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Another jail inmate dies
School headmaster arrested for defaming Dist Education Officer
Chemist shops to remain closed today
258 left in fray for Panchayat Samiti elections in district
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Pbi diabetics more prone to foot amputation: Dr Kotru
Dr Sushil Kotru (centre) addresses a press conference during the launch of a comprehensive diabetes and obesity care unit at the Max Hospital in Bathinda on Thursday. A Tribune photograph
Road safety first, cops tell residents
New drug to treat cancer launched
Physically challenged meet Dy CM
Four Bir Talab residents booked for assault
Electrical appliances damaged in Kheta Singh Basti area
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Another jail inmate dies
Bathinda, May 9 A resident of Parasram Nagar, Manish Kumar (40), was declared dead by the doctors at the Civil Hospital at around 10 am. He was arrested for his involvement in filing fake bail bonds to secure release of jail inmates, and had been lodged in the jail for the past around 13 months. He had been facing charges under various sections of the IPC, including Section 420, at Talwandi Sabo and other police stations of the district. The deceased's wailing mother, Sharda, said she came to the Civil Hospital to get medicine for her husband. "A neighbour told me that my son too has been hospitalised here due to some ailment. I immediately rushed to the emergency ward and saw him lying there. I tried to wake him up but failed," she said. She said the body was bluish which made them suspect that he was beaten up badly causing his death. The deceased's family members demanded a high-level probe into the death of the inmate. Arun Kumar, a family friend, said he was with Manish at Talwandi yesterday where a court had granted him bail in one of the cheating cases registered against him. He said Manish used to run a tea stall at Parasram Nagar and was allegedly falsely implicated in the cheating case. The real offenders managed to escape and he was made the scapegoat, Arun alleged. He further alleged that the jail authorities were pressurising the family to cremate the body after post-mortem examination. "They asked us not to take the body to Parasram Nagar and get it cremated at a nearby cremation ground. Such pressure tactics support our suspicion that something went wrong on the jail premises," Arun Kumar said. He claimed that the inmate was visibly healthy when he met him yesterday. When contacted, Deputy Jail Superintendent Baljeet Singh said the jail officials came to know from other inmates that Manish had slipped in bathroom. "The doctor in the jail was summoned, who referred the inmate to the Civil Hospital where he died," Baljeet Singh said. The Deputy Jail Superintendent said the jail barracks were bursting at their seams as over 100 inmates were housed in a barrack. "With rising temperature, it becomes quite difficult to bear with congestion," he said. The Deputy Jail Superintendent ruled out any possibility of foul play and fight among the prisoners in the jail. Recent casualties in Bathinda Central Jail
April 28, 2013 Gamdur Singh (30), who was facing a case after being caught with poppy husk, died. His relatives had protested against the jail authorities by keeping his body outside the jail entrance the whole night. December 23, 2012
Krishan Singh (42) of Ramnagar, Barnala, died. October 13, 2012 Ajaib Singh (65) of Yatri village died. October 9, 2012
Bikar Singh (90) of Muktsar, who was undergoing life imprisonment, died. May 19, 2012
Sukhdev alias Bedi (35) died within an hour after being shifted from the jail to the local Civil Hospital. He was booked under the NDPS Act. Counter Charges
"The jail officials came to know from other inmates that Manish Kumar had slipped in bathroom. The doctor in the jail was summoned, who referred the inmate to the Civil Hospital where he died. There is no possibility of any foul play or a fight among the prisoners in the
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School headmaster arrested for defaming Dist Education Officer
Bathinda, May 9 The headmaster, Labh Singh, was posted at Government High School, Giana, and the then DEO, Dr Amarjeet Kaur Kotfatta, had accused him of defaming her, using derogatory remarks and obstructing a public servant (the DEO) from discharging her duty. The headmaster, in his statement to the police yesterday, claimed that he was not mentally fit and had signed at the bottom of the complaint that was prepared by his lawyer. Civil Lines Station House Officer (SHO) U. Cee Chawla confirmed the claim made by the headmaster before the police. The SHO said the headmaster was in two days of police remand. The police said the headmaster claimed that he was undergoing medication from a hospital on the Namdev Marg and had also produced some medical prescriptions also. Labh Singh was suspended by the Education Department and later, a case was registered against him on the complaint of Dr Amarjeet Kaur, the Deputy DEO (Secondary), who was having additional charge of the DEO (Secondary). She is now posted as the DEO (Elementary). Dr Amarjeet Kaur is wife of the sitting Bathinda (Rural) MLA, Darshan Singh Kotfatta. The headmaster had distributed copies of his written complaint to the SSP. He allegedly maligned the image of Dr Amarjeet Kaur by levelling allegations in the complaint. He had alleged that the DEO forced him to sit in front of her and do loose talk. Labh Singh was booked under Sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of duty), 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 509 ((word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code. The police said Labh Singh was accused of barging into the office of the DEO in April without any prior appointment or intimation. He got infuriated after the DEO declined to attest his wife's certificate. The DEO told him to follow the set procedure to get the certificates attested on which he got infuriated and threatened that he would teach the officer a lesson. Fact file
Labh Singh was booked under Sections 353 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of duty), 186 (obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions), 506 (criminal intimidation), and 509 ((word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of the Indian Penal Code. |
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Chemist shops to remain closed today
Bathinda, May 9 In a press statement issued here today, the president of the Retail Chemists' Association, Ashok Balianwali, said the bandh call was given by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists to protest against the "undue interference" of the police in day-to-day operations of medical stores, against pharmaceutical companies that brought down the profit margin of chemists and alleged undue implication of chemists in case drug samples fail and their drug licences being stamped with red ink. Nand Lal Kansal, the president of the District Chemists' Association, Bathinda, and Arun Kumar Singla, the president of the Wholesale Chemists' Association, Bathinda, appealed to all the chemists to observe a complete strike on May 10. The district president of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Dr Shiv Dutt Gupta, assured full support to the chemists' protest. — TNS
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258 left in fray for Panchayat Samiti elections in district
Bathinda, May 9 At Rampura, 33 candidates were left in fray after 14 candidates withdrew their nominations. In Bhagta, 33 candidates would be contesting the elections after 14 candidates withdrew their nominations. In Nathana, 27 candidates have been left in fray after 12 nominations were withdrawn. In Talwandi, 42 candidates would fight the election as 36 withdrew their nomination papers. In Maur, 17 candidates withdrew their nominations and four were elected unopposed leaving 24 in fray. In Sangat, 34 candidates would fight the polls after five candidates decided to withdraw their nomination papers. In Bathinda, 78 candidates withdrew their nominations, one has been elected unopposed and 54 are left in fray. In Zila Parishad elections, 21 nominations have been withdrawn while two candidates have been elected unopposed thereby leaving 31 in fray. Panchayat Samiti elections
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Pbi diabetics more prone to foot amputation: Dr Kotru
Bathinda, May 9 Launching a comprehensive diabetes and obesity care unit here today, Dr Kotru, who is with the Max Hospital, said diabetes is the second largest cause of foot amputation after accidents. "Ten per cent of diabetes management lies in treatment, while the other 90 per cent lies in awareness. Diabetes increases the risk of foot amputation by 20 per cent, which can be easily prevented," said Dr Kotru, adding that the diabetics should go for a regular foot check-up as they usually lose sensation in the feet. Due to the loss of sensation and wearing of faulty footwear, their feet develop ulcers, which go unattended and worsen, developing into gangrene. The Max Hospital has received a number of gangrene patients whose feet was saved after a long-term treatment, he informed. Accompanied by interventional cardiologist Dr Sharad Gupta, Dr Kotru added that at the diabetes clinic, special emphasis will be laid on educating people about managing and preventing diabetes. The two doctors said people having one diabetic parent had a 30 per cent chance of suffering from diabetes while those whose both parents were diabetics were at 50 per cent risk of getting affected by the disease. Dr Kotru added that in Malwa, diabetes was not only an ailment afflicting people in the urban areas. Rural and semi-rural belts also had a high prevalence of diabetes, he informed. The special clinic will also deal with obesity, which is gaining an alarming proportion among the Punjabi population. The doctors said while the fat on biceps was good, the same around belly made people unfit. Improper and untimely eating habits, too much of alcohol intake, lack of exercise and sedentary lifestyle were some of the reasons behind the increase in girth, he said. The doctors also warned of increased prevalence of diabetes among the children and the younger population. The Max Hospital has also launched a round-the-clock helpline for providing services to people requiring assistance and support. The helpline number -09780011442 - will be manned by trained professionals.
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Road safety first, cops tell residents
Bathinda, May 9
Pruthi was speaking during a seminar organised by the Bathinda traffic police with the help of Muktisar Welfare Club at the MSD School. Professional drivers, Army personnel, schoolchildren, senior police officials and traffic policemen were present on the occasion. DIG Amar Chahal was the chief guest. He was accompanied by SSP Ravcharan Brar, ASP Alka Meena, SHO U. Cee Chawla and traffic in-charge Bharpur Singh. Students from St. Xavier's, Guru Harkishan and other schools staged plays and delivered speeches on road safety during the event. Dr Naresh Pruthi said 11,982 deaths were reported in Punjab last year from January 2012 to November 30, 2012. While 3,650 accidents were reported on roads, 16,800 persons received minor and major injuries during these accidents. The total number of vehicles that were damaged in these accidents is 4,661, Pruthi said. Citing factors like engineering faults and lack of will on the part of the government to curb the menace, Pruthi said 75 per cent of these accidents occurred in Sangrur, Bathinda, Muktsar, Patiala, Faridkot and Amritsar districts. He regretted that though the government conducts survey and spends money in crores to curb cancer, the number of deaths in road accidents is more as compared to the deaths caused by cancer. He stated that 1900 cancer deaths were reported in a survey conducted by a university whereas the number of lives lost in road accidents is around 12,000 in a year. DIG Amar Chahal, while expressing concern over the rising number of deaths due to road accidents, said this is a matter of concern and everybody should join hands to curb the menace. "The youth should try to understand the drawbacks of driving recklessly, drunken driving, talking on mobile phones or listening to songs while driving. It is the duty of the drivers of heavy vehicles not to drive carelessly or else others passing by on the road would be in trouble," the DIG said. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ravcharan Brar said it was time to strictly implement the rules on roads or else, such accidents would continue to take place. "Efforts should also be made to make the use of helmets compulsory on city roads as many people have lost their lives after receiving fatal head injuries in road accidents," Brar said.
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New drug to treat cancer launched
Bathinda, May 9 The medicine has European Union — Good Manufacturing Practice (EU-GMP) certification — for its microbial manufacturing facility and is the only company having product under-registration with the EMA. Intas now is the only company to have indigenously developed six biosimilar products in the domestic market. — TNS
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Physically challenged meet Dy CM
Bathinda, May 9 The deputation comprised the senior state vice-president of the association, Avinash Sharma, Bathinda head Charanjit Singh Sidhu, Mansa head Varinder Soni and members Amninder Singh and Surjit Singh. The association spoke to the Deputy CM and pointed out that the state government has been neglecting the demands of the physically handicapped for long and had been pushing the community towards penury. They also pointed out that during a meeting held at Chandigarh in 2011, the Chief Minister had promised them that their demands would be fulfilled at the earliest but it did not happen. The association threatened that if the government still chose to neglect their demands, the physically handicapped persons across the state would be forced to vote against the ruling party in the Lok Sabha elections in 2014. Pointing out that most Indian states allow the physically handicapped persons to travel for free in their road transport system, the association demanded that Punjab should also exempt its physically handicapped persons from paying the fare for travelling in government, private, air-conditioned and deluxe buses. The association also demanded that the pension being given to its members should be increased from Rs 250 per month to Rs 1,000 per month. It also demanded that the cap on pension should be lowered to 40 per cent disability. The association also demanded that to encourage the physically handicapped persons take up avenues of self-employment, the state should allow interest-free loans to them. It also demanded that a separate agency should be constituted for it and the loan limit should be increased from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 1 crore. Other demands included ensuring financial uplift of the physically handicapped persons, Rs 21,000 as 'shagun' on the marriage of a physically handicapped person, allowing 400 units of free electricity and jobs in government and private sector to those physically handicapped persons who are educated.
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Four Bir Talab residents booked for assault
Bathinda, May 9 Five booked for bid to encroach upon land Police has booked five persons, including a woman, for trying to encroach upon a piece of agricultural land and burning the wheat stubble. In his complaint, Harmandar Singh of Virk Kalan village said the accused, Jaskaran and Jarnail, both residents of Ghagga village of Muktsar, and Suprinder, Kartar, Harpreet and Charanjit Kaur of Virk Kalan village, set the wheat stubble in his land on fire and also tried to encroach upon his agricultural land. The complainant said his land is in Virk Kalan village. After receiving a complaint, the police registered a case under sections 447, 511, 427, 148 and 149 of the IPC at the Bathinda Sadar police station. One held for threatening Police has arrested Jalour Singh, a resident of Dikh village, for threatening a family with dire consequences. The complainant, Mithu Singh of Dikh village, said the accused Jalour Singh threatened to shoot at his son. The complainant said earlier too, the accused had entered into a quarrel with his son following which he threatened the family. A case under sections 452 and 506 of the IPC has been registered at the Balianwali police station. Dhelwan resident booked for asking girl to elope Police has booked a resident of Dhelwan village for instigating a minor girl to elope. The complainant, Bugga Singh of Mahinangal village, said the accused Jaswant Singh instigated his 14-year-old daughter to elope with him on the pretext of marrying her. Police has registered a case under sections 363 and 366 of the IPC at Nathana police station. No arrests have been made. Four arrested with drugs from Mehraj village Police has arrested four persons with illicit liquor and habit-forming drugs from Karamchand Patti of Mehraj village and Kutia bridge. The accused, Sukhwinder Singh and Soni Singh, were arrested with 40 kg laahan. They were caught red handed preparing the country made liquor. Another person, Raj Kumar of Karamchand Patti, was arrested with 30 kg of laahan. Cases against the accused have been registered at the Rampura city police station. Material worth Rs 40,000 stolen from shop Material worth nearly Rs 40,000 was stolen from a shop in Talwandi Sabo. In a complaint to the police, Gurbax Singh reported that 30 kg of copper and electronic material was stolen from his shop. The complainant also told the police that some unidentified person had stolen copper from a transformer installed in the agricultural field of Kaur Singh, a resident of Jeond Singh Wala village. A case under sections 457 and 380 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered against the accused at the Talwandi Sabo police station. Further investigation is on.
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Electrical appliances damaged in Kheta Singh Basti area
Bathinda, May 9 Residents of the area said electric meters and gadgets in 15 to 20 households were damaged after a spark was witnessed from the power cable. The local residents said the incident occurred at around 2 pm when the two power cables got entwined due to high velocity winds. It caused sparks and damaged the gadgets and electric meters installed in the houses. The authorities of the department concerned were informed to restore the supply in the area. The incident also raised safety concerns in the locality. However, no one was reported to have suffered any injuries in the incident.
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Punjabi diabetics are more prone to foot amputation than diabetics in other parts of the country owing to high intake of alcohol, less exercise and the habit of wearing faulty footwear, said diabetes and metabolic disease consultant Dr Sushil
Kotru.
As many as 12,000 deaths were reported in various road accidents in Punjab last year and the number is rising day by day. This was stated today by Dr Naresh
Pruthi, member-secretary, Punjab Police State Apex Committee, for community policing and first aid post.
