09112024-ATR-01.qxd 11/8/2024 11:08 PM Page 1 c m y b Amritsar tribune FORECAST SHALLOW FOG ‘GREEN’ NAGAR KIRTAN TAKEN OUT AT SULTANPUR LODHI ACTOR BOMAN IRANI TOAST OF THE AUDIENCE WITH HIS WIT JOAQUIN CALLED ‘UNPROFESSIONAL’ BY RUSSELL CROWE A “green” Nagar Kirtan, dedicated to the 555th Parkash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev, was taken out at Sultanpur Lodhi. P3 On the inaugural day of the Lit Fest at Chandimandir, Boman Irani was toast of the audience with his wit & sagacity. P4 Actor Joaquin Phoenix was told he was being ‘unprofessional’ by Russell Crowe on the sets of movie Gladiator II. P4 » » MAX 28°C | MIN 17°C YESTERDAY MAX 28°C | MIN 17°C SUNSET SATURDAY 5.34 PM SUNRISE SUNDAY 6:54 AM » SATURDAY | 9 NOVEMBER 2024 | AMRITSAR CI busts arms smuggling racket, Lawyerhackswifetodeath, calls police to surrender arrests two of Dony Bal gang PK Jaiswar Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 8 The Counter Intelligence (CI) wing of the Punjab Police has busted an arms smuggling network with the arrest of two operatives of the USA-based gangsters Balwinder Singh, alias Dony Bal, and Prabh Dasuwal, who were associates of Portugal-based criminal Manpreet Singh, alias Mannu Ghanshampuria. The arrested suspects were identified as Aditya Kapoor, aka Makhan, a resident of the Lahori Gate area, and Ravinder Singh, a resident of Akarpura village in Gurdaspur. The police confiscated four weapons, including one sophisticated 9mm Glock pistol, two foreignmade .30 bore pistols and one .32 bore pistol along with five magazines and 14 live cartridges from their possession. While sharing details, DGP Gaurav Yadav said acting on specific intelligence inputs, the Counter Intelligence, Amritsar, laid a naka near cattle ground on the Mehta road. Officials of the wing signalled two motorcycle borne youth to stop at the naka, he said. During search, officials recovered arms and ammunition from the suspects, he said. Officials also impounded motorcycle of the suspects bearing registration number PB18Z5033, the DGP added. Four weapons, five magazines and 14 live cartridges seized from suspects The two suspects in custody of the Punjab Police; and (below) weapons and magazines seized. “Aditya Kapoor has 12 criminal cases registered against him. He was working on the directions of USA-based criminals Balwinder Singh, aka Dony Bal, and Prabh Dasuwal. The latter are close associates of gangster Mannu Ghanshampuria, who is brother of gangster Gopi Ghanshampuria,” the DGP said. The DGP further said these crime syndicates were rivals of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria crime syndicate. They had received consignments of weapons arranged by Dony Bal and Mannu Ghanshampuria. They were hatching a conspiracy to commit some heinous crimes in the state on their directions, the DGP said. It is pertinent to mention here that armed operatives of Canada-based gangsterturned terrorist Lakhbir Singh, alias Landa Harike, had recently killed a friend of Dony Bal at Sathiala village. Commission agent Gurdeep Singh, aka Gokha, was shot dead in broad daylight on October 24. The perpetrators of the crime were later nabbed by the Amritsar (Rural) police and the Tarn Taran police following brief encounters. The police have registered a case at the State Special Operation Cell police station against the arrested suspects and initiated further probe. Amritsar, November 8 In a shocking incident, a lawyer identified as Baljit Mann, allegedly brutally hacked his wife to death in Judge Nagar locality here late last evening. The accused himself called the police and surrendered. The deceased was identified as Vikramjit Kaur (37). She was teacher in a private school. The police teams headed by Assistant Commissioner of Police (East) Gurinderbir Singh reached the spot and carried out investigation. Forensic teams also reached the spot. At the time of the incident, the couple was alone in the house. Their 18-year- Vikramjit Kaur. FILE PHOTO old son had gone to the gym while Baljit’s mother had gone to the market. Eyewitnesses said after killing his wife, Baljit went to the rooftop and started shouting that he had murdered his spouse, call the police. Later, he Robbersinjuredasneighbourfires to foil loot bid at Jeobala village Tarn Taran, November 8 Two robbers were shot and injured in Jeobala village on the intervening night of November 6-7 when they came to commit robbery in the house of a woman whose husband is abroad. Sub-inspector Avtar Singh, SHO, Sadar, said here today that the injured robbers have been identified as Ramandeep Singh and Rajbir Singh. Two of their accomplices who escaped have been traced as Surjit Singh and Sarwan Singh, all residents of Kambo village. The SHO said that the robbers had come to the house of Mandeep Kaur whose husband Mangal Singh is abroad. The SHO said that Mandeep Kaur was attending to calls on her mobile phone when the robbers entered into a scuffle with her and tore her garments. Anmolpreet Singh, son of the woman, called their neighbour Bagicha Singh to help the family. CKDtoestablishSikh NCC cadet completes overseas deployment Education Board Vikramjit Singh is the only candidate from North India to board Indian Coast Guard ship Sujay Amritsar, November 8 The Chief Khalsa Diwan (CKD) has announced to establish a Sikh Education Board, after seeking permission from the Jathedar of Sri Akal Takht Sahib Giani Raghbir Singh. The office-bearers of the Chief Khalsa Diwan had requested about the resolutions passed by Akal Takht for approval to form a Sikh Education Board. Chief Khalsa Diwan president Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar, informed that establishing a Sikh Education Board for the future of the nation is the main need of the times. “Sikh children will be introduced to their religion and heritage, Sikh morals, Sikh principles, and can also be connected Tribune News Service ❝ Sikh children will be introduced to their religion and heritage, Sikh morals and principles. They will also be connected with the Sikh history. ❞ Dr Inderbir Singh Nijjar, PRESIDENT, CHIEF KHALSA DIWAN with Sikh history,” said Nijjar. Nijjar said that the cooperation and support of educational experts and scholars will definitely be taken to establish the Sikh Education Board. “With this, while the nation will be strengthened in terms of education, the Sikh national consciousness will also be nurtured for the sake of the advancement of Sikhs at global level.” — TNS Amritsar, November 8 NCC naval wing cadet Vikramjeet Singh of DAV College, Amritsar, brought laurels to the institution by successfully undergoing overseas deployment on board the Coast Guard Ship ‘Sujay’ to East Asian countries (South Korea and Indonesia). Dr Amardeep Gupta, principal of the college, accorded a warm welcome to the cadet on his return. He congratulated the cadet for this unique international accomplishment and motivated him to become a role model for other NCC cadets and students of the college. The principal informed that Vikramjeet Singh was the only cadet selected from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh and was among the 10 cadets selected at the national level. Sub Lt Dr Gaurav Sharma, ANO, NCC Navy, informed that the cadet crossed the equator on August 19, which itself was a matter of pride for the college. He informed that NCC naval wing cadets get such opportunities on international and national platforms which may prove to be once in a lifetime experience for them. For this rare feat, Principal Dr Gupta appreciated the role of Ajay Sharma, the commanding officer of 2 Punjab Naval unit, NCC Amritsar, for ensuring rigorous and metic- Amritsar, November 8 A resident of Katra Charat Singh, Shubham Kumar (23), who was seriously injured after several armed persons assaulted him on November 1, succumbed to his injuries at a private hospital here yesterday. The police have arrested two suspects, identified as Deepak Dogra and Himanshu Agarwal of Katra Charat Singh in this connection while two others, including Gogi of the same locality, are on the run. The police registered a murder case against the suspects. Jeevan Kumar, an uncle of the deceased, told the police that on November 1, after bursting crackers on Diwali, Shubham along with his friends Karan Sharma, Sumit Kumar and Prince Sohal, all of the same locality, had gone to the market to get some food. When they did not return by 3 am, he went to look for them. He said when he reached near Gali Lala Wali, he saw seven persons assaulting his nephew with sharp weapons and bricks. Among them were Deepak Dogra, Himanshu Agarwal, Gogi and other unknown persons. The complainant said he rushed Shubham to Civil Hospital to where doctors referred him to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital after giving first aid. As his condition was critical, they shifted him to a private hospital where he died yesterday, he said. Tribune News Service Amritsar, November 8 Taking cognizance of the rampant encroachment and garbage piled up on the posh Novelty Chowk on Lawrence Road, the MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla today brought the officials of MC, electricity and horticulture departments, along to show them the ground realities today. He warned that if the situation was not rectified within 15 days, he would sit on an indefinite hunger strike under protest. MP first held a meeting in the office with MC’s health officers Dr. Yogesh Sharma, Dr Kiran, Assistant Medical Officer Dr. Rama, Electricity Department’s Executive Mandeep Singh and later called them up on the Novel- Vikramjeet Singh being felicitated by Principal Dr Amardeep Gupta in Amritsar. Work is being done only on files, but not in reality, says Aujla MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla interacts with officials at Novelty Chowk in Amritsar on Friday. ty Chowk. He said that the municipal corporation officials should make estimates c m y b Bagicha Singh fired into the air from his residence to alarm robbers, but they paid no heed. He came to the spot and fired at robbers injuring two of them. Robbers took away purse of the woman and fled from the spot. The SHO said that the woman left home along with her family to some unidentified destination fearing for her safety. A case under Section 304, 333, 74, 35, 1 (3) and 3 (5) of the BNS has been registered in this regard. — OC Woman ends life at gurdwara, husband, in-laws booked Tribune News Service Two held for murder MP warns to go on hunger strike if garbage not lifted in 15 days Tribune News Service himself informed the police. The police immediately reached the spot and arrested Baljit Mann from the house. Blood was splattered on his cloth. ACP Gurinderbir Singh said Baljit Mann had repeatedly hit the victim on the head with sharp weapon. He said an FIR had been registered and further investigation was in progress. He said according to Baljit’s family members, no dispute was noticed between the couple earlier. The ACP said as per preliminary probe, the accused was suspicious that victim had extra-marital affair which ultimately led to her murder. — TNS for these works and he will provide funds from his quota. He told the officials to get up from their seats and see the situation at the ground level at least three days a week. “It is a pity to see the filthy conditions at the busiest place which is located in the heart of the holy city, But the MC has turned a blind eye to it. I was told about the fund crunch, but they cannot shy away from their responsibilities. It is the Punjab government which was negligent in keeping the city clean. Work is being done on files but is far from reality. He said that earlier in the meeting with the officials, he also reviewed the garbage lifting in the city. “I have been told that it will be resolved within 15 days. I have warned them that if the situation still prevails, I will sit on an indefinite hunger strike to wake up the government, th MC and the health departments”, he said. Amritsar, November 8 Day after a woman committed suicide by jumping from the top floor of the historic Gurdwara Baba Atal Rai in the Golden Temple complex, the police today booked her in-laws including her husband Vishal Kapoor in the case on charges of abetment to suicide. They were booked following statements by the victim’s family who accused her in-laws of repeatedly harassing her. Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) Vishaljit Singh has confirmed the development and said that further probe was on. The suspects were yet to be arrested. The post-mortem of the victim would be conducted tomorrow as her family members wanted registration of an FIR against her inlaws. As it took time to register an FIR, the autopsy could not be conducted today. In the incident, the woman Sanyogita (35), a resident of Katra Dal Singh area, ended her life by jumping from the top floor of the historic Gurudwara Baba Atal Rai. She had come alone to the shrine. Initially, the police did not find any identity documents from her. The incident occurred at around 9.30 am. The way to the upper floors of the shrine opens for public at around 7.30 am and closes at around 10.30 am. The family members alleged that they got information that she was missing at around 1pm. They said that around eight days ago, a quarrel had taken place in her family.