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Big haul DIG (G) BSF Jagir Singh Sran, Commandant 8 battalion RS Kataria, DK Singh DC (G) with other BSF officials along with the arms and ammunition recovered at the battalion headquarters, Amarkot. A Tribune photograph
Arms smuggling bid to revive militancy in state?
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Three pilgrims killed as buses collide head-on
Minister assures traders of security
Talent hunt fest: Sahil sings success saga
Former MC president acquitted of graft charges
Athletes taking part in the march past on Sunday.
A Tribune photograph
Prestigious award for KV teachers
Infighting in Moga Cong intensifies
Flesh trade racket busted
Continuous medical education programme organised
Young poet
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BSF foils armed intrusion bid
Huge consignment of arms & ammunition, timer devices recovered Kulwinder Sandhu/Anirudh Gupta Tribune News Service
Indo-Pak border, September 7 Reacting to a intelligence input, the sleuths of the intelligence wing and jawans of the 8th battalion of BSF jointly held a special naka in area between border observation posts of Kalas and Harbhajan on the Indo-Pak border last night and foiled a major bid of intrusion by recovering arms and ammunition and pushing back the intruders. The DIG of BSF Ferozpur Sector M.L. Wassan told The Tribune that at around 3 am today, the BSF men spotted two suspected persons slowly moving towards cobra fencing at the border. The Group Commander of 8th battalion R.S. Kataria immediately sounded an alert following which the BSF men kept on observing the movement of the intruders. After about ten minutes, one of the intruders reached the fencing between the border pillar 152/2 and 152/3. At this moment, the BSF team challenged the intruders. One of the intruders who was coming on the front side ahead of his other companion opened fire on the BSF men with the intention to clear the way for intrusion. But, the BSF men immediately retaliated by illuminating bombs and opened fire. The BSF team fired 11 shots. However, the Pakistani intruders taking advantage of the Kasur Nullah, thick growth of 'sarkanda' and poor light conditions managed to escape back inside the Pakistani territory leaving behind some packets. At the first light in the morning, the BSF team launched search of the area across the fencing and recovered three AK 47 rifles with 8 magazines and 731 live cartridges, eight Pakistani made Star 0.38 bore pistols with 16 magazines and 362 live cartridges and seven timer devices. The BSF officials said that the timer devices were commonly being used by the militants in IED blasts and four out of them were of one hour time lag and remaining three were of just six minutes time lag. The DIG further claimed that there was specific information about likely attempts by Pakistan-based militants to push arms and ammunition inside India through Punjab border. After intelligence reports of attempts of intrusion, the local IG of the BSF Himmat Singh had formed a joint group comprising Commandant of the 8th battalion and intelligence wing of Ferozepur to workout a strategy to neutralize any such attempts, which succeeded in pushing back the intruders and recovering arms and ammunition.
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Arms smuggling bid to revive militancy in state?
Ferozepur, September 7 Sources said that even as no major terrorist related activity has been reported in this border state for last few years except for sporadic incidents like the bomb blast in Shingar cinema, Ludhiana, the security and intelligence agencies continue to receive inputs about sinister designs of the ISI and other subversive outfits to create violence and restore insurgency in the state. The reports assume much significance in wake of the fact that all efforts to deport the Pakistan based pro-Khalistan militants to India have failed till date. BSF intelligence officials confirmed that they have been regularly receiving inputs about the plans of Pakistan-based militant outfits to push arms, ammunition and explosives inside India to renew insurgency and create unrest by triggering blasts in the hinterland of Punjab border. Last year also, on September 9, the BSF had recovered two AK 56 rifles with several magazines, one highly sophisticated Najum security mauser, one Italian Pietro Beretta 9 mm pistol, one American Taurus 9 mm pistol, 4 Pakistani made 7.63 mm star pistol along with a large quantity of ammunition near BOP Rattoke in this sector. In August last, the local police had arrested Former KLF aide Akwinder Singh alias Thana alias Dr Gurnam Singh along with five others belonging to newly created "International Liberation Revolutionary Force (ILRF)" and unearthed a deadly plot under which several top religious and political leaders including Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Sant Gurmeet Ram Rahim, Congress leaders Jagdish Tytler, Maninderjit Singh Bitta besides some others were planned to be eliminated. The arrest had sent alarm bells ringing especially when a member of the gang happened to be qualified engineer Sources said that though the central and state governments are keeping close watch the recovery of sophisticated arms and ammunition will keep the security forces on tenterhooks. Over and above, since most of the pro-Khalistani outfits namely, Babbar Khalsa International ( BKI),International Sikh Youth Federation (ISYF), Khalistan Commando Force(KCF), Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) continue to remain banned under Prevention of Unlawful Activities Act, 1967 ( as amended in 2004), the splinter groups in Pakistan are always venturing to create new outfits in this state, which needs to be checked. Police sources admitted that after Dera Sacha Sauda issue, some radical forces are trying to join hands to restore militancy in the state. |
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SAD state of affairs: Cong
Bhai Rupa, September 7 Following a call by MLA Phul, Gurpreet Singh Kangar, who is a staunch ally of the former chief minister captain Amarinder Singh, the MLAs, Darshan Singh Brar (Baghapurana), Ajit Singh Shant (Nihal Singh Wala), Joginder Singh Panjgrain (Panjgrain), Makhan Singh (Pakka Kalan) assembled there to assure people that they would stand up to face the "atrocities" of the Badal government. They blocked the main crossing in the village for at least four hours and raised slogans. The immediate provocation for the protest meeting was that a supporter of Kangar, Darshan Singh, had been arrested by the police in a theft case that turned out to be false. They flayed SAD district president Sikander Singh Maluka who was defeated by Kangar from Rampura Phul during the recent assembly elections, for pursuing the politics of vendetta. All the five MLAs condemned the Badal government and its leaders for falsely indicting Congmen to demoralise them. Addressing the gathering, Makhan Singh, said in his speech, "CM Parkash Singh Badal is frustrated with people in Malwa, as the route to Chandigarh from his native village Badal, comprises only MLAs who are Congress supporters." "When Badal enters Kaljharani village, the first village after Badal, he finds me. Then in Bathinda, he sees Harminder Singh Jassi, then Ajaib Singh Bhatti. Further en route, he finds Gurpreet Singh Kangar, then Kewal Singh Dhillon (Barnala), Surinder Pal Singh Sibbia (Sangrur) and in Patiala, the King of Malwa, Captain Amrinder Singh. It is only after reaching Banur that he finds Captain Kanwal Jeet Singh, who offers him tea and makes him feel comfortable." In their speeches, the MLAs missed no opportunity to hail Captain Amarinder Singh, referring to him as "Babbar Sher (lion), Raja Sahib and Jarnail." Gurpreet Singh Kangar particularly was harsh on the police officers in his constituency accusing them for working as a tool in the hands of SAD leaders. He openly lashed out at some SHOs and asked people to take revenge on them. "I want to tell all police officers that from now onwards, get ready to face the music if any one from their constituency is picked up in false cases. We will not think twice before attacking the police stations if any such situation arises," he said. All the five MLAs affirmed that if the Badal government and the "illegal" committee formed within the House tries to implicate Captain Amarinder Singh, they would go to any length to stage their protest. |
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Three pilgrims killed as buses collide head-on
Abohar, September 7 According to the available information, scores of devotees from here had boarded the Abohar-Bikaner passenger train last night for onward journey to Runecha Dham (Ramdevra) located near Pokhran in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan where the annual fair is on. They boarded the state-run buses from Bikaner. One such bus collided head-on with another bus that was returning from Ramdevra, as it was heading from Salobi to Ramdevra in the last phase of its journey to the historic place. Hundreds of pilgrims from Abohar and surrounding areas had already left in groups to cover the 600 km distance in about a fortnight on foot. A group had also left to run free kitchen there yesterday. So the news of the mishap caused anxiety in many localities here amid heavy downpour late in the evening. The sources said that the head-on collision between two buses resulted in the death of three pilgrims on the spot while others sustained injuries. One of those dead has been identified as a Bhanwar Dass, son of Jagga Ram of Idgah Basti here. Another was identified as driver Kalu Ram of the ill fated bus. The third victim also appeared to be from Punjab but he did not carry any identity proof. Of the injured four was identified as Shanti Devi who belonged to different localities but were of the same name. Other local residents among the injured are: Bimla Rani, Dhanpati, Raj Kumar, Ramo Devi, Maya Rani, Krishan Lal, Kunal, Saroj Rani and Bhagwanti. Two residents of Patiala, identified as Daulat Ram and Sonu, one Murari Lal of Ludhiana and Raj Kumar of Sriganganagar, have also been hospitalised at Bikaner with multiple injuries. Members of the affected families here have left for the site of the acident by hired vehicles, a visit to some of the localities indicated. |
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Minister assures traders of security
Barnala, September 7 The businessmen, who allegedly received threatening calls or calls for ransom, did not disclose it before the public when the minister asked about it at an open meeting held at PWD rest-house here today.
Later, when the minister assured the businessmen that the state government would provide them adequate security and they need not live in fear of anyone or any organisation, then the businessman apprised the minister about the problems they were facing for the last couple of days in a closed door meeting where the minister and the SSP were present. Earlier, talking to media persons, Dhindsa said that the government was committed to provide security to the common man. He said that he being the in-charge of the district, assured every one that they could visit him personally for any problem at any time. On being asked about the news reports aired by a TV channel that Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal had asked for the details of religious dera heads as well as smugglers and criminals having a vote bank, the minister dubbed this as a misinformation campaign being launched by the Congress party. He said the Congress was indulging in such sort of activities to tarnish the image of SAD. Replying to a question regarding the interference of SOI in business, the minister without naming SOI said the administration would not spare any anti-social element. He instructed the SSP, Shiv Kumar Verma, to nab anti-social elements who were spoiling the peaceful atmosphere or creating problems for businessmen. Describing the district, Dhindsa said that his department had earmarked a budget of Rs 60 crore for widening and construction of new roads in the current financial year. He said that some of the projects would be initiated in the next month only.
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Talent hunt fest: Sahil sings success saga
Abohar, September 7 The students also remembered Voice of India singing star Ishmeet Singh while competing in the fancy dress event while tears rolled down many cheeks in the packed auditorium. Principal B.B. Sharma while awarding prizes to the winners hoped the college teams would repeat their superb performance in the Panjab University festivals. Sahil who clinched top position by melodiously playing violin in the instrumental music event also won first prize in folk song and song competitions. Surjit Singh excelled in gazal and got second position in instrumental music by playing folk instrument
Tumbi. "Chan mama, beli tare" was declared best play, "khusre" got second prize. Ravi was adjudged best stage actor, Anju and Hunny shared second position. In the skit competition
"Raftar naal" won first, "Aapki adalat" got second position. Pardeep was declared best actor with Gurpreet Kaur getting second position. In histrionics Neeraj topped. In mime Puneet was adjudged best while in mimicry the topper was Anuj. Other toppers are:
Mehandi: Sheenam Mittal, cartooning and still-life drawing: Dharinder Kumar, on the spot painting: Saloni, clay modelling: Deepak Kumar, collage making: Darvesh Goyal, rangoli:
Sourabh, dry flower arrangement: Divesh Goyal, fresh flower arrangement: Shalini Garg, Pakhi making:
Bhagyashree, quiz: Himanshu, Mukul Goyal and Rahul, debate: Ashok Soni, poem writing: Maninder Singh, story writing: Gurdeep Singh, essay writing: Madhu, poem recitation: Pardeep. The college honoured the students who had brought laurels to the institution in Panjab University examinations. Some of them were accompanied by their parents. Those awarded mementoes/prizes included Himani,
Falak, Shalini Chawla, Indu Bala, Pooja, Shalu, Harpreet Kaur, Parul, Ritu, Apneet Kaur, Mahak Gandhi and Gurpreet Kaur. |
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Former MC president acquitted of graft charges
Moga, September 7 The then superintendent of police (Vigilance Bureau) of Ferozepur Range Anita Punj booked Gill under sections 409, 420 of the IPC and 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The case was registered on August 30, 2002 in the vigilance bureau's police station at Ferozepur. Some shopkeepers of Guru Nanak Market made a written complaint to the Vigilance Bureau with affidavits that Gill took a total of Rs 1.75 lakh from them in the year 2000 as bribe to transfer the proprietary rights of shops in their names. They alleged that the then MC president backed out from the promise made to them and denied that he took money from them. There were also rumours at that time that the money was later returned back to the shopkeepers during at the behest of Jathedar Tota Singh the then Education Minister of the state. The additional sessions judge Amarjot Kaur Bhatti while agreeing to the arguments made by the defence counsel acquitted Gill from all the charges on Saturday and held that he was not involved in either taking bribe or committing fraud. Meanwhile, Gill after getting acquitted from the court alleged that this case was registered against him under the pressure of local Congress leadership just to settle political scores. |
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KVS sports meet begins
Warriors at work!
Bathinda, September 7 National shooter and Arjuna awardee Avneet Sidhu and Maj Gen D.C.
Katoch, SM, chief of staff, Bathinda, were the guests of honour among other senior Army officers present on the inaugural function. Children presented an impressive array of events on the first day of the three-day event. Some of them were lazium show,
dumbel, ring, PT show, Taekwondo and a welcome song. Gen Katoch in his speech said, "Sports are an integral part of growing up as they teach discipline, sacrifice, accountability, team work and promote fitness. After hoisting the flag he declared the meet open."
T.D. Garg, principal, KV No. 1, presented mementoes to the guests of honour. Results: Girls High jump (u-17): 1. Poonam; 2. Monika- KV, Rohtak. High jump (u-14): 1. Janam muni Das- KV No. 3, Bathinda; 2. Pratibha- KV, RCF, Kapurthala. 400 m hurdle race (u-17): 1. Nidhi- KV No. 4 Ambala; 2. Ayesha- KV No. 1 Patiala; 3. Sukhminder- KV Mullanpur. 400 m hurdle race (u-19): 1. Bhanu- KV OCF, Sector 29, Chandigarh; 2. Shalu- KV High grounds, Chandigarh; 3. Sandeep- KV No. 1, Bathinda. 600m race: 1.
Sameena- KV No. 1, Patiala; 2. Neha- KV, Hissar cantt; 3. Maya- KV No. 1, Bathinda. Javelin throw: 1. Parminder- KV No. 1, Barnala; 2. Avantika- KV No. 1, Bathinda; 3. Deepika- KV No.1, Bathinda. 800 m (u-19): 1.
Neetu- KV No. 4, Ambala; 2. Radha- KV No. 1, Patiala; 3. Neelam- KV, Hissar
cantt. Boys: High jump: 1. Amreesh- KV No.1 Bathinda; 2. Alok- KV
Recongpio; 3. Avneet- KV Recongpio. 800 m (u-17): 1. Sandeep- KV No. 4, Rohtak; 2. Naveen- KV No. 1, Bathinda; 3. Mulayam- KV No. 1, Patiala. Javelin throw: 1.
Shailesh- KV, Baddowal; 2. Mahadev- KV, Sabatu; 3. Mandeep- RCF Hussainpur, Kapurthala. 600 m (u-14): 1. Amrinder- KV, Patiala; 2. Pawan- KV No. 1, Ferozepur; 3. Abhinav- KV No. 4, Ambala. 800 m (u-19): 1.
Lovejot- KV, Jalalabad; 2. Vivek- KV, Hissar cantt; 3. Surinder- KV, Patiala. 1500 m race (u- 17): 1. Naveen- KV No. 1,
Bathinda.1500 m race (u-19): 3. Rajveer- KV No. 1, Bathinda. |
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Prestigious award for KV teachers
Bathinda, September 7 The KVS gives the award to its teachers for their outstanding performance. Makhan Lal is a TGT (Hindi) and has been serving in the KVS for 21 years. Lal has been awarded by various social organisations and non-government organisations (NGOs) too. A prolific writer, he has many articles printed in several national dailies and periodicals. He has given nine entries to Children's Encyclopedia published by the Punjabi University, Patiala. Ramesh Kumar, working as PGT (Economics), has almost 23 years of teaching experience. He has been serving society through community development projects and Scout and Guide activities. He is a trained assistant leader trainer (Scouts). He has organised many Rajya Puraskar Testing Camps and district rallies. He leads the Chandigarh region in National jamboree. Sources in the KVS said that altogether 65 teachers of the KVS have been selected for award. Out of 65 teachers, 13 belong to Chandigarh region of the Kendriya Vidyalayas.
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Infighting in Moga Cong intensifies
Moga, September 7 Sathi while talking to the media persons had demanded from the party high command to take appropriate action against both these leaders as they both had brought the party in an embarrassing position. Adding that the act of these two leaders had given indications among the political circles and the common masses that the party had given up the fight to contest the elections, which was a shame on them. He revealed that during a recent meeting of the party, Jain had demanded from the party leadership to give a free hand to him to draw a strategy to contest the elections, which was granted to him. But, now, as none of their candidates had been allotted the party symbol to contest the local body elections, it seemed that both these leaders had undergone a secret pact with the SAD-BJP to give them an advantage to win the elections.
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Flesh trade racket busted
Bathinda, September 7 As per the information provided by police, acting upon a tip-off, the cops raided a house and nabbed Balwinder Kaur, the owner who was allegedly involved in the flesh trade. During the raid, Mandeep Kaur of Bathinda and Kuldeep Kaur of Bhadaur were also held while one of them, Parveen Kaur, managed to flee from the spot. Police also arrested two of their clients, namely Suraj Ram of Rajasthan and Raj Kumar of Uttar Pradesh. Kotwali police booked the accused under sections 3, 5, 6 and 8 of the Immoral Trafficking Prevention
Act, 1956. |
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Continuous medical education programme organised
Barnala, September 7 President of IMA, Barnala, Tirloki Nath said that experts from Apollo Hospital, Ludhiana, R.P.Singh, cardiologist delivered a lecture on chest pain while R.S. Bhatia, neurologist, spoke about epilepsy. Over a 100 doctors attended the programme. Civil surgeon, Barnala S.M.S. Sidhu presided over the function and threw light on the significance of CME in a doctor's life. He also said that the attendance at CME was also essential for the renewal of the registration of the doctors after every five years as per the directions laid down by the Punjab Medical Council. — OC
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The Border Security Force (BSF) today foiled a major bid by Pakistani intruders to push huge consignment of sophisticated arms and ammunition inside the Indian territory from across the border.
Abohar, September 7
