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Civil Hospital in poor health
Suman Bhatnagar

Ambala, September 24
One person was killed while four others sustained serious injuries when a car they were travelling in rammed into a bridge on the GT Road near Ambala City today.

The deceased was identified as Rajesh Kumar (40), a resident of Rajinder Nagar Delhi. The injured, Pardeep, Nitika, Nisha and Sunita, were rushed to a hospital where doctors referred them to the PGI, Chandigarh.

As per information, the occupants of the car were on their way to Viyas to attend a religious function. One of the injured told the police that on reaching Ambala City, Rajesh, who was driving the car, lost control of the vehicle and it rammed into the bridge.

Chandigarh, September 24
Incidents of chain snatching are again on the rise with the police registering as many as three such cases in the last 24 hours.

In the first case, Radha Rani, resident of Sector 34-D, alleged that two motorcyclists sped away after snatching her gold chain near Sector 34, on September 23.

In another case, Sanjay Dhir, resident of Sector 36, alleged that two persons on a Pulsar motorcycle snatched away his mother’s gold chain near DSIO Club, Sector 36, on September 23. Dhir said his mother was standing outside the club when the miscreants sped away with the chain.

In the third case, Anita Kalia, resident of Sector 22-C, reported that two occupants of a scooter sped away after snatching her gold chain near Malwa Tyre, Sector 22,on September 24. In all the cases, the victims failed to note down the number of the vehicles.

Chandigarh, September 24
A driver, who was recently hired, allegedly fled with a new BMW car of his employer, Brij Bhushan Aggarwal of Sector 33, last night.

The accused driver, Harit, belongs to Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. He had joined duty only five days ago.

The incident came to light when Aggarwal and his family members found ahat their BMW car was missing from outside their house this morning.

In his complaint to the police, Aggarwal stated that he had returned from a wedding in Panchkula last night when he allowed the driver Harit for sleep inside the car around 1.45 am.

The police said that Harit belonged to a village in Shimla. A case was registered at the Sector-34 police station. The complainant deals in the dealership of sell-purchase of electronic goods in Panchkula.

Mohali, September 24
Despite registering an FIR in the Excise and Taxation Officer's suicide case a month ago, the Mohali police has failed to nab the accused, including the Superintendent of Police (Vigilance), Amandeep Kaur.

The other accused are head constable Harminder Singh, Rajider Singh and Rajiv Sud (both traders) and Paramjit Singh, a driver.

The police has not arrested even a single accused despite the court's directions for "essential custodial interrogation" of the accused in the case.

Even the court had rejected the anticipatory bail application of Amandeep Kaur on September 3. Similarly, Sud and Parmajit's bail pleas were rejected on August 25 and September 7, respectively, while Harminder's and Rajinder's bail pleas were rejected on September 12.

Amandeep Kaur had also moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking an anticipatory bail recently. The High Court has issued notices to the Punjab Police asking it to file a reply by October 5.

DSP RS Sohal, who is a member of the special investigation team (SIT) in the case, claimed that all the accused were at large.

"We are conducting raids at all possible hideouts to nab the accused," said the DSP.

He also claimed that the police was working on certain points to gather evidences in the case. "We have sought a regional inquiry report in the case, a copy of the FIR against Ranjit Singh (the victim) from the vigilance department, various court orders related to the case and record of place of postings of the accused," said DSP Sohal.

The Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO), Ranjit Singh, had committed suicide last year when he was arrested by the vigilance team led by Amandeep Kaur on the charges of corruption. The family of the deceased had alleged that Ranjit Singh was implicated in a false case. After being arrested on March 29, 2011, Ranjit was released on bail on April 20. Three days later, he committed suicide by consuming sulphas pills at his Phase II residence.

As his wife, Manjit Kaur, had filed a petition in the court stating that her husband was implicated in a false case, which compelled him to commit suicide, the Mohali police had registered a case under Sections 120-B, 306, 506, IPC, Section 7, 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act against Amandeep Kaur and others on August 18, 2012, following a notice by the Mohali court.

Was facing corruption charge

The Excise and Taxation Officer (ETO), Ranjit Singh, had committed suicide last year when he was arrested by the vigilance team led by Amandeep Kaur on the charge of corruption. The family of the deceased had alleged that Ranjit Singh was implicated in a false case. 

Chandigarh, September 24
Two persons were killed in two road accidents that took place in the city in the past 24 hours.

In the first accident, a 28-year old resident of Sector 38, Surinder Kumar, was killed when a speeding car hit his motorcycle in Sector 39. The deceased, Surinder, was going towards his residence in Sector 38 when a Verna car hit him. The incident took place around 11.30 pm. The car was being driven by Kuldeepak Kumar, a resident of Sector 40-D.

The police said Surinder was rushed to the PGI where he succumbed to his injuries. A team of the traffic police inspected the accident spot on Monday.

The body was handed over to the family after an autopsy. He is survived by wife and two children. A case has been registered in this connection.

In the second accident, a middle-aged woman died while two others, including a woman and a rickshaw-puller, sustained injuries when the rickshaw was hit by an unidentified car this evening.

The police said the accident occurred on the road separating Sectors 51 and 52. The woman was rushed to General Hospital in Sector 16 where she was declared brought dead.

Chandigarh, September 24
A Class-XI student allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling fan at her residence in Madrasi colony in Maloya today. The girl, identified as Radha, was a student of Government School, Sector 40. The police said she was suffering from severe depression.

A suicide note has been found on the spot which held no one responsible for her death.

The incident came to light in the afternoon when the girl's mother returned home alongwith her younger brother. When there was no response to the repeated knocks, the neighbours broke open her room’s door. 

Chandigarh, September 24
In two separate incidents, thieves managed to steal cash and other valuables from cars here today.

Rajiv Nair, a resident of Gurdaspur, Punjab, reported that thieves stole two bags containing cash worth Rs 55,000, medicines and some documents from his Scorpio car (HP-57-2179) which was parked in the Bank Square, Sector 17.

Chandigarh, September 24
The Kabaddi team of GGDSD college, Sector 32, trumped Government College, Muktsar, in their first match of the Inter-College Circle Style Kabaddi Tournament for Boys (A-division) that started at Panjab University here today. The team registered a 24-19 victory.

In another match, the lads of DAV College, Hoshiarpur, defeated SPN College, Mukerian, by 27-16.

In a closely contested match, GKSM Government College, Tanda, pipped the local team of PGGCM, Sector 11, by 24-22. In another match, the BM College, Moga, routed Guru Nanak College, Ferozepur, by 30-14.

Chandigarh, September 24
The UT sports department, which conducted a four-day sports wing trials in July this year, has failed to provide the stipulated diet to various players at around 23 centers across the city.

The trials were conducted to fill a total of 380 sports wing seats in 17 disciplines; however, due to a delay in the clearance of files by the finance department, the players were deprived of their stipulated diet. Every year, the sports department starts providing the diet to the selected players from August 1. This year, however, the process has been being delayed by over a month.

“The selection process was completed a long time back. Although the sports wing was expected to commence from August 1, it has been delayed. We are attending regular practice sessions at our respective centres, and hope that the stipulated diet would be given soon," said some players.

Joint Director of UT sports department JDS Sidhu said: “For last many years, a single company had been supplying the stipulated requirements, but this year after an objection raised by the audit department, other companies were also invited. The process has been delayed, but now after following a proper procedure, orders have been given to a company to supply the stipulated diet to the players. Within a day or two, the players will get the dietary requirements.”

Chandigarh, September 24
The Chandigarh Golf Club will host a two-month-long Junior Golf Coaching Programme for the budding golfers in the age group of 7-16 years from September 29. Under this programme, all the nuances of the game will be covered including long game, short game, grip, aim, alignment, stance and posture.

The camp will be conducted on Saturdays and Sundays from 3.30pm to 4:30pm. The interested golfers can contact Ajay Gujral (9814356013).

Panchkula, September 24
A total of 10 teams have confirmed their participation in the second edition of Rajiv Gandhi Haryana Rural Premier League Volleyball Tournament to be held from October 2 to 7 at the Huda Sports Complex, Sector 3. The tournament is being organised by the Haryana Sports Welfare Association.

Teams that have confirmed their participation in the tournament include Haryana Police (Madhuvan), Haryana Army-11, Railway, Kurukshetra University, Karnal district., Kaithal district, Chandigarh Police, HSIDC (Panchkula), Panipat district and Panchkula district. Cash prizes of Rs 31,000 and Rs 21,000 will be given to the winners and the runners-up respectively.

Chandigarh, September 24
Powered by an all-round performance of Malkit, the cricket team of Barclays Bank defeated Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd by 12 runs during the CII-Tata Motors Regional Corporate Cricket Cup at the Panjab University Grounds here.

Batting first, the winning side scored 183 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Riding high on Malkit’s fine knock of 95 off 50 including eight boundaries and six sixes, the team posted the competitive total. Malkit’s innings was well supported by Samrat who scored 52 off 44. For the bowling side, Nikhil claimed two wickets.

In reply, the losing side fell short by 12 runs despite Sumith Sharma’s fine knock of 81 off 45. He scored 10 boundaries and three sixes. After a splendid performance by bat, Malkit also claimed two wickets, while Krishna took one.

In another match, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) defeated Quantum Solutions by five wickets. Being put to bat first, Quantum Solutions posted a total of 132 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Hitesh and Suraj scored 33 and 26 respectively. For the CII, Vinod Kapoor claimed three wickets, while Raman Lamba took two wickets.

In reply, the CII achieved the target in 18.2 overs with five wickets in hand. Rohit Chauhan guided the team to victory after scoring a knock of 33 off 22 with two sixes and two boundaries. He was ably supported by Surinder Pal (34) and Saransh (29) respectively. Bowler Amrish claimed three wickets for Quantum Solutions.

In the third match of the day, the HDFC bank had a thumping win over Whirlpool India, defeating them by a 165 runs. Batting first, HDFC Bank piled up 196 runs in their allotted overs. Charanjeet Singh scored an unbeaten 90 off 62, while Anupam contributed with 49 off 33. In reply, Whirlpool India was bowled out on paltry 31 runs in 8.2 overs. Anupam claimed a five-wicket haul.

In the last match, the Kudos Chemie defeated GMCH-32 by 149 runs. The winning side posted a healthy total of 219 runs, backed by a century from Rajbir (106 off 55). In reply, the GMCH team was bundled out for 80 in 17 overs. Rashpal claimed four scalps.