Woman held for husband’s murder
Had illicit relations with brother-in-law before her marriage
Our Correspondent

Fatehgarh Sahib, August 8
The local police has cracked a murder case in which a woman conspired with her paramour, who happens to be her brother-in-law, to murder her husband. In a confessional statement, the accused revealed that her husband was pushed into the Bhakra canal.

Addressing the media persons, just before relinquishing the charge as SSP, Mandeep Singh Sidhu, said the victim, Dilbagh Singh, a resident of Sarna village, worked in a factory at Rajpura and did not return home from work since March 6. Dilbagh was married to Jasbir Kaur and had three children. But Jasbir did not report about Dilbagh’s missing to the police and even persuaded her father-in-law Gurmeet not to approach the police but to locate him by contacting relatives.

In the meantime, one Rulda Singh, brother-in-law of Dilbagh asked Jasbir about Dilbagh and she told him that he had been missing since March 6. Rulda got suspicious and asked father of the deceased to report the matter to the police. On May 7, 2012, an FIR was registered with the Mulepur police.

The SSP said when the police started investigation, interesting facts came to limelight. He said that it was revealed that Jasbir had illicit relations with her brother-in-law, Baldev Singh, even before her marriage about which Dilbagh and his family had come to know. So Baldev and Jasbir hatched a conspiracy to eliminate Dilbagh.

He said that on March 6, Baldev along with his niece Hardeep alias Nona and his son-in-law Swarn Singh went to Dilbagh at Rajpura and picked him in a car. Later, they purchased liquor and consumed it. Therafter, they took their vehicle to Patiala. When they reached near Ganda Kheri bridge of Bhakra canal, they pushed Dilbagh into the canal.

The SSP said that the police has registered case under Sections 302, 201, 120B of the IPC against Baldev, his niece Hardeep, Swarn and Jasbir. He said that all the accused have been arrested, whereas Swarn is still at large.

Visually challenged students oppose school move
Authorities want to setup dance academy
Manish Sirhindi
Tribune News Service

Ambala, August 8
The move to start a dance academy on the premises of SD Blind School by its management has been opposed by the school students, who staged a protest outside the school demanding thwarting of the move today.

The SD Blind School management had recently decided to allow a Kathak dance academy to use the main of the school hall for a few hours a day to train children in the traditional dance form.

However, the students objected to the move claiming that the hall was used by them for various purposes including holding of cultural events.

Krishan Kumar Malik, president of the state Blind Development Association, said the land to set up the school was donated by one Genda Ram to the SD trust in 1952 for the setting up of school for the blind and it should not be used for any other purpose.

Pradeep, one of the visually-challenged students, who stays at the hostel on the school premises, said on rainy days when most the hostel rooms get inundated in water, the sutdents use the main hall to sleep besides holding classes there. He said that once the hall is given to the dance academy it would vitiate the academic atmosphere of the school.

The students also approached the district authorities and demanded that the management be asked to withdraw this move.

However, Sushil Aggarwal, a senior functionary of the SD management committee, said the dance academy would use the premises only for a few hours and that even for four days a week. Sushil said the students had been instigated by some vested interests even as the management had assured them that their academic schedule would not be distributed because of the dance academy.

People protest against liquor factory
Parmod Mehta

Banur, August 8
Residents of Banur protested against the pollution of a nearby liquor factory, Chandigarh Distillers Limited, during a public hearing here on Wednesday.

They said that the people were fed up with the pollution of from the factory. Ashes coming from its chimneys and air pollution was continually harassing the residents of nearby villages, they added. By increasing the capacity of the factory, people would be bound to face more pollution.

On the occasion, XEN Pollution Control Board, Joginder Singh, ADC Dilraj Singh, factory management and people of area were present. The factory management wants to increase its capacity from 330 kilolitre to 660 kilolitres. The board officials said the report would be sent to Ministry of Environment and Forest, Central Government.

Bribe case: CBI files charge sheet against 2 policemen
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 8
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) yesterday filed a chargesheet against two personnel of the UT Proclaimed Offender (PO) cell of the police who were caught taking bribe in February this year.

The CBI filed a charge sheet against Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Des Raj (now retired), who had arrested over 200 proclaimed offenders, and head constable Vijender Singh on charges of demanding bribe. The case is now set for the next hearing in the court on August 11.

According to the charge sheet, the two were arrested for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 3,000 from a proclaimed offender, Tangri, for not arresting him.

Vijender and Des Raj had arrested more than 300 POs. The complainant, Tangri, had been declared a PO in a cheque-bounce case two years ago.

The CBI has included in the chargesheet the telephonic conversation between Des Raj and the complainant in which the former allegedly demands a bribe. In the conversation, Des Raj allegedly directed the complainant, Tangri, to hand over the money to Vijender at Sector 46.

A cautious Des Raj had thrice changed the location for the delivery of bribe.

Thieves target E-sampark centre
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 8
Thieves were on the prowl last night and targeted e-sampark centre at Hallo Majra. Two central processing units (CPUs) and a monitor were stolen in the incident. However, the data was not lost owing to a backup and no inconvenience was caused.

In his complaint to the police, Raj Kumar, supervisor, gram sampark centre, Hallo Majra, reported that someone had stolen his two CPUs and one monitor from the sampark centre yesterday. The police has registered a case of theft in the Sector 31 police station.

Inspector Jaspal Singh, SHO, Sector 31 police station, said there was no security guard deployed outside the centre, thereby making it an easy target for the thieves.

7 theft cases registered

Seven cases of theft, including three of motor vehicles, were registered from across the city today.

Vinod Kumar, a resident of Sector 8-C, reported that his Esteem car (CH-01X-5669) was stolen from outside his house. In another case, Shali Gram, a resident of Burail village, reported that his Esteem car (CH-01V-1744) was stolen from outside a wine shop. Parveen Kumar, a resident of Sector 32-A, reported that his Hero Honda Splendor motorcycle (HR-01N-3820) was stolen from outside Hare Rama Hare Krishna temple in Sector 36.

KC Mahindru, a resident of Sector 19-A, reported that his servant, Basant, putting up in Naya Gaon, hailing from Nepal, had stolen away one Nokia mobile, a wrist watch and cash Rs 35,000 from his house yesterday. In a separate incident, Manoj Gupta, a resident of Sector 36, reported that someone had stolen two gas cylinders from the corridor of his residence on August 5. In another incident, Bombu, a resident of SAS Nagar, alleged that Jatinder of Dhanas village was caught from Paddy Mandi roundabout in Sector 39, along with the stolen government electricity wire yesterday. The police has registered separate cases of theft.

Gold chain snatched

A woman became a victim of snatching in Sector 38. Bhanwati, a resident of Sector 38-C, reported that two motorcycle-borne persons snatched away her gold chain while she was standing outside her house this morning.

5,000 litres of diesel seized
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 8
In yet another seizure, the UT excise and taxation department today seized 5,000 litres of diesel smuggled from Himachal Pradesh for sale in Chandigarh.

The suspect, Jarnail Singh, was bringing the diesel to sell it to truck drivers in Daria village. A team of the excise department intercepted the jeep carrying the diesel. A total of 2,000 litres of diesel was also seized yesterday.

It is being believed that the smuggled liquor was regularly being sold in Chandigarh. Assistant Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Naresh Dubey, said a fine had been imposed on the violator.

In the past, the petrol pump operators in Chandigarh had been crying foul over losing business to Mohali due to difference in diesel prices. They have been demanding reduction in VAT to narrow the difference in prices of petrol and diesel.

2 held for firing shots
Tribune News Service

Mohali, August 8
The police today arrested the father-and-son duo, Gur Iqbal and Jaspreet, for firing shots in front of a house of Tarlochan Singh, who lives in their locality in Phase VI last night.

The third accused, Iqbal Preet, son of Gur Iqbal, is still at large after the incident, which occurred at around 11 pm last night.

According to police sources, Gur Iqbal’s family had some rivalry with Tarlochan Singh. Last night, Gur Iqbal, along with his sons went to Tarlochan’s house and challenged him. The trio also fired shots and fled from the scene.

However, the police managed to arrest Gur Iqbal and Jaspreet, while Iqbal Preet is absconding. The police has registered a case under Sections 307, 506 and 34 of the IPC and Sections 25, 27, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act at the Phase I police station.

Bomb call to check police alertness

Chandigarh, August 8
A dummy IED (improvised explosive device) was put in the Sector-15 rehri market (Patel market) to check the alertness and efficiency of the police force.

A senor police official said equipment of detecting IEDs and explosive were found reliable and working as per satisfaction. — TNS

Bottles of adulterated lemonade confiscated
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 8
A day after the UT police busted a racket of manufacturing adulterated cold drinks in the Industrial Area, a truck full of adulterated lemonade bottles was confiscated today.

Acting on information, the police stopped a Mohindra pick-up van (CH-04K-7397) driven by Deepak Kumar, a resident of Ram Darbar, Phase II, at the Faidan barrier near Sector 47. During the checking, 26 carats of banta bottles were recovered. The police said the bottles were prepared in Punjab area and supplied to vendors in Chandigarh.

Food and supply inspector Sukhwinder Singh of the UT health department also accompanied the police. Further, a legal action will be taken after obtaining laboratory report.

GJIMT launches golf academy
Our Correspondent

Mohali, August 8
Gian Jyoti Institute of Management and Technology (GJIMT) in association with the European Golf Teachers Federation today launched a golf academy on its campus to integrate the sport into the curriculum.

The academy will run under the professional golf coach Ajay Gujral. When asked why GJIMT was introducing golf, Prof Gurdeepak Singh said, "We believe that one can finalised million dollar deals on a golf course rather than in a boardroom. Golf is one of the popular sports in the corporate world, and getting proficient at it will help professionals get ahead in their career. Two high quality greens have been constructed for chipping and pitching.”

The first batch of 15 students will start coaching from August 13. During the camp, the players will undergo five hours of training per week and basics including grip, aim, alignment, stance, posture, safety and etiquette will be taught to students. “The camp will be organised on weekly basis,” said Gujral.

Baptist School log 10-wicket win
Tribune News Service

Panchkula, August 8
The cricket team of Chandigarh Baptist School defeated Satluj Cricket Academy to win the final of the Satluj Champions Trophy League Cricket Tournament for Boys (U-14).

The winning side registered 10-wicket win over the rivals. The Satluj School after decided to bat first scored 149 runs in allotted 30 overs. Saurav Kumar played a brilliant 51-run knock while Shravan Kumar contributed an unbeaten knock of 25 runs. For bowling side, Chiranpreet grabbed two wickets for 28.

In reply, the Chandigarh Baptist team achieved the target in the 20th over of the match. Yogesh contributed a well unbeaten knock of 91 runs and he was equally supported by Ayush Sikka, who contributed unbeaten 35 runs.

Brief Scores:

Satluj Cricket Academy - 149 for 7 in 30 overs (Saurav Kumar 51, Shivanshu Sharma 22, Shravan Sharma 25, Chiranpreet Singh 2 for 28).

Chandigarh Baptist School -153 for no loss in 20.3 overs (Yogesh 91, Ayush Sikka 35).

Titles awarded- Man of the Match - Yogesh; Best Batsman - Yogesh Best All Rounder-Saurav Kumar

Best Wicket Keeper and Batsman - Shravan Sharma Best Fielder-Ayush Sikka Upcoming Player — Sahil Vashisht.

Sports dept invites scholarship applications
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 8
The UT Sports Department has invited applications from the players, who have represented the city during 2011-12, for the Sports Talent Scholarship. The sports person attained top three positions in the recognised games including athletic, archery, badminton, basketball, billiards/ snookers, boxing, cricket, canoeing, cycling, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, handball, judo, kabaddi, kho-kho, lawn tennis, rifle shooting, rowing, sailing/ yachting, Skating, skiing, swimming, softball, squash, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball, wrestling and weightlifting, will eligible for scholarship.

The players can get the scholarship application forms from District Sports Officer at the Sports Complex, Sector 42, The forms are also available with principals of colleges, secretaries of the State Sports Associations and Director Sports (Men and Women) Panjab University. The players, who fall under the category, must submit their forms before September 30 at Sports Complex, Sector 42.

Scholarship Scheme- Seniors, inter-college, inter-school tournament (U-19)

1st Rs 4,000 pa, IInd Rs 2,400 pa, IIIrd-Rs 1,500 pa.

Inter-school tournament (U-14 and 17)

1st Rs 3,000 pa, IInd Rs 1,800 pa, IIIrd-Rs 1,000 pa.

Aakansha clinches top slot
Tribune News Service

Judo player Pooja wins top positions
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 8
Judo player Pooja won the first place, in the 23kg event during the Inter-College Judo Championship for Girls (U-14), being held at the judo hall of the sports complex, Sector 42, today. In the same category, Vansikha attained second place while Disha Bisht and Muskan jointly bagged the third spot in the contest.

In the 27kg slot, Simranjeet Kaur won top honour followed by the runners-up Aanchal. Savita and Shivani managed to attain third place in the competition.

Results: 32kg category- Ishu, Muskan , Ritu and mehak; 36kg category - Rupanjali, Lekhshika, Jaya and Ritika; 40kg category- Nandini, Anjal, Kirti and Aarti; 44kg category- Kumari Mansi, Dimple, Priyanka and Priya; Above 44kg category- Rachna, Shivani, Arshdeep and Ankita.

Rural sports meet from today
Tribune News Service

Football tourney
Victory for St Stephen’s boys
Tribune News Service

Carmel eves clinch chess trophy
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 8
The chess team of Carmel Convent School, Sector 9, won the honours after bagging the Inter-School Chess Competition for Girls (U-14), which was held at Government Model High School, Sector 38.

The team comprising Edha Garg, Anahat, Manvi gave a tough fight to players of the Delhi Public School, Sector 42 (DPS 42), in the finals of the competition. The DPS team finished runners-up while the Ryan International School, Sector 49, managed to attain third place in the event. The team of St. Kabir Public School, Sector 26, finished fourth in the tourney.

Bonanza for BSNL 3G users
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 8
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has offered discounts and extra data usage for subscribers of the 3G data cards and 3G postpaid data plans on the occasion of Independence Day.

While a discount of 20 per cent has been extended on the sale price of 3.6Mbps 3G USB type ASDPA data cards for a period of 90 days from yesterday, the limit on free download has been increased to threefold on the best value plan, said Naresh Sharma, senior general manager, Telecom. Under this plan, the users will be able to avail free data usage of 6 GB against the earlier limit of 2 GB, he said.

Similarly, under the promotional scheme on top-up plans from Rs 110 to Rs 550, there will be no deduction and the subscribers will be able to get talk value on full amount, he added.