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Cops slap youths on bike, face public anger
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Manpreet emerges winner in turban-tying contest
DPS win city finals of Limca Book of Records quiz
Ten booked for looting gold chain in Khemuana
Farmers to hold protest on Oct 25
SSD Sabha office-bearers elected unopposed
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Cops slap youths on bike, face public anger
Bathinda, October 21 Local residents, most of them shopkeepers and youngsters, alleged that the youths had been slapped in full public view without being in the wrong. The youths, reportedly the son of a jeweller and the son of the owner of a bike showroom, were asked to stop by the police near Sadbhawna Chowk. The youths claimed that they had all the required documents of the bike, still were slapped in full public view. No sooner did the incident take place than a crowd surrounded the policemen who had slapped the two youths and tried to manhandle them. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ravcharan Singh Brar rushed to the site of the incident and pacified the residents who had turned up in large numbers, raising slogans against the policemen. Later, talking to the media, the SSP assured that nobody would be allowed to take the law into their hands irrecpective of whether they were policemen, criminals or the commoners. The SSP denied that he had given any instructions to the cops to beat up bike riders or the youths creating nuisance at random and said disciplinary action would be initiated against the policemen accused of thrashing the youths. Brar, however, added that first an inquiry would be conducted into the incident after which action would be initiated. He asked the two youths, Jolly and Anmol, to meet him later to sort out the issue. Local residentsm, Tinku, Vicky, Manoj, Rohit, Sushil and others argued with the SSP over the rising number incidents in which such incidents were taking place in the city. They alleged before the SSP that those who do not possess any documents manage to speed past the police nakas while others having complete or nearly complete documents have to face such situations. Aman Kumar, a roadside vendor, who witnessed today's incident, said he noticed two youths being stopped by the policemen. "Though I have no idea what went wrong but the cops first slapped the youths. When one of the youths shouted at the cops as to why they had done so, the youth was again slapped three or four times in full public view," said Aman. He added that the youths were ordered to reach the police station upon which a crowd gathered and threatened the policemen on duty. He pointed out that the crowed had also tried to manhandle the policemen but heavy police force reached the spot within no time. "Crime incidents are not going to reduce this way. Instead, it is fanning public anger against the policemen. This is the fourth such incident in the city in the recent past," said a city resident Vijay Kumar. Earlier, the police was accused of beating up a shopkeeper near the Thermal lakes and a youth near the Ghorewala Chowk. Two deaf and dumb boys were also roughed up near the Tinkoni chowk," Vijay Kumar said. He said though only one person had lodged a written complaint against the Bathinda police, others had failed to come up with similar complaints. "The deaf and dumb boys were riding a motorbike and failed to hear the cops because of their physical disability. The cops instead of issuing a challan or impounding their bike, beat them up in full public view," Vijay Kumar added. He said the relatives had brought the matter to the notice of Kotwali police but they had refused to lodge a written complaint. The Eagle Squad of the police comprised two cops each on nine motorbikes and was formed to check incidents of eve-teasing, snatching and triple-riding among others.
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Commemoration day observed at police lines
Bathinda, October 21 A Commemoration Day function was organised at the Police Lines where senior police functionaries of the district and the Deputy Commissioner laid wreaths at the memorial of martyrs. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Ravcharan Singh Brar was the chief guest at the function which was attended by Deputy Commissioner Kamal Kishore Yadav. On the occasion, the SSP said the police should learn about the spirit of sacrifice from the soldiers who laid down their lives in the service of the nation. The family members of the policemen too attended the function. The SSP heard out their grievances and assured them of extending all possible help. Deputy Commissioner Kamal Kishore Yadav too assured to help the families of the policemen. A march-past under the supervision of ASP City-II Patil Ketan Baliram was taken out. SP (Headquarter) Gurmeet Singh, SP (City) Paramvir Singh, DSP Baljeet Singh and other policemen were present at the function.
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Spl trainer teachers hold protest march
Bathinda, October 21 The trainer teachers took out the march to highlight their pending demands. They said they were shown the door by the Punjab Government despite an assurance by the Education Minister Sikandar Singh Maluka. Teacher leaders Devinder Singh, Gurcharan Singh and others said the Minister had promised on May 15, 2012, in the presence of Director General of School Education (DGSC) Ashok Singla, that the teachers would continue their work on contract basis for one year. Later, a series of meetings held with the principal secretary of the Chief Minister, however, failed to bring out any solution to their demand. The teachers said in a meeting held on October 19 with Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, it was decided to resolve the issue between the teachers and the government but to no avail. The teachers have threatened to launch a massive agitation against the Punjab Government if their demands were not met soon.
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Nawanshahr lift u-19 trophy in circle style kabaddi
Bathinda, October 21 In the final match, Nawanshahr defeated Ferozepur 54-23, pushing the latter to the second place, while the Maluka wing, Bathinda, defeated Jalandhar 42-29 to secure the third place. In the under-19 category for boys, Bathinda defeated Sangrur 48-27, Ludhiana defeated Faridkot 47-30 while Bathinda defeated Faridkot by a margin of 20-6. Bathinda district lifted the championship, while the match for the second and third positions will be held tomorrow. MLA Bathinda (Rural) Darshan Singh Kotfatta, NS Mann and Rajinder Singh Mann, president, Pepsi Hockey Association, met the players and boosted their morale. The prize distribution ceremony will be held at St. Joseph's Convent School tomorrow. Education Minister Sikandar Singh Maluka is expected to be the chief guest at the ceremony. What is circle style
kabaddi?
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Manpreet emerges winner in turban-tying contest
Bathinda, October 21 Manpreet Singh, a student of Plus Two, secured the first place in the contest followed by Amritpal Singh from class IX. Gurnihal Singh from class X and Arshpreet Singh from class XI were placed jointly at the third position. School principal Dr Satwant Kaur Bhullar said such events help children come nearer to Sikhism, lead a free life from evils like drugs and strengthen their moral values. She thanked the in-charge of SGPC, Bathinda, Bharpoor Singh for holding the event. The students are being told to carry on improving the technique of tying beautiful turbans so that they may participate in competitions to be held in the coming few months. A similar contest was held days back at St. Xavier’s School in the city where the organisers had said that 50 schools have been identified in each district of the state to hold these contest. The organisers had said that some Sehajdharis too have been allowed to participate in the competitions in view of their keen interest in turban tying but the competition is solely for the Sikh students.
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DPS win city finals of Limca Book of Records quiz
Bathinda, October 21 Around 322 students from 55 schools participated from Bathinda, of which six schools competed in the city finals. These schools were Delhi Public School, St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Bathinda, St. Xavier's Senior Secondary School, Rampura Phul, RBDAV Senior Secondary School, Sanawar School and Police Public School. The winning team was felicitated by Balwinder Duggal, sales manager, Raman Monga, sales executive, Wave Beverages Pvt. Ltd. (bottling unit of Coca-Cola) and Arunjee, Principal, Delhi Public School. The organisers expect an estimated 4,000 schools to participate in the quiz championship. Also, the 2012 edition of the event seeks to build on the widespread success of the Limca Book of Records Quiz since 2008.
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Ten booked for looting gold chain in Khemuana
Bathinda, October 21 In a complaint lodged with the police, Rajinderpal Singh said some villagers who harboured a grudge against him entered his house and started abusing him. The accused then manhandled and injured him. Police officials said a case under sections 452, 427, 382, 148 and 149 of the IPC has been registered against the accused, including Jagdev Singh, Harjinder Singh, Balkaran, Gurjeet Singh, Bhinda, Satpal Singh, Mintu Singh, Sukhminder Singh and Gurpreet Singh. A case has been registered at the Nehianwala police station in this regard. In another similar incident of assault, police have registered a case against Manjit Singh, Sukhwinder Singh, Nirmal Singh, Ajit Singh and Samreet Kaur. They have been booked on the basis of a complaint filed by Harvinder Kaur of Gatwali village. The complainant said she was beaten up by the accused over a land dispute. A case under sections 341, 324, 323 and 34 of the IPC has been registered at Rama police station. Man dies after being hit by train on Bikaner line
A man was killed on the Bathinda-Bikaner railway line near Lal Singh Basti last evening. The deceased has been identified as 30-year-old Gurmeet Singh of Bir Talab village. According to the Sahara Jan Sewa volunteers, Hari Ram, Jagga and Vicky, they shifted the man to the emergency ward of the Civil Hospital but he succumbed to his injuries in the wee hours today. The injured was being aided in treatment by the police with the help of the volunteers. The matter has been brought to the notice of the railway police. Man falls off underbridge, sustains fracture
A man was injured after he fell off an underbridge. Volunteers of the NGO Sahara Jan Sewa rushed the injured youth, identified as Raju, a resident of Power House Road, to the civil hospital. The Sahara volunteers said Raju's leg was fractured in the mishap and he is being treated by the doctors at the hospital where his condition is stated to be serious but stable. In other similar incidents, Tej Pal, a resident of Dhobiana Basti, was injured after his bike was hit by a speeding car near Power House Road. Sukhdev Singh, 20, was injured after he was hit by a speeding truck near Rambagh road near Multania overbridge. The injured were taken to the hospital in an ambulance of the Sahara Jan Sewa, a non-government organisation in the city. |
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Farmers to hold protest on Oct 25
Bathinda, October 21 Shingara Singh Mann, a farmer leader, said in a press release released here today that the farmers are upset over the sale of inferior quality seeds by four companies that are based in Ambala, Sirsa and two other places. He said the dharna would also seek compensation for the losses incurred by the farmers due to the inferior quality of paddy seeds. Shingara said despite holding dharna outside the office of the SSP Bathinda, deputy director, agriculture, Sirsa, deputy commissioner, Sirsa and raising a hue and cry against the circulation of the spurious seeds, nothing has been done in this regard. "Now, we have decided to toughen our stance to find a permanent solution to the problem and to get a case registered against the bogus seed sellers and distributors," Mann said. Various meetings have been held to gear up the farmers for the dharna to be held outside the office of the Chief Agriculture Officer.
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SSD Sabha office-bearers elected unopposed
Bathinda, October 21 Kewal Krishan Aggarwal has been elected as the vice-president of the Sabha; Ramesh Kumar Goyal has been re-elected as the general secretary; Suresh Kumar Bansal has been re-elected as the finance secretary; and JP Goyal has been elected as the administration secretary of the SSD Sabha. All the office-bearers have been elected for a period of two years. OD Sharma has been re-elected as the president of the SSD Public Senior Secondary School Management while Ashok Gupta has been re-elected as the president of the management of SSD Senior Secondary School for Boys. Satpal has been elected as the president of the SSD Moti Ram Kanya Mahavidyala and Rajkumar has been elected as the president of the SSD Mangat Ram Senior Secondary School, Sanguana Basti. The president of the Sabha, Pramod Mittal, has congratulated the elected office-bearers and called upon them to live up to the expectations of public. He told them to lift the level of education in their respective schools by bringing it at par with the modern system of education. All the office-bearers will be administered the oath at a ceremony to be held at the SSD School.
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The drive by the police to enforce traffic rules in the city ran into a roadblock on Sunday when people vent their ire on the cops today after two youths on a bike were allegedly slapped.
The Bathinda police today commemorated the sacrifice of policemen who lost their lives on October 21, 1959, while fighting against the Chinese forces at Hot Spring and
Ladakh.
