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Proposal to hike vehicle registration, licence fees Chandigarh, September 29 This in line with the directions issued by the Government of India to hike fee payable for various services under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, sources said, adding that a review in the fee was long over due as in some cases the fee did not even justify the expense involved in carrying out the task. The hike will be implemented after a formal notification which is at present pending with the Finance Department of the Administration. On August 16, the Government of India sent a reminder to all states and Union Territories asking them to implement the hike from October 1. The new rules will be called the Central Motor Vehicle (1st amendment) rules, 2001. In Chandigarh the implementation will not be effected from October 1. This will take some more time and the final touches are being given. In certain categories like licences to driving schools imparting training to learners, the fee will be hiked from the existing Rs 500 to Rs 2,500. A duplicate licence in this category will also cost Rs 2,500. Fee hikes have also been effected in some minor aspects also like getting a class of vehicle added into an existing licence. This will entail a fee of Rs 30 which is double the existing fee. However, in case of licences on smart cards this will cost Rs 100. A non-computerised driving licence will be renewed for Rs 30, while renewal of the smart card licence will cost close to Rs 100. Costs of getting an imported car registered will cost Rs 800 while an imported motor cycle will cost Rs 200. In both cases the fee has been doubled. A change a residence on RC will also cost about Rs 150 as it will entail issuing of fresh smart card. Meanwhile sources said the issue to link the one-time payment of road tax for new vehicles on the Punjab pattern had been dropped. In Punjab, owners of vehicles have to pay up to 2 per cent of the cost of vehicle for registration. The fee under this would have been very steep and Punjab may be having its own compulsions to do it, which the UT does not have, sources said.
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Beant murder accused on fast Chandigarh, September 29 The UT Administrator accompanied by the UT Home Secretary, Mr R.S. Gujral, and the Deputy Commissioner, Mr M. Ramsekhar, had visited the jail to check out the facilities for inmates. The undertrial had also given a letter of complaint to the UT District and Sessions Judge, Mr Justice H.S. Bhalla, saying that he was facing some problem in the jail, about which, he wanted to talk to the UT Administrator. He had alleged that, in spite of his best efforts, he would not be allowed to meet Mr Jacob. Sources said Mr Justice Bhalla had met the undertrial on September 28 to hear his grievances. The Judge had advised him to end his fast and join the court proceeding. The UT Subdivisional Magistrate had also met this undertrial the same day to tell him that his complaint had been forwarded to the authorities concerned. The sources said the defence counsel had also been meet the same day and urged him to end the fast. It was third consecutive day when the undertrial boycotted the court proceedings. The Beant Singh assassination trial has been put off till October 10 without recording the statement of any witness. The CBI counsel said the statements of witnesses Babu Lal Sharma of Bihar and Parvesh Mohamad of Kolkata could not be recorded due to the protest of the undertrial. He said this boycott would only lead further delay in the trial. The Superintended of the jail, Mr D.S. Ranna, when contacted, the jail
authorities had not restricted anyone from meeting the Administrator during his visit. He said he had made every effort to ensure that everyone had a chance to interact with General Jacob and the Governor had indeed met a number of undertrials and listened their problems. Meanwhile, another undertrial in the Beant Singh assassination case, Navjot Singh, moved a application that he had undergone an MRI test as per the court order and he prayed that there would be no further delay in his knee operation. He said his pain had increased over the past few days. The UT District and Sessions Judge assured him in the court today that his operation date had already been fixed by doctors and he should be prepared for the operation. |
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BSNL launches WLL phones Chandigarh, September 29 To start off the BSNL will have 2300 fixed wireless terminals (FWT) which are about the size of a normal telephone. These are installed without any wires or poles. Another 700 lines have been earmarked for the hand-held mobile phones which are the size of a normal mobile phone. This brings in competition for the private service providers. The Director, Operations, BSNL, who inaugurated the service said another 10,000 hand-held sets will be available in the next six months. Besides this the department is also working to start mobile telephone services in the city, Mr Prithipal Singh said. Commenting on the controversy over the use of frequencies, he said some frequencies were being wrongly used by the HFCL to run its own service. This has been sorted out. The service launched today will have all facilities like enabling the user to connect onto the Internet, STD, ISD and also value added services like morning alarm, call transfer and access to all automated enquiries. Only a fax cannot be sent from such a phone and technical backup is being provided to sort out the matter. In case of bigger or FWT phones, the registration charges are Rs 500. However, in case the subscriber is already registered with BSNL no additional charge will be levied. The rental will be Rs 250 per month. The instrument supplied by the department entails no deposit. However, insurance charges will be levied at Rs 20 per month. A three-minute call will cost Rs 1.20 while incoming calls are free. BSNL will also allow 75 free calls per month. |
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UT objects to CBSE move Chandigarh, September 29 According to CBSE sources, "During 1999-2000, introduction of grading system in secondary school examination conducted by the CBSE was discussed at various forums and committees. As a consequence, it was thought that the students appearing for secondary school examination and failing in two of the five subjects of external examination may be placed in compartment in those subjects." He further stated, "The basic idea behind the introduction of the two subjects in compartment at secondary level was that the students may be given a chance to clear the secondary examination in parts instead of clearing in one go. But it has been observed from the results of 2000-2001 that the scheme has not fulfilled the purpose for which it was introduced. The failure rate in secondary school examination in these two years was found to be almost the same as in the previous years in spite the introduction of two subjects in compartment at secondary level." He added: "The conduct of compartmental examination in two subjects is creating administrative problems in view of the fact that the competitive examination is spread over a period of eight to 10 days and the schools, where the centres are fixed, are not willing to take up the centres because their regular school teaching is disrupted for a long time." The CBSE official concluded: "Keeping in view the aforesaid factors, the CBSE is proposing to amend the rule 41.2 of the examination bylaws so as to permit a candidate failing only in one subject out of the five subjects of external examination to be placed in compartment in secondary school examination." In response to the communication, some of the local educationists have reportedly written that before taking a decision to revert back to the previous practice of allowing the compartmental examination only in one subject, "We may continue with two subjects in compartment at secondary level for at least two or three more years and take a dispassionate view thereafter." It has further been argued that the failure rate in secondary school examination in 2000-2001 may have been almost the same as in previous years despite introduction of two subjects in compartment at secondary level. |
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Murder suspect at large Chandigarh, September 29 The murder accused, Ashish Arora, alias Ashu, had allegedly been beating up his wife, Ms Kamaljit Kaur, the sister of the murdered. He used to threaten her family, and was also facing charges of attempt-to-murder and theft, according to the police and the victims family. It is learnt that at least 10 criminal cases against Ashu are pending with the Panchkula police. The victim was a US citizen (and was said to be working as taxi driver there). He had returned to the city three months ago and got married on September 2. He is survived by his father, mother and five younger sisters (all married). The accused, resident of Sector 15 in Panchkula, is being tried for abducting his wife from Sector 23 in November 1997. Ashu was married. Kanwaljit Kaur in November 1995. Kanwaljit Kaur later filed a divorce suit. The two have a four-and-half-year old child, Karan, from their marriage. Regarding the motive behind the killing, the police sources said that it could be only known after the accused is arrested. However, the sources did not rule out that the son of the accused, who was staying with his mother in Sector 23, could be the cause behind the murder. The police is also trying to figure out whether Ashu wanted to kill his wife but
accidentally killed his brother-in-law. The police was working on the first option because there was reportedly scuffle between the accused, his wife and Joginder Singh before bullet from Ashu's pistol hit the victim. The family members claim that they had lodged a complaint with the police a couple of months ago regarding threats being issued by the accused to the victim. Ashu along with his friend had
Joginder Singh was shot point blank by Ashu, who had forcibly entered the victim’s house at about 10.45 pm. The police believes that the accused committed the crime using a country-made pistol. Karamjit Kaur, claimed that her husband had a pistol since long. Describing the last night’s incident, the wife of the accused, who has been staying with her parents for the past few years, said her husband broke one of the doors and entered the house. Joginder Singh was in the kitchen and he heard ‘‘noises and moved towards the source of the noises’’. According to Ms Karamjit, the moment his brother reached the hall, he was shot by Ashu in the chest. Ashu reportedly reached the house along with ‘‘some people’’ on a motor cycle and a van and escaped after
committing the crime. Meanwhile, a case under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 25, 27 and 54 of the Arms Act has been registered against Ashish Arora. |
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SPECIAL STORY Chandigarh, September 29 According to highly placed sources, the court of inquiry (COI) has been ordered against the JAG Department’s former head, a Major-General who laid down office recently, two serving Brigadiers, two Colonels and at least one Major. The COI is to convene for October 3. Consequent to the COI’s convening order, several top level departmental transfers have been put on hold. A senior JAG officer at Army Headquarters confirmed that the COI had been ordered but declined to divulge details. The ordering of a COI against several senior officers has shaken up the JAG Department’s credibility in military circles and doubts are now being cast over its ability to render impartial legal advice to military commanders. Some of the officers involved were also involved in rendering advice on highly sensitive issues, including the Tehelka expose and disciplinary proceedings connected with the Kargil war. Sources say that the COI has been ordered on the basis of several complaints forwarded to Army Headquarters by a JAG officer, alleging several malpractices and misappropriation of official machinery by certain JAG Department officers. The contents of the complaints refer to, among other issues, instances of corruption at the Institute of Military Law, Kamptee. What is significant here, sources say, is that the complaints were sent over a three-year period, but were allegedly suppressed by certain officers in key positions as it concerned them. It was only after the officer concerned sought an interview with the Adjutant-General at Army Headquarters a few weeks ago that the complaints were finally processed and sent up the chain of command. While this is possibly the first time that a court of inquiry of this magnitude has been ordered against officers of the JAG Department, there have been several allegations of corruption, nepotism and favouritism against the department. About two years ago, Army Headquarters had, in fact, asked the department for details of all courts of inquiry and other investigations carried out during the preceding five years and legal advice rendered thereon by the department. Following scrutiny of the aforesaid documents, at least six show-cause notices were reportedly issued to JAG officers who were found to have rendered incorrect legal advice to the formation commanders or authorities concerned. In an earlier instance, a JAG Major was tried by the court martial and dismissed from service for accepting a bribe from another officer. Another former head of the Judge Advocate General’s branch is facing charges of serious malpractices. A serving JAG Major has filed a criminal complaint against Maj-Gen K.N. Mishra (Retd), alleging that the General had tampered with his annual confidential report (ACR) and made changes in the document fraudulently. The case is currently in the district courts, Panchkula, and has already come up for open hearing on two occasions. |
QUESTION YOUR COUNCILLOR Chandigarh, September 29 Question: “What is the reason for the delay in the repair of streets and when will a booster be installed in Kumhar Mohalla for improving the water-supply?” says Mr Suresh Bharadwaj of the Residents Welfare Association of Burail. Answer: The plan for having two boosters in the colony were approved past month and work on repairing the streets has begun. Bylaws delayed the construction of gullies, initially, but the work is now on for the past six months. Question: “You do not maintain much contact with the people of your ward where streetlights do not function, parks have not been developed, the Pir Baba road has not been constructed and no place has been given for a temple. Why?” says Mr Amarlal Nagpal, General Secretary of the Sanatan Dharm Sabha of the sector. Answer: I devote four hours a day at my residence to meet people of my ward. I will again approach the Administration for ensuring that the conditions in the ward improve. The Administration says that the road does not exist in the plan, but we are putting up a fight for it. The temple issue is to be addressed by the Finance Secretary and I, too, shall fight for it.” Question: “Sanitation is poor due to cattle menace, cleaners do not listen to our problems, there is no post office and bank in the area and there are no traffic lights between Sectors 45 and 46. When will the things improve?” says Mr R.C. Bhutani of Sector 45-C. Answer: “Specific complaints against the contractor’s staff should be brought to my notice. I, too, believe that the cattle menace is responsible for poor sanitation, so, I plan launch a sanitation-awareness campaign in villages of the ward. The demand for a bank and a post office has been there for long, but the MC can’t do anything about it because the Administration is to decide on the matter. I will again contact the Administration in this regard.” Question: “Parks have not been developed and only railings have been put up around the open spaces. There is no railing near houses 3350 , 90 and 91 in Sector 45-D and the sector roads need carpeting. What are you doing about it?” says Mr Pawan Kumar Pushkarna of Sector 45-D. Answer: “I will personally visit the complainants and get swings and railings installed in the parks.” Question: “There has been no tree plantation and tiles fixing in front of Keshoram Complex. Why?” says Mr P.K. Garg, a resident of the ward. Answer: “Rs 5 lakh has been sanctioned from the councillor’s fund for these development works, but the Administration has not been permitting that the works should begin, saying that it is not an approved area for the purpose.” Question: “Residents of Burail village have been demanding removal of Sulabh Shauchayalas. Why hasn’t it been done?” says a Burail resident. Answer: “One such public toilet has been removed to make space for a water-supply booster. Villagers will have to write to the Administration for further action and I will support them.” Question: “What is being done to remove the cattle and pig menace?” says a Sector 45 resident. Answer: “I am ready to join any campaign to persuade villagers to maintain sanitation. I am also ready to join efforts to have cattle sheds in some other areas, but the authorities concerned will also have to act tough to punish violators.”  |
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CITCO takes mentally challenged kids ‘for a ride’ Chhat Bir, September 29 Under the guidance of their teachers, the students took a round of the zoo and were elated to see the wild animals, birds and reptiles there. The enthusiastic children expressed their joy through various gestures. After the bus
entered the main gate of the zoo, the children expressed their joy by waving to other visitors in the zoo. The Indian ducks and the rosy pelicans assembled on the banks of the pond to ‘welcome’ these visitors. The sight of Indian Royal Bengal tigers was a great joy to the children. They were very happy to see hippopotamus, rhinoceros and elephants. Rita, a female Chimpanzee, ‘greeted’ these children through funny jesters. The children had a great time when they were taken for a ride in the lion safari. Two buses were arranged to show them around the Safari. Students peeped through the windows to have a close look at the “kings of jungle”. Earlier, Mr G.K. Marwaha, Chairman of CITCO, flagged off he bus carrying the students from Karuna Sadan in Sector 11 of Chandigarh. They were given different posters of animals for easy identification at the zoo. The children were also provided lunch, free of cost, by the CITCO authorities and the zoo authorities permitted
fee entry for the zoo and the lion safari. In the evening a “Plaza Carnival” was organised in collaboration with Ms Manki Deep. The dances attracted and enthralled a massive crowd. Children of different age groups also performed at the carnival. A musical orchestra performance by a local group was the main attraction Chef Lakeview. A special dance floor was also laid for the enthusiastic youngsters. |
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IN FOCUS SAS Nagar The problem has become more acute with the steady rise in population and the opening of tehsil-level offices on this road. Traffic congestion is particularly noticeable from Franco Hotel to the building that houses the offices of the SDM, PUDA and the Tehsildar. There are also four banks and the main post office in the market which attract a number of people and vehicles to the area. Among the other establishments on the road are a hospital, some doctors’ clinics and computer training centres. Besides, the owners of some houses opposite the market are misusing their premises for commercial purposes, adding to the chaos. The area in front of the showrooms mostly remains packed with vehicles. Those who do not get space for parking use the road for this purpose. Some vehicle owners make liberal use of the footpath in front of the houses for parking. As a result, the footpath is in bad shape. A resident of one of the houses, Mrs Usha Sharma, says they have been facing the traffic problem for years with relief only on Sundays and holidays. Accidents are frequent on this road. She says that often vehicles are parked right in front of the gates of their houses, blocking the way of the occupants. “We had a car earlier, and when my husband wanted to use it, he often had to hunt all over for the owner of the vehicle who had parked it in front of our gate.” In front of the PUDA office building, which also houses the offices of the SDM and the Tehsildar, ropes are usually stretched to cut off areas for the parking of cars of senior officers. Those put on duty to guard that point are a harassed lot. They complain that they often have to face the wrath of visitors who insist on parking their vehicles wherever space is available. The space in front of this building is mostly packed with vehicles belonging to officials. A shed meant for parking opposite the building mostly has cars and other vehicles of other PUDA officials in it. Even this shed is not a permanent parking point as PUDA auctions and election rehearsals by the SDM’s office are also held there. Some time ago work relating to the census was also conducted in the shed. The SDM, Mr Jai Pal Singh, says one of the reasons for the traffic congestion is that it is a single road. There is no proper parking area. To add to the problem, the drivers of some long-route buses who want to avoid going to the town’s bus stand use this stretch of road. He has tried to stop this, but as he does not have challaning powers, only the traffic police can take action. He had discussed the problem with a former SP, who promised to post policemen on a permanent basis in the area but action was not forthcoming. The Additional Chief Administrator of PUDA, Mr Dipinder Singh, admits that the problem is genuine. He says there is some space next to the shed opposite the PUDA office building which is earmarked for an institution. Till it is not allotted, it can be used for parking by the public. He asked engineering officials of PUDA to level the area immediately. Besides, the new PUDA building is coming up in Phase VIII and when it is completed, the offices in Phase I will shift there, easing the congestion. He says he will call a meeting of shopkeepers and ask them to urge their customers to park their vehicles at the new site. |
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Factionalism again in beopar mandal Chandigarh, September 29 The vice-president of the CBM, Mr Charanjiv Singh, who lost the election to Mr Arora on July 1, has shot off a letter to the president expressing “resentment among traders over unconstitutional and biased functioning of the CBM and sidelining of the major issues of the traders”. On the other hand, Mr Arora, when contacted, refuted all allegations saying that Mr Charanjiv Singh played the role of the opposition with a view to stalling the membership drive initiated by the new team. He claimed that the new team was working as per the constitution framed by the old team, of which Mr Charanjiv Singh was an important member. However, Mr Charanjiv Singh does not seem to agree with the CBM chief. In fact, a meeting of old and prominent traders ,held in the office of Mr Charanjiv Singh, expressed concern at the delay in the registration of amendments approved at the general body meeting held on June 3. Terming the introduction of new members a “welcome step”, the letter said the resolution from the executive body of the applicant association nominating the name for the CBM membership was most important. Seeking the reconstitution of the screening committee, it alleged that it had been formed from one section of the CBM. Representation from all sections of the mandal should be given to bring transparency in its working. Adding to the list of allegations, Mr Charanjiv Singh alleged that the issues of building byelaws, sales tax and parking fee had been sidelined and ignored. Regarding the issue of the enrollment of new members, he wanted that the general body meeting should be called immediately so that the matter can properly be discussed and finalised in the presence of all members. “There was an urgent need to bring transparency in the working of the CBM so that the unity and strength of the mandal was maintained and strengthened. He also wanted that only traders with five years standing as members of the CBM should be considered for enrolling as prominent members as per the amendments passed at the general body meeting held on June 3. Even the letter written by me had not been responded to by Mr Arora,” Mr Charanjiv Singh alleged. |
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REMINISCENCES Chandigarh The story does not surprise Dr Soni, for he himself has suffered bureaucratic and political interference in the educational set-up. “I too was transferred at the fag end of my career because I refused to accommodate a candidate with bare minimum qualifications and a rundown personality for a temporary lecturer’s post,” Dr Soni reveals. “The applicant had been recommended by a minister’s personal assistant, but there were better contenders for the post and I choose a candidate with impressive traits and a brilliant academic record.” Picking up a glass of water, the former principal asserts, “Such intrusion in the academic affairs of colleges, even schools, has been going on for quite some time. For instance, more than 35 principals have joined and left in less than 30 years in a college near Chandigarh because of political and administrative interference. The story does not end here. Some colleges remain without principals for months together, some without adequate staff for years. In some institutions, we have more teachers than required. The reason is not hard to guess. Favourites have to be accommodated at all places.” This was not so in the mid-50s when Dr Soni joined the profession. “Merit was the sole criterion for selecting a candidate instead of suggestions and words of recommendation,” he recalls. “References could easily be ignored by the principals without the fear of being penalised by way of a transfer”. Going back in time, he says, “The principals had compete freedom not only in the selection and appointment of lecturers but also in the administrative set-up. Those were the days when a teacher could not even be transferred without consulting the principal. This was not all. The principal could ask for, and get extra teachers as and when required without following cumbersome procedures”. The situation has now undergone a complete metamorphosis and the effect is there for all to see. “As a result of all this meddling, we are not getting best of the candidates to instruct the students in colleges, resulting in an overall decline in teaching standards”, Dr Soni laments. He concludes: “Over half a century has passed since we achieved independence but a suitable education policy has still not been framed. The guiding principles, unfortunately, alter with the change of government. The reason for this is evident. Bureaucrats, instead of educationists, formulate whatever guidelines we have in the name of an education policy. And believe me, they may be good administrators, but they have little idea of how the education system should work”. |
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Regiment celebrates anniversary Chandigarh, September 29 To commemorate the occasion, Major General (Artillery, Western Command) A.K. Vasudev laid a wreath at the veer smriti war memorial to pay homage to the martyrs, an official release said here. The celebrations culminated with a function at the Shivalik Officers Institute, where the audience were enthralled by a live performance given by the Regiment of Artillery Symphony Orchestra. The Governor of Punjab, Lt Gen (retd) J.F.R. Jacob, who had served in the regiment earlier, and the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, Lt Gen Surjit Singh, graced the occasion. A large number of serving as well as retired gunners also joined the celebrations. |
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General Mann given warm send-off Chandigarh, September 29 After being seen off by the GOC-in-C, Western Command, Lt Gen Surjit Singh, the new incumbent, General Kanwar and a large number of officers, General Mann was driven from the headquarters to his residence in a buggy. An alumnus of the Rashtriya Indian Military College, General Mann was commissioned into 4 Guards (1 Rajput) after passing out from the Indian Military Academy in December, 1961. He has been decorated with the Param Vishisht Seva Medal and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. Besides serving as the first Chief of Staff of the Army Training Command, he also commanded a division in Jammu and Kashmir and 33 Corps in
Siliguri. In September, 1997, he was appointed as COS, Western Command, from where he proceeded to Lucknow as COS Central Command and then to Siliguri as Corps Commander. In December 2000, he was again appointed as COS Western Command. |
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Wire-maker panel’s clarification Chandigarh, September 29 The department has imposed heavy penalties without giving any proof of theft which is against natural justice, the association alleged. Moreover, the seals affixed by the department are fully intact. The meters are being regularly checked. The association in a signed statement claimed that the entire matter was discussed in the office of the Chief Engineer, Chandigarh Administration, on September 28 and “amicably settled”. It would be better that the department should first put its house in order and stop harassing of industrial units. It is required and mandatory to give showcause notice before any penal action is taken, while the Electricity Department by its action had announced judgement even before the trial had begun, the association said. The Chamber of the Chandigarh Industries, in a separate statement, has said that in no way does it support power theft but in this case, connections had been disconnected without information. The Chamber will be seeking an interview with the Secretary, Engineering, in this connection. |
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MC workers’ rally Chandigarh, September 29 The dharna has been called by the Coordination Committee of Government and MC Employees Workers, UT, Chandigarh. |
Man crushed to death by school bus Chandigarh, September 29 The driver of the bus fled away from the spot after abandoning the bus. The police later impounded the bus. A case under Sections 279 and 304-A of the IPC has been registered in Sector 19 police station. Assault case: Mr Jugal Kishore, a resident of Colony No. 5, reported to the police that he was assaulted and threatened by Mohamad Irshad (address not known), here last night. The complainant reportedly received injuries and was taken to the Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 for treatment. A case under Sections 324 and 506 of the IPC has been registered. Vehicles stolen: Mr Sudarshan Kumar of Canara Bank, NAC, Mani Majra, has complained to the local police that his Maruti car (CH-01-K 8796) was stolen from market of the area, last evening. A Sector 34 resident, Mr Narinder Pal, also lodged a complaint with the police that his Maruti car (PB-10-S-0016) was stolen from his residence on Thursday night. Two cases under Section 379 of the IPC have been registered. Burglary: Mr Kamaljit Singh, a resident of Sector 47, reported to the police that his house was burgled and the thieves decamped away with jewellery worth Rs 4,000 and Rs 11,000 in cash, last evening. A case under Sections 380 and 454 of the IPC has been registered. Three held: The local police arrested Shanti Devi, a Dadu Majra resident and seized 25 pouches of liquor from her possession, here on Friday. Kuldip Singh of Sector 52 and Umesh of Rajiv Colony, were booked by the police under the Gambling Act. The two were said to be gambling at a public place in Sector 52 here. |
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Four ‘hunters’ held on murder charge Panchkula, September 29 These four persons had allegedly killed a Raipur Rani resident and injured another on November 17, 2000, at Bhoor village. They had visited the village for hunting and fired towards a source of noise, taking it to be some animal. However, the bullets had hit two farmers of a nearby village. One of them, Ajmer Singh died, while the other, Ram Sarup, was seriously injured. Those who have been arrested include Pawan Kumar, an ex-serviceman, Dayal Chand, Dayal Singh and Isham Singh. The first two are residents of Khanpur village, while the other two are of Raipur Rani. A .12 bore gun was also seized from Pawan Kumar. |
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One held for cheating Lalru, September 29 Sources said that earlier, Karnail Singh had hired four Ambala residents to beat up Banta Singh of the same village with whom he had some disputes. On a tip-off, the police conducted raid at his house but found no one there. Karnail Singh was repeatedly questioned by the police and Gurdhian Singh then approached to him saying that he would get the matter settled by paying Rs 15,000 to the SHO. The deal was settled for Rs 11,000 finally. Karnail Singh approached to SSP, Patiala, after he was reportedly given third degree treatment by the police. He made written complaints to the SSP about the payments he had made to the police department through Gurdhian. Reacting on the complaint the police arrested the accused and recovered the money from his possession. A case has been registered against the accused with the Lalru police station. |
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