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Batala resident held with Rs 2.5-cr worth heroin
Four of robbers’ gang in police net
Narcotics seized from jail inmates
City on red alert, but internet cafes throw caution to the wind
Anti-polio drive from today
Police team assaulted
Snatching bid foiled
Students participate in baby show, drawing
competitions
Youth killed in accident
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Localities live in ‘high tension’ as PSPCL sleeps
Amritsar, February 23 High-tension wires passing dangerously close to houses at several places in the city have failed to draw the attention of officials so far. Posing a similar threat, a public park in the Golden Avenue has a tilted iron pole touching live wires on another pole. The iron pole stands in middle of the park and probably electricity is flowing through it. The risk escalates considering that children play in the park. It is even more dangerous on rainy days. At Indira colony, high-tension wires pass very close to houses. Many accidents have occurred in the past in the colony. Residents said they live in fear of mishaps. Sanjay Kumar, a resident, said, “We have no other option. Buying a home somewhere else is too costly a proposition. Besides, nobody will buy this house because of this constant danger.” The residents said a dog roaming on the roof of a house was electrocuted a few months back. In another instance, a three-year-old girl Diya lost her hand after coming into contact with high-tension wires on the terrace. Diya was rendered handicapped for life. Another family from the area, whose daughter met with a similar accident but luckily escaped unhurt, reportedly sold their home and moved elsewhere. However, not everybody can do this to overcome the fear. Electricity wires in Mai Sewa Bazaar, Guru Bazaar and many other localities also pose a similar danger. In these areas, the wires run parallel to the windows on the first floor of the houses. At places, the loose and naked wires look like a cob web. The hanging wires even pose a threat to high-roofed vehicles. In November last year, an 18-year-old boy had died of electrocution in Dupai chowk area. On days when it continuously rains (as it did today), when many among us enjoy the showers, the residents of these areas are never delighted because of the simple reason that the rain enhances the risk of mishaps. Sudeep Singh Sandhu, Chief Engineer, PSPCL, said instructions have been issued to the employees to take notice of such complaints on a priority basis. Talking about the Indira colony, he said wires were laid before people had constructed the houses and it was the duty of the MC not to allow construction at the place. He said even in streets where wires can be seen running parallel to the windows, it was because of the encroachments on streets. High-tension wires passing dangerously close to houses at several places in the city have failed to draw the attention of officials so far.
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Featuring in two voter lists, minister Joshi comes under Cong attack
Amritsar, February 23 Earlier, the two advocates had accused Joshi of aiding his family in getting dual voter I-cards in two districts of Amritsar and Tarn Taran. They had forwarded a complaint in this connection to the Election Commission of India which had asked the State Election Commission to inquire into the issue. The State Election Commission forwarded the complaint to the Deputy Commissioner for the probe. The two advocates, showing the voter lists with pictures of Anil Joshi, his wife Monika Joshi and mother Pushpa Joshi, urged the Chief Election Commissioner for a speedy disposal of the complaint and requested to add this complaint with the earlier one. “This is a direct evidence against the sitting MLA. It proves that he used illegal means to win the elections,” said Gorsi. In the voter lists of Amritsar (North) constituency produced before the media, the names and pictures of Anil Joshi, his wife Monika Joshi and mother Pushpa Rani were shown against serial number 752 (voter ID number KJD 3789807), 755 (voter ID number KJD 3789591) and 748 (voter ID number KJD 3789716), respectively. In Amritsar (East) constituency, the names and pictures figured against serial numbers 711(voter ID card number JLX 2047793), 712 (voter ID card number JLX 2047801) and 713 (voter ID card number JLX 2047777), respectively. Vaneet Mahajan said the name of Pushpa Rani also figured in the voter list of Tarn Taran constituency. The copies of the voter lists have also been forwarded to the Governor Punjab, Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court and Chief Election Commissioner, Punjab. Cabinet Minister Anil Joshi when contacted said he and his family were law abiding citizens. “My family, including me, had exercised our franchise at just one place during the assembly elections,” he said. He said it was the duty of the Election Commission to amend the voter lists.
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‘Emigrant writers promoting Punjabi literature at global level’
Amritsar, February 23 Top writers and thinkers, including Dr Deepak Manmohan, Dr Sawraj Sandhu, Dr Ravi Ravinder and Giani Singh Kang, a special invitee from Canada, spoke in details on the role of emigrant writers in promoting Punjabi language and literature at the global level. They highlighted the sensitivity of the emigrant writers who due to separation from their mother land lived their life in isolation and thus develop a `sense of belongingness’ to become successful writers. Khalsa College Governing Council honourary secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina highlighted historic perspectives, including partition which has an impact on Punjabi writings. “The division of Punjab was a blow to Punjabi language but still it was a sign of encouragement that the language is flourishing in its original form in Pakistani Punjab. College principal Dr Daljit Singh, who earlier welcomed the chief guest, special guests and guest speakers, initiated a debate in right direction when he said, “We see the promotion and work on Punjabi language and literature thriving in Canada, and it seems the whole work is being undertaken by emigrant writers only.” Dr Daljit said there had been a number of challenges before Punjabi writings and litterateurs here and abroad. Punjabi has virtually become second language in many countries abroad due to the efforts of Punjabi writers. The modernity has led to changes in lifestyle and thus the change in writings is imminent too but we stay connected to our culture and language, Dr Manmohan said. Dr Ravi said Majha’s contributions were valuable in Punjabi writings. He said literature is a reflection of any society and emigrant writers vividly describe the migration of Indians to the various foreign countries, their problems, their struggles and the impact of other culture on their way of life. Devinderpal Kaur, Head Department of Punjabi Studies, KCA, welcomed the guests. Prof Sukhbir Singh, Prof Atam Randhawa, Prof Devender Singh, Prof Harinder Sohal, Prof Bhupinder Singh, Prof Harwant Kaur and others were present at the event.
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Batala resident held with Rs 2.5-cr worth heroin
Amritsar, February 23 Preliminary investigations revealed that Pankaj used to bring drug consignments from Jammu and Kashmir to distribute the same to the drug peddlers based in Batala, Gurdaspur and Amritsar. Pankaj worked at an embroidery unit in Verka. Sanjiv Sharma, in charge of the anti-narcotics cell, said he was nabbed from near a satsang bhawan of a dera located on the Jandiala-Tarn Taran bypass road. Investigations revealed that he had procured the contraband from an Amritsar-based drug peddler who dropped him near the bhawan. As per the police official, Pankaj got involved in the illegal trade to support his addiction. He became an addict a couple of years back after he came in contact with some addicts in Amritsar. The drug peddlers used to give him Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000 for ferrying the consignments. He said Pankaj had revealed certain names during the investigations, but he failed to give their locations or any contact number from which they could be traced. Pankaj has been booked under Sections 21, 22, 61 and 85 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances ActAct and further investigations were going on, said Sanjiv Sharma.
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Four of robbers’ gang in police net
Amritsar, February 23 The police arrested four gang members, identified as Bikramjit Singh of Jabbowal village, Sarabjit Singh of Balia Manjhpur village, Gurdev Singh of Shaheed Udham Singh Nagar, Tarn Taran road, and Charanjit Singh of Kot Mit Singh. But, three of their accomplices escaped taking advantage of the darkness. Those who escaped were identified as Jaspal Singh of Jabbowal, Binder Singh and Bikar Singh of Jodha Nagri village. Gurbinder Singh, SHO, Tarsikka police, said preliminary investigations revealed that the gang was involved in the stealing of transformers in Kartarpur and Hoshiarpur areas. They also committed robberies in various parts falling under the jurisdiction of the Amritsar rural police. The gang members, who were armed with sharp-edged weapons, were sitting in an SUV (PB-01-A-1932) near Kot Khehra canal when the police conducted a raid. The informer had told the police that the gang had been planning a loot incident. A case under Sections 399 and 402 of the IPC has been registered against seven persons. The police seized sharp-edged weapons from their possession.
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Narcotics seized from jail inmates
Amritsar, February 23 He has been serving 20-years of rigorous imprisonment in the jail. He had hidden the contraband in his socks. Sharma said a case had been lodged with the police. Further investigation is going on. The jail staff also seized 29 grams of opium from an undertrial, who had just returned after a hearing in a court. Vishal, the jail inmate, was facing trial in a murder case.
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Man held with 18-kg ganja
Amritsar, February 23 Jatinder has been remanded in three-day police custody for further investigations. A preliminary probe revealed that the accused was employed at a brick-kiln in Amritsar. Jatinder reportedly used to distribute the narcotic substances to laborers working in the kiln. He said he had brought the ganja from his residential area in Muzaffarnagar in UP.
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City on red alert, but internet cafes throw caution to the wind
As cyber cafes have been often misused by terrorists, the police has often directed them to maintain registers of their customers. The cafes had also been instructed to allow visitors to the surf the internet only if they have a proper identity proof. But very few cafes maintain registers or ask visitors to provide identity proof. Few of the café owners admitted that they did not maintain registers as customers feel offended when asked about their identity cards. “We have stopped asking for the identity cards as customers do not like it,” said an internet café owner. Mukesh, manager of a café in the city, is among a very few who abide by the instructions. "It is a policy decision. We do not compromise on the security. We know our negligence could land us in trouble," he said.
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Anti-polio drive from today
Civil Surgeon Dr Yash Mitra said on the first day of the drive, drops would be administered at polio booths where as on the following days the teams would conduct a door-to door campaign. He said the rally aimed at creating awareness among the residents about the need to immunise children. A total of 1,435 booths have been planned for administering polio drops. About 2,785 teams of employees and volunteers will work to make the campaign a success. The department targets to immunise 3,39,113 children during the drive, he said.
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Police team assaulted
Amritsar, February 23 The police team was headed by ASI Harbans Singh. Acting on a tip-off, the team had raided the house belonging to Ram Parvesh, who had been booked by the B-division police in connection with a theft case under Sections 457, 380 and 411 of the IPC. ASI Harban Singh alleged Ram Parvesh along with his son and two daughters entered into a scuffle with the police team. In the scuffle they tore the uniform of a head constable. However, the police team arrested Ram and lodged a complaint against the family, including Ram Parvesh, under Sections 353, 332 and 186 of the IPC for attacking the police team.
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Snatching bid foiled
The arrested were identified as Harjinder Singh of Ekta Nagar and Anmol Singh of Chamrang Road. The police later seized two more mobile phones from their possession. In another incident, two unidentified youth snatched the purse of Suman Lata when she along with her husband was traveling by a rickshaw near Mata Kaulan Park. The victim’s husband Parveen Kumar Kalia, a resident of Krishna Square, said the motorcycle-borne youths sped away after snatching the purse which contained Rs 15,000 cash, a gold chain and a gold ring.
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Students participate in baby show, drawing
competitions
Amritsar, February 23 Swastik Bisht, Seerat, Peehu, Mahabir Singh, Mehreen Kaur, Harashpreet Singh, Dishan Kaur, Joban Singh, Harroop Kaur got first prize in the baby and mom ramp walk event. In the drawing competition, students were divided into three groups, Group A, Group B and Group C. The winner in Group A is Vijay Kumar, in Group B is Rabandeep Singh, and in Group C is Sukhmandeep Kaur. The show was mesmerised with a cultural programme, including gidda, bhangra and solo break dance by Jasnoor.
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Youth killed in accident
Amritsar, February 23 The deceased’s father, Tarlok Singh, told the police that he was walking behind Nirvail Singh when a speedy jeep came from Kukkarawala village side and hit his son near Guru Ka Bagh. The Jhander police has registered a case under Section 304-A of the IPC against the unidentified person. Tarlok Singh could not read the vehicle registration number.
— TNS
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