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CCTV shoots cops in ‘wrong’ act
On YouTube, a video of two cops taking bribe
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Seizure of Unaccounted Money
Ex-jathedar Rode’s daughters Indian Youth Cong voters?
SAD projects Badal as chief ministerial candidate
Badal draws flak from Sikh bodies over award
BSF ups vigil as fog engulfs border areas
PSEB nod to elimination of semester system
Three hurt as Youth Congress workers clash
Income tax workshop held
Mandi Gobindgarh MC ‘duped’ of crores
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CCTV shoots cops in ‘wrong’ act
Kotkapura (Faridkot), November 26 On August 11, the police arrested four persons, including chemist store owner Lakhwinder Singh and three of his employees, for allegedly smuggling narcotics. Relying on the footage, Lakhwinder approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court with an appeal that he was “implicated” in the case. The court directed the Punjab DGP to hold an inquiry to examine the authenticity of the footage. The cops who had once arrested the quartet are now themselves facing an inquiry, being conducted by the SP (Crime Branch). In his petition, Lakhwinder said that in the FIR lodged against him and his employees, the police claimed to have nabbed them at 6 pm in a car (PB-04M-9189) at a naka while smuggling narcotics substances. However, the CCTV camera installed at his chemist store showed the four police officials barging into the medicine shop at 10 pm, manhandling Lakhwinder and his employees and taking away money from a drawer at the sales counter. Lakhwinder Singh claimed the police was implicating him in a false case as he was opposing registration of several other false cases against him. He alleged that though the police damaged some CCTV cameras in his shop on August 11 evening, one surveillance camera escaped their eye and captured them committing the illegal act. Gursharan Singh Bedi, SP (Crime Branch), Bathinda, said the probe would be completed soon. Pending this inquiry, the HC has also directed the trial court in Faridkot not to frame charges against Lakhwinder and others in the narcotics smuggling case in case the police presented the challan.
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On YouTube, a video of two cops taking bribe
Ludhiana, November 26 The four-minute video has attracted many viewers here but nobody is ready to identify them fearing backlash from the cops. Uploaded on YouTube earlier this month, the video has triggered a debate in the Police Department. The ASI could be seen receiving cash while the head constable has been shown helping him in counting the money. The ASI has also been shown accepting a mobile phone. While senior police officials are tightlipped on the issue, an official, on the condition of anonymity, said, "I have seen the video. Though the head constable has been identified, the ASI cannot be seen clearly.”
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Seizure of Unaccounted Money
Kapurthala, November 26 Chief Judicial Magistrate Kiran Bala recorded the statements of Khaira and three witnesses and fixed the case for consideration on January 9. In the 11-page complaint filed under Sections 499, 500, 501 B and 120 B of the IPC, Khaira alleged that to defame him, Sukhbir and others made a false propaganda on November 11 through PTC channel and other media that hawala money of Rs 3.64 crore recovered from Shambu Barrier was to be delivered to him. In his complaint through his advocate NK Banka, the MLA further stated that Sukhbir Badal and Bibi Jagir Kaur left no opportunity to implicate the complainant and his supporters in one or other controversy and tried their best to tarnish his image in the eyes of the public. Citing an earlier case, Khaira said earlier also he had been harassed by Sukhbir Badal who had planted a false case of theft against him at Subhanpur police station in 2007 which was later quashed by the Punjab and Haryana High court. Khaira also made Rajpura SHO Manjit Singh, PTC partner Rabinder Narain and Editor of Jai Jagat newspaper published from Bholath, Kulwinder Singh Sehgal, respondents in his complaint.
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Ex-jathedar Rode’s daughters Indian Youth Cong voters?
Jalandhar, November 26 “These votes are fake as the dates of birth of my daughters mentioned there are wrong. We have nothing to do with the Congress or the Youth Congress,” said Rode, who is one of the fierce Congress critics and was one of leading leaders of the Panthic Morcha. In its voter list category, the IYC’s official website www.iyc.in depicts Rode’s two married daughters, Inderdeep Kaur Brar and Tejinder Kaur Sandhu, studying at Lovely Professional University here, as its members. The voter forms, according to IYC sources, had been duly signed by each voter, but Rode claimed that his daughters had never signed any IYC forms. “The mischievous elements might have picked up details from the institute’s records. Inderdeep had her exam on the voting day i.e. November 22, while Tejinder was at home preparing for her birthday the next day,” said Rode. He said the conspiracy had been hatched by his opponents to defame him and his family. The elections to the IYC were started on November 21 and will conclude on November 29. Sources in the Congress said both daughters of Rode had cast their votes at booth no. 27 falling in Jalandhar Cantonment assembly constituency on November 22. Inderdeep and Tejinder also denied having cast their votes or having applied for the IYC membership.
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SAD projects Badal as chief ministerial candidate
Chandigarh, November 26 The SAD had earlier decided to go into the elections with the Chief Minister as the leader, but there was confusion as to who would be sworn in as the CM in case of the SAD-BJP combine wins. There was a feeling in the party that Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal could be made the CM. Sukhbir during a recent conversation with TNS had made it clear that as long as his father was there, the latter alone would be the Chief Minister. Despite such assertions, there was a feeling that the party rank would “prevail” upon Sukhbir to take on the responsibility of the top post in case the SAD-BJP returned to power. Even PCC chief Capt Amarinder had asserted that it was part of SAD tactics to make the Chief Minister lead the party into the elections, but make Sukhbir the CM in case it was victorious. However, recent events have proved that the SAD is keen to further strengthen the Chief Minister. Badal not only took the centre stage at the inauguration of the Khalsa Heritage Centre yesterday but was also given the credit for establishing the monument. Sukhbir, however, chose to remain low profile. The Chief Minister is also set to get the credit for the creation of three more monuments commemorating the first and second mass carnages (Ghallugharas) in the Sikh history as well as Banda Singh Bahadur’s victory over Sirhind, all of which will be inaugurated this month itself.
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Capt woos Rai Sikhs, promises ticket
Guruharsahai (Ferozepur), November 26 The PCC chief addressed a “Punjab Bachao Yatra” rally here today. The rally, which was organised by Rana Gurmeet Singh Sodhi, MLA, saw a large turnout of people from Guruharsahai and Jalalabad assembly segments. Seeing the gathering, an elated Capt said this was so far the biggest Punjab Bachao Yatra rally. Besides Rana Gurmeet Sodhi, Sunil Jakhar, Abohar MLA, Former minister Hansraj Jossan, Dr Param Navdeep, Congress legislator from Sangaria (Rajasthan), Anoop Singh, president DCC, Anumeet Sodhi, Raj Baksh and other Congress leaders were present. While advocating strong ties with Pakistan, Capt Amarinder said following the efforts of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Pakistan had accorded the MFN status to India, which would go a long way in ushering an era of prosperity and development in this border state. “I want that Hussainiwala, Wagah and Dera Baba Nanak borders should open as it will transform the economy of Ferozepur, Amritsar and Gurdaspur,” he said while talking about the advantages of opening the trans-Pakistan route to central Asia and beyond. While promising to continue the “Atta-Daal” scheme, the former CM said he would improve and expand it further. On the problems being faced by farmers in selling the basmati 1121 variety, Capt said he,during his regime, had announced an MSP of Rs 1,850 for the basmati growers, but the Akali government failed to continue it due to which the farmers had been facing huge losses. The PCC chief alleged that the Badal family was earning an amount of Rs 1 crore every day from operations of various TV channels in which they had 99.65 per cent stake. He claimed that his government had brought hundreds of mega projects which would have revived the economy with an investment of over Rs 1.07 lakh crore and created employment opportunities for more than 10,000 Punjabis, but all those projects were mired by Akalis due to their self-seeking interests. He said after addressing over 24 rallies in more than 70 assembly segments in the state so far, he had noted that the people were ready to teach a lesson to the Akalis who had unleashed a reign of abject autocracy in the state. Noted singer and actor Harbhajan Mann and Satwinder Satti enthralled the crowd with their performances.
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‘Sanjha Morcha still in touch with BSP’
Gidderbaha, November 26 Striking an instant chord with voters in his home constituency, Manpreet said he needed no security guards in Gidderbaha as it was his “impenetrable fort” where he felt more
secure. Manpreet welcomed Kulwant Singh Dandiwal, a senior LBP leader of the area, into party fold. Kulwant Singh along with his several supporters has announced support to
the PPP. Addressing a public meeting, Manpreet said after an alliance with many like-minded parties and forming the Sanjha
Morcha, the PPP was in constant touch with senior BSP leaders to give a crushing defeat to the Akalis and the Congress in the forthcoming elections. After Harsimrat’s high-profile tour to the constituency, Manpreet criticised the VIP culture prevailing in the state. “Politicians should behave like normal people,” he said. “Red lights are meant for the police, ambulances and fire brigades in emergencies only. From grass-roots leaders to bureaucrats and ministers, all feel entitled to VIP treatment. On coming to power, the PPP’s first task would be to rein in the VIP culture,” he
added. Manpreet was accompanied by his wife Veenu Badal, son Arjun Badal and Bhagwant Mann. Before Manpreet’s address the public, Bhagwant Mann and Arjun Badal also made a brief speech, asking the people to usher Punjab in a new era under the Sanjha
Morcha.
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Badal draws flak from Sikh bodies over award
Amritsar, November 26 Former SGPC secretary and Shiromani Panthic Council chairman Manjeet Singh Calcutta, in a release issued here today, termed the announcement as "unprincipled" and said among Sikhs such an award was given to an individual for his services to the "Panth". He said there are several deserving Sikhs like Bhai Veer Singh, Bhai Kahan Singh Nabha, Prof Jodh Singh and Prof Mohan Singh who have served the religion immensely. "If Badal has been given this award merely for raising memorials, then there are many Babas who have done a great contribution with their kar sewa," he said. DSGMC chief Paramjit Singh Sarna said the five Sikh high priests should tell the community as to why they should feel proud of Badal. "Should we be proud of the fact that Sikhism is on the decline in Punjab under the SAD-ruled SGPC?" said Sarna. "Golden Temple's Head Granthi Bhai Jaswinder Singh himself stated at Anandpur Sahib yesterday that 90 to 95 per cent Sikh youth in Punjab had become 'patit' (apostate)." Dal Khalsa spokesperson Kanwarpal Singh said the announcement had led to mockery of the significance of the award. Addressing the media in Hoshiarpur, he said, “Badal is not Faqr-e-quam (pride of the community) but fiqr-e-quam (headache for the community).” SAD (1920) senior vice-president Raghubir Singh Rajasansi said the Jathedar should review the matter. Meanwhile, Khalra Mission Organisation chief Harmandeep Singh Sarhali said the Sikh Panth would never acknowledge the award bestowed upon the CM as it was against the teachings of Sikh Gurus. He accused Badal of "rewarding the officials who worked against Sikh interests in the 1984 Operation Bluestar and the subsequent turbulent days of militancy in Punjab".
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BSF ups vigil as fog engulfs border areas
Fazilka, November 26 Thick fog in peak winter season is of great advantage to intruders and smugglers. Their modus operandi is that they dump the consignment in the Indian territory near the zero line where cultivation is carried out to the last inch by Indian farmers. Thereafter, their Indian couriers are directed to pick the consignment for onward transportation. Aware of these activities, the Border Security Force is taking extra care at the very onset of fog in the region. Vimal Satyarthi, DIG, said the BSF has worked out a comprehensive multilayered surveillance security system to check infiltration and smuggling. He said an additional 35 per cent Border Security Force personnel had been deployed to perform patrol and vigil duties. Besides illuminating the barbed wire fencing, thermal devices have been installed. Sources said these sensitive devices indicated even smaller movements. Additional modern equipment and electronic gadgets were being provided to the Border Security Force troops. The sources said the Border Security Force in Fazilka and nearby Jalalabad sector of this district was extra cautious due to one of the biggest heroin hauls of 58 kg, worth about Rs 300 crore in the international market, from border village Hasta Kalan in Fazilka sector on October 24 this year. “We are ready to counter any insurgency and intrusion attempt from across the border. The Border Security Force has made an impregnable security along the border from where any intrusion is almost impossible,” claimed DIG Satyarthi.
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Security up ahead of President’s visit
Patiala, November 26 Patiala would get the rare distinction of becoming the second place in India, post-Independence, where the President herself would present “The Standards” to the five armoured regiments (5 Armoured Regiment, 6 LANCERS, 70 Armoured Regiment, 73 Armoured Regiment and 74 Armoured Regiment), under the aegis of the Headquarters 1 Armoured Division. During the ceremony, besides the tanks, the bofors guns would be positioned at artificially created dunes. According to the defence authorities, it would be one of the gala defence ceremonies in the state in the recent past. In wake of the scheduled visit of the President and the Chief of the Army and other dignitaries, the security has been tightened at all strategic points in and around the city. “The President is expected at 10.30 am at the runway on Sangrur road at the Patiala Aviation Club and the entire stretch and the roads leading on the route would be banned and traffic would be diverted,” said officials. “The security agencies would seal all roads leading to the Army headquarters and the venue one hour prior to the event ,” said Patiala SSP Gurpreet Singh Gill. “No one without valid permission would be allowed inside or near these venues,” he said.
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PSEB nod to elimination of semester system
Ludhiana, November 26 In a recently held meeting of the core committee presided over by Education Minister Seva Singh Sekhwan, it was decided that the semester system would be eliminated from academic year. The meeting also decided to eliminate the 5th class board examination from next academic session. Dr SP Singh, convener of the Punjab Education advisory board, said, “On one hand HRD Minister Kapil Sibal recommends the elimination of examination till Class X, on the other hand we used to conduct exams twice a year.” "It is a welcome proposal by the Education Department. We hope that all teachers and students would welcome the move. We wrote several times to the government to eliminate the semester system," said NK Bangia, convener, PSEB affiliated schools association. Davinder Singh Chhina, lecturer, GISTC, said, “Teaching community hails the initiative taken by the Education Minister and advisory board of the Education Department. We are delighted over the decision because semester system consumes more time and energy of teachers.”
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Three hurt as Youth Congress workers clash
Ludhiana, November 26 Three Congress supporters sustained injuries in a fight that started between the supporters of Inderjeet Gill and Rupinder Singh, both vying for the same post. Both the groups started hurling abuses at each other and the argument soon turned into a fight, with supporters attacking their rivals with swords. The police soon arrived at the spot and saved the situation from taking an ugly turn. It was the second incident of a public spat between Congress leaders, the first being between candidates Malkit Singh Birmi and Gurmail Singh
Pehalwan.
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Income tax workshop held
Patiala, November 26 HC Negi, Commissioner, Income Tax (TDS), Chandigarh, explained various provisions of the TDS and the TCS, including registration as for viewing tax credits and filing of the TDS returns. He said the tax deducted/ collected at the source must reach the government accounts as crores of rupees are laying in suspense accounts due to mismatch of entries caused by non filing of columns such as PAN number and TAN number. Anil Lubana, Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax (TDS), gave presentation on various issues regarding provisions of the TDS/TCS and proper filling of returns.
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Pak trader arrested with
live cartridges at airport
Amritsar, November 26 Identified as Sheikh Arif Mahmood from Sialkot, the trader was on 15-day visit to India for participating in a trade fair at Delhi. He was handed over to the airport police where a case under Section 25 of the Arms Act has been registered against him. According to information, the trader had arrived India through Attari-Wagah land route yesterday evening
on a transit visa. The incident has raised a question mark on the security arrangements at the border. Deputy Commissioner of Police SP Joshi confirmed the incident. He said the accused had been sent to judicial remand. "The airport authorities spotted seven live cartridges of .32 bore while his luggage was being scanned," said Joshi.
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Mandi Gobindgarh MC ‘duped’ of crores
Fatehgarh Sahib, November 26 The case has been registered after conducting the inquiry entrusted to Fatehgarh Sahib SSP by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on a criminal writ petition filed by certain councillors alleging that the executive officer and the president of the council, in connivance with the sellers of the land, have embezzled crores of rupees of the council. The sellers purchased the land on February 14 for Rs 53.10 lakh and sold the same land on February 16 for Rs 3.06 crore to the municipal council. As the inquiry was time-bound, the district police submitted the report in the court, in which the police stated that the case had been registered in this regard against the three sellers of land as they created and presented fake offer letter to sell the land to the council authorities. At that time actual owners of the land were Kuldeep Kaur and her daughters, residents of Daulatpur villagers, added the police. The council’s president is from the BJP and is supported by certain Congress councillors, whereas a group of SAD(B) and BJP councilors oppose him. The opposing councillors have levelled charges of corruption and embezzlement against the EO and president. They lodged a complaint in this regard to the state Vigilance Department. As the inquiry was going on a slow pace, the complainant approached the high court alleging that they do not have faith on the Vigilance Department to give them justice and demanded inquiry from Fatehgarh Sahib
SSP.
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Kotkapura (Faridkot), November 26
With a fleet of 300 tanks participating in the parade before President of India Pratibha Devi Singh Patil here tomorrow, the city has been turned into a virtual fortress with the officers from the state police counter intelligence units, the military intelligence and the NSG camping here.
Patiala would get the rare distinction of becoming the second place in India, post-Independence, where the President herself would present “The Standards” to the five armoured regiments (5 Armoured Regiment, 6 LANCERS, 70 Armoured Regiment, 73 Armoured Regiment and 74 Armoured Regiment), under the aegis of the Headquarters 1 Armoured Division. During the ceremony, besides the tanks, the bofors guns would be positioned at artificially created dunes.
