01082026-ATR-01.qxd 7/31/2026 11:08 PM Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune FORECAST MAINLY CLOUDY KAR SEWA VOLUNTEERS JOIN HANDS TO REINFORCE BEAS BUNDH FREEDOM FIGHTER SHAHEED UDHAM SINGH REMEMBERED FRIENDSHIP WEEK DESERVES A CELEBRATION LIKE NO OTHER The Sarhali Kar Sewa sect has begun work on strengthening the embankments along the Beas. P2 An orphanage at Putlighar observes the 87th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed Udham Singh with ‘paath’. P3 MOBE at Elante Mall goes all out with a night packed with high-energy beats and non-stop Bhangra vibes. P4 » » » MAX 34°C | MIN 27°C YESTERDAY MAX 33°C | MIN 27°C SUNSET SATURDAY 7.27 PM SUNRISE SUNDAY 5.46 AM SATURDAY | 1 AUGUST 2026 | AMRITSAR Four held for attack on Chamiari police post Telling tales of sacrifice Tribune News Service The Air Force Station, Amritsar Cantt, flagged off a 1,600-km motorcycle expedition to commemorate the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas. 120 stolen, lost mobiles returned to owners Ravi Dhaliwal Tribune News Service Gurdaspur, July 31 The Gurdaspur police on Thursday handed over 120 mobile phones to their rightful owners. SSP Aditya said, “Portals like the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) help cyber cells track lost or stolen devices by recording their unique 15-digit international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number.” The SSP appealed to residents to immediately report any lost or stolen phone through the CEIR portal. “The aggrieved persons can even go to the nearest Saanjh Kendra or police station so that immediate action is initiated,” he added. The CEIR is a centralised government database used by the police to track, block and unblock lost or stolen phones by recording their unique 15-digit international mobile equipment identity (IMEI) number. “Through such citizencentric initiatives, the Gurdaspur police remain committed to providing efficient, technology-driven services and strengthening the bond of trust between the police and the public,” said the SSP. Mohinder Singh (74), who got his cellphone back, said, “I had almost lost the hope of seeing my grandson’s pictures again, thinking that the police won’t be able to trace my phone, but I was wrong.” Amritsar, July 31 In a major breakthrough, the Amritsar Rural Police have arrested four accused involved in the attack on the Chamiari police post, falling under the Ajnala police station jurisdiction. Over a week ago, motorcycle-borne assailants, identified as Manideep Singh, Pardeep Singh, alias Laddu (Labba), andKaranveer Singh, alias Gora, hurled an incendiary object at the police post. DGP Gaurav Yadav, in a social media post, stated that preliminary investigation revealed that the accused got in touch with an ISI-sponsored handler, Rana Bai, through social media and received Rs 15,000 to execute the attack. He was to get another Rs 50,000 post attack. An FIR was registered at the Ajnala police station in this connection. The DSP said efforts were on to uncover the funding channels. He said the Punjab Police remained committed Policymakers root for strong India-Central Asia ties Tribune News Service Amritsar, July 31 The Centre for Central Asian Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, today released a report presenting a comprehensive comparative assessment of India and the five Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan — highlighting their demographic, economic, resource and traderelated aspects. The report was released during an online session titled “India-Central Asia: Economic Development and Trade Dynamics”, offering valuable policy insights for strengthening India-Central Asia economic engagement and identify new avenues for trade, investment and connectivity. The session witnessed eminent policymakers, economic and geopolitics experts Experts say the bilateral trade remains below its potential due to connectivity constraints. from India, Bangladesh in attendance. The Foreword by ViceChancellor, Prof Karamjeet Singh, accentuated the importance of strengthening India-Central Asia engagement in the spirit of SouthSouth Cooperation, which could foster shared prosperity and regional development. Dean, Academic Affairs, Prof Harvinder Singh Saini emphasised the importance of evidence-based research, international academic collaborations, and policy-oriented studies in advancing India’s engagement with Central Asia. Dr Swati Mehta, coordinator, Centre for Central Asian Studies, presented the key findings of the report, highlighting Central Asia’s strategic geographical location, its vast reserves of energy resources and critical minerals. “Despite strong historical and cultural ties, the bilateral trade remains below its potential due to connectivity constraints, high transportation costs, logistical bottlenecks, and regulatory challenges. Punjab is an important stakeholder in terms of trade and economic corridor development with Central Asia,” she added. The report further emphasised significant prospects for Punjab in sectors, including agricultural machinery, textiles, bicycles, sports goods, pharmaceuticals and food processing. The police say all four accused were arrested on July 30. They had hurled a petrol bomb at the police post. VISHAL KUMAR LINKS BEING PROBED ■ Over a week ago, motorcycle-borne assailants, identified as Manideep Singh, Pardeep Singh, alias Laddu (Labba), Karanveer Singh, alias Gora, hurled an incendiary object at the police post. ■ DGP Gaurav Yadav, in a social media post, stated that preliminary investigation revealed that the accused got in touch with an ISI-sponsored handler, Rana Bai, through social media and received ~15,000 to execute the attack. He was to get another ~50,000 post attack. ■ An FIR was registered at the Ajnala police station in this connection. to taking strict action against anti-national elements and ensuring peace, safety, and security across the state. Giving the details of the attack, SSP (Rural) Kanwal- preet Singh Chahal said all four accused were arrested on July 30 on the basis of a CCTV footage. They had hurled a petrol bomb at the police post on the interven- Navy officer clinches silver in weightlifting Following Loverpreet’s victory, celebrations broke out at his village. COMMONWEALTH GAMES Tribune News Service Amritsar, July 31 Proving his mettle at the Commonwealth Games, city lad Lovepreet Singh clinched a silver medal in the +110 kg weight category. The Navy officer finished at a total of 388 kg. Following his victory, celebrations broke out at his village in Amritsar. Loverpreet’s father Kirpal Singh said his son kept his promise of winning a medal. Lovepreet Singh lifted 176 kg in the snatch section and 212 kg in clean and jerk. Hailing from Bal Sachandar village, Lovepreet’s father works as a tailor. Charanjit Singh Teja Tribune News Service MC CLAIMS FALL FLAT ■ The civic body’s claims of carrying out desilting of drains before the start of rainy season fell flat on its face as most stretches, including the GT Road, remained waterlogged for hours after the rain, causing inconvenience to commuters. ■ The area around the underconstruction flyover in New Amritsar, was inundated, resulting in traffic chaos ■ Both sides of the road near Alpha Mall were submerged. Rainwater-filled pits on Lawrence Road in Amritsar pose a serious risk to motorists. VISHAL KUMAR walled city also faced waterlogging in the absence of a proper stormwater drainage network. Residents of East Mohan Nagar and Ajit Nagar said rainwater entered their houses after the recent showers, disrupting normal life and damaging household belongings. They alleged that repeated complaints about a choked sewer drain were ignored, c m y b resulting in flooding during the monsoon. Local representatives said they had repeatedly urged Municipal Corporation officials to clean the drain before Six months gone, work on dog pound yet to get going Tribune News Service Rain exposes chinks in city’s drainage infra; same old story, say locals Amritsar, July 31 Intermittent showers once again exposed shortcomings in the city’s drainage infrastructure. The civic body’s claims of carrying out desilting of drains before the start of rainy season fell flat on its face as most stretches, including the GT Road, remained waterlogged for hours after the rain, causing inconvenience to commuters. The area around the underconstruction flyover in New Amritsar, was inundated, resulting in traffic chaos. Both sides of the road near Alpha Mall were inundated. On the Batala road bypass, pits filled with rainwater posed a serious risk to motorists, with residents claiming that the number of mishaps had risen during the rainy season. Several localities in the ing night of July 20 and 21, he added. The money came from a foreign bank account, the police said. Also, the accused’s connection with the murder of ASI Joga Singh, who was shot while riding an Activa, is being investigated. SSP Chahal said the accused did not have any criminal record and that they attacked the police post only to make a video and post it online. Police establishments in Punjab have seen several similar attacks in the past two years. Low-intensity explosions and grenade attacks have been reported in border districts like Amritsar and Gurdaspur. Probe agencies have previously flagged the use of hand grenades in attempts to target the police infrastructure, though many attacks did not result in casualties. The recurring pattern has prompted heightened vigil at police stations and security installations across the state. the onset of the rainy season, but their pleas were not responded to. A local, Pritpal Singh, said overflowing sewer lines and poor drainage had left streets submerged, affecting vehicular movement and increasing the risk of water-borne diseases. On this, the officials assured locals of getting the drain cleaned at the earliest. Amritsar, July 31 Even after six months, the Municipal Corporation has failed to earmark land for a dog sanctuary. Earlier this year, Senior Medical Officer and Nodal Officer (Stray Animals) Dr Geetu Chawla wrote to the Municipal Commissioner, seeking land for the proposed dog sanctuary. Following this, the Estate Department was directed to identify a suitable site. A six-member Stray Animal Control Task Force too was constituted to remove stray dogs from public places, such as schools, colleges, hospitals, religious places, universities, railway station and bus terminus. But the team failed to do so as there was no place to shift the dogs. Representatives from the Municipal Corporation, Animal Husbandry Department, Punjab Police, district administration and an animal welfare organisation were part of the team. The team is awaiting the start of work on the sanctuary. An awareness campaign will also be launched as part of the project. As for the dog feeding areas, the civic body has identified 25 such spots across the city. Earlier, a proposal to set up 50 feeding points could not be implemented. Officials said they might earmark more feeding spots. Residents will be advised to feed stray dogs only at designated feeding points and visit government hospitals for free anti-rabies vaccination in case of a dog bite. The estate wing is still looking for land. The facility will have kennels, a kitchen and veterinary staff.