11012026-JTR-01.qxd 1/10/2026 10:56 PM Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune GOVT SCHOOL EMERGES VICTORIOUS IN CRICKET MATCH AAP LEADER PROTESTS OUTSIDE CONG MLA’S HOUSE RIGHT NOW I’M FOCUSING ON WRITING, SAYS PURAB The team of Government Senior Secondary School managed to score 159 runs and win the match by 7 wickets. P2 Pargat Singh said, “Let me receive some responsible people, who have come to meet me. I want to serve tea to them.” P3 Kohli, who is basking in praise for The Great Shamsuddin Family, talks about his life and career. P4 » » FORECAST PARTLY CLOUDY MAX 11°C | MIN 8°C YESTERDAY MAX 9°C | MIN 5°C SUNSET SUNDAY 5.38 PM SUNRISE MONDAY 7.20 AM » SUNDAY | 11 JANUARY 2026 | JALANDHAR HEALTH & WELLNESS The Tribune is starting a Q and A column to address your health-related queries. Please mail your questions (not exceeding 40 words) at healthandwellness@tribunemail.com. The Tribune’s panel of doctors will answer all your healthrelated concerns. INBRIEF OLYMPIAN GOLD MEDALLIST GARCHA NO MORE Jalandhar Hockey Olympian and gold medallist Davinder Singh Garcha (73) passed away on Saturday. A retired IPS officer and DIG of Punjab Police, Garcha was a part of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal in the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He had scored eight goals in total of six Olympic matches. He was a Dhyan Chand awardee too. Recalling his feat, Iqbal Singh, a former PCS officer and CEO of the Olympian Surjit Hockey Society, said, “Garcha had played more than 30 international matches. In just three of these tournaments, he had scored 19 goals. He was the president of the society that organises Mohinder Singh Munshi Hockey Tournament every year. Olympian Surjit Hockey Society prays to the Almighty to give the family members courage and strength to bear this irreparable loss and grant eternal peace to the departed soul.” The date of cremation is yet to be decided by the family. TNS DELIMITATION OF WARDS IN K’THALA Kapurthala: The Kapurthala Municipal Corporation will not undergo fresh ward delimitation before the upcoming municipal elections, as the stipulated time-frame for revising ward boundaries has expired. During the recent meeting of the Municipal House, the proposal for redelimitation was neither included in the agenda nor discussed, effectively clearing the way for elections to be conducted on the basis of the existing ward structure. The city currently comprises 50 wards, though two of them reportedly fall outside the present municipal limits. Municipal Commissioner Anupam Kaler clarified that the administration is preparing in accordance with the previously approved layout. OC Head Constable guns down sister’s husband; woman hurt Created ruckus in an inebriated state before opening fire Our Correspondent Phagwara, January 10 In a deeply disturbing incident reported from Banga in SBS Nagar district, a Punjab Police Head Constable has been booked for allegedly shooting dead his sister's husband and injuring a woman in the neighbourhood shortly after midnight. The incident occurred in Sotra Colony on the Municipal Council road, triggering shock and fear in the locality. Police confirmed that the accused fled the spot after the firing and a case has been registered against him. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Banga, Harjit Singh said that an FIR has been registered under Sections 302 and 307 of the IPC against the accused Head Constable Mandeep Singh. Confirming the development, SP (D) Sarabjit Singh Bahia stated that the case was registered on the basis of a complaint lodged by Manjit Kaur, sister of the accused. She alleged that her brother arrived at her residence in an intoxicated state, vandalised two vehicles, created panic and began abusing family members, following which she rushed upstairs out of fear. Hearing the noise, neighbours gathered at the house. During the commotion, the accused allegedly opened fire at Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi, who sustained multiple gunshot injuries on the head and upper body. He was rushed to hospital where doctors declared him brought dead. A neighbouring woman, identified as Archna, also sustained a gunshot injury on her right knee and was admitted to Dhahan-Kaleran Hospital, where her condition is stated to be stable. Senior Superintendent of Police, SBS Nagar, Tushar Brick kiln worker’s minor daughter goes missing Phagwara: The police have registered a case under Section 306 of the IPC following the death of a married woman. The case was registered on the basis of a statement given by Sukhminder Basra, a resident of village Munna, near Behram. SP Madhvi Sharma said his younger sister Uma Basra, aged around 35, was married to Ravi Lal, a resident of Mananwali in 2025. Ravi Lal had returned to India from France before marriage, and allegedly harassed Uma for dowry. OC Jalandhar, January 10 Deputy Commissioner Dr Himanshu Aggarwal on Saturday released a pictorial calendar 2026 on the theme, "Punjab: Where Culture, Heritage & Nature Breathes", for Jalandhar district. The calendar has been conceptualised by State Information Commissioner, Punjab, Harpreet Sandhu, as his contribution to the state. The DC described the calendar as a vivid and comprehensive visual narrative of Punjab's rich cultural heritage, sacred religious legacy, vibrant agricultural ethos and pristine natural landscapes, with each month of the calendar reflecting a harmonious blend of art, heritage, agriculture, spirituality and natural serenity, showcased through evocative visuals that define the soul of Punjab. Sandhu said that the calendar had been prepared with the aim of serving as a source of inspiration for citizens and visitors, particularly the youth, to reconnect with Punjab's glorious legacy. — TNS Dhiyan Di Lohri Family alleges youth at same brick kiln is behind kidnapping Aparna Banerji Tribune News Service Jalandhar, January 10 A brick kiln worker, a migrant, has been on the lookout for his minor daughter after she was allegedly kidnapped by an employee of the same brick kiln along with his brother on January 5 instant. The 14-year-old daughter of a labourer working at a Bajuha Khurd brick kiln, was kidnapped by two brothers while her father was on way to his village in UP . A case was registered against the accused duo on January 6 under Sections 137 (2), 96, 61 (2) of the IPC at Sadar police station, Nakodar. But the girl continues to be missing and the accused are still at large. The father of the victim has alleged regular threats by the accused family and demanded the arrest of the accused and handing over of the minor daughter back to him. District president of Pendu Mazdoor Union (PMU), Hans Raj Pabwan and Iqbal Atwal, former Sarpanch and district secretary of Kirti Kisan Union, Gurkamal Singh, Tarsem Peter and Surinder Singh Kandola, also submitted a written memorandum to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rural Harvinder Singh Virk today demanding addition of sections of the POCSO Act in the case and calling for immediate arrest of the accused. In his complaint to the police, the minor girl's father alleged that Sachin (20), a youth employed at the same brick kiln, along with his brother Sonu (16), kidnapped his daughter on January 5. The victim's father alleged that on the night of January 5, he was heading to UP by a train when he received a call from his wife that their daughter who had gone to the fields, hadn't returned home. On the father's call to the kiln owner, a hunt to find the girl was launched but yielded no results. The minor girl's father alleged that Sachin and Sonu were also found missing from the brick kiln site at the same time. On a train and near Rajpura at the time, the father got down at Ambala, and returned to look for his daughter. Members of the PMU said the father was still receiving calls from the boys' family that they should get their minor daughter married to their son. The PMU leaders also alleged lack of proper police probe in the matter. Pabwan and Peter said the SSP has assured them today that girl will be found at the earliest. SHO, Nakodar Sadar police station, Dalbir Singh said, "An FIR was immediately lodged after the complaint. The boys are at large and their phones are switched off. Their families also say that they are unaware about their whereabouts but investigation is on." When asked why sections of the POCSO Act hadn't been added, the SHO said the probe was still on. Girl students perform gidha to celebrate Dhiyan Di Lohri at St Soldier Group of Institutions in Jalandhar on Saturday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: MALKIAT SINGH Four HP youths killed in car-bus collision Our Correspondent Hoshiarpur, January 10 Four youths from Himachal Pradesh lost their lives, while another sustained serious injuries in a road accident near the town of Dusadka in Hoshiarpur district on Saturday morning, The mishap occurred when their i20 car collided head-on with a Punjab Roadways bus. According to information received, five persons were travelling in the i20 car. They were on their way to Amritsar airport to drop one of their friends who was scheduled to The car and bus involved in collision and file photos of deceased. fly abroad. The impact of the collision was severe, resulting in the death of four occupants of the car on the spot. The injured youth was rushed to a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. The deceased have been identified as Sukhvinder Singh (45), son of Harnam Singh; Sushil Kumar (46), son of Desraj; Brij Kumar (38), son of Mahender Kumar; and Arun Kumar (45), son of Gurpal Singh. All the victims were residents of Himachal Pradesh. Their bodies have been brought to the Civil Hospital, Hoshiarpur, for post-mortem examination. The injured youth has been identified as Amit Kumar, a resident of village Challet, Daulatpur, Himachal Pradesh. He was the one travelling to Amritsar airport to go abroad. His condition is stated to be stable. The accident occurred near Adda Dusadka when the car coming from Dasuya towards Hoshiarpur collided with a Punjab Roadways bus from the opposite direction. Police rushed to the spot and initiated a probe to ascertain the cause of the accident. Digital library scripts success with PCS Prelims results Village resident held for selling China Dor Our Correspondent MARRIED WOMAN DIES OF DISTRESS Gupta, said that the accused Head Constable has been placed under suspension and a search operation was underway to trace him. Preliminary police assessment suggests that domestic dispute and longstanding family tension may have led to the violent incident. The deceased was working as a physiotherapist in Garhshankar and is survived by his wife and three children. Police said further investigation is in progress and efforts are being made to arrest the accused at the earliest. Calendar by SIC on Punjab’s culture, heritage released Hoshiarpur, January 10 The Digital Library here has achieved a remarkable milestone, with 11 regular students successfully clearing the Punjab Civil Services (PCS) Preliminary Examination 2025. The achievement has brought pride not only to the students' families but also to the entire district, highlighting the positive impact of quality academic infrastructure and administrative support. 0The successful candidates prepared for the competitive examination in a disciplined and focused environment at the Digital Library, studying consistently from 9 am to 9 pm. The availability of standard PCS-related books, reference material and a conducive study atmosphere played a crucial role in strengthening their preparation, ultimately reflecting in the examination results. The students who cleared the PCS Prelims 2025 include Kanika, Saloni, Nitish, Priya, Sahil Gupta, Gurpreet Sandhu, Bhavna, Arshdeep Kaur, Karandeep Singh, Suchita and Anirudh Gupta. Their success stands as a testament c m y b to the fact that with proper guidance, resources and determination, students from diverse backgrounds can excel in highly competitive examinations. Congratulating the successful candidates, Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain under whose supervision and leadership the Digital Library has been operating, said that the achievement was the result of the students' hard work, dedication and discipline. She reiterated that the district administration remains committed to providing quality learning facilities to aspiring youth so that they can succeed in administrative services and contribute meaningfully to society and the state. She also encouraged the students to continue their preparation for the PCS Mains examination with confidence and determination. Librarian Vijay Kumar also extended his congratulations to the students and stated that their success would serve as an inspiration for other aspirants. Kumar expressed confidence that many more students from the Digital Library would achieve success in competitive examinations in the future, enhancing Hoshiarpur's academic reputation even further.. Our Correspondent Nakodar, January 10 The Nakodar city police have arrested a resident of Ladhe Wali village on the charge of selling the banned Chinese kite string or China Dor. Investigating Officer (IO) Davindar Singh said that the accused has been identified as Rajat, son of Baljit Kumar, a resident of Ladhe Wali village near Sewa Kendar, Rama Mandi, Jalandhar, and presently living at Chine Shah, Mohalla Rehman Pura, Nakodar The IO said that five rolls of Chinese Dor were recovered from his possession. The IO said that a case under section 223 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by a public servant) of the BNS has been registered against the accused. The use of Chinese kite string is known to be a risk to the lives of people and animals and the cops have been cautioning against its use.