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Amritsar traders bet big on Pak promise of MFN status to India
Power Corp proposes fixed charges on load
Holy city’s PRTS project inching towards reality
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EC to take decision on Moga police officer
EC orders changes in press note
Speaker’s threat illogical, says Capt
Five Cong MLAs to join SAD soon: Sukhbir
Cong leaders sink differences, join Sathi’s campaign for Moga bypoll
Undertrials’ escape: 5 head constables dismissed Governor aims at target
Pathankot-Amritsar highway a nightmare for commuters
Another honour for state’s ‘Kinnow Queen’
Border farmers allege flow of contaminated water from Pak
State to benefit as Centre plans to hike its share
Post-DSGMC poll, parties fear poaching by rivals
Pbi varsity awards life fellowships
Training for cancer detection begins
15 years on, housing scheme for poor yet to see the light of day
Dalits burn govt effigy over ‘forced’ loan recovery
SC commutes death sentence of man who raped, killed daughter
Challan filed in Patiala court
HC notice to Patiala SSP
Gang of thieves busted, four arrested
Second accused in Congress sarpanch’s murder still at large
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Amritsar traders bet big on Pak promise of MFN status to India
Amritsar, January 28 With Pakistan promising to grant most-favoured nation (MFN) status to India, the local traders have been betting high on the development. There was fear among the trader community of Amritsar that they may have to face losses after the beheading of two Indian soldiers in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistani troops recently. Traders believe that granting of the MFN status and moving to negative list more items would further boost trade ties. Currently, 137 items, including vegetables, soyabean, cotton, cement, gypsum, yarn, spices, dry fruits, polypropylene and newsprint, are being traded through the ICP to Pakistan. About 150 to 250 trucks loaded with various goods, including soyabean, tomato and cotton, are being exported to Pakistan through the ICP while about 100 to 150 trucks are being imported from the other side of the border. Not only the movement of trucks coming and crossing through the ICP has increased, but it has also helped in shooting up the quantum of bilateral business, which has reached near Rs 2,500 crore in 2011-12. However, the poor infrastructure on the Pakistani side of the ICP has been a cause for concern for the traders. As a result, trucks remain stranded on either side of the ICP, at times for days together. The traders also alleged discrimination at the Attari-Wagah check post. While the Pakistan Government has shifted to negative trade list regime in rest of India, it is sticking to positive list for the Attari-Wagah joint check post, thus allowing import of only 137 items. Gunbir Singh, member of Confederation of Indian Industry, said, "The trade will increase manifold if Pakistan fulfils its MFN status promise and also gives a go-ahead to the negative trade list regime through the Attari-Wagah route. The other handicap is delay in clearance of trucks due to lack of infrastructure on the Pakistani side of the ICP." Leading trader and Confederation of International Chambers of Commerce and Industry president Rajdeep Uppal said, "The trade has seen an increase over the past year. The Pakistan Government should now allow negative list regime through the ICP, which will benefit the people of both the countries." Manav Taneja, another exporter, said, "Pakistan should increase the infrastructure on the other side so that more trucks can be cleared daily. If that happens, more perishable goods can be traded."
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Power Corp proposes fixed charges on load
Patiala, January 28 The proposal, if approved by the PSERC, will lead to additional burden on power consumers. The agricultural pumpset consumers are however exempted. PSPCL CMD KD Chaudhri said the corporation had been charging tariff with the provision of minimum charges depending on fixed load. “Now, we want that fixed charges be imposed on per kilowatt (KW) load and variable charges on the power consumed,” he said. He claimed that if the proposal was accepted, the bills of consumers using power in bulk would go down. The sources said the aim of this proposal was to recover the amount spent by the corporation on upgrading infrastructure. Under the present system, if the power consumed by any household is nil or too less, minimal charges are levied. As per the proposal, fixed charges of Rs 15 per KW would be levied up to 15 KW and more thereafter. The bill will be the sum of fixed load charges and charges for the units consumed.
Taxing consumers
* Under the present system, if the power consumed by any household is nil or too less, minimal charges are levied *
As per the proposal, fixed charges of Rs 15 per KW would be levied up to 15 KW and more thereafter *
The bill will be the sum of fixed load charges and charges for the units consumed
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Holy city’s PRTS project inching towards reality
Amritsar, January 28 If everything goes as planned, civil work could begin by June. The self-driven magnetic pods, being developed on the lines of Heathrow Airport, could then be made operational by December 2015. Punjab Infrastructure Regulatory Authority chairperson Tejinder Kaur said this while speaking to The Tribune on the sidelines of a final hearing session of objections received from Ram Bagh and Mahan Singh Gate residents and traders. She said the final project report would be submitted to the state government within 30 days. "Now, there appear to be no such objections that can hamper the project," she said. Among the main objections raised on the occasion were: the project would hamper the business of traders en route the PRTS; the path built for the pods would leave an impact on the ventilation and sunlight in buildings adjoining the route and impinge on privacy of those residing inside and whether the high-tension wires to be used for operating the system would pose any danger to the residents. "All the objections will be taken care of before giving a go-ahead to the project," she said. . Ashish Kumar, director of the company executing the project, said the final alternate route had been redesigned keeping in view the sentiments of the residents. "We will be offering around 200 magnetic pods and this efficient transport system will be dedicated to the public with per seat price ranging between Rs 30 and 35," he said.
Know the altered route
Railway Station-Golden Temple route: Instead of entering the walled city through the Hall Gate, the PRTS guideway will now take a left turn towards Chitra Cinema and enter the walled city through Rambagh Chowk *
From there, it will pass through Kairon Market to Katra Jaimal Singh to Gurdwara Santokhsar Sahib to Dharam Singh Market and then head towards Jallianwala Bagh and Golden Temple *
The route from the bus stand to the Golden Temple will remain the same, i.e. through Jagat Jyoti School and the Town Hall. *
After heritage lovers objected that the guideway will eclipse the view of the Golden Temple and Jallianwalla Bagh, the height of the elevated guideway has now been raised up to 40 feet at these points against the normal 30 feet at other points.
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EC to take decision on Moga police officer
Chandigarh, January 28 The CEO had sought a reply from the Department of Home after a complaint by Congress nominee Vijay Sathi alleging the SAD-BJP government had transferred Pannu to Moga as soon as the byelections were announced “to use him to influence the electorate”. In its reply, the Department of Home stated charges against Pannu were expunged and he was re-inducted into the service. “I have forwarded the Home Department’s reply to the ECI, which will decide if any action is required to be taken against the SP,” said
Kusumjit.
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EC orders changes in press note
Chandigarh, January 28 The press note was regarding a function addressed by Sukhbir in Patiala. The issue was brought to the notice of the CEO who took up the matter with the Director, Public Relations. Kusumjit Sidhu said when questioned on the matter, the PR Director admitted that he had made a mistake and agreed to make corrections. Subsequently, the department issued an amended press note with no reference to the byelection.
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Speaker’s threat illogical, says Capt
Chandigarh, January 28 The PCC president said it was illogical on the Speaker's part to claim that the remarks had been expunged from the House proceedings when he had himself allowed the proceedings to be shown live.The recordings were already in the public domain, he pointed out. The PCC president said if the Speaker had expunged the remarks from the proceedings, then these remarks must be wrong. "What action has he taken against the person who made such remarks in the House that these had to be expunged," he asked. He also pointed out that the Speaker had suspended an "innocent" Congress MLA targeted by Majithia while the latter was not even censured for his behaviour. — TNS
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Five Cong MLAs to join SAD soon: Sukhbir
Patiala, January 28 After attending the joining-in ceremony of Deepinder Singh Dhillon as chairman of the District Planning Committee at the Mini Secretariat here, Sukhbir said to support the “gunda gang” of the Sarnas, Delhi and Central government got together to misuse the official machinery. “They intimidated Sikh businessmen supporting the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Whether it was Weights & Measures Department, Excise & Taxation Department, Income Tax Department or Sales Tax Department, they intensified their raids on the business premises of Sikh businessmen supporting the SAD,” the Deputy Chief Minister said. “The SAD is all set to register a resounding win in the Moga bye-poll scheduled to be held next month,” he said. The first unit of 660 MW capacity of the upcoming Talwandi Sabo Thermal Plant (1960-MW) might miss its April 13 deadline, he said. He, however, added that all under-construction thermal plants, including Talwandi Sabo, would be operational this year. Sukhbir claimed that by the end of 2013, Punjab would be the first power surplus state in the country. He said all upcoming thermal plants in Punjab had got dedicated coal linkages and was the only state in India where no thermal plant would have any problem related to coal linkage. Dhillon’s appointment is being seen as SAD’s attempt to strengthen its base in Patiala ahead of the 2014 parliamentary election. Dhillon, once a close confidant of Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur, had contested 2012 Assembly election from Dera Bassi constituency as an Independent thus harming the poll prospects of Congress candidate Jasjit Singh Randhawa which became a blessing in disguise for SAD candidate NK Sharma. Dhillon has a considerable base in the Dera Bassi Assembly segment. Dera Bassi is a part of the Patiala Parliamentary constituency. Punjab Revenue and Rehabilitation Minister Bikramjit Singh Majithia, Rural Development and Panchayats Minister Surjit Singh Rakhra and SAD general secretary Prem Singh Chandumajra were among present.
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Cong leaders sink differences, join Sathi’s campaign for Moga bypoll
Moga, January 28 The leaders held a joint press conference here this evening. Thapar and Brar, who were among the aspirants for the party ticket, vowed to campaign together for Sathi. Thapar denied reports of her outburst against PCC president Capt Amarinder Singh. “I have been loyal to the party for decades. There is no question of me leaving the party,” she said. Claiming that it was a SAD ploy, she said she would sue the newspaper that had misquoted her. “I have been misquoted by a newspaper reportedly owned by Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal, which indicates the nefarious designs of the Akalis to cause fissures in the Congress,” she added. The unity shown by the Congress leaders is a positive sign for the party ahead of the byelection slated for February 23. The Congress leaders appealed to the Sanjha Morcha to withdraw its candidate. They said it was time for all Opposition parties in the state to come together to “teach the Akalis a lesson.”
Don't beg for Morcha support, says Bhattal Bypoll acid test for SAD, says Jagmeet
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Undertrials’ escape: 5 head constables dismissed
Amritsar, January 28 The policemen were returning to Amritsar after producing three criminals in a Hoshiarpur court in connection with a robbery case. Investigations found that the head constables were drunk due to which the accused managed to give them a slip. Buta Singh, one of the accused, was arrested from the spot. Preet Paul Singh Virk, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Amritsar rural, confirmed that the head constables, Hardeep Singh, Ranjit Singh, Lakhwinder Singh, Amrik Singh and Dilbagh Singh, had been dismissed from service. They have been booked under sections 223 and 224 of the IPC. While four of them have been arrested, Dilbagh Singh is absconding. Virk said raids were being conducted at suspected hideouts of the two accused, Jassa Singh and Lakha Singh, who had been no run since their escape. They were lodged at the Amritsar Central Jail in many cases of highway robbery, rape and murder, he added. The police authorities had recommended a strict action against the accused policemen following the incident.
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Pathankot-Amritsar highway a nightmare for commuters
Pathankot, January 28 The film star landed at Jammu from Mumbai yesterday from where he drove to Pathankot. He decided against landing at the Amritsar airport because the road from Amritsar to Pathankot, via Gurdaspur and Dinanagar, is in a deplorable condition. For thousands of commuters, including truck and lorry drivers, commuting from Amritsar to Pathankot is a nightmare. The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) had allotted the contract for the project to Indian Roads and Bridges (IRB), a private construction company, which has further sub-let the work to private players. The project envisages the construction of five railway over-bridges, 14 underpasses, five flyovers, four major and five minor bridges. However, years down the line, the road remains riddled with potholes, often leading to accidents. Heavy vehicles trying to avoid rough stretches often end up hitting other vehicles. The project, which is to be completed by June this year, is sure to overshoot its deadline, considering the tardy pace of construction work. Sources claim that a blame game is on between the NHAI and the Pathankot district administration. An officer said the police and the administration were not co-operating with the NHAI in demolishing structures coming in the way of widening of the road. The administration has now decided to demolish structures near Sarna village. "However, the construction of bridges on the Kotli river and a tributary near Parmanand is expected to take a long time as razing various structures at the points where bridges are to be raised is a long and cumbersome procedure," said a local resident. Locals feel that priority should be accorded to constructing the Dinanagar bypass. Pathankot being a hub of mining activity, this would help ease traffic, they say. "Many fatal accidents could have been prevented had the bypass been functional," claimed a Dinanagar resident. JS Grover, a private player engaged in construction of the road from Pathankot to Dhariwal, claims that the project will see the light of the day in June this year.
About the project * The NHAI allotted project contract to Indian Roads and Bridges, a private company *
The company further sub-let the work to private players * Riddled with potholes, the road is prone to accidents *
The stone for the four-lane highway was laid a decade back * The project, which is to be completed in June, may overshoot deadline, say experts
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Another honour for state’s ‘Kinnow Queen’
Abohar, January 28 In 2002, she had created the national record with 132.25 tonnes of yield per hectare. On an average, a tree in her orchard yields 4,000 kinnows. Karamjit was honoured as the ‘Best kinnow grower of Punjab’ during the silver jubilee function of the National Research Centre for Citrus at Nagpur in February last year. She was earlier honoured for growing the best citrus fruit and excellent maintenance of her orchard at the annual citrus show organised by the Punjab Horticulture Department. Coming from an agriculturist family, she has been into horticulture since she was young. In November last, she received the Champion Women Farmers award during a national conference at the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana. Karamjit and the second recipient of the same award, Krishna Yadav from Delhi, have become success stories for their exemplary work as farmers. Even at the age of 55, Karamjit works for about 10 hours in the fields. The reason behind her success has been that she has been attaining agricultural knowledge through conferences at universities. For instance, she learnt that appropriate amount of water is essential for maximum yield of kinnow, as excess or less water affects the yield. Farming for the last 34 years, she says experience and knowledge have helped her. “I treat trees and plants like my children and raise them lovingly. I use seeds and saplings from my own nursery,” she says.
Earlier awards
Her success mantra
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Border farmers allege flow of contaminated water from Pak
Fazilka, January 28 The Pakistani territory begins on the other side of the lake. But the land under water falls into the Indian side. “The inflow of polluted water from Pakistan has started damaging the crops on the Indian side. Our land has started turning barren,” said Dr Jeet Singh and Babir Singh, local farmers. There was a wetland in shape of a lake adjacent to the JCP. Due to persistent inflow of polluted water, sub-soil water in the Indian side has become brackish, rendering it unfit for irrigation. Local farmers, including Balwant Singh, Sukhdev Singh, Jeet Singh, Baljeet Singh, Manjeet Singh, Balbir Singh and others whose land is situated near the Sadiqi JCP, recently raised the issue with officials of the BSF. They urged the Central Government to work out a solution to save their land. Officiating Deputy Inspector General (DIG), BSF, Ram Sewak said: “The natural flow of water cannot be plugged. But we have written to the higher authorities to find out some solution”. He, however, suggested the farmers to raise a bundh to stop the contaminated water from entering into their fields.
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Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Chandigarh, January 28 Punjab is one of the states that provide canal water free of cost to the farmers. Earlier, the state government used to levy “abiyana” on the farmers but it was abolished some years ago. Sources said that there was ample scope to realise Rs 200 crore as “abiyana”. With an equal amount contributed by the Centre, the state government could utilise the money to make the irrigation system more effective and to de-silt and brickline various canals and water courses. Also, the Centre, on the recommendations of the Finance Commission, has partially amended provisions related to the funding of the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme. Under the programme, the Centre has decided to raise its share to fund the scheme from 25 per cent to 50 per cent. The state government's contribution, that was 75 per cent earlier, will now be 50 per cent. The state government has prepared a Rs 600 crore scheme under the programme. This means it will now get from the Centre Rs 300 crore instead of Rs 150 crore. However, the state government will have to abide by certain conditions laid down by the Centre in this connection, including setting up a water regulatory authority for better management of canal water. The state government is yet to decide on setting up the authority. In fact, the government had opposed its constitution.
About the Scheme
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Post-DSGMC poll, parties fear poaching by rivals
New Delhi, January 28 With no anti-defection clause in the DSGMC Act, horse-trading and shifting of loyalties can't be ruled out once the election results for the cash-rich gurdwara committee are declared. The counting is slated for January 30. Already there are allegations that candidates have been "approached" to switch lo alties. Rival groups led by SAD (Delhi) chief Paramjit Singh Sarna and Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal are confident that their winning candidates will not be weaned away by any allurement. During the 2007 DSGMC elections, Manjit Singh GK, now the presidential nominee of the Badal group, launched his own party-SAD Panthak. The party bagged six seats but two of the winning members decided to join the Sarna group. Author of Sikh Chetna Lehar Jarnail Singh advocates anti-defection law for the gurdwara elections. "When MLAs and MP are covered under an anti-defection law, why not those contesting gurdwara elections," he asks. Noted Sikh lawyer HS Phoolka also feels that it is time that the anti-defection clause is introduced in the Gurdwara Act. Observers say a poor voter turnout of 42 per cent could mean a close fight. And this could trigger defections. Sarna groups’s general secretary Gurmit Singh Shunty had joined the Badal group even before the gurdwara elections were held.
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Pbi varsity awards life fellowships
Patiala, January 28 The fellowships were awarded on the inaugural day of the three-day international Punjabi Conference. — TNS
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Training for cancer detection begins
Patiala, January 28 Principal Dr KD Singh said a door-to-door survey was conducted during the first phase of the campaign and suspected cases of cancer had been enlisted. In the second phase, these suspected cases would be examined and diagnosed, he added. “We have called medical officers (specialists) from seven districts who will be provided training by faculty of the medical college for early detection, diagnosis, management and prevention of cancer among these patients. The participants will be made aware about the procurement of equipment and latest developments in treatment of cancer patients, he informed. The officers will also be provided practical sessions in different departments.
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15 years on, housing scheme for poor yet to see the light of day
Village Brass (Fatehgarh Sahib), January 28 Sources said the state government had constructed about 30 low-cost houses for the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) families. The land measuring 3 acres for the project was donated by the village panchayat out of which 4-kanal land was kept for setting up of a cremation ground. Former Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) president late Gurcharan Singh Tohra had laid the foundation stone in August 1998. The project had initially raised hopes among the poor of the village who had also volunteered to offer services for the project. The residents alleged since substandard material was being used in the project, the beneficiaries had refused to move to these houses. The roofs of these houses also started leaking during heavy rain and the plaster on the walls also started falling. The villagers said as the cremation ground was also coming up near the housing colony, the beneficiaries were not comfortable moving to these houses. Sources said the officials had abandoned the project midway after installing doors and windows. The colony now wears a deserted look as wild grass has grown all around. Steel doors and windows have been removed by unscrupulous elements. The villagers say that about Rs 20 lakh were spent on the construction of these houses about 12 years ago. They say the houses may be demolished since as no one is ready to move to the colony and the land may be used for cultivation on rent. District Development Panchayat Officer (DDPO) Diljit Singh Virk said he was not aware as to why the project had been abandoned. He said he would bring the matter to the notice of the higher authorities.
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Dalits burn govt effigy over ‘forced’ loan recovery
Sangrur, January 28 The protesters were led by general secretary of the Punjab Youth Congress Poonam Kangra. They submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister through the Deputy Commissioner for waiving the loans of women belonging to the Valmiki and Dalit communities. When the protesters reached the Deputy Commissioner's office to submit the memorandum to the DC, they were stopped by the police. They were told only a few people could go to submit the memorandum. On this, an altercation took place between those who led the protesters
and the police.
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SC commutes death sentence of man who raped, killed daughter
New Delhi, January 28 Commuting the death sentence, a Bench comprising Justices P Sathasivam and FMI Kalifulla sentenced Mohinder Singh Verma of Partap Singh Wala village in Haibowal in Ludhiana to life imprisonment. Mohinder was sentenced to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping his minor daughter in 1999 and assaulting his wife Veena. He was released on parole in January 2005 and a year later, he murdered his wife and the daughter in the presence of another daughter. He was sentenced to death by the Ludhiana Sessions Judge on November 22, 2007. The Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the sentence on May 30, 2008, prompting him to approach the SC. The apex court cited three reasons for commuting the death sentence. One, his wife and daughters refused to live with him when he came out on parole and forced him to stay in a rented house. Two, he could have killed his other daughter too but did not do so. Three, he was not beyond rehabilitation and his sister had not given up on him. The Bench also noted that the wife was the complainant in the rape case. “It was thirst for retaliation which became the motivating factor in this case. In no words are we suggesting that the motive of the accused was correct. Rather, we feel it does not come within the category of the rarest of rare cases to award the death penalty,” the Bench said. Citing SC judgments in other cases, the Bench said death penalty could be awarded only in the rarest of rare cases where the convict was beyond rehabilitation and sparing his life would endanger the community. “We are of the considered opinion that the present case does not fall within the four corners of the rarest of rare cases,” the Bench ruled. “One significant factor in this case, which we should not lose sight of is that he did not harm his other daughter…even though he had a good chance for the same,” the Judges said. “Further, it was highlighted that he being a poor man was unable to earn his livelihood since he was driven out of his house by his deceased wife... It is his further grievance that his deceased wife was adamant that he should live outside and should not lead a happy married life and that was the reason that their relations were strained. This also shows that the accused was feeling frustrated because of the attitude of his wife and children. Moreover, the probability of the offender’s rehabilitation and reformation is not foreclosed in this case.” Case History
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Badshahpur Gang Rape Case
Patiala, January 28 Kundan Singh Nagra, counsel for accused Balwinder Singh and Gurpreet Singh, who were produced before the court, prayed that a copy of the CD reportedly carrying the victim's statement prior to her commiting suicide be provided to them. The case will now be heard on February 4.
Sangrur court awards life sentence to two youths
Sangrur: The Additional Sessions Judge, Virinder Aggarwal, today awarded rigorous imprisonment for life to Amandeep Singh (20) alias Pali of Bhawanigarh in Sangrur district and his accomplice, Soni Singh (20) of Kakra village near Bhawanigarh , for raping a 14-year-old minor girl. On the victim's statement, a case was registered against the accused on March 4, 2012, under Sections 376, 363, 366 (A), 506 and 34 of the IPC. On March 1, 2012, the girl was taken to Sangrur by Soni Singh on a motor cycle on the threat that if she did not accompany him, Amandeep Singh would not marry her. In Sangrur, the victim found Amandeep Singh waiting for the two in a truck. She was taken to a secluded place and raped for days. On March 4, she was abandoned at a village bus stand from where she managed to reached her home with the help of some good Samaritans.
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HC notice to Patiala SSP
Chandigarh, January 28 Taking cognisance of the matter, Justice Mehinder Singh Sullar has ordered an inquiry and served a notice on the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Patiala. The SSP has been asked to “examine the matter, to fix responsibility and take action against the erring officials along with submitting a status report” in this regard. The accused Balvir Singh had earlier moved the High Court seeking grant of anticipatory bail in a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust registered against him under Sections 420 and 406 of the IPC. Little did he realise that it would boomerang on him. The complainant in the case Daljit Kaur, who resides at her parental village Kotlia, said her brother Kuldeep Singh owned two acres of land at Hariau village in Patran tehsil of Patiala district. As per the prosecution, Balvir Singh illegally sold Kuldeep’s land for Rs 26 lakh through guile. Since Kuldeep did not have a bank account in his name at that time, Balvir got the entire amount deposited in his account promising that he would later give the money to him. In the meantime, Balvir and his accomplice hatched a conspiracy and detained Kuldeep at some unknown place for about one month in a bid to grab his money. “It was claimed that the accused administered some intoxicating drugs on Kuldeep Singh and killed him and then projecting it to be a case of accident,” Justice Sullar observed. “There are very serious allegations that the accused had kidnapped and murdered him (Kuldeep) in the manner depicted in the FIR. But strangely enough, cops goofed it *
Kuldeep Singh, a resident of Patran tehsil in Patiala owned two acres of land *
His friend Balvir Singh sold his land for Rs 26 lakh through guile and got the amount deposited in his account since Kuldeep did not have a bank account *
Balvir and his accomplice hatched a conspiracy and detained Kuldeep for about one month and later killed him *
The Patran police registered a case under minor offences such as cheating and criminal breach of trust
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Gang of thieves busted, four arrested
Sangrur, January 28 Sangrur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Harcharan Singh Bhullar said after getting a tip off, a CIA staff team from Bahadur Singh Wala laid a naka at Babbanpur (Dhuri) near a canal bridge yesterday. The team intercepted a Tata vehicle coming from the Dhuri side. During checking, 9.38 quintals of copper, a motorcycle, two pistols, four live cartridges, two iron rods were recovered, the SSP said. The material seized is worth Rs 14.50 lakh, he added. Bhullar said the police arrested Navin Kumar and Vijay Kumar, both residents of Ludhiana, Ravi and Sonu, residents of Ferozepur Cantonment. Three of their accomplices Lakhan, Raju and Vicky, all residents of Ferozepur Cantonment, were to be arrested, he said. The gang had been involved in committing major thefts in Sangrur, Sunam and Dhuri for some time by breaking shutters of electrical material shops. The SSP said the gang had committed about 25 crimes in different districts of the state, including Sangrur, Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mansa, Moga, Ferozepur, Ludhiana and Hoshiarpur. They had stolen the Tata 207 from Ludhiana. The remaining three accused would be nabbed soon,
he added.
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Second accused in Congress sarpanch’s murder still at large
Fatehgarh Sahib, January 28 The police has arrested one person and a manhunt has been launched to nab the other accused. The victim Tilak Raj Mehta was attacked with some sharp-edged weapons by unidentified assailants on the intervening night of December 8 and 9. The police had provided him a security guard after he had received threatening calls. However, the security guard had left for his home in the evening after dropping Mehta at his house.
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Amarinder said the CD would be screened during the Moga byelection and "if the Speaker wants to suspend me or any of the party members, he may do so... The party will move the court." 
So pitiable is the condition of the road, which is being four-laned at a cost of Rs 705 crore, that former minister Vinod Khanna, who had accompanied former Surface Transport Minister BC Khanduri for the stone-laying ceremony of the project more than a decade ago, prefers to take an alternative route whenever he visits his former parliamentary constituency of Gurdaspur.
