J A L A N D H A R

Kaypee broke promises: voters
Jalandhar, January 6
Anger against the sitting MLA of the Jalandhar South Assembly segment, Mr Mahinder Singh Kaypee, seems to be brewing with representatives from various colonies here terming him an “utter failure” during a press conference held here today.

Hassan Salmani joins BSP
Jalandhar, January 6
Mr Abid Hassan Salmani, a leader of the Salmani sect of Muslims, joined the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) along with his 250 supporters here today. Meanwhile, Baba Mohammad Gulzar Shah Sabri, president, Muslim Bhaichara Banao Samiti, nominated new office-bearers of the samiti, which is a wing of the BSP representing Muslims of Punjab.

Nambardars to monitor poll
Nawanshahr, January 6
In a move to ensure proper implementation of the model code of conduct at the grass root level, the nambardars have been entrusted with the task of keeping a vigil on the activities of various candidates and political parties in their respective areas.

Military Might show Pathankot, January 6 A two-day exhibition, “Military Might”, was organised here today. It was organised as part of the Know Your Army campaign. Maj-Gen P.C.S. Khati, GoC, Gurj Division, inaugurated the exhibition at Convoy Ground. A jawan explains the use of an equipment to visitors at an exhibition organised by the Army in Pathankot on Saturday. — Photo by Jangi

Two killed in mishaps
Hoshiarpur, January 6
Two persons were killed in road accidents in the district last night. According to the police, Nath Singh of Dhiana village was killed on the spot when a jeep hit him in the village.

Father, son booked
Tarn Taran, January 6
Harbhajan Singh and his father Gurdial Singh, both residents of Talwandi Budh Singh, 30 km from here, have been booked under Section 302, 201 and 34 the IPC on charges of electrocuting Balwinder Kaur (28), Harbhajan’ wife.

• Kids to get polio drops today
• Pension given to 40 persons

Kaypee broke promises: voters
Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, January 6
Anger against the sitting MLA of the Jalandhar South Assembly segment, Mr Mahinder Singh Kaypee, seems to be brewing with representatives from various colonies here terming him an “utter failure” during a press conference held here today.

The residents, mostly comprising of ward Nos 38 and 40 said Mr Kaypee had failed to fulfill any of their demands including relaying of roads, sewage pipes and streetlights. Mr Amarjit Singh, resident of New Surajganj West colony in ward No 40, said the MLA had allowed certain big-shots in the constituency to install streetlights right in front of their homes but had not conceded to their demand of putting these up at appropriate places.

Mr Manoj Sabharwal said over 50 voters of Sri Guru Ravi Dass Samaj Bhalai Kendra too had decided to not to vote for Mr Kaypee in case he gets the ticket. He further lamented that the residents had asked the MLA to get the height of high tension wires passing across their rooftops raised. The residents had even expressed urgency on this matter, but Mr Kaypee allegedly did not turn up to redress their problem. He said despite the fact that accidents had taken place the problem had not been solved till date.

Mr Binder Kumar, a resident of Abadpura falling in ward No 38, and Mr Mahinder Singh from Kartar Nagar, said the residents would prefer voting for the Mayor, Mr Surinder Mahey, in case he got the Congress ticket. They explained that the Mayor had helped them on several occasions. In case the ticket was retained by Mr Kaypee, they would think of other alternatives.

Residents of GTB Nagar Environmental Society and Bhai Mati Dass Park Welfare Society, and members of NGO Roshni had made a similar appeal yesterday speaking in favour of the Mayor. 

Hassan Salmani joins BSP
Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, January 6
Mr Abid Hassan Salmani, a leader of the Salmani sect of Muslims, joined the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) along with his 250 supporters here today. Meanwhile, Baba Mohammad Gulzar Shah Sabri, president, Muslim Bhaichara Banao Samiti, nominated new office-bearers of the samiti, which is a wing of the BSP representing Muslims of Punjab.

Addressing a press conference, Mr Salmani and Baba Sabri said though there was a considerable population of the Muslims in Jalandhar, neither the SAD nor the Congress had ever showed any interest in solving their problems.

“Not only this, the administration has been ignoring us. The major reason is that we had been devoid of a strong leadership. So we have decided to join the BSP, which has been supporting the poor and downtrodden,” said Mr Salmani.

Baba Sabri said the new office-bearers would be as following: Mr Mushtaq Rahmani, vice-president; Mr Abdul Quoom Salmani, district president; Mohammed Iqbal, city president; Mr Ravi Kumar Sidhu, general secretary; Mohammed Laadle, area president (North); and Razi Mohammed, Sultan Mohammed, Sayeed Mohammed Ali, all regional presidents.

Nambardars to monitor poll
Our Correspondent

Nawanshahr, January 6
In a move to ensure proper implementation of the model code of conduct at the grass root level, the nambardars have been entrusted with the task of keeping a vigil on the activities of various candidates and political parties in their respective areas.

They have to keep complete day-to-day record regarding the rallies, public meetings, number of vehicles used, pasting of posters, banners, hoardings and contents of the speeches by the candidates and leaders of different political parties during the election campaigning. Mr Krishan Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, said the nambardars would report the incidence of the poll violation to him. 

Military Might show
Our Correspondent

Pathankot, January 6
A two-day exhibition, “Military Might”, was organised here today. It was organised as part of the Know Your Army campaign. Maj-Gen P.C.S. Khati, GoC, Gurj Division, inaugurated the exhibition at Convoy Ground.

The exhibition, besides showcasing the technology, is aimed to motivate the youth to join the Army. In the exhibition, a vast array of weapons and equipment, including machine guns, radars, rocket launchers, anti-aircraft guns and surveillance devices, were displayed. A free medical check-up camp was also organised by the Army.

Two killed in mishaps
Our Correspondent

Hoshiarpur, January 6
Two persons were killed in road accidents in the district last night. According to the police, Nath Singh of Dhiana village was killed on the spot when a jeep hit him in the village.

The Mahilpur police has registered a case against the jeep driver Pardeep Kumar. In another accident, Ajay Thaman of Garhdiwala village was killed and six were injured in a collision between two cars near Jhingra village.

Flayed: Mr Sanjiv Walia, chairman, Public Anti-Corruption Board of India, has criticised the state government for not completing the general bus stand in the town in the past six years. As there is no bus shelter, the passengers have to brave the vagaries of the weather.

Dharna: On a call of the Food Corporation of India Executive Staff Union, members of the district unit, led by Rachpal and Manohar Lal, staged a dharna in front of their office here on Saturday in support of their demands, which included revision of pay scale, merger of 50 per cent DA and implementation of Career Progressive Scheme.

Case registered: The Model Town police has registered a case under Sections 382 and 34 of the IPC against Harjinder Singh of Chack Raju Singh village and Jaswinder Singh of Bassi Hasat Khan village on the compliant of Mr Harpreet Singh.

According to the police, the duo looted Rs 12,700 from the complainant. 

Father, son booked
Our Correspondent

Tarn Taran, January 6
Harbhajan Singh and his father Gurdial Singh, both residents of Talwandi Budh Singh, 30 km from here, have been booked under Section 302, 201 and 34 the IPC on charges of electrocuting Balwinder Kaur (28), Harbhajan’ wife.

The police said yesterday that Nain Singh, an uncle of the victim, in his compliant alleged that the accused had been mentally harassing his niece as they had been demanding more dowry.

Balwinder Kaur was married to Harbhajan Singh in 2000. The accused cremated her soon after her death. 

Kids to get polio drops today

Phagwara, January 6
Several children under the age of five will be administered additional doses of polio in the region tomorrow. In Phagwara, the Health Department has set up 44 booths. One mobile van will also be pressed into service for administering doses. Dr Adarsh Sood, SMO, Phagwara, said the polio drops would be given from 8 am to 5 pm. — TNS

Pension given to 40 persons

Batala, January 6
The Sahara Club organised a function at F.C. Verma Adarsh Vidya Mandir School here today. During the function, pension was given to 40 persons by NRI Balwinder Kumar. Mr Jatinder Kad, president of the club, while addressing the audience, said with the help of the public the club had given pension to the needy. Last month the club gave a pension of Rs 200 per month and now the amount had increased to Rs 250. — OC