08122025-JTR-01.qxd 07-12-2025 22:36 Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune 1,017 STRAY DOGS STERILISED, PROJECT OVER IN WARDS 10, 11 FIX SYSTEMIC FAILURES, STRENGTHEN LAWS PUJA AGGARWAL DEMONSTRATES ART OF FERMENTATION The drive has now been launched in Wards 8 and 9, and the administration aims to extend the programme to every ward. P2 Ensure women officers in investigation and enforce strict administrative accountability. P3 Puja Aggarwal conducted a workshop on Ferment & Flourish at Café Wellbeing at Sector 22 in Chandigarh. P4 » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR MAX 21°C | MIN 6°C YESTERDAY MAX 21°C | MIN 6°C SUNSET MONDAY 5.24 PM SUNRISE TUESDAY 7:14 AM » MONDAY | 8 DECEMBER 2025 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF FAKE SALT RACKET BUSTED IN K’THALA Phagwara: The Kapurthala police detained Sumit Singh for allegedly manufacturing and selling duplicate Tata brand salt under the banner of SS Traders near Aujla Phatak. The case came to light following a complaint by Hardip Kumar, an employee of Tata Salt company, who alleged that the suspect was producing counterfeit salt and circulating it in the market, misleading consumers and damaging the original brand's integrity. During action, 41 bags of fake Tata salt, each weighing 50 kg, were seized. OC MINOR GIRL ABDUCTED Phagwara: The police have booked a migrant Parmod on the charge of abducting the 15-year-old girl on the pretext of marrying her. Kesar Nath of Gilco Green Co, Phagwara, told the police that he was away for work on December 5 while his wife had gone out to purchase groceries, leaving their three children at home. He claimed that around 2 pm, his daughter had gone to purchase milk from a nearby shop and did not return home. The family discovered that Pramod, who was known to the minor, had allegedly abducted her by misleading her with a promise of marriage. oc Activist Minhas arrested over speaking against conversions Tribune News Service Jalandhar, December 7 Activist Tejasvi Minhas, president of the Punjab Bachao Morcha, who has been vocal against conversions in the state, was today arrested by the Jalandhar police. Minhas, who was arrested from his house at Model Town in Jalandhar at 6 am, was released on bail in the evening. Detained for several hours, he was then taken to the Civil Hospital for a medical examination. Thereafter, he was taken to the district courts where Minhas was released on bail. An FIR had been registered against Minhas on November 26 under Sections 285 (causing danger or obstruction in a public way or line of navigation) and 223 (disobedience to order promulgated by public servant, penalising those who knowingly defy lawful orders) of the BNS. However, no action had been initiated on the matter until today. The FIR on November 26 stated that Minhas along with 40 to 50 other people had indulged in sloganeering and dharna, obstructing traffic and causing jam outside Gur- Released on bail, FIR was registered on Nov 26 Activist Tejaswi Minhas, president of the Punjab Bachao Morcha, who was arrested by the Jalandhar police on Sunday. WHAT FIR SAYS The FIR on November 26 stated that Minhas along with 40 to 50 other people had indulged in sloganeering and dharna, obstructing traffic and causing jam outside Gurdwara Singh Sabha at Model Town. On November 26, Minhas had held a protest outside the gurdwara against conversions along with other activists and organisations. dwara Singh Sabha at Model Town. On November 26, Minhas had held a protest outside the gurdwara against conversions along with other activists and organisations. Minhas had earlier also held a series of press conferences in Jalandhar, Chandigarh and elsewhere, against religious conversions in the state. He had also protested outside the ED office in Jalandhar on the issue. Apart from being the president of the Punjab Bachao Morcha, Minhas is also an environmental activist whose petitions and complaints against felling of trees and other civic issues have also been taken note of by the National Green c m y b Tribunal. In his statement to the media, Minhas alleged that the police had arrested him on baseless charges. SHO, police station number 6, Balwinder Kumar said, “We had received information that Minhas had blocked traffic on November 26.” When asked on the delayed action in the case, the FIR which was lodged 10 days ago, the SHO added, “The case was under investigation. We can only carry out the action as per the investigation. Further proceedings in the case are ongoing and the next date has been fixed for December 20.” Minhas alleged, “I was arrested at 6 am abruptly without having any knowledge of the November FIR. The IO himself registered the case without any independent complainant.” Minhas said he would initiate legal action against the police for harassment and direct violation of my fundamental rights. He also alleged the police were acting under political pressure. Minhas was represented by lawyers Sanjiv Bansal and Anuj Bansal who alleged the FIR was politically motivated and biased. Police security for NRI triggers row in Kapurthala Former AAP leader blames party in-charge for illegal arrangement Our Correspondent 2 COPS WERE DEPLOYED Phagwara, December 7 A controversy has erupted in Kapurthala over the alleged unauthorised deployment of police security for a US-based NRI, raising questions about political influence and misuse of state resources. Former AAP halka in-charge Manju Rana has alleged that AAP in-charge Karamvir Singh Chandi deployed two armed personnel for the security of Shamsher Singh Bal during his stay in the city from October 25 to November 18. According to Rana, the two personnel, carrying AK-47, were taken from Kotwali and Sadar Police Stations without official orders or administrative approval and were deputed with the NRI for nearly a month. She claimed that this arrangement was carried out for personal gain and illegal gratification, highlighting violations of the Arms Act and misuse of the authority. Rana stated that when she Two armed personnel for the security of Shamsher Singh Bal during his stay in the city from October 25 to November 18. approached the SSP with evidence, no satisfactory explanation was provided. The SHO of Sadar Police Station reportedly admitted to assigning a guard for only two days. However, Chandi has denied the allegations, asserting that he was never provided with any gunmen and rejecting claims of unauthorized security arrangements. SSP Gaurav Toora confirmed that the issue was under inquiry, assuring that the process will follow once the facts are established. The case has intensified political tensions within AAP in Kapurthala, with local residents, questioning whether the incident reflects administrative oversight, political pressure or systemic loopholes allowing unauthorised privileges. Woman gives birth near rly platform Our Correspondent Phagwara, December 7 A mentally retarded woman gave birth to a baby girl near a garbage dump close to platform number 2 of Phagwara railway station. The delivery reportedly took place before any medical assistance could reach her. The railway police and local residents noticed the woman in a critical condition and alerted the authorities. An ambulance was dispatched promptly and both mother and newborn child were shifted to the Civil Hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment and remain under observation. GRP in-charge Sukhwinder Singh said the woman appears to be from another state and seems mentally unstable. The hospital staff confirmed that the newborn is being taken care by the medical team, while the mother’s condition remains fragile. Drug peddlers arrested The Shahkot police have arrested a person on the charge of selling intoxicating tablets and recovered drug money and weapon from him. As much as Rs 25,000, a pistol, and 10 tablets were recovered from the possession of accused