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P4 » SUNRISE MONDAY 5.27 AM » SUNDAY | 28 JUNE 2026 | AMRITSAR Traffic advisory issued for air passengers Charanjit Singh Teja Tribune News Service Amritsar, June 27 Authorities at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, Amritsar, have issued a traffic advisory for passengers travelling to the airport ahead of the annual Barsi of Baba Jawand Singh, which will be observed on July 2 at the Gurdwara Sahib located within the airport’s operational area. According to the advisory, a large number of devotees are expected to visit the shrine between June 26 and July 2, with an estimated gathering of six to seven lakh people on the main day of the religious event. In view of the anticipated influx of pilgrims and extensive security arrangements, heavy traffic congestion is expected on roads connecting Amritsar city to the airport, particularly on July 2. Authorities have advised air passengers to plan their journey carefully and allow sufficient additional travel time to avoid delays. Passengers have also been urged to reach the airport well in advance to complete check-in, security screening and other travel formalities without inconvenience. The advisory further appealed to the public to cooperate with the traffic police and other authorities. DIG visits border areas, takes 3 kg heroin, China-made pistol seized in separate operations stock of security arrangements Tribune News Service Amritsar, June 27 The Amritsar Rural Police have seized more than 3 kg of heroin and a China-made pistol in two separate operations carried out over the past 24 hours. One person, identified as Gursahib Singh of Dhanoe Kalan village under the Gharinda police station, has been arrested in connection with the recovery. The police intercepted the suspect during a routine checking operation and conducted a search, leading to the recovery of the narcotics and the illegal firearm. He was taken into custody on the spot. “The police received specific Tribune News Service Amritsar, June 27 With Amritsar emerging as a major transit point for the smuggling of drugs and weapons, DIG (Border Range) Harmanbir Singh Gill on Saturday visited the border belt to review and supervise security arrangements along the International Border(IB). Accompanied by senior officials of the Amritsar (Rural) police, the DIG conducted surprise inspections at border police posts and reviewed the functioning of the antidrone system installed by the Punjab Government to curb drone-based smuggling. He also interacted with Border Security Force (BSF) personnel during the visit. Speaking to mediapersons, Gill said the police have identified areas where dronedropping incidents are frequently reported and will set up special checking nakas in these locations. Police teams will also conduct intelligencebased search operations, during which every vehicle will be thoroughly checked. “Night checking and special nakas will be conducted in areas witnessing frequent SUSPECT HELD WITH PISTOL DURING CHECKING OP ■ The police intercepted the suspect during a routine checking operation and conducted a search, leading to the recovery of the narcotics and the illegal firearm. He was taken into custody on the spot. ■ “The police received specific information that the accused was involved in drug peddling and was travelling on a motorcycle along the defence drain from Hardo Rattan village towards Attari,” said Nirvail Singh. ■ Acting on the tip-off, the police set up a naka near Atalgarh village and intercepted the suspect. During the search, they recovered 1 kg of heroin and a China-made .30 bore pistol from his possession. ■ A case under the NDPS Act and the Arms Act has been registered against the accused and further investigation is underway. information that the accused was involved in drug peddling and was travelling on a motorcycle along the defence drain from Hardo Rattan village towards Attari,” said Nirvail Singh. Acting on the tip-off, the police set up a naka near Atal- garh village and intercepted the suspect. During the search, they recovered 1 kg of heroin and a China-made .30 bore pistol from his possession. A case under the NDPS Act and the Arms Act has been continued on page 2 DIG (Border Range) Harmanbir Singh Gill interacts with a BSF jawan in Amritsar. drone activity, while intelligence-based search operations will be carried out after 4 am. Suspected persons and vehicles will undergo thorough verification as part of the drive,” said DIG Harmanbir Singh Gill. The crackdown is aimed at dismantling networks involved in receiving consignments of drugs and weapons dropped by drones from across the International Border. Intelligence inputs indicate that such consignments are often transported using stolen or Conjoined twins Sohna-Mohna getenumeration forms under SIR Neha Saini unregistered vehicles, prompting authorities to intensify vehicle verification during the campaign, he added. Security has also been strengthened in sensitive villages of Amritsar (Rural), including Gharinda, Lopoke, Ajnala and other border areas. The DIG said additional CCTV cameras have been installed, surveillance systems upgraded and live monitoring introduced to closely track drone movement and suspicious activities. As part of the campaign, history-sheeters, suspected drug smugglers and persons with criminal backgrounds will be verified. Gill said the operation would not be a onetime exercise but would continue every week in border districts, including Amritsar (Rural), Gurdaspur, Batala and Pathankot. He said the objective is to completely disrupt dronebased smuggling, narcotics trafficking and the illegal supply of arms while further strengthening security along Punjab’s border belt. Youth shot at over parking issue Tribune News Service Amritsar, June 27 A dispute over a parking space escalated into a violent clash, with gunshots being fired, leaving a youth injured at the E-Block Market under the Ranjit Avenue police station area late on Friday night. The incident occurred at a time when the police were already on high alert due to VVIP movement on Saturday in connection with a religious programme at the PITEX Ground in Ranjit Avenue. The injured youth was identified as Kunal. He sustained a bullet injury and was rushed to a private hospital for treatment. His condition is stated to be stable. According to eyewitnesses, the incident took place around 10.30 pm when two groups, who had arrived at the market with their friends for dinner, got into an argument over parking their vehicles. The verbal altercation soon escalated into a physical fight, during which members of one group allegedly opened fire. After the firing, the accused fled the spot in a car before the police could reach the scene. Robin Hans, SHO of the Ranjit Avenue police station, said a case of attempt to murder has been registered continued on page 2 Batala police solve fashion store firing case Tribune News Service Tribune News Service Amritsar, June 27 Born as conjoined twins, brothers Sohna and Mohna on Saturday received their enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026 campaign being conducted by the Election Commission of India. Booth Level Officer (BLO) Satpal Singh of Booth No. 101 under Assembly Constituency 20-Attari (SC) visited their residence to distribute prefilled enumeration forms. Although conjoined, both Conjoined twins Sohna and Mohna in Amritsar. brothers are registered as separate eligible voters. During the visit, the BLO verified their identities, including date of birth, family details, relationship status, present address and other required continued on page 2 Batala, June 27 The special team of the Batala police formed to solve extortion cases in and around the city has solved the infamous incident that took place at a fashion store and at four other locations by arresting five associates of gangster Aman Anda on Saturday. SSP Dr Mehtab Singh said the cops had arrested Malkeet Singh, alias Billa, Ravi Singh, Shubham, Baldev Singh, alias Karan, and continued on page 2 Now ‘Padhta Punjab’not ‘Udta Punjab’: Minister , Neha Saini Specialised Minimally Invasive Surgical Care, Now in Livasa Hospital, Amritsar. Experienced Laparoscopic Surgeon 8+ years experience Performed 5,000+ complex surgeries successfully. Tribune News Service Amritsar, June 27 As part of the ‘Bright Minds Punjab’ programme, Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party’s Punjab affairs in-charge Manish Sisodia interacted with around 332 meritorious students from Amritsar who secured 95 per cent or more marks in the Class XII examinations. Amritsar West MLA Dr Jasbir Singh Sandhu, Director School Education (Secondary) Saktar Singh Balla and Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Pallavi Sharma were also present at the event held at Guru Nanak Dev University. Congratulating the students, Harjot Singh Bains said they represent the future of Punjab and the country. Reiterating the Punjab Government’s commitment to quality education, he claimed that Punjab has overtaken Kerala to secure the top position in school education in the country. “It is a matter of Dr. Kamaldeep Singh MBBS, MS (Surgery) PGIMER Chandigarh, FMAS, FIAGES, MRCS Consultant - Minimally Invasive and General Surgery Areas of Expertise Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains with meritorious students at GNDU in Amritsar on Saturday. STUDENTS COMPLAIN OF LONG WAIT ■ Meanwhile, students expressed disappointment over the delay in the programme. They were asked to report at 7.30 am for an event scheduled to conclude by 1 pm, but the ministers and other guests arrived only after noon. pride and a celebration of our collective efforts. Now, Punjab is ‘Padhta Punjab’, not ‘Udta Punjab’,” Bains said. The Education Minister also referred to the recently approved ordinance amend- ■ “We have been here since early morning and our parents were not allowed inside. We were given only drinking water and nothing to eat,” said a student. ■ Parents and guardians waiting outside the Dashmesh ing the Punjab Regulation of Fees of Unaided Educational Institutions Act, which caps the annual increase in school fees and other charges at a maximum of 5 per cent. “The cost of education in the coun- Auditorium at GNDU were accommodated under a temporary tent equipped with fans and drinking water. The certificates and honours were distributed before the Education Minister and other dignitaries arrived. try remains a serious issue and in Punjab we have tried to provide relief to parents,” he said. 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