 2 held in daylight attack on Shiv Sena leader Phagwara, November 29 Phagwara police arrested two prime accused involved in the assault on Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) Punjab state vicepresident Inderjit Karwal and his son Jimmy Karwal, who were attacked on November 18 in Phagwara. The shocking incident, which took place in broad daylight, sparked widespread outrage and led to a call for a Phagwara bandh demanding immediate arrests. The city observed a partial bandh the following day. According to police sources, Inderjit Karwal and his son were intercepted by a group of assailants who launched a sudden and targeted attack using sharp-edged weapons and sticks. Both sustained serious injuries and were rushed to hospital. Taking swift action, one of the accused, Kanoj, was arrested the following day and the weapon used in the incident was recovered.Two other accused identified as Tanish, alias Bhinda, and Sunil Salhotra, were also arrested. SP Madhvi Sharma said efforts were underway to identify and arrest others. — OC 3 arrested for gangrape of woman, daughter Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 29 Three persons have been arrested by the Jalandhar rural police for a horrific gangrape of a mother and daughter, who were assaulted while the men and children of the family were held hostage in fields at Lohian on the night of November 23. The four accused, identified as Sajan and Rocky, both residents of Guru Nanak Colony, Lohian, Arshpreet Singh, alias Arsh, resident of village Punia and Rajan, alias Rohit, also from village Punia and residing in Guru Nanak Colony, Lohian, carried out the crime. Rajan is still at large. SP Investigation Sarabjit Rai said Sajan, Rocky, and Arshpreet Singh were apprehended by Lohian police. Two motorbikes along with sharp weapons used in the attack were recovered. Harvinder Singh Virk, SSP Rural Jalandhar, said the incident took place on the night of November 23- SSP (Rural) Harvinder Singh Virk holds a press conference. BIKES SEIZED ■ Harvinder Singh Virk, SSP Rural Jalandhar, said the incident took place on the night of November 23-24. The victims, a 35-year-old widow and her 19-year-old daughter, were gangraped. ■ The police arrested Sajan, Rocky and Arshpreet Singh. Two motorbikes along with sharp weapons used in the attack were recovered from them. 24. The victims, field labourers, told police that four unidentified men forcibly entered the motor room where they were working, assaulted them, and locked up the son-in-law and children separately. The 35-yearold widow and her 19-yearold daughter were then taken to another room and gangraped in turn. After the assault, the men consumed the field owner’s liquor, stole wires, scrap, and agricultural implements and left, he added. A case was registered under Sections 64, 70(1), and 351(2) of the BNS at Lohian police station on November 24.