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Car seized at gunpoint; shops looted in plaza Kishan Pahelwan gang members held after encounter
Minister urged to revoke circular Kids spread eco message Residents electrocuted on rooftop L-G hopes
to work in tandem with ministry
With the arrest of four juvenile burglars, the South-West district police today claimed to have solved sensational burglaries in the government quarters in Laxmi Bai Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, Netaji Nagar and its adjoining areas. The police also recovered cash, jewellery, watches, cameras and mobile phones from the possession of the juveniles; they were in the age group of 9-14 years. 17 children freed from bondage Freedom
fighter in ICU
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Tytler row reaches DSGMC office New Delhi, June 5 The livid protestors, including some 1984 riots widows, lay prostrate outside the DSGMC office and pledged not to allow the Sikh leader to use any podium for speeches. On Monday, Mr Chandok had honoured Mr Tytler, who faces allegations of complicity in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, with a Siropa (holy stole) at Delhi’s Chelmsford Club, sparking outrage in several quarters of the community. The DSGMC chief’s act has been also condemned by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) General Secretary Sukhbir Singh Badal, whose party staged a walkout in the Lok Sabha during the swearing-in of Congress MPs blamed for the massacre. Mr Badal pointed out that the presentation of a Siropa to Mr Tytler amounted to ‘’misuse of the religious position which Mr Chandok holds’’. Besides, the SAD Youth Wing, led by Mr Paramjit Singh Rana, today called for boycott of Mr Chandok and appealed to the Akal Takht, the highest seat of Sikh temporal authority, to take notice of the episode. According to Gurcharan Singh Babbar, president of the All India Sikh Conference, ‘’We have just begun the protest. Demonstrations will be held whenever the DSGMC chief holds meetings and that includes outside his house.’’ The protesters called for immediate resignation of Mr Chandok, a city businessman and a co-opted DSGMC member who became committee president for a one-year term in September 2003. ‘‘The presentation of Siropa to Mr Tytler was unwarranted. It should not have been done,’’ said senior committee member Manjit Singh, who last year had snapped links with the Badal-led SAD. Several other leaders have also denounced the presentation of Siropa to Mr Tytler, pointing out that the Sikh religious honours are to be extended only at gurdwaras.
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Computerised toll tax at
10 barriers New Delhi, June 5 The MCD had given a contract to the same company last year for making collections at all the toll gates; the contract, which lapsed in May this year, had cost the corporation Rs 70.2 crore. In the meantime, the NHAI and the Central Public Works Department had objected that the toll barriers should not be put on the National Highways as they slowed down the traffic, thereby creating problems for commuters. The Municipal Commissioner, Mr Rakesh Mehta, and other senior officers of the corporation had a number of discussions with the chairman of NHAI. According to sources in the corporation, the MCD had decided to go in for computerized tolling on 10 major roads, which yield 80 per cent of the toll tax revenue. These roads are: KGT Road (Singhu border), New Mandoli Road (Mandoli border), GT Road Shahdra (Apsara border), Gazipur border, Kalindi Kunj border, Badarpur border, Aya Nagar border, Rajokri border, Kapashera border and Tikri Border. On the other points, the toll will be collected manually.
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Car seized at gunpoint; shops looted in plaza Ghaziabad, June 5 Arun Som was going from his 145-III-H house in Nehru Nagar to meet his friend Hari Om Kasna in Rajender Nagar. His car was being driven by Amit Garg. Another employee Deepak Bhatti was also in the car. When the criminals accosted them on the way, they tried to raise the alarm, but the miscreants threatened to shoot them down and sped away in the car. Later, they informed the Sahibabad police. CO Dinesh Yadav with a police party reached the spot immediately. The police said that it was a brand-new car and even its registration number had not been allotted yet. The police are suspecting Deepak Bhatti’s hand. He was taken to the police station for interrogation. But till late at night, there was no trace of the desperados or the car. To cap it, three shops in Supertex Plaza were looted under Sahiabad police station. Ironically, the Inspector General of Police, Meerut Zone RK Tiwari had come to Ghaziabad to reassure the angry traders and businessmen, harassed by a series of looting cases recently. Mr Tiwari spent two hours with the Ghaziabad police, giving them tips to improve the law and order. He took a serious view of the recent incidents of loot in the city and instructed the district police to arrest the culprits soon. The IG also advised the traders to take some precautions. Mr Tiwari told them to ask for the police escort while carrying large quantity of cash. The police can even provide security for carrying just Rs 25,000, he said. Those who don’t want the police security should have their own private security guards. “The SP City will meet the traders every month to discuss their problems. The DM and the SSP should also meet them once in two months. The police will devise a suitable security system, Mr Tiwari assured the traders. District Magistrate Santosh Yadav has meanwhile decided that a magistrate will be on duty with each police patrol. This is being done to “improve the credibility and efficiency of the police”, the DM said. On the other hand, the traders continued their dharna in Ram Nagar Kiran Mandi and displayed black flags on their shops. Lid off robbery, burglary cases
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Kishan Pahelwan gang members New Delhi, June 5 The sleuths had received a complaint from one Dr Samunder Singh that he had been receiving threatening calls from the Kishan Pahelwan gang, after he had some loan dispute with a businessman in Jhulana, Haryana. Samunder Singh, a resident of Paschim Vihar, had borrowed a few crores of rupees from the businessman and since he had problems in repaying the amount, the latter approached the Krishan Pahelwan gang and promised them some money, if they recovered the money from Singh. Singh reported the matter to the Nangloi police and, subsequently, the case was transferred to the Special Cell. Additional Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Karnal Singh said that on June 4 the sleuths received a tip-off that the gang members would be coming to Dwarka. Accordingly, the police encircled them. Spotting the policemen, the gangsters immediately fired at the sleuths, but they were overpowered. They were identified as Narender, alias Kala, alias Fauzi, alias Neetu, alias Sanjay (28), resident of Bahadurgarh, Jagpal, alias Kulfi (30), resident of Rohtak, Bijender (24), resident of Rohtak, and Sanjay (24), resident of Rohtak. The sleuths said that both Narender and Jagpal were involved in several case, including murder, attempt to murder, dacoity, jail escape and violations under the Excise Act. In 1999, Narender had been nabbed by the Jind police in a dacoity case; however, he escaped from the custody in August 2000 while he was being brought to Jhajjar for being produced before the court. In May 2003, he, along with his associates, shot dead one Anoop in the Rohtak court; in the fracas a constable was seriously injured who later succumbed to his injuries.
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Minister urged to revoke circular New Delhi, June 5 The legislator, Mr Vijay Jolly, who represents Saket in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, has written to the minister, Mr Raj Kumar Chauhan, detailing the “concern” of the residents. The letter has been written on behalf of the Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) of Saket, Pushp Vihar, Neb Sarai, Anupam Apartments, Sainik Farm and Devli Village. The letter claims City Forest Hauz Rani is the only green lung for the residential colonies around it. “The government order … shall deplete the green forest cover”, it reads. Meanwhile, the Delhi Pradesh BJP has asked the Sheila Dikshit Ministry to develop 177 urbanised villages as model units for the betterment of the people. Delhi Pradesh BJP President Harshvardhan said the Government of NCT of Delhi should constitute a commission to survey the villages in three months and suggest a suitable master plan. The residents of the villages have been facing problems due to lack of basic amenities such as electricity, water, road and sewerage. These areas, he said, also have no schools, health centres or community buildings. He claimed that the government had acquired the land on the promise of developing it but has done precious little for decades together. He also suggested evening classes for making villagers literate.
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Kids spread eco message New Delhi, June 5 Holding placards, raising slogans and sporting masks of animals and trees, the children marched more than two km from Bal Bhavan to Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg and back to mark the day. The Bal Bhavan organised similar rallies that were attended by hundreds of children at its 52 centres located across the city. At the main function held at the National Bhavan, the children participated in mass singing of ‘Jag mein hariyali
layenge.’ ‘‘I had never carried a water bottle to school in my childhood when the water was pure. In 20 years, children will wear masks to schools to protect them from pollution,” said Mr Raja. The minister later administered a pledge to the children that they would protect the Earth and preserve its natural resources, culture, tradition and heritage. “The state of our environment is a subject of great concern for Bal Bhavan. We want to inculcate a love for nature among the children and make them aware about environmental degradation,” said Dr Madhu Pant, director of National Bal Bhavan. At another function, Delhi Education Minister Arvinder Singh Lovely planted saplings at a government school in Gandhi Nagar, northwest Delhi, under the Bhagidari scheme. The private sector, too, joined the celebrations. Uppal’s Orchid, a five-star hotel, organised a street play by poor children at a mall in Gurgaon to raise social awareness about pollution. City doctors organised a seminar on noise pollution and deafness to highlight the spurt in deafness cases in the country because of noise pollution.
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Residents electrocuted on rooftop Faridabad, June 5 According to police sources, the incident took place around 8.30 pm when the victims, identified as Bhuli Pehalwan, Kalwa and Bhola Ram, were repairing a cable line on a rooftop. The cable held by them came into contact with a overhead high voltage line. It led to sparking and electrocution of all those present there. A boy aged about 10 years also was injured but discharged after being given first aid. Bhola and Kalwa suffered serious injuries and have been sent to Delhi while the third person has been admitted to a private hospital at Ballabgarh. This is the second such incident in the past four months in the town.
Dowry death case registered Ghaziabad:
The Kotwali police in Garh Mukteshwar have finally registered a case of dowry death after the intervention of the District Magistrate. Shayam Singh, the victim’s brother, has filed a report of murder. The names of the victim’s husband Desh Raj, her brother-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law figure in the report. Laxmi, 23, wife of Desh Raj in Mohalla Nai Basti , had been badly charred on May 28 while lighting a gas stove. She was admitted to a local nursing home, but was later referred to Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi. Laxmi succumbed to her injuries in the hospital on May 31. Laxmi’s family contacted the local police for filing a report, but of no avail. Later, they approached the District Magistrate, who passed an order to the Garh police to register the case.
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L-G hopes
to work in tandem with ministry New Delhi, June 5 “One has to be practical in addressing these problems, considering aspects like emotions, resources and the law attached to these”, Mr Joshi told media persons. On the perception that his appointment has been possible because of his proximity to the Gandhis, Mr Joshi says, “The appointment is made by the President and not others”. He wants more powers to be delegated to the Council of Ministers. “I am not aware of the [situation] …. As is the norm in democracy, an elected government should have all powers”. Mr Joshi, who succeeds Mr Vijai Kapoor, adds that those concerned should look into the issue as well as the matter relating to “multiplicity of authority”.
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Relief for students New Delhi, June 5 DU flayed: The INSO spokesman alleged that the university officials had stopped the sale of forms for SC/ST students, putting them at inconvenience. Demanding action against the officials, he said the university administration should take immediate steps to overcome the scarcity of forms. An INSO delegation, led by its state president Amit Kaushik, met south-west deputy commissioner of police Deepender Pathak and sought arrest of the culprits responsible for the alleged attack on INSO south campus president and Delhi University executive council member Karamvir Solanki. Job fair:
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Juveniles held for burglaries New Delhi, June 5 The police had received complaints about daylight burglaries in the government quarters and launched investigations to trace the culprits. On June 4, the police received information that some minors were roaming in a suspicious manner in the area and, accordingly, they were nabbed. During questioning, the juveniles could not reply satisfactorily to the queries and their frisking led to the recovery of the goods.
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17 children freed from bondage New Delhi, June 5 The children, most of them from Bihar, were rescued after a tip-off that the children in the age group of 15 years were forced to work in the embroidery unit. Immediately after their rescue, the activists took them to an observation home. The police said that the unit owner,
Munnawar, was not present in the unit during the rescue operation.
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Freedom fighter in ICU New Delhi, June 5 Mr Mathur, President, All India Freedom Fighters’ Organisation, and Working President, Ex-Andaman Political Prisoner’s Fraternity Circle, was imprisoned at the Andaman Cellular Jail for his activities and utterances against the British empire.
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Concern over noise pollution New Delhi:
The Delhi Medical Association organised a seminar on ‘Noise Pollution and Deafness’ as a part of the World Environment Day celebrations here today.
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