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P4 » » FORECAST SHALLOW FOG MAX 28°C | MIN 17°C YESTERDAY MAX 28°C | MIN 17°C SUNSET SATURDAY 5.32 PM SUNRISE SUNDAY 6:51 AM SATURDAY | 9 NOVEMBER 2024 | JALANDHAR Cleanliness drive fails to yield results as piles of waste still lying along roads INBRIEF DUPLICATE HARPIC SEIZED, ONE HELD Phagwara: The police have arrested a shopkeeper identified as Deepak Sachdeva, a resident of Nangal Kherra village, under Section 63 of the Copyright Act on the charges of selling duplicate Harpic. The police recovered 258 bottles of duplicate Harpic from Sachdeva's shop and initiated probe into the matter. OC TWO BOOKED FOR FRAUD Phagwara: On a complaint lodged by an Onkar Nagar resident Shiv Nandon, the police have registered a case against a couple on the charges of duping the complainant of Rs 12,39,490 on the pretext of sending him abroad. The victim told the police that the suspects, identified as Amritpal Singh Lalka and his wife Kuldip Kaur, took the amount for sending him abroad. He said the duo neither sent him abroad nor returned his money despite repeated requests. No arrest has been made till now in this connection. OC GOLD CHAIN SNATCHED Phagwara: Two unidentified masked motorcycle-borne youths snatched a gold chain from a woman identified as Paramjit Kaur at Scheme No. 3 in Phagwara on Thursday. The snatchers managed to flee after committing the crime. The police have registered a case under in this regard. No arrest has been made so far. OC MAN ASSAULTED, FOUR BOOKED Phagwara: Four youths reportedly attacked and injured a Kherra Road resident Ashu Mishra on Thursday night. The injured, who admitted to the local civil hospital, identified the youths as Puran, Bhupinder, Kaku and Rahul, all residents of Kherra Road. Personal enmity was the cause behind the attack, the police said. A case under was registered against the four suspects who were still at large. OC MAN BOOKED FOR TORTURING WIFE Phagwara: On a complaint lodged by Seema Devi, a resident of Dharamkot in Phagwara, the police have registered a case against her husband identified as Amritpal Lalka, a resident of Khanna, on the charges of torturing her physically and mentally and even expelling her along with their one-month-old child from the house. The victim told the police that her husband was demanding more dowry even after her parents had given him Rs 9 lakh. The police are investigating the matter. No arrest has been made so far. OC 3 DRUG PEDDLERS ARRESTED Hoshiarpur: The police have arrested three peddlers from different places and recovered drugs from them. According to information, the police arrested two suspects hidden in bushes near Dhobi Ghat and recovered 174 grams of narcotic powder from them. The arrested suspects were identified as Kamaljit Singh of Jagatpura and Sanjay Kumar of Sheesh Mahal Bazaar. In the second incident, the Hariana police arrested Sukhveer Singh, alias Kala, of Kothe village and recovered 61 grams of narcotic powder from him. OC Aakanksha N Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Two suspects arrested for brandishing weapons in Chinj Mela. Two held for firing gunshots in mela Jalandhar, November 8 The Jalandhar (Rural) police have arrested two individuals, who allegedly brandished weapons and fired shots into the air, during a traditional “Chinj Mela” within the jurisdiction of Patara police station. The incident, which posed a potential risk to public safety, was promptly controlled by the immediate response of the local police. The arrested individuals have been identified as Sudagar Singh, a resident of Khali Rakh, and Harjot Singh, a resident of Patara. Besides, four other suspects — Amandeep Singh, alias Amna, a resident of Patara; Harjot Singh, a resident of Emal Ghun; Akaljot Singh, a resident of Maud Hithathar, and Rajveer Singh, a resident of Nete, Jalandhar, have also been identified. They too are involved in the incident. A case has been registered under Sections 109, 125, 190 and 191(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and Sections 25, 27 and 29 of the Arms Act, 1959, at the Patara police station. Speaking to mediapersons, Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh, SSP Jalandhar, said, “Upon , receiving information about the firing incident at Chinj Mela, police teams led by Patara SHO under the supervision of Adampur DSP Kulwant Singh immediately took action against the suspects. The suspects fired two rounds into the air using licensed weapons and air guns, causing panic among the public present at the mela. Such acts of hooliganism and public intimidation will not be tolerated.” Preliminary investigation indicates the incident stemmed from internal rivalry with the suspects reportedly displeased with another group supporting the mela organisers. Timely intervention by the police ensured peaceful conclusion of the mela without harm to the public, the SSP said. The police team conducted a raid resulting in the seizure of multiple licensed weapons from the possession of the suspects — including a .315 bore rifle, a .32 bore revolver and an air gun, he said. The police also recovered several sharp weapons during the operation, he said. Besides, a vehicle was also impounded, the SSP added. He said, “The arrested individuals will be presented in a court, for seeking remand for further investigation.” — TNS Jalandhar, November 8 Exactly 15 days ago, Local Bodies Minister Dr Ravjot Singh launched the drive “Swachhata Di Lehar” in Jalandhar wielding a broom. He also visited Nangal Shama and PAP Chowk during the campaign. It was a fortnight-long cleanliness drive, but even after much publicity of the event, hardly any improvement is visible on the ground. The drive aimed to raise awareness among the public about the importance of cleanliness as a collective responsibility. Even today, piles of garbage can be seen lying on the roadside near the District Administrative Complex (DAC), Suvidha Centre, Tanda Road, Guru Gobind Singh Avenue, Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar and other places in the city. Accumulated waste is a common sight in various areas of the city. Garbage is lifted from Model Town in the every morning, but the sanitation in other areas has gone for a toss with garbage strewn along roadsides. Rajinder Beri, former MLA, Jalandhar Central, alleged that the drive was started only for photo-ops and practically nothing was happening on the ground. “Only photos were clicked, nothing else happened during the drive. It seems that the Punjab Government is doing ‘safai’ by only talking about it. There are mounds of waste everywhere. City roads are a big proof of this,” he said. (Clockwise from top) Garbage piled up near Bhagat Singh Colony; waste lying in front of the District Social Justice and Empowerment Office; and a huge pile of waste in front of the Suvidha Centre in Jalandhar. PHOTOS: SARABJIT SINGH Raman Arora, MLA, Jalandhar Central, who accompanied the Local Bodies Minister when the drive was launched assured that things would improve in the next few days. “Safai karamchari unions have remained on strike leading to the mess in the city. But the situation will get better in a day or two,” the MLA told The Tribune. While launching the ini- tiative, Dr Ravjot Singh had emphasised that keeping the city and localities clean required joint effort of all residents. “Just as we maintain cleanliness in our homes, we must also put in Firm booked for selling fuel door-to-door Four of family among 5 bookedforpassingcaste remarks, intimidation Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 8 Alleging violation of safety protocols, the Petrol Pump Dealers Association Punjab have got an FIR lodged against Jio for using bowsers for dispensing fuel door-todoor in agricultural vehicles in the rural areas. Association members had on Thursday reportedly spotted bowsers in the Shahkot area where they raked up the matter, called the police and officials of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department got an FIR lodged in this regard. Monty Sehgal, spokesperson, Petrol Pump Dealers Association Punjab, alleged that such bowsers were bringing in fuel from across the border and selling it at lesser rates, thus evading taxes of the state. “We demand that the adminis- Members of the Petrol Pump Dealers Association Punjab at the Shahkot police station. tration should thoroughly check the quality and source of the fuel supplied through these bowsers and ensure that safety protocols are being followed,” said Paramjit Singh Doaba, president of the association. Association members said such bowsers had come up recently and were seen fuelling vehicles in fields during the harvesting season, posing serious threat to the safety as fuel products were regulated under the Petroleum and Explosive Safety Act rules. Shahkot Station House Officer (SHO) Jatinder Singh said, “We have registered a case upon receiving a report in the matter from officials of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department.” The SHO said the case was registered against the firm for the violation of Essential Commodities Act. Phagwara, November 8 The Nakodar Sadar police have booked five persons, including four members of a family, on the charges of passing cast remarks, criminal intimidation and blocking pathway. Investigating officer (IO) Janak Raj said the suspects were identified as Mukhtiar Singh, a resident of Eeda village, his wife Kulvinder Kaur, their sons Harpreet Singh and Gurpreet Singh, alias Gopi, and Amrit Pal, a resident of the same village. Amarjit Singh, a resident of Eeda village, complained to the police that he was going out of city in his vehicle. The complainant said when he was about to reach the main road, he found the stretch ahead blocked as Harpreet had parked his vehicle there. The complainant said when he requested Harpreet to give way to his vehicle, he refused to do so. The complainant said, “Harpreet fled from the spot and came back with his father, mother, brother and another accomplice and started passing caste remarks and using abusive language against me. They also threatened me of dire consequences.” The IO said a case under Sections 285 (obstruction in a public way), 351(3) (criminal intimidation), 191(3) (rioting), and 190 (unlawful assembly) of the BNS, and Section 3 of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, was registered against the suspects. No arrests had been made and raids were on nab the absconding suspects, the IO added. — OC Civic body installs plastic bottle crushing machines across city Jalandhar, November 8 In a significant step towards a cleaner and more environmentally friendly city, plastic bottle crushing machines were installed across the city today, including one at PPR Market. The aim of the initiative is to promote proper plastic waste disposal and maintain cleanliness in the industrial town. Officials of the municipal corporation (MC) said one had to put a plastic bottle into the machine and it would get crushed. Interestingly, residents have been asked to provide their mobile phone number after they put a plastic bottle into the machine. Residents will receive coupons for discounts at various outlets like Zingbus and Crave the Shake. “It’s an easy and inclusive process. Anyone can operate the crushing machine,” officials said. Dr Sumandeep Kaur, Joint Commissioner, Municipal A resident inserts a plastic bottle in a crushing machine in Jalandhar. TRIBUNE PHOTO c m y b Corporation, encouraged residents to support this initiative as it would not only ensure safe plastic waste disposal, but also contribute to environmental protection. “This is a fantastic example of community-driven sustainability efforts and promoting cleanliness and hygiene in the city. It encourages proper plastic waste disposal and supports environmental protection. It is easy for everyone to use the machine,” she said. — TNS concerted efforts to keep our surroundings clean and green,” he had said. But, a round of various areas in the city only depicts a dirty and messy picture of the sanitation. 18 years on, Nurmahal police station building still incomplete Phagwara, November 8 The police station in Nurmahal was functioning from a private building in the year 2016. People of the town donated six kanal and 18 marla land belonging to Patti for the construction of the city police station and spent Rs 25 lakh on its construction. However, the government took no further action to complete the building. The police station building land stands mutated in the name of common owners. As a result, even after the lapse of 18 years, the government could not give last touches to the building because its land could not be transferred in favour of the Police Department. Nurmahal Nagar Council at its meeting held on June 11, 2012, passed a unanimous resolution No. 40 for transferring six kanal and 18 marla land to the Police Department for the construction of the building for the Nurmahal police station which has been rejected by Director, Local Government. Residents repeatedly urged the then Chief Ministers Parkash Singh Badal, Capt Amarinder Singh, Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, Charanjit Singh Channi and the present incumbent Bhagwant Singh Mann to approve the civic body’s resolution so that mutation of land could be transferred in the name of the Police Department, but to no avail. Barracks for police personnel, boundary walls, floor and parking spaces are yet to be constructed. —OC