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Ludhiana
Assault Case
Police makeover has helped reduce crime: Sukhbir
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Relatives mourn the death of Manjit Kaur and her four children in Thothian village near Amritsar on Thursday. Photo: Sameer Sehgal
Quality of life improving in state: Census
Akali Dal emerges stronger
Capt trying to tarnish SAD image, say ministers
SAD offers Jain chairmanship of Warehousing Corp
FIRST LIST
Jor Mela concludes amid fervour
Teachers urge Governor not to approve new pension Bill
162 NCC cadets to attend Republic Day camp in Delhi
Sangrur garbage depots become a health hazard
AAP’s Sangrur unit formed
Ethiopian delegation meets Punjab Speaker
Sobti takes over as president of state IMA
PSPCL allowed to clear dues through installments
Bathinda residents object to newly carved out wards
Delhi HC upholds dismissal of officer
Panch’s
murder
Rape: Sarpanch held after 3 months
Heroin worth Rs 30 cr seized
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Ludhiana Assault Case
Ludhiana, December 27 The FIR was registered 15 hours after the alleged incident. The statement was read out by Assistant Public Prosecutor Neelu Sharma. The complainant said his ‘friend’ had slipped and fractured his leg while trying to save him from the accused. Although this friend’s name was not mentioned, the complainant was referring to Mand, said a senior police officer. During the court proceedings, neither the police nor the Public Prosecutor claimed that any of the accused had beaten up Mand. Mand’s name was not mentioned at all. The Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Dr BK Sharma, remanded the three accused to police custody till December 31. Inspector Ranjit Singh sought the remand of the accused for recovering the pistol that Sunny had allegedly pointed at Paramjit Singh. Sunny, who till now was always seen well-attired, was brought to the court in tatters. He was produced before the Duty Magistrate limping. He had an injury on his right leg. Police officer SS Mand had also suffered a fracture on the right leg. He is recuperating at Dayanand Medical College and Hospital here. The local police said that Sunny was handed over to them by the Mohali police. Sources in the Mohali police claimed that Sunny had sustained an injury on his right leg while trying to flee. “Intercepted by a police party, he tried to escape along with his aide Rishi Banda, but slipped. In the process, he was injured,” said a source. Mand had reportedly slipped while alighting the stairs of a night club and sustained a fracture.
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Police makeover has helped reduce crime: Sukhbir
Chandigarh, December 27 In an interview, Sukhbir, who also holds the Home portfolio, said his performance should be measured by his intentions and actions rather than the misdemeanours of a few Akali workers. Sukhbir said there had been no recruitment to the Punjab Police for more than 12 years when the SAD-BJP took over the reins of the state in 2007. The force strength then was 50,000 against the sanctioned strength of 70,000. “There were as many as 15,000 personnel working as gunmen.” He said he not only ensured the recruitment of 18,000 personnel and 3,000 women personnel, but also reduced the gunman culture. The Deputy CM said that major cities had become big and unmanageable. “So we brought in the commissionerate system and increased the police strength in the big cities”. He said policing in cities had now become more efficient with new control rooms and quick response teams. Similarly, rural policing, highway policing and night policing had been introduced. Sukhbir said the community policing project under the Sanjh Kendras had been successful with the kendras receiving 13 lakh applications for various services, of which 12.5 lakh applications had been disposed within the slated time. “The New Year will see the police launching the Safe City concept,” the Deputy CM said. He said the concept, which would include installation of cameras and detectors in Ludhiana city, would make policing invisible but more effective. He said the concept would subsequently be introduced in the remaining corporation towns of Jalandhar, Amritsar and Patiala. Questioned on Akali legislators and “halqa incharge” interfering in policec affairs, the Deputy CM said he had clearly told the district police chiefs to remove anyone involved in corruption or not discharging his duties. “Already, I have transferred several persons in this regard”, he said. On whether anti-social elements had infiltrated the Youth Akali Dal (YAD), Sukhbir said this was a Congress assumption and it was based on a few incidents.“Some junior-level activists were involved in violent activities. But we have made it clear that anyone breaking the law will face the music”. Asked whether he had got the correct feedback on the sequence of events leading to Assistant Inspector-General SS Mand being injured in Ludhiana, Sukhbir said he had been told that Mand had slipped while trying to intervene in an altercation between NRI Paramjit Singh and Sunny Johar and others. “Besides ensuring prompt arrest of the accused, I have cancelled the bar licence of the joint where the incident occurred,” the Deputy CM said.
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5 of family charred to death near Amritsar
Amritsar, December 27 Police sources said the victims may have been asphyxiated before the room caught fire owing to the poisonous gases emitted by a hearth kept in the room. The deceased were identified as Manjit Kaur (45), Komal (16), Navpreet (14), Kajal (12) and Vishal (10). Anokh Singh, a relative of the deceased, said: “I was informed about the fire at 3 am and reached there within no time. We had the power supply disconnected, suspecting that short-circuiting may have caused the fire. As people of the area fought the flames with water, the roof of the room caved in.” Amrik Singh said he found his sister-in-law’s body near the door. It appeared that she had tried to open the door to escape. He said his brother Joginder Singh worked in a private firm in Chennai. Jasdeep Singh, Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) said they were trying to ascertain as to what had caused the fire. “We have called forensic experts. For the time being, action under Section 174 of the CrPC has been initiated,” he said.
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Quality of life improving in state: Census
Chandigarh, December 27 The data was released as a part of the two-day Census data dissemination workshop being organised by the Punjab Department of Census Operations. It says drinking water is available within the premises to 85.9 per cent of the households. Every second household in Punjab has 'tap' as the main source of drinking water showing big improvement over that of 2001. There is a significant reduction in the gap in rural and urban areas in this regard. In the state, 96.6 per cent of the households are having electricity as the main source of lighting as against 91.9 per cent in 2001. Toilet is available within the premises to 79.3 per cent of the households and bathing facility within the premises is available to 71.5 per cent households. In Punjab, LPG/PNG is the most predominant fuel used for cooking in every second household in the state (54.5 per cent). At least, 5.4 per cent of the households are having computer/laptop with internet and 7.4 per cent households are having computer/laptop without internet. The percentage of households having telephone/mobile has shot up from 18.9 per cent in 2001 to 82.1 per cent in 2011. Seema Jain, Joint Secretary, MHA, and Director, Census, Punjab, said: "The aim is to sensitise data users about the availability and use of the latest Census 2011 results on housing, household amenities and assets." She appealed to the participants to make use of the Censusinfo India module in analysing the data.
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Akali Dal emerges stronger
While there was a feeling that Sukhbir was one of the architects of the SAD's victory in the 2007 assembly elections, the 2012 win is being solely ascribed to Sukhbir's innovative gambles as well as management skills. In stark contrast, Sukhbir's rivals have suffered. Punjab Congress president Capt Amarinder Singh was kept in the limbo by the party high command which is still dithering on who should head the state unit. People's Party of Punjab (PPP) president Manpreet Singh Badal was earlier seemed to be emerging as the third alternative in the state. But his popularity has been on the wane with his party being hit by mass desertions. The year also saw Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal receding into the background with power being concentrated in the hands of Sukhbir and his brother-in-law Bikram Singh Majithia. The latter who emerged as the strongest leader in the Majha belt made a comeback into the ministry, besides continuing to lead the Youth Akali Dal (YAD). The SAD not only started well by winning the assembly elections in March in league with the BJP but also whitewashed the opposition Congress in the corporation elections in early June. The coalition also easily defeated a demoralised Congress in the Dasuya byelection the same month. However, there were some early embarrassments with three ministers being forced to resign. Social Welfare Minister Bibi Jagir Kaur resigned after being convicted for wrong doing in the Harpreet case in March. The next to fall was Agriculture Minister Tota Singh who was convicted in May for misusing official machinery. In September, Animal Husbandry Minister Gulzar Singh Ranike was forced to resign following allegations of embezzlement of grants. Even as the government withstood this embarrassment, it was caught on the wrong foot on the issue of law and order. The government was found wanting with a perception gaining ground that it was a mute spectator and even encouraged people to vent out their feelings to demand commutation of the death sentence awarded to former Chief Minister Beant Singh assassin Balwant Singh Rajoana. The SAD even embarrassed its coalition partner the BJP by bowing to the hardliners and giving a go-ahead to the SGPC to construct Operation Bluestar Memorial at the Darbar Sahib complex in Amritsar. The Chief Minister salvaged the situation somewhat after coming under fire by saying only a gurdwara would be allowed to come up in the form of the memorial. The government, particularly the SAD, was put on the defensive at the fag end of the year by the brazen conduct of Akali workers. This included the abduction of a Faridkot girl by an Akali worker, the murder of an Assistant-Sub Inspector by another party worker and the beating up of senior police officer SS Mand by yet others. The Congress, which was in doldrums for most of the year, took up this issue in the Vidhan Sabha and was given further ammunition when Revenue minister Bikram Majithia was caught on camera mouthing expletives against Congress legislator Rana Gurjit Singh. The year also saw inauguration of the Rs 21,500-crore Guru Gobind Singh Refinery at Bathinda and the Integrated Check Post at Attari aimed at boosting the Indo-Pak trade. Sukhbir also had a successful visit to Pakistan Punjab, besides successfully holding the World Kabaddi Cup. On the negative side, though VAT collections were up, the government continued to struggle financially and it has only partially succeeded in mobilising the much needed revenue.
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Rein in Bikram Sena, Amarinder to CM
Chandigarh, December 27 At the same time, he asked the state Director-General of Police, Sumedh Singh Saini, to stand by his force which, he claimed, was getting demoralised. Addressing a press conference here, the former Chief Minister claimed that though the government was in the denial mode, law and order in the state was worsening. Amarinder said the Chief Minister was experienced enough to realise the seriousness of the situation with the “Bikram Sena” going on the rampage. He alleged that those who had murdered a policeman in Amritsar and assaulted a senior police officer in Ludhiana were Majithia’s men. Referring to the Ludhiana incident on Monday in which Assistant Inspector-General (AIG )SS Mand was “brutally manhandled by Majithia’s aide,” Amarinder claimed the government, particularly the Deputy Chief Minister, continued to insist that the officer had not been beaten up but had suffered a fracture after he had slipped. Urging the state police chief to take a stand on the issue, he said dismissing police officials (like in Amritsar and Khalra) was no solution. He alleged that people like Majithia and SAD legislator Virsa Singh Voltoha were forcing police officials to commit wrongs. On the recording of Majithia’s abuses against Rana Gurjit in the House, he said the party would play it across the state and during the Maghi Mela in Muktsar next month. He said the Speaker had no business to issue a gag order when the clip was already in the public domain. To a question on the resignation of Moga MLA Joginderpal Jain, he said the latter had himself made it clear that he had reached a deal with the Akalis. He refuted claims that Congress workers in the state were demoralised but admitted to “some confusion” in the ranks while alluding to the failure of the high command to clear the air on the PCC presidentship. This “confusion”, he said, would be dispelled shortly.
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Capt trying to tarnish SAD image, say ministers
Chandigarh, December 27 The leaders said the SAD had a huge base and its thousands of office-bearers could not be held responsible for the misdeeds of a few individuals.The leaders asked if any Congress leader had tried to refrain the “Maharaja” from using abusive and provocative language during the assembly elections. “Dual standards will not be tolerated and anything that applies to Bikram Majithia should also apply to Sonia Gandhi,” the leaders said.
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SAD offers Jain chairmanship of Warehousing Corp
Chandigarh, December 27 Addressing a press conference here today, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Capt Amarinder Singh said: "Jain's defection seemed to be part of his deal with the Akalis". A senior Congress leader said: "Jain faced several criminal cases and he is expecting help from the ruling SAD". Replying to the allegation of Jain shifting to the SAD as part of a "deal", Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Badal said: "There are several Congress leaders who are facing criminal cases. Does this mean they are open to defection? Jain has come to us after his disillusionment with the Congress".
District Planning Committee chiefs
The government today appointed eight chairpersons of District Planning Committees. These are Deepinder Singh Dhillon for Patiala, former MLA Mangat Ram Bansal for Mansa, Malout MLA Harpreet Singh for Sri Muktsar Sahib, former minister Hira Singh Gabria for Ludhiana, former MLA Veer Singh Lopoke for Amritsar, Gurcharan Singh Channi for Jalandhar, former MLA Sarabjeet Singh Makkar for Kapurthala and Prem Kumar Valecha for Fazilka. The appointment of Deepinder Dhillon as chairperson of the Patiala District Planning Committee is significant as it indicates that the SAD is readying him for a larger role. Bansal had crossed over from the Congress to the SAD in September this year.
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FIRST LIST
Chandigarh, December 27 The candidates had been decided in consultation with the party’s Delhi unit, Sukhbir said. The candidates are: Jathedar Surjit Singh from Chandni Chowk; Manjit Singh GK from Greater Kailash; Harmit Singh Kalka from Kalkaji; Onkar Singh Thapar from Shiv Nagar; Satnam Singh Aulakh from Sham Nagar;Paramjit Singh Chandok from Rajinder Nagar; Harmanjit Singh from Rajouri Garden; Ravinder Singh Khurana from Wazirpur; Capt Inderpreet Singh fromKamla Nagar; Kulmohan Singh from Pahar Ganj; MPS Chadha from KP from Shakti Nagar; Mandeep Kaur Bakshi from Tibbia College; Jathedar Avtar Singh Hitt from Hari Nagar and Paramjit Singh Rana from Dev
Nagar.
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Jor Mela concludes amid fervour
Fatehgarh Sahib, December 27 Gurbachan Singh, Jathedar, Akal Takhat; Tarlochan Singh, head priest, Gurdwara Keshgarh Sahib; Giani Mal Singh, head priest, Golden Temple; Harnam Singh Dhuma, head, Damdami Taksal; and Baba Nihal Singh, head, Budha Dal; were among those who participated in the congregation. The palanquin was escorted by SGPC president Avtar Singh Makkar, SGPC member Karnail Singh Panjoli, SAD general secretary Prem Singh Chandumajra, former minister Dr Harbans Lal, former MLA Didar Singh Bhatti and other political leaders. Lakhs of devotees from various parts of the country and abroad also participated. Performances by school bands, gatka teams, nihangs, kirtani jathas, Sukhmani Sahib sewa societies, students of Mata Gujri College, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University and Akal Academy Baru Sahib charged the atmosphere. Addressing the devotees, Gurbachan Singh urged the devotees to follow the path as shown by the Sikh gurus. He lashed out at leaders of various political parties for printing their photographs along with Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh and Mata Gujri. SGPC president Avtar Singh said Thande Burj and Garhi of Chamkaur Sahib would be reconstructed to give it a historic look so that future generations of the community could remember the great sacrifices made by the younger sons of Guru Gobind Singh. He said renovation of the historic haveli of Diwan Todar Mal would be completed by next year.
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Time to ‘consolidate’ bilateral relations
Amritsar, December 27 Khan said: "To ensure peace in Asia, India and Pakistan must bury the hatchet. It is time for both the nations to consolidate bilateral relations". He said bilateral trade and cultural ties between the two countries would ensure a bright future for both the nations. Deadline extended Talking to media persons, Majithia said the government had again extended the deadline to get the properties registered by the legal attorneys appointed through a power of attorney by the owners from December 31 to March 31. The minister said the process of registration involving power of attorney was often used to evade the registration fee levied at the time of sale and purchase of property. Besides, a large number of property disputes involved power of attorneys, he said.
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Teachers urge Governor not to approve new pension Bill
Ludhiana December 27 The Punjab Government on December 21 passed a Bill in which government stated that it does not have sufficient funds to give pensions to lecturers who had worked at government aided colleges. Education Minister Sikander Singh Maluka stated in the assembly that as per the conditions of the Pension Scheme, 1996, no employee or management of aided colleges had opted to claim benefits. Contradicting the Punjab government's claim, former president Punjab & Chandigarh College Teachers' Union (PCCTU) KBS Sodhi said, "The Bill has been passed without any discussion or debate. Now we have approached the Governor of Punjab to not approve the Bill as retired teachers will badly
lose out. “Over 3,000 pensioners will get affected with this. We have demanded a personal hearing from the government so that the representatives of retired college teachers could present our case." Sodhi said, "The Pensions scheme, 1996, which the bill proposes to repeal, had gone through all the legal and administrative procedures and had received the approval of the Cabinet. “In the year 1999, a special amendment was incorporated into the Service Security Act, 1974,
for employees of private colleges in Punjab. One of the objectives of the amendment was to secure the implementation of the Pension Scheme of 1996." "Since the Pension Scheme was not implemented for a number of years, several teaching and non-teaching staff of government aided colleges filed civil writ petitions in the Punjab and Haryana High Court. In its Interim orders passed on November 25, the Court directed the Punjab Government to implement the Pension Scheme,1996, or face contempt proceedings. The case has been fixed for January 10, 2013 for discussion and final decision," Sodhi said. Tarsem Bahia from the Punjab Non Governemnt Aided Colleges Employees Association said, "The bill has been passed just to sidetrack the Court's decision as the matter was still sub judice. “This cadre is getting pension in over 20 states of the country. We have submitted to the Governor that the Pension Scheme, 1996, has been repealed for wrong reasons. Therefore, we appeal to the Governor to withhold assent to the Bill and to save the future of higher education in
the state."
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162 NCC cadets to attend Republic Day camp in Delhi
Ropar, December 27 On the eve of their departure from the NCC Academy here, the Additional Director General Maj Gen PS Mander inspected the contingent and reviewed the training standards and administrative back up. After inspecting the guard of honour, he addressed the cadets and said the rigorous training that the cadets are put through is very useful for both the mind as well as the body. He said that the pursuit of the NCC motto of Unity and Discipline brought the youth together as cadets from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The team of cadets represented the region as a single cohesive entity. The Directorate’s Chief Training Officer for the RD Camp, Brig HS Brar said that the team was selected out of 352 cadets from eight groups under this directorate after undergoing intense training for nearly two months. The contingent also includes a 45-cadet band from Sainik School, Kapurthala, and 10 horse riders from the Remount and Veterinary Squadron. These cadets will compete with cadets from 16 other NCC directorates at the RD camps in activities such as drill, firing, aero and ship modeling, national integration awareness, line and flag area maintenance and cultural programmes. Some of these cadets will also be a part of the NCC contingent that would march down Rajpath on January 26. At the 2012 RD Camp, the directorate had bagged the third position overall.
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Sangrur garbage depots become a health hazard
Sangrur, December 27 The smell emitting from the depots also attract stray cattle, thereby compounding the problem. The big garbage collection depots are situated in Magazine mohalla, civil hospital, College Road, behind Guru Nanak Public School, outside Sunami Gate and Nabha Gate. In total, there are 10 big garbage collection depots in the city and 15 small depots. The depot situated outside the Nabha Gate is within a range of 50 to 60 metre from a gurdwara, a temple, a park, a school and two residential colonies (Housing Board Colony and Thales Bagh Colony). Harjit Singh Hassanpuri, whose house is located near the garbage depot, has asked the municipal council authorities to immediately shift it from its present location. Another resident of the city Kamal Anand, whose house is located near the garbage collection centre situated behind Guru Nanak Public School, said these centres were a health hazard for those living nearby. On the other hand, officials at the Sangrur Municipal Council insisted on reiterating that that the safai sewaks lifted the garbage from these depots daily.
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Sangrur, December 27 The other office bearers of the district unit are: Paramjit Kaur Aujla, secretary, Ranjit Singh Pandher, finance secretary, Dr Kuldip Singh, organising secretary, Prof Santokh Kaur, convener of the students’ wing. Dr Mann will also be district level spokesman of the
party. —TNS
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Ethiopian delegation meets Punjab Speaker
Chandigarh, December 27 The delegation would also study the implementation of fiscal schemes in the state. Dr Atwal and Deputy Speaker Dinesh Singh welcomed the delegation led by Yalew Abate Reta, Speaker of Amhara Regional State and Standing Committee member of House of Federation, Ethiopia. The Speaker also met the members of the delegation which included Demitu Hambisa Bonsa, Speaker of Oromia Regional State, Yehannes Buayalew Faris, Seifedin Harun Soso and Worku Adamu (all member, Standing Committee, House of Federation), Anesa Melko Hebero, Advisor to the President of Southern People’s Nations and Nationalities Regional State and Debebe Barud Dera, Director, House of Federation. Dr Atwal informed them about the various kinds of constitutional proceedings and legislation work being done in the state assembly. Later, in a meeting with Jaspal Singh, Secretary (Expenditure), Finance, and Gurdev Singh Sidhu, Secretary (Revenue), the delegation members deliberated on the issues of funding to Urban Development Agencies and Panchayati Raj Institutions by state government. The Speaker felicitated the delegation members with mementos and shawls. Ved Parkash, Secretary, Punjab Legislative Secretariat, and Anil Vij, Research Officer, was also present on the occasion.
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Sobti takes over as president of state IMA
Ludhiana, December 27 He was given the State Award by Punjab Government on 15th August 1994 by Late Beant Singh Chief Minister Punjab for contributing to the society. He has also worked as a Joint Secretary, IMA, Punjab. After taking over as President, IMA, Punjab, for 2013, Dr Sobti said, "My main focus will be to strengthen doctor-patient relationship. We will form a public grievance cell of the IMA to redress the concerns of the patients." He further said that due to some technical reasons many nursing homes in Patiala were sealed by the municipal corporation. —TNS
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PSPCL allowed to clear dues through installments
Patiala, December 27 Subsequently, the PSPCL submitted an affidavit stating that due to a cash crunch, the power utility was not in a position to make a lump sum payment of the arrears. "In view of the poor financial health of utility, it is requested to allow a weekly payment of Rs 11 crore to clear the outstanding bills by March 31 next year," read the affidavit. Considering the assurances given by PSPCL, the Commission issued its orders yesterday to allow the PSPCL to pay its arrears by next year. — TNS
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Bathinda residents object to newly carved out wards
Bathinda, December 27 As per the rules, objections can be raised by the people only regarding the continuity of wards in their villages. However, deviating from the rules, people have filed objections even stating that their houses be included in wards other than the ones in which they have been included. In some cases, people have even stated that they were not informed about the procedure and that their consent was not sought before carving out the wards. However, Rajinder Batra said such objections were not tenable. Deputy Commissioner Kamal Kishore Yadav said the wards have been formed as per the provisions of the Punjab Panchayati Raj Act,
1994. — TNS
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Delhi HC upholds dismissal of officer
New Delhi, December 27 “The order of punishment of removal from service cannot be said to be either excessive or disproportionate in view of the proven misconduct,” a Bench comprising Justices Siddharth Mridul and Badar Durrez Ahmed held. After noticing that Verma had raised loans from various banks and individuals during 1977-85, a charge sheet was served on him in February 1985, alleging “grave misconduct unbecoming of a member of the Indian Police Service.” Verma admitted most of the charges, barring one. Subsequently, the President removed him from service on October 13, 1994, after “due consultation” with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in the light of a departmental inquiry report and the recommendation of the disciplinary authority. The President had opined that by raising loans and making purchases on credit, Verma had failed to “ so manage his private affairs as to avoid habitual indebtedness and had, hence, contravened the provisions of Sub Rule (1) of Rule 15 of All-India Service (Conduct) Rules, 1968.” The Central Administrative Tribunal dismissed his appeal on October 24, 2004, prompting him to approach the High Court. The High Court also held that the “penalty does not fall within the definition of exceptional and rare cases” warranting its reconsideration. “The petition being devoid of merit is hereby dismissed.”
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Panch’s murder
Sangrur, December 27 Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Jaskiranjit Singh Teja said the police had arrested Shaminder Kaur and her daughter Jaswinder Kaur. He said the police had arrested Jaswinder as the weapon used in the crime was registered in her name. He said both had been remanded to police custody for five days by a Sunam court. The DSP said the other accused were still absconding and the weapon used in the crime was yet to be recovered. Hakam Singh's family was allegedly attacked due to some land dispute on December 24. The police had registered a case against Gursewak Singh and his wife Shaminder Kaur, son Jasbir Singh and his (Jasbir's) wife Harmeet Kaur, all residents of Longowal village, Deepa of Namol village and some others.
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Rape: Sarpanch held after 3 months
Abohar, December 27 A married woman had alleged that the sarpanch had forced his way into her house when her husband was away and raped her. She alleged that she was threatened with dire consequences if she reported the matter to anybody. The couple had on Monday threatened to take a drastic step if Baldev Singh was not arrested. The accused has been remanded to judicial custody. — OC
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Heroin worth Rs 30 cr seized
Ferozepur, December 27 Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Varinder Pal Singh said a police team apprehended two persons riding a motorcycle near an abandoned border outpost Nakiwala. Six packets of heroin weighing 1 kg each were seized from Gurjant Singh alias Janty and Jarnail Singh alias Kala, both of Machiwara village in the district. — OC
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