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Deluged, they prayed for one miracle: Daughter’s wedding
Bharoana (Kapurthala), September 4
A shattered Bant Singh narrates his tale of woes in Bharoana village of Kapurthala district on Thursday. Even as Independence Day was celebrated with gusto throughout the country, the day proved to be a harrowing one for an aged couple of this village since the floods virtually washed away the arrangements made to solemnise the marriage of their daughter.
A shattered Bant Singh narrates his tale of woes in Bharoana village of Kapurthala district on Thursday. Tribune photo: Pawan Sharma

Suspected case of dengue in city
Jalandhar, September 4
After diarrhoea, a suspected case of dengue was reported in the city today. While the health authorities claimed it to be a suspected case, experts confirmed it a positive case of dengue.

Kulwinder Singh undergoes treatment in a Jalandhar hospital. — A Tribune photograph

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	Deluged, they prayed for one miracle: Daughter’s wedding Bipin Bhardwaj Tribune News Service Bharoana (Kapurthala), September 4 Even as Independence Day was celebrated with gusto throughout the country, the day proved to be a harrowing one for an aged couple of this village since the floods virtually washed away the arrangements made to solemnise the marriage of their daughter. The swirling waters of the Chitti Bein and the Sutl ej entered their house and swept away all household goods, forcing the family to postpone the marriage of their daughter Nindar Kaur. Bant Singh (80) and his wife Mukhtiar Kaur (75) of Bharoana were forced to beg to the family members of the groom to postpone the wedding. They could solemnise Nindar’s marriage after the flood water receded to some extent and that too in Lohian. Narrating his tale of woes to The Tribune, Bant Singh, who has not been keeping well since the death of his elder son nearly six month ago, lamented, “The flood water entered our house and destroyed almost all the belongings and goods arranged for the marriage. We could manage to shift only a few belongings to the terrace of the house before the muddy water rose to a level of nearly 10 feet. “A pall of gloom descended on the house. Since every thing was ruined, we requested Nindar Kaur’s in-laws, residents of Mothanwala village in Ferozepore district, to change the marriage date. They were kind enough and finally the marriage was solemnised on August 27,” put in Mukthiar Kaur. The family has been camping in the village gurdwara along with other flood-affected residents and the “langar” provided by the gurdwara management for over a fortnight, is the only source of food. When he heard that the deputy commissioner was coming to the village to disburse some money, the old and ailing man trudged a long distance from the gurdwara to his house but was shattered when he came to know that instead of the DC, local SDM K.S. Chandi held a meeting with residents of Takia village nearby and did not bother to come to their village. This, despite the fact that the administration had informed them that the DC would be visiting the village to address their grievances. Is this the way to treat people who have already lost all their belongings, crops and their houses, he lamented. Hospitable hosts Although they might have lost virtually everything to the floods, the Punjabiat among the flood-affected residents was still evident as they offered water and tea to those who came to the village to extend their sympathies. “Baitho ji, cha piyaiye”, was the common refrain of most of the people at the relief camp and adjoining villages here.
	Suspected case of dengue in city Tribune News Service Jalandhar, September 4 After diarrhoea, a suspected case of dengue was reported in the city today. While the health authorities claimed it to be a suspected case, experts confirmed it a positive case of dengue. Resident of Bhargo Colony Kulwinder Singh was admitted in the civil hospital with high fever and body ache yesterday. After the blood test reports indicated it to be a suspected case of dengue, the health authorities have shifted him to the isolation ward. Jalandhar civil surgeon Dr S.S. Walia claimed that blood tests of Kulwinder Singh had shown a blood platelet count (57,000) and IGM positive. Taking precautionary measure, the patient had been shifted to the isolation ward and was under constant observation of doctors. The blood platelet count of a healthy man varied from one lakh to three lakh and if it came down from 30,000 then the case was said to be critical, he added. Meanwhile, panic has gripped the area and the roles of the district health authorities and the Jalandhar municipal corporation have come under scanner.
	Killer Wheels One dead, 21 hurt as bus overturns Tribune News Service Jalandhar, September 4 A woman was crushed, while 21 others were injured when a private bus overturned on the Jandiala-Nakodar road at Shankar village, near Nakodar, this afternoon. According to information received here, Sarabjit Kaur of Tahli village succumbed to her injuries while she was being rushed to hospital. Nakodar SHO Satinder Chadha said the bus belonging to Nagra Bus Service was heading towards Nakodar from Jandiala with over 40 passengers when its driver lost control over the vehicle. Windowpanes of the vehicle were broken to extricate the passengers stranded inside the bus. Ten of those injured are still in the civil hospital, Nakodar. The bus driver also sustained injuries in the mishap. A case of rash and negligent driving has been registered against the bus driver at Nakodar police station.
	Top terrorist in police net Chander Prakash and Bipin Bhardwaj/TNS Batala/Jalandhar, September 4 Harjant Singh, who was listed among the top terrorists of Punjab, was arrested by the Jalandhar police today. The police reportedly has seized some arms and ammunition from his possession. Though the Batala and Jalandhar police authorities were tightlipped about his arrest till late night, sources in the police revealed Harjant Singh, alias DC, a resident of Vijliwala village in Batala, was arrested by the CIA Staff of the Jalandhar police after his name figured in a number of anti-national activities. The Jalandhar police actually picked him up from Vijliwala village and showed his arrest from Kala Sanghia village in Kapurthala district. Top police officials, including the Batala SSP, and Jalandhar SSP P.K. Rai, did not pick up their telephones despite repeated calls till late night. There was confusion about the actual name of the suspect if he was Gurjant Singh or Harjant Singh as the police did not come to the records. Sources said Harjant Singh, who faced a number of terror-related crimes, was arrested for a murder allegedly committed by him in 2001. He was on bail in this case since 2007.
	Dismiss Patnaik govt, demand Christians Our Correspondent Amritsar, September 4 Demanding immediate ouster of the Naveen Patnaik government and imposition of President’s rule to protect the minorities in the state, a number of Christian activists led by Bishop Anil Joseph Kuto and Bishop Pardeep Samanta Rao today took out a peace march. They reiterated their demand of a CBI inquiry into the Orissa carnage which led to the killing of innocent Christians and destruction of churches and property. The activists handed over a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner Kahan Singh Pannu to be forwarded to the President of India for insitituting the probe and identify the culprits and giving them exemplary punishment. The march started from Saint Pauls Church, Court Road, and culminated at the district court complex after passing through the main bazaars of the city. Addressing the rally, Anil Joseph urged the authorities to give government job to one of the kin of the deceased, besides suitable compensation to them. He said the adequate security arrangements should be made for the minorities and safe return to their native places.