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Hearsay led to violence
 Ludhiana, December 5
It was hearsay that led to clash yesterday. A Tribune team visited the affected colony to track down the reason behind the clashes. Everyone had a story to tell.
A swarm of armed agitators challenges policemen. Tribune photos: Himanshu Mahajan
Encroachment
MC action not for babus?
Ludhiana, December 5
Though the public has seen the harsh stand taken by the municipal corporation on encroachments, it has failed to remove encroachments by bureaucrats.
A picket constructed by ADC (G) Kuldeep Singh, who had served as Zonal Commissioner, is one such example.
Ashok Malhotra receives threats
Ludhiana, December 5
Ashok Malhotra, who organised the visit of Ashutosh Maharaj, chief of Divya Jyoti Jagriti
Sansthan, has received threats for conducting the programme. He received a threatening communique from a panthic organisation here this evening.
Demolition of shops begins
 Phillaur, December 5
Almost all shopkeepers started demolishing their shops near the Phillaur railway station today and started seeking alternative places to run their business.
A total of 329 shopkeepers had constructed shops illegally on government land on both sides of the road.
Shopkeepers remove goods from their shops near the Phillaur railway station on Saturday. A Tribune photograph
Migrants ‘insecure’, urge Bihar govt to intervene
Ludhiana, December 5
The migrant workers, on whom the industrial city largely depends, has started feeling “insecure” following yesterday’s violence. Fearing that false cases could be registered against them, many a labourers are planning to return to their homes in Bihar and Uttar
Pradesh.
Cong men demand President’s rule
Phillaur, December 5
PPCC secretary Parminder Mehta and former minister Rakesh Pandey have described the SAD-BJP government as a total failure on all fronts, be it political, social or religious.
Cong leaders criticise admn
Ludhiana, December 5
Local MP and All-India Congress Committee spokesperson Manish Tewari has reiterated his appeal to the people to maintain peace and harmony at all costs.
NGOs, social bodies urged to adopt zoo animals
Ludhiana, December 5
The state government had recently initiated animal adoption scheme for Ludhiana zoo after it found it difficult to meet the expenditure involved in maintaining ideal shelter and other facilities for animals.
MC razes structures
Ludhiana, December 5
The municipal corporation yesterday demolished structures that were coming up at a public park near Kocchar Market. ccording to information, a team of the town planning wing, equipped with a JCB machine, go the structures demolished.
Cops maintaining migrants’ record
Jagraon, December 5
The involvement of migrant workers in criminal activities in the area has forced the Ludhiana Rural police to maintain their record.
Lure of easy money started it all
Ludhiana, December 5
Police inaction, drugs, unemployment, illiteracy and the desire to lead a lavish life have been prompting youths to form a biker gang, with migrants falling prey to their plans.
Schools remain open despite DC’s order
Ludhiana, December 5
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Despite Deputy Commissioner’s order to close all educational institutions in the wake of violence, a large number of schools and colleges remained open in the city today.
Midday Meal Scheme
Schools to get LPG refills on priority
Mandi Ahmedgarh, December 5
Teachers looking after cooking of food under the midday scheme in government and private-aided schools will no longer be required to stand in queues for getting LPG refills.
Purse containing jewellery, cash stolen
Mandi
Gobindgarh,December 5
A purse containing jewellery and cash was stolen from a car here today. The miscreants smashed the windowpane of the car to steal the belongings.
Stop stadia misuse, sports bodies to urge govt
 Ludhiana, December 5
Perturbed at the misuse of Guru Nanak Stadium by a soft drinks company on December 2, representatives of various sports organisations and sports promoters will organise a prayer meeting at 2 pm tomorrow for the purification of the stadium.
Office-bearers of different sports associations at a meeting held at Guru Nanak Stadium, Ludhiana. A Tribune photograph
Chess meet deferred
Ludhiana, December 5
The two-day Ludhiana District Chess Championship slated to begin today at USPC Jain Public School, Chandigarh road branch, has been postponed following the imposition of curfew in some parts of the city since last evening.
Ghawaddi sports fest
Ludhiana, December 5
The annual sports festival organised by the Gill Sports and Welfare Association at Ghawaddi village, about 15 kms from here, began today.
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