02052026-ATR-01.qxd 5/1/2026 11:43 PM Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune BROKEN ROOF PANELS ON BRTS STOPS RAISE SAFETY CONCERNS SAVOUR CHINESE PARANTHA AT DX CAFE IN SANJAULI DX Cafe in Sanjauli, Shimla, is known for its unique Chinese parantha and ultra-popular cheese parantha. P4 PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 37°C | MIN 20°C YESTERDAY MAX 36°C | MIN 21°C GIPPY GREWAL WINS BEST DIRECTOR FOR AKAAL The plastic roofing sheets installed atop many Metro bus stations were torn apart during the recent storms. P2 FORECAST Gippy bags the Best Director honour at the Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival for Akaal—The Unconquered. P4 » » SUNSET SATURDAY 7.11 PM SUNRISE SUNDAY 5.43 AM » SATURDAY | 2 MAY 2026 | AMRITSAR LPG supply woes continue for villages near Attari border Neeraj Bagga Tribune News Service Amritsar, May 1 Hailing from border villages, LPG consumers of a refill agency based in Attari are facing significant inconvenience due to an irregular supply of cylinders. They allege that instead of extending a helping hand to border residents, who depend on essential gas cylinders for cooking, the agency has been causing unnecessary hardship. Located on the main GT Road, the agency affiliated with Bharat Gas has been troubling customers even before the onset of the West Asia conflict. Many customers can be seen standing in long queues outside the agency for hours in the scorching heat, with some even accompanied by their children. Raminderjit Singh, a resident of Khasa, said his family has not received a refill in the past two months, with the last delivery made in February. After booking a refill over the phone, he received a message stating that a cylinder had been delivered on March 11. However, no such delivery was made. He then travelled 10 km to the agency. After visiting the office three times, the staff advised him not to book cylinders online in future and instead make bookings at the office counter. He again booked a refill online on April 26 and, four days later on April 30, received another message claiming successful delivery. He said that after checking with his family members, he confirmed that no Many customers can be seen standing in long queues outside the agency for hours in the scorching heat, with some even accompanied by their children. FILE PHOTO refill had been delivered. This prompted him to revisit the agency, where he found long queues of customers, while deliveries remained unaddressed. One of the most concerning issues revolves around online bookings. Customers from several villages in Attari complain that delivery messages are sent despite no actual supply. “I have been facing this since February. There seems to be some scam behind it, perhaps the agency is selling cylinders in the black market. When you visit the agency to follow up, no one listens. Sometimes they insist it has already been delivered. Why is there no check on this practice?” asked Raminderjit Singh, a customer in his sixties from Khasa. On April 28, he submitted a written complaint to the Deputy Commissioner’s office. However, just two days later, he again received a similar delivery message after making an online booking. “It proved that my complaint made no difference,” he said, adding that he was assigned complaint number 1480 by the DC’s office. Paras Singh Sandhu, another resident of Khasa, said, “Whenever I go for a follow-up, I see many other frustrated customers waiting in long queues, often with children. Some spend the entire day and have to return repeatedly.” An elderly customer, Surjit Singh said there is no proper seating arrangement outside the agency, forcing people to stand under the scorching sun. He added that it was his third day waiting for a cylinder, with no clear information being provided. Despite repeated attempts, the contact numbers displayed by the agency remained unresponsive. CISF dog squad member Max being given a ceremonial retirement with full honours at Amritsar airport on Friday. PHOTO: VISHAL KUMAR CISF dog Max retires with full honours after dedicated service Charanjit Singh Teja Tribune News Service Amritsar, May 1 A special ceremony was on Friday held at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar, where Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) dog squad member Max was given a ceremonial retirement with full honours after years of dedicated service. CISF officials stated that during his service, Max played an important role in strengthening airport security through his sharp instincts, vigilance and timely responses on several significant occasions. His dedication and performance earned appreciation from CISF personnel as well as airport authorities. Max was born on March 10, 2020, and joined the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on July 3, 2020. After undergoing rigorous training, he was deployed at the Amritsar airport, where he served with alertness and commitment for nearly five years. Though the usual service tenure of trained dogs is around eight years, Max had to be retired prematurely due to a serious illness. The retirement ceremony witnessed emotional moments as Max’s handler, Head Constable Jagjit Singh, bid farewell to it with the words, “Love you Max”, leaving many present visibly moved. Members of the dog squad also saluted Max in recognition of his service. In a touching moment, Max too responded in its own style by saluting the officers, winning hearts during the farewell event. Officials said Max’s contribution to airport security and its loyal service would always be remembered with pride. c m y b Court denies anticipatory bail to Bhullar aide Dilbagh Singh Tribune News Service Amritsar, May 1 The District and Sessions Court Judge on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Dilbagh Singh, the third accused in the Dr Gagandeep Singh Randhawa suicide case. He was the personal assistant of the prime suspect and former Punjab minister Laljit Singh Bhullar, who is currently in judicial custody in the case. Dilbagh Singh was also the chairman of the Market Committee, Patti. In his anticipatory bail plea, he claimed that he had been falsely implicated, noting that the victim had not named him in the video recorded before taking the extreme step. He further alleged political targeting. The court observed that the sequence of events prima facie indicated that the accused was present and actively involved, allegedly assaulting the deceased and issuing threats to him and his family members. At this stage, it cannot be said that there was nothing incriminating evidence against him (Dilbagh Singh). The investigation is still going on and the role or conduct of the accused is yet to be ascertained for which his custodial interrogation is definitely required, the court said in the order. On April 23, the similar court has rejected the anticipatory bail of Laljit Bhullar’s father Sukhdev Singh in the suicide case. Randhawa had committed suicide on March 21 by consuming celphos and blamed the minister for taking the extreme step in a video. The incident triggered a political slugfest with the Opposition demanding an FIR against Laljit and others in the case. The police later booked Laljit, his father Sukhdev and personal assistant Dilbagh Singh on the statement of deceased’s wife Upinder Kaur. While Laljit was arrested on March 23 from Mandi Gobindgarh, the remaining accused were on the run. Upinder Kaur has expressed dissatisfaction with the police investigation, alleging inaction in arresting the absconding accused. She had also alleged that the family was being pressurised for reaching a compromise while repeating her demand for a CBI probe. She alleged that not only arresting the Sukhdev and Dilbagh Singh, the police also failed to recover the weapon used to assault Randhawa, Laljit’s mobile phone and the hard disk of the DVRs of CCTVs vital for the investigations in the case. Man shot dead in Bhikhiwind Our Correspondent Tarn Taran, May 1 A man was shot dead in broad daylight over an old enmity at Sandpura village, which falls under the Bhikhiwind police station here. The incident led to panic in the area. The deceased has been identified as Rashpal Singh (36), son of Mukhtiar Singh, a resident of Chela Colony (Bhikhiwind). According to information, Rashpal Singh was passing through Sandpura village in his Swift car when some attackers in a Thar chased him and forced his vehicle to stop. The attackers then opened indiscriminate fire at his car, leaving him critically injured. He died on the spot. It is reported that during the attack, Rashpal Singh attempted to return fire with the pistol he carried for his own safety, but the weapon failed to fire, leaving him unable to save his life. After the incident, the deceased’s wife, Aman, levelled serious allegations against the police. She stated that the murder was the result of an old enmity and alleged negligence on the part of the police. She further claimed that the police had been harassing her family members and demanded strict action against the culprits through an investigation by higher authorities. DSP Jaspal Singh reached the spot and said that the police had taken the body into their possession and initiated further action after recording statements of the family members. He added that a pistol had also been recovered from the scene. SP (Investigation) Riputapan Singh said that two of the shooters had been identified and raids were being conducted to arrest them. He added that a case had been registered in this regard by the Bhikhiwind police. Punjab Police offer cash rewards to nab gangsters Tribune News Service Amritsar, May 1 In a decisive move to intensify its fight against organised crime and drug trafficking, the Punjab Police have announced a reward of up to Rs 10 lakh for credible information leading to the arrest of gangsters. Police officials, in an appeal to the public, urged citizens to actively participate in both anti-drug and anti-gangster campaigns. Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that, to facilitate reporting, two dedicated helplines have been launched: the Anti-Drug Helpline at 97791-00200 and the Anti-Gangster Helpline at 93946-93946, which also accepts WhatsApp messages. He assured that the identity of informants would be kept strictly confidential, encouraging people to come forward without fear of retaliation. Police officials said the initiative is part of a broader strategy aimed at eliminating the narcotics trade and dismantling organised gangs operating across Punjab. Bhullar emphasised that community support is crucial to ensuring the success of these campaigns. “By offering substantial rewards and guaranteeing anonymity, the police hope to foster stronger public involvement and build trust between law enforcement and citizens,” he said.