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P4 » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 23°C | MIN 10°C YESTERDAY MAX 24°C | MIN 11°C SUNSET THURSDAY 6.08 PM SUNRISE FRIDAY 7:04 AM THURSDAY | 12 FEBRUARY 2026 | LUDHIANA In digital push, civic body set to roll out e-office system from Feb 15 Residents welcome move; it will transform public service delivery in city, says councillor KEY BENEFITS Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 11 The Ludhiana Municipal Corporation is set to roll out the e-office system from February 15, marking a significant shift from manual file handling to a fully digital process. Officials said the reform would enhance transparency, efficiency and accountability in the municipal operations. Mayor Inderjit Kaur described the initiative as a turning point for civic governance. “With the e-office system, every file will have a unique number and move seamlessly from one officer to another. Citizens will be able to check the update on their mobiles ■ Citizens can monitor status of Officials say the reform will enhance transparency and accountability in the Municipal Corporation operations. FILE their files in real time and more organised handling of work by civic body employees ■ Reduced scope for corruption and manipulation ■ Greater accountability among civic body officials ■ Improved convenience for applicants, eliminating repeated visits and will no longer have to wonder where their file is lying or whether it is gathering dust. The system will ensure speed, transparency and fairness,” she said. When an applicant submits documents in any branch of directly within the system. The building branch already has a digital process for approving maps, and now, the same arrangement will be implemented across all branches of the corporation. Residents have also wel- ■ Faster the corporation, all papers will be scanned and uploaded online. Afterwards, the file will be assigned a unique number, through which the entire process will move forward. Whichever official receives the file, will approve or reject it comed the move. Rajesh Sharma, a local businessman, said: “Earlier, we had to make repeated visits to the corporation office just to check the status of our applications. Now, being able to track files online will save time and reduce harassment.” Another citizen, Sunita Verma, said, “It will curb corruption. If everything is digital and traceable, officials will be more accountable. It’s a relief for ordinary people like us.” The Municipal Corporation believes this reform would transform public service delivery in Ludhiana, making governance more citizen-friendly and efficient, said a councillor. Punjabi singer Sahota attacked Day after youth’s death in with sharp weapons, critical mishap, gym trainer held Tribune News Service Nikhil Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 11 Punjabi singer Aman Sahota was attacked by around five youths with sharp weapons in the Ambedkar Nagar area of Ludhiana on Tuesday night. He was seriously injured in the attack. The victim was rushed to the Civil Hospital, where doctors had stated that his condition was critical and referred him to the PGI, Reason not known so far, probe on Chandigarh. According to doctors, Aman’s skull might have been fractured. A CT scan will provide further details. Aman, a resident of Himmat Nagar in the Dugri area, often performs in stage shows. His friend, Arsh Kumar, said Aman had gone to Ambedkar Nagar for some work, where some youths surrounded him and attacked him with sharp weapons. The reason for the attack was not known so far. The police have launched an investigation into the case. Ludhiana, February 11 After an 18-year-old youth died in a tragic road accident in Sarabha Nagar on Tuesday, the Police Division 5 identified the errant driver and registered a case against the suspect under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Later, he was arrested. The suspect, who was driving a Wrangler Rubicon vehicle was identified as Shiva After singing career got stalled during Covid, woman joined family drug biz Paramjit Kaur, brother caught with heroin two days ago Nikhil Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 11 A singer, Paramjit Kaur Pammi, who was once earning decent livelihood from Punjabi singing and stage shows at rural fairs, has been in the news after her arrest in a drug peddling case. As her singing career was stalled during the Covid-19 pandemic, she could not regain the profession. The woman first got addicted to drugs and then joined her family members, who were into drug peddling. Paramjit Kaur was arrested by the Machhiwara police along with her brother Swaran Singh with 8 gm of heroin during Operation Prahar 2.0, a drive against drug smugglers and gangsters, two days ago. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Samrala, Tarlochan Singh, said Paramjit Kaur, is a resident of Rahimabad Khurd, Machhiwara. Though her sister and mother had been into drug peddling and were facing cases, she was focusing on her singing career. During Covid19 when her income stopped, she joined her family business of drug trafficking. Her mother Raj Kaur has four and sister Beant Kaur had seven cases of drug smuggling registered against them. When the first case against her sister Beant Kaur and the mother was filed on August 17, 2018, Pammi was busy in her singing. In 2023, the singer had first came to spotlight when she gave drugs to a youth, who died of drug overdose, and she was arrested on the charges of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. When the woman got out of jail, instead of reforming, she left singing and returned to the drug trade and also made her brother Swaran to join the same, considering it an easy money option, the DSP said. “Though the recent case of recovery of 8 gm of heroin from the duo was the first case of drug peddling against her as the earlier case was of death of a youth due to drug overdose, she had been into the family drug business for the past four years but she could not be caught,” he said. SHO, Machiwara police station, inspector Pavitar Singh, said since all family members, including the singer, are into the illegal trade and also addicted to drugs, the police had initiated a probe to identify properties, if any, made from proceeds of drugs and the same would be attached. “Paramjit Kaur along with her mother has also set up a dera at their house where her mother acts as a saint and it is being suspected that they also allegedly sell drugs to the people under the pretext of the dera. All links are being probed to bust the entire drug supply line,” the SHO said. Victim, friend were hit by rashly driven SUV Sachdeva, a resident of Gurdev Nagar. He is said to be a gym trainer and fitness coach. Later, he was arrested by the police. As per the police, the man was driving rashly and rammed the SUV into the victim’s bike. The deceased was identified as Laksh, a city resident. continued on page 2 Singer Paramjit Kaur Pammi and her brother in Khanna police custody. 2 smugglers’ assets worth ~1.57 cr Woman ends life after landlord films her taking bath frozen under Operation Prahar Suspect was blackmailing 32-year-old victim with video; booked along with wife Tribune News Service Nikhil Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 11 The Khanna police had achieved another significant milestone under Operation Prahar-2.0 as it has frozen assets worth approximately Rs 1.57 crore belonging to two drug smugglers. A report has been sent to the authorities concerned in New Delhi for further legal proceedings. The action is being viewed as a massive blow to the drug traffickers’ network. Dr Darpan Ahluwalia, SSP , while providing details said Jasdev Singh, alias Jassa, a resident of Nagra Colony, Machhiwara, has four drug trafficking cases registered against him since 2015. Investigation revealed his long-term involvement in smuggling poppy husk, opium and heroin. Assets worth approximately Rs 1.27 crore, acquired through illegal drug proceeds, had been frozen. The other smuggler, Baljinder Singh, a resident of Dudhal Road, Malaud, arrested following a case registered on September 16, 2025, involving the smuggling of 54 kg of poppy husk. continued on page 2 Ludhiana, February 11 A 32-year-old married woman in Surjeet Colony, Jagirpur, here, died by suicide after being blackmailed by her landlord. It is alleged that the suspect filmed her while she was bathing and was blackmailing her with the video. The deceased has been identified as Rozy. According to the family, Rozy’s hus- band had been staying abroad for the past five months in search of employment. Rozy has a son and a daughter, the entire responsibility of the children was on her shoulders. The deceased’s father, Pala Ram, in a statement to the police said on February 9, he received a call, informing him that his daughter had hanged herself and died. When family members rushed to the place to check, Rozy’s inlaws said she had never mentioned any problems and always spoke happily about her children. Her father said shortly before her death, the deceased had made a video in which she clearly made serious allegations against her landlord. According to sources, Rozy recorded several video clips on her mobile phone before taking the extreme step. In all of these, she expressed her anguish and directly blamed her landlord, Satnam, also known as Tikka, for her death. Rozy described the mental torture and blackmail she had endured for a long time. Investigating officer ASI Baljit Singh said the case dates back to February 9. Rozy’s post-mortem examination was conducted at the Civil Hospital and the body was handed over to her family. The Tibba police have registered a case under Sections 108 (abetment of suicide) and 3(5) (common intention) of the BNS. Two persons, the landlord and his wife, Pushpa, have been named in the case. Women to get separate namaz floor at mosque Illegal colony razed in Sahnewal Our Correspondent Shivani Bhakoo Tribune News Service Ludhiana, February 11 The historic Jama Masjid at Field Ganj here, which is over 200 years old, is getting a facelift. Without touching main historical domes, maintenance and renovation works of the masjid are being initiated. City’s historic Jama Masjid getting a facelift Shahi Imam of Punjab Maulana Usman Ludhianvi said the mosque was constructed by his great-grand fathers in 1830 and it has great historical importance. “My older generations took part in the Ghadar Movement here. Maulana Shah Abdul Qadir Ludhianvi was the founder of the mosque and now, its reno- The renovation of Jama Masjid, Ludhiana, in progress. ASHWANI DHIMAN vation has been started for which my 15-year-old son, who shares the same name as my great grandfather, has laid the stone. We have a tradition as per which old names are used for younger generations. The names of grandfathers and great- c m y b grandfathers are repeated so that young generations remain attached to their roots,” he claimed. He said more floors were being constructed in the mosque. On one of the floors, there would be provision for women to offer namaz in the masjid. “It would be first-of-its-kind initiative in the state where women will offer namaz,” said Shahi Imam, adding that many philanthropists were coming ahead to extend financial support in the venture. Approximately Rs 6.5 crore was expected to be spent on the renovation and the new building, which would be ready in the next 8-10 months. There are around 17 shops in the mosque, which have been vacated and these are also being renovated. Sahnewal, February 11 Following directions from the Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and GLADA Chief Administrator Sandeep Kumar, GLADA’s regulatory wing on Wednesday demolished an unauthorised colony in Sahnewal. The developers had not stopped illegal construction despite being served several notices. A special team carried out the sealing drive, which went unopposed. GLADA is also preparing to take legal action against the developers. A spokesperson said the organisation had a zero tolerance policy for unauthorised and unplanned development, especially when it came to illegal colonies. A special drive has been launched to take punitive action against those who were fleecing innocent resi- A colony being demolished by GLADA in Sahnewal. dents by offering them cheaper plots in unauthorised projects, he added. Kumar appealed to the general public to abstain from purchasing property in unauthorsied projects since GLADA would not provide facilities like water, sewerage and electricity to them. The list of approved and regularised colonies, along with their sanctioned maps, is available on GLADA’s official website, which can be accessed by prospective buyers ahead of purchasing property, said Kumar.