13112024-JTR-01.qxd 12-11-2024 22:32 Page 1 c m y b Jalandhar tribune BHANGRA-GIDDA CREATES BUZZ ON DAY 2 AT DAVC RULES TIGHTENED ON WEAPONS AMID WEDDING SEASON JUST STARTED TO WRITE MY STORY, SAYS WAMIQA The second day of the 65th Inter-Zonal Youth and Heritage Festival of PU was filled with joy at Hoshiarpur. P2 The directive follows tragic incident in which a bride was injured by celebratory gunfire. P3 Chandigarh girl Wamiqa Gabbi believes one needs to be good at one’s craft to avoid rejection. P4 » » FORECAST MAINLY CLEAR MAX 27°C | MIN 18°C YESTERDAY MAX 27°C | MIN 18°C SUNSET WEDNESDAY 5.29 PM SUNRISE THURSDAY 6:54 AM » WEDNESDAY | 13 NOVEMBER 2024 | JALANDHAR INBRIEF ONE NABBED FOR RAPING A MINOR Months on, road to rly station repaired In memory of Guru Hoshiarpur: The police have arrested a person for sexually exploiting a mentally challenged minor girl and impregnating her. The parents of the minor girl told the police that their daughter is mentally challenged. She was having pain in her stomach. When the girl was examined by a doctor, she was found to be pregnant. When the girl was questioned, she said Harjinder of village Saila Kalan had been taking her to his house and sexually exploiting her. The accused has been arrested. OC THE TRIBUNE IMPACT Tribune News Service VILLAGER BOOKED FOR RAPE BID Phagwara: The police have booked a Jalandhar villager on the charge of attempting to rape a minor. The accused had been identified as Som Lal of Khunn Khunn village. The grandfather of the victim complained to the police that the accused barged into his house on November 8 morning and attempted to rape his minor granddaughter. A case has been registered against the accused. OC MAN BOOKED FOR EXTORTION Phagwara: The police have booked a Tarn Taran villager on the charge of extortion. The accused had been identified as Satnam Singh of Naushehra Pannuan village, Tarn Taran. Gurcharan Singh of Nasserpur village complained to the police that the accused made two calls and demanded Rs 50 lakh. A case has been registered. OC TWO 'DRUG PEDDLERS' HELD Phagwara: The police have arrested two 'drug peddlers' on the charge of selling intoxicated tablets. DSP Sukhpal Singh said 462 tablets were recovered from the possession of accused Balwindar Singh alias Laddu and Prince Gill, both residents of Uggi village. OC YOUTH BOOKED FOR KIDNAPPING Phagwara: The police have booked a youth on the charge of kidnapping a minor. The accused has been identified as Akash Deep, alias Teji, of Udhowal village. A resident of Mehatpur complained to the police that the accused kidnapped her minor daughter. A case has been registered against the accused.oc TWO BOOKED FOR ENCROACHMENT Phagwara: The police have booked two persons on the charge of encroaching on a shop. The accused have been identified as Ashwani Jindal of Shahkot and his son Karan Jindal. Nitin Sharma of Shahkot complained to the police that the accused encroached on his shop. A case has been registered. oc SDM MEETS PRINCIPALS Phagwara: SDM Jashanjit Singh on Tuesday held a meeting with principals and incharges of schools in the area, asking them to implement the Safe School Vahan Policy as per the directions of the Supreme Court.The SDM directed the principals to ensure the safety of children in school buses and to follow the guidelines strictly. OC A Nagar Kirtan to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, which started from Nirmal Kutia at Seechewal village in Jalandhar district, underway at Sultanpur Lodhi, in Kapurthala, on Tuesday. TRIBUNE PHOTO: MALKIAT SINGH 5 nabbed with heroin, narcotic pills PHAGWARA, NOVEMBER 12 In a drive to combat drug trafficking and street crime, the Jalandhar Rural Police have apprehended five suspects involved in illegal drug and liquor peddling, seizing 32 gram of heroin, 35 narcotic pills and 12 bottles of liquor. Zoravar from Dhuleta, was apprehended at with 7 gram of heroin by a Guraya police team. Pargat Singh, resident of Dubai Colony, Dhariwal Kadia, was intercepted at the point of sale with 5 gram of heroin and 35 narcotic pills by the Lambra police. Pankaj Kumar of Safipur was arrested with 12 bottles of illicit liquor by the police and Shasheel and Rajni from Mohalla Santokhpura were caught with 20 gram of heroin as they were preparing to conduct a drug transaction. Speaking to mediapersons, SSP Harkamal Preet Singh Khakh, emphasised the department’s firm stance against illegal activities, stating, “The police are unwavering in their zero-tolerance approach toward drug smuggling and street crime. Violators will be dealt with strictly.” — OC Jalandhar, November 12 A day after the Jalandhar Tribune highlighted the deteriorating condition of the road to the city railway station’s parcel office, the Municipal Corporation sprang into action, repairing the neglected stretch. The road, which had been lying damaged for months, had become a nightmare for commuters and a hotspot for persistent traffic snarls. The damaged section, serving as the primary entry point to the station from the Damoria flyover side, sees heavy traffic daily. Adding to the chaos, the stretch also accommodates vehicles involved in loading and unloading goods at the parcel office, worsening the congestion. Despite repeated complaints from residents and commuters, the issue had been ignored until the report in these columns brought the matter to light. Commuters had expressed frustration over the poor condition of the road. “For months, no one seemed to care. The broken road was Just a day after the report highlighting the poor condition of the railway station road appeared in these columns, the MC starts repairing the road in Jalandhar. PHOTO: SARABJIT SINGH not only causing traffic jams but also making it extremely difficult for us to reach the station on time,” said Ramesh Kumar, a regular commuter. “Now that it’s been repaired, it’s such a relief”, he said. Owners of nearby eateries also welcomed the move. “Our customers often complained about the traffic and the dust due to the broken road. It was affecting our business,” said Rajinder Singh, who runs a tea stall in the vicinity. “Finally, the authorities have done something about it,” he said. The swift repair work was not the only change. The traffic police have also deployed personnel near the parcel office to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and prevent jams. “We have stationed a cop here to manage traffic, especially during peak hours,” said a traffic police official. Sampla slams AAP govt over tardy procurement, 2 BJP leaders rejoin condemns lathi-charge on farmers at Bathinda Cong in Phagwara Tribune News Service Jalandhar, November 12 Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Vijay Sampla launched a scathing attack on the AAP government during a press conference here today, accusing it of failing to address the pressing issues surrounding paddy procurement. He also condemned the lathi-charge on agitating farmers in Raike Kalan, Bathinda, who had been demanding paddy procurement from the grain markets across the state. Addressing mediapersons, Sampla said the AAP-led Punjab government was taking revenge from farmers for it’s defeat in the Lok Sabha elections. He said due to the poor management on the part of the BJP leader Vijay Sampla during a press conference in Jalandhar. government, farmers were being forced to die by suicide. On November 5, farmer Jaswinder Singh from Nadampur, Bhawanigarh, district Sangrur, died by suicide as he was unable to sell paddy produce on the MSP rate. He had been awaiting in a mandi to sell his produce for the past one week and had ended up without celebrating Diwali as he could not sell anything. “Instead of visiting the residence of the bereaved family in Sangrur, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal preferred to spend his time in Ludhiana with newly elected sarpanches”, said Sampla. He added that it would have taken just 20 minutes to cover the distance from Ludhiana to Sangrur using government aircraft, which was also put to use by Kejriwal during Jammu and Kashmir elections. Sampla said before the Lok Sabha elections, AAP had sponsored farmer agitation on the Shambhu border. AAP had wanted farmers to pay back in the LS elections. However, AAP faced debacle by losing 10 Lok Sabha seats out of 13 and is now angry with farmers. To avenge its defeat in the Lok Sabha, the party was now bothering farmers. Sampla said despite the Centre having released Rs 44,000 crore for smooth procurement, the state government had failed to ensure procurement. He added that it was the first time ever that farmers were facing acute distress and had resorted to die by suicide. AAP enemy of Dalits, farmers: Channi Our Correspondent Chabbewal (Hoshiarpur), November 12 AAP is the enemy of the Dalits and farmers. Whenever there is an election, they start making promises of making a Dalit Deputy Chief Minister. During the Vidhan Sabha elections, they had made a similar promise but didn’t follow it. Then in LS elections, they again promised of the Dalit Deputy CM. Now they may again promise the same, but they will give nothing to the Dalits. Former CM and MP Jaland, har, Charanjit Singh Channi said this while addressing public meetings in support of the Congress candidate for the Chabbewal (SC reserved) constituency byelection. OC PHAGWARA,NOVEMBER 12 Two former BJP leaders, Rakesh Ghai and Arun Vashisht, re-joined the Congress under the guidance of senior Congress leader Sanjeev Bugga. The homecoming marks a return to their political roots as both had left the Congress to join the BJP some time ago. Welcoming Ghai and Vashisht back to the party, Kapurthala District Congress Committee president and Phagwara MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal emphasised that Punjab’s future was secure in Congress hands. He said the people were increasingly aware of the shortcomings in Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s governance and disapproved of the BJP’s policies, which, he claimed, were detrimental to Punjab’s farmers and development. Dhaliwal assured Ghai and Vashisht of respect and recognition within the party, saying they would find their true place here. Both leaders admitted that leaving the Congress was a mistake and that the BJP’s policies did not align with the interests of Punjab and its farmers. Highlighting the internal divisions within the Phagwara BJP they shared that , factionalism had marred the local unit, making it challenging to work cohesively. “In the BJP supporting one , leader often led to conflicts with another. Returning to the Congress is the right choice,” they said. Work on Nurmahal school to 41 challaned for traffic violations in 3 days begin soon: PSEB to PHRC Tribune News Service Our Correspondent PHAGWARA, November 12 The Punjab School Education Department has submitted a report to the Punjab Human Rights Commission, stating that the construction of the incomplete building of Nurmahal Senior Secondary School will begin soon. An official in the office of the Director of School Education, Punjab, said maps had been drawn for the construction of the school building and a rough cost estimate had been prepared by the PWD. Upon receipt of the cost estimate, the budget would be requested from the Finance Department. He said in the report that an NOC had been issued by the National Monuments Authority for the construction of the remaining building. He said another communication had been received from the office of the Executive Engineer, Construction Division (B&R), Branch, Jalandhar, stating that the complaint was related to District Education Officer, Jalandhar. The Punjab Human Rights Commission was hearing a complaint submitted by Nakodar social activist Aditya Bhatara, alias Mannu, and said in its order that the Director of School Education, Punjab, was directed to submit the status report one week before the next date of hearing that is March 3, 2025. The construction of the new building of Government Senior Secondary School (coeducation) has remained incomplete for the last eight years following the nonrelease of funds by the government. The then Nakodar MLA Gurpartap Singh Wadala on December 14, 2016, laid the foundation for the construction of the new building. New buildings became necessary as school faced a shortage of classrooms after the demolition of a building in 2012. c m y b Jalandhar, November 12 In a bid to curb drunken driving and public liquor consumption, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police conducted a night-time operation, issuing 41 challans over a three-day drive. The initiative, aimed at enhancing public safety and law enforcement, was conducted from November 9 to November 11, under the supervision of the ACP Model Town. , The operation targeted areas under Police Station Division Number 4 and Division Number 7, with police teams led by their SHOs and supported by Emergency Response Services (ERS). Officers actively monitored zones near wine shops and ahatas, employing breath City police issue a challan to a person for traffic violations. analysers to identify and penalise individuals driving under the influence of liquor. During the drive, 125 vehicles were checked, leading to significant action against violators. A total of 11 challans were issued for drunken driving, while five motorists faced penalties for operating two-wheelers without proper number plates. Additionally, 12 challans were handed out for helmet violations and five individuals were fined for triple riding. Two vehicles were flagged for illegal black film use and six vehicles were impounded for lacking proper documentation. “This proactive operation reflects the Jalandhar police’s commitment to maintaining road safety and discouraging public nuisance linked to liquor consumption. Officials emphasized that such drives are critical to ensuring safe public spaces and deterring reckless behaviour”, said police officials. The Commissionerate Police reiterated their appeal to citizens to follow traffic rules and public safety guidelines, warning of stringent action against violators in future operations. They officials said this special drive served as part of an ongoing effort to enhance law enforcement and create safer roads across the city.