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IAF displays its might at Adampur
Jalandhar, September 27
It was a field day for school and college students as well as for the villagers who gathered at the Adampur Air Force Station to witness the static display of its aircraft, armaments and assets ahead of the 79th Air Force Day celebrations to be held on October 8.

Aircraft on display during a function organised as part of the celebrations of the 79th Air Force Day at Adampur. Aircraft on display during a function organised as part of the celebrations of the 79th Air Force Day at Adampur. A Tribune photograph

Woman dies of burns, five booked
Nakodar, September 27
The Shahkot police today booked five persons for allegedly killing their daughter-in-law here at village Billi Chaharam.

(Extreme left) Bhajno, the mother of the deceased, at the police station in Shahkot on Tuesday. (Extreme left) Bhajno, the mother of the deceased, at the police station in Shahkot on Tuesday. Tribune photo: Nikhil Bharadwaj

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	IAF displays its might at Adampur Initiates 79th Air Force Day celebrations with a static display of aircraft at the Air Force station Kusum Arora Tribune News Service Jalandhar, September 27 It was a field day for school and college students as well as for the villagers who gathered at the Adampur Air Force Station to witness the static display of its aircraft, armaments and assets ahead of the 79th Air Force Day celebrations to be held on October 8. The Indian Air Force is organising various functions as part of the Air Force Day celebrations at its various airbases in the country. The spectators were enthralled by the static display of firepower of MiG-29 aircrafts, IGLA missiles and SAM III missile on TLVs. Armament stores, crash fire equipment and surveillance equipment were also on display. The MiG-29 jet fighters remained the centre of attraction for the students. The air force officers explained them about its functioning and usage in the Indian Air Force. The static display was held with an aim to make the students and the villagers, from the adjoining villages of Adampur, aware of the might of the Indian Air Force and to create awareness regarding various job prospects in the Indian Air Force. The show started at 9 am and concluded at 4 pm and received a huge applause from the spectators. The Air Wing of the NCC Group Headquarters also conducted parasailing and aero-modelling that turned out to be another major attraction. The Guard Flight also attracted spectators. The officials from the Adampur Air Force Station also put up a special stall where they distributed publicity material, including posters, to the youth. Air Commodore M Fernandez, Air Officer Commanding of Adampur Air Force Station, inaugurated the show that was attended by air force officers, their families and other personnel.
	Woman dies of burns, five booked Nikhil Bhardwaj Nakodar, September 27 The Shahkot police today booked five persons for allegedly killing their daughter-in-law here at village Billi Chaharam. The girl was allegedly set on fire by her in-laws due to some personal dispute. Bhajno, the mother of the deceased, in a statement to the police alleged that her daughter Asha Rani, alias Ashu, got married to Sukhwinder 10 years ago. “Ever since their marriage, Asha Rani was tortured by her in-laws without any reason,” said Bhajno. She further told the police that her daughter was set on fire by her in-laws on Monday evening. The girl sustained 90 per cent burn injuries and was rushed to the local Civil Hospital, Nakodar. She was later moved to the Jalandhar Civil Hospital where she succumbed to her burn injuries yesterday. The mother further stated that when her daughter came to meet her a few days back at their village Nangal, she has noticed marks of torture on her daughter’s body. “On that hapless day, my daughter was put on fire by her merciless in-laws for no fault of hers,” the bereaved mother said. Inspector Gurmeet Singh Sindhu, said that Amro, the mother in-law; and Bakhsho, Krishna, Gurmelo, the sisters-in-law, are the main accused. According to the police, a case of murder against all the accused was registered under Section 302 of the IPC. The police said raids are being conducted to nab all the accused. The deceased was sent for a post-mortem examination.
	Sweepers stage dharna, seek better wages Our Correspondent Phagwara, September 27 The ongoing agitation of municipal employees and ‘safai karamcharis’, belonging to the Nagar Council Sanitation Committee and Safai Karamchari Union entered in to the sixth day today. They organised dharnas and demonstrations to protest against the state government’s indifferent attitude towards them. A protest rally was also organised in the Town Hall, in front of the Nagar council office. In the rally, the union leaders raised their voice in support of their long pending demands that included regularisation of ad-hoc employees and better pay scales for the employees (that will incorporate recommendations of the Pay Commission). The protesters gathered at the Town Hall and marched through GT Road, Satnampura, Adarsh Nagar and Bhagatpura. The protesters threatened to intensify the protest if their demands were not accepted.
	Taking cue from Anna’s fight, ex-servicemen float NGO Tribune News Service Gurdaspur, September 27 Impressed by anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazar and his team, scores of ex-servicemen who have already done yeomen service for the country while serving in either of the three wings of the defence services have now come together on a common platform to fight the scourge of corruption by forming an NGO, aptly named Civil Society. Addressing a press conference, the convenor and society patron Brig (retd) Kuldeep Singh Kahlon said that the NGO will be instrumental in fighting the scourge of corruption in various layers of society and the district administration in this district. He added that they will be pursuing any case brought to the NGO by any individual in Gurdaspur, Batala and Pathankot. Kahlon also exhorted the common man to elect honest leaders in elections. On the occasion, Thakur Davinder Singh and Parikshat Khajooria were elected as president and general secretary of the NGO, respectively.