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NEIGHBOURHOOD

SGPC seeks adequate security at venue
Tribune News Service

Ambala, April 21
A deputation of the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) here today submitted a memorandum to the district administration seeking adequate security arrangements for the religious conclave that the SGPC was organising at Gurdwara Baba Jorawar Singh Baba Fateh Singh at Dosarka on April 23.

The deputation pointed out in the memorandum that the function was scheduled to be attended by SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar besides other SGPC functionaries.

Members of the Haryana Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (HSGPC) had yesterday made a complaint to the Ambala Deputy Commissioner, the Superintendent of Police and the Barara Sub-Divisional Magistrate demanding a ban on “Gurmat Samagam” function which was being held near Gurdwara Baba Jorawar Singh Baba Fateh Singh at Dosarka, the state head office of the HSGPC, as announced by Baldev Singh member of the SGPC (Amritsar) in a press conference here.

Jasbir Singh Khalsa, joint secretary, HSGPC, condemned the act saying the government should impose a ban on the function, which may disturb peace due to conflict between the supporters of both groups.

He said the state government had not permitted HSGPC president Jagdish Singh Jhinda to perform Sukhmani prayers at Kurukshetra and Panjokhra Saheb gurdwaras under the SGPC management sometime ago.

He blamed the SGPC for trying to disturb atmosphere by organising a function near Gurdwara Baba Jorawar Singh Baba Fateh Singh, and urged the district administration not to allow it to take place.

4 hurt in group clash
Our Correspondent

Lalru, April 21
Four persons, including two women, were injured in a group clash at Ramgarh Rurki village here today. The women have been referred to the GMCH, Chandigarh, for treatment. The clash between the two groups led by Surmakh Singh and Kamaljeet Singh reportedly took place over the issue of car parking.

Kamaljeet Singh, his mother Krishna and sister-in-law Karmjeet received injuries in the clash. Surmakh Singh also sustained injuries. On the complaint of Kamaljeet Singh, a case has been registered against Avtar Singh, Surmakh Singh and Mintu under Sections 325, 323, 341 and 506, IPC, at the Lalru police station.

Special fund for farmers sought

Fatehgarh Sahib, April 21
Punjab Mandi Board chairman Ajmer Singh Lakhowal has demanded the formation of a special fund to compensate farmers for damages to crops due to natural calamities.

Lakhowal visited the Sirhind grain market and inspected the process of procurement here today.

He said they would press for minimum support price (MSP) for basmati rice, maize and cereals. In view of the poor condition of farmers, their crop should be insured and the Centre should pay the premium, he said. To compensate farmers for damage to crops due to natural calamities, the central and state governments should contribute 60 and 40 percent share, respectively, to the fund, he added.

He said 19.96-lakh metric tonne wheat had arrived in the mandis of the state till April 20. Out of this, various government and private agencies had procured 16.36 lakh metric tonne wheat. — TNS

COURTS

Levelling of forest land
HC: Take action against violators
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 21
Approximately 53,000 square meters of forest area was illegally levelled in Mohali district and 11 farmhouses were constructed causing in the process extensive damage to the hillock, the Punjab and Haryana High Court heard today.

Secretary, Forests and Wildlife Preservation, Punjab, DS Bains informed the High Court that the offenders violated rules in Majrian village, comprising settlements of Bhagindi, Kasauli, Jayanti Majri, Karaundewala and Gurha.

He said though criminal proceedings had been initiated under the Punjab Land Preservation Act, 1900, by the state Forest Department against the offenders, some other state Acts too were apparently violated by them.

As such, appropriate legal action regarding demolition of structures would be taken under the Punjab New Capital (Periphery) Control Act, the Punjab Regional and Town Planning and Development Act and the Environment Protection Act, he said.

The Bench also heard that the violators themselves under the supervision of the state Forest Department should regenerate the forest area.

After hearing the arguments, the Bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi directed the state government to take appropriate action against the violators as per law.

CRIME

12-yr-old held for sodomy
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 21
A 12-year-old boy was arrested by the Chandigarh Police on the charges of sodomy following a complaint by the father of the victim. The complainant alleged that the accused sodomized with his three-year-old son today. The police has registered a case under Sections 367 and 377 of the IPC at the Sector 39 police station and sent him to the juvenile home in Sector 25.

Vehicle stolen

Harjit Singh from Patiala reported that someone had stolen his Bolero vehicle (PB-13X-9292) along with Rs 50,000 and some documents from the parking of the UT Secretariat, Sector 9, on April 19.

A case under Section 379 of the IPC has been registered at the Sector 3 police station.

Theft

Sunil Kumar of Ram Darbar reported that someone had stolen four gold chains, 16 gold rings, 10 gold earrings, six pairs of paidal, two mangal sutra and 150 gram gold from his shop in Sector 19 last night.

The police has registered a case under Sections 380 and 457 of the IPC at the Sector 19 police station.

In another incident, J Luthra of Sector 11 alleged that his maid Rajeshwari had stolen 340 dollars and a air ticket from his residence on April 20.

The police arrested the accused and claimed to have recovered the stolen goods.

A case under Sections 381 and 411 of the IPC has been registered at the Sector 11 police station.

Stolen

Buland Singh Sekhoo, department of law, Panjab University, reported that someone had stolen his laptop, Rs 22,000 and some documents from Toyota Corolla (PB-30C-0093) after breaking the windowpane of the vehicle from the parking of Student Centre, yesterday.

Demolition Drive
MC team comes under attack, 3 booked
Tribune News Service

Zirakpur, April 21
The police booked three persons, including a woman, for obstructing public servants from performing their duty here today.A case has been registered against Balbir Singh, his wife and son, all residents of Sukhna Colony, on the complaint of MC inspector Gurdarshan Singh.

The municipal officials had to return without completing their anti-encroachment drive after a protest by the Sukhna colony residents.

Irate residents pelted a JCB machine with stones and broke its windowpanes.

In his complaint to the police, Gurdashan Singh stated that he along with other officials had gone to Sukhna Colony to construct a boundary wall on the MC land.

While illegal structures on the land were being removed, Balbir Singh along with his family objected to the same and entered into a heated argument with the council officials. Balbir also pelted the JCB machine with stones.

The driver of the JCB machine sustained injuries in the attack.

Gurdarshan Singh, an official of the council, said they had informed the police about the incident.

Meanwhile, residents of the colony alleged that they had not received any prior notice regarding the demolition drive. The council officials, however, denied any such allegations.

The residents raised slogans against the officials and claimed that former SAD leader Capt Kanwaljit Singh had given them the land. Zirakpur SHO Yogi Raj stated that a police team had been sent to the scene and a case had been registered.

SPORTS

Badminton meet from April 30
Tribune News Service

Mohali, April 21
Mohali District Badminton Association will organise Mohali District Badminton Seniors’ and Veterans’ Championship from April 30 to May 1.The championship, which is meant for the residents of Mohali, will be held at the State Institute of Health and Family Welfare Complex, Phase VI, here.

The events include Open Category, 35 plus singles and doubles, 45 plus singles and doubles and 60 plus singles and doubles.

Interested players can give their entries either to Parminder Singh, general secretary, Mohali District Badminton Association (9814313606) or Harjit Singh (9876531000) by April 29.

The age proof and residence proof must be shown at the time of registration.