J A L A N D H A R    E D I T I O N

Dermatologist dies in road accident
Tarn Taran, July 31
Deputy Medical Commissioner, Gurdaspur, and a skin specialist, Dr Rana Verma (53), died in a road accident on the National Highway No 15, near Marhana village, 30 km from here, this morning. His daughter Shalini (23) was seriously injured.

Stray animals pose threat to residents’ lives
Pathankot, July 31
Mules and horses, abandoned by residents of nearby villages, have joined the company of cows and calves to create mayhem on the roads of this city. The presence of hundreds of these stray animals is also adding to the traffic woes in the city which is a gateway to the neighbouring states of J&K and Himachal Pradesh.

Kidnapped boy rescued
Tarn Taran, July 31
The district police has rescued 12-year-old Mohit Dhawan of Vegepur, who was abducted by Mandeep Singh of the same village, a week ago. The police has arrested the accused. The boy was handed over to his parents here today.

Cops seize narcotics
Gurdaspur, July 31
The Gurdaspur police nabbed Jagmohan Singh and Parvinder Singh and seized 11.50 quintals of poppy husk from their possession. Addressing mediapersons, Gurdaspur SSP Sukhwant Singh Gill said the officials from Puranashala police station laid a trap following which the smugglers were arrested.

Dermatologist dies in road accident
Tribune Reporters

Tarn Taran, July 31
Deputy Medical Commissioner, Gurdaspur, and a skin specialist, Dr Rana Verma (53), died in a road accident on the National Highway No 15, near Marhana village, 30 km from here, this morning. His daughter Shalini (23) was seriously injured. She was admitted to the Community Health Centre, Sarhali, and later referred to the Guru Nanak Hospital, Amritsar.

Dr Rana had gone to Faridkot for his daughter's counselling to get admission in MD. They were coming back from Faridkot when their car met with an accident. A Canter hit their car near Marhana village.

Patti DSP Jagdeep Singh said Dr Verma died on the spot, while his daughter was seriously injured.

The driver of the Canter managed to flee, said the DSP.

A case under Sections 304A, 279, 427, 337, 338 of the IPC has been registered by the Harike police against the driver.

Dr Kashmir Singh Sohal, president, PCMS Specialists Doctors Association, Punjab, has condoled the death of Dr Verma

Gurdaspur: Dr Verma's death was condoled by Gurdaspur Member Parliament Partap Bajwa, Parliamentary Secretary and MLA GS Babbehali, Deputy Commissioner Abhinav Trikha, Civil Surgeon Vinod Beri, SSP Sukhwant Singh Gill, District Red Cross Society chairperson Dr Bhawna Trikha, realtor Manjit Singh Dala, former Cabinet Minister Sewa Singh Sekhwan and PPCC spokesman Fatehjung Singh Bajwa.

Stray animals pose threat to residents’ lives
Ravi Dhaliwal
Tribune News Service

Pathankot, July 31
Mules and horses, abandoned by residents of nearby villages, have joined the company of cows and calves to create mayhem on the roads of this city. The presence of hundreds of these stray animals is also adding to the traffic woes in the city which is a gateway to the neighbouring states of J&K and Himachal Pradesh.

Anil Vij, former president of the Pathankot Municipal Committee (before it was upgraded to a corporation), said the MC had constructed a shed near circular road, covering nearly 10 kanals, to house stray bulls. However, a majority of the residents claim that it is not enough. “There are hundreds of stray animals roaming the streets of the city. Constructing just one shed is not enough. More such sheds should come up. Moreover, there are two gaushalas in the town which are not sufficient. NGOs should join hands with the district administration to find a permanent solution to the problem,” averred Kartik Wadhera, a resident.

Deputy Commissioner Siben C said he had written to the Union Government to release funds for the construction of a Nandshala, where stray bulls can be housed. “I am aware of the gravity of the problem which has increased manifold in the last few years. This is resulting in accidents, many of them which are turning out to be fatal. The administration is also in the process of roping in some NGOs and prominent citizens in an attempt to solve the problem,” he added.

Kidnapped boy rescued
Our Correspondent

Tarn Taran, July 31
The district police has rescued 12-year-old Mohit Dhawan of Vegepur, who was abducted by Mandeep Singh of the same village, a week ago. The police has arrested the accused. The boy was handed over to his parents here today.

A case under Section 365, IPC, has already been registered at Bhikhiwind police station.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Rajjit Singh Hundal said a special investigating team (SIT), comprising SP (Detective) Harwinder Singh Sandhu, DSP and SHO Bhikhwind was formed to resolve the case.

The SSP said the accused was arrested from Shimlapuri (Madhya Pradesh) and the boy was also recovered from his possession there.

Cops seize narcotics

Gurdaspur, July 31
The Gurdaspur police nabbed Jagmohan Singh and Parvinder Singh and seized 11.50 quintals of poppy husk from their possession. Addressing mediapersons, Gurdaspur SSP Sukhwant Singh Gill said the officials from Puranashala police station laid a trap following which the smugglers were arrested.

The SSP, said “Both the smugglers have been detained and are being questioned for their alleged links with international smugglers. They were entering the district from Puranashala when, acting on a tip-off, the police party, led by SHO Jagdeesh Raj and Sub-Inspector Subash Chander apprehended them. SP (Detective) Jagjit Singh Saroya. DSP (Rural) Puran Chand also reached the spot and the contraband was recovered after searching the truck,” the SSP claimed.

A case has been registered. — TNS