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Banur, December 30
The Banur police has booked eight persons for damaging a car of an Excise and Taxation Officer during a checking last night. The incident occured on the Banur-Tepla road.

As per information, nearly 8 persons, who were going in their Alto and Indica cars were stopped by the ETO, Jaswinger Singh Mavi, near Banur for checking.

During the checking, they suddenly started hitting the car of the excise officer with iron rods and threatened him with dire consequences.

Mohali, December 30
Although the number of cases of crime registered in the Mohali district rose in 2012 as compared to the previous year, the figures put out by the police indicate a drop in the number of murder and rape cases. There was, however, a sharp increase in cases of cheating and cases related to drugs.

The police said the total number of cases (all categories) registered till December 15 was 2,670 against 2,183 last year. The cases traced in 2012 numbered 2,226 against 1,806 in the previous year.

The police registered 415 cases of cheating in 2012 against 288 last year. Most of these were related to persons being duped of large sums of money on the pretext of sending them abroad. Under the NDPS Act, the cases registered rose to from 22 in 2011 to 57 this year, an over twofold increase, and in the case of burglaries from 130 to 163.

Cases of rape dropped from 28 to 22 this year. However, the data does not indicate any cases relating to the flesh trade.

Seizures made by the police under the NDPS Act included 1.880 kg of heroin, 6.910 kg of charas, 10.370 kg of opium and 99 gm of smack. Under the Arms Act, the seizures included 30 pistols/ revolvers and 96 cartridges with the number of cases registered rising from 14 last year to 23 in 2012.

The district police has to its credit the arrest of Kulwant Singh, allegedly a member of the Babbar Khalsa International, in September and the solving of 20 of the 22 cases of murder registered till December 15. Besides, according to the data put out by the Police Department, during this year it could solve all cases of abduction (18), kidnapping (27), poisoning (13), dacoity (2) and under the NDPS Act.

The police has also claimed to have caught a gang of vehicle lifters, one of looters and three of snatchers.

SSP Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that despite there being a shortage of 189 personnel, including 13 thanedars, 37 ASIs and 139 “havaldars”, the police managed to check crime. 

Chandigarh, December 30
Chandigarh shooter Smit Singh clinched a silver medal in the men's skeet event with a score of (119+25) in the Sahara 56th National shooting championship on Saturday.

Had it not been for a single point in the qualifiers, Smit might well have been national champion but it was Samrala-based shooter Parampal Singh Guron who shot a 120 + 25 in the qualifiers and finals respectively to clinch the gold. Smit meanwhile shot a 25 in the final, beating defending champ Allan Daniel Peoples 2-1 in the shoot-off.

The 22-year-old replicated his success as he won a silver in the last edition also after emerging winner in a four-way tie for the medal. A DAV College, Sector 10 pass out, Singh, hit a purple patch earlier this month as he won two medals in the prestigious shooting competitions held in New Moti Bagh Palace on Tuesday. In teams event Smit combined with Mairaj Khan, and Man Singh to clinch silver medal for India in the ongoing second Asian Shotgun Championship at the New Moti Bagh Palace in Patiala. He then represented the New Moti Bagh Gun Club along with Mairaj Khan and Man Singh to a silver medal in the Grand Prix event being held along with the Asian Championship.

The ongoing national championship has seen Punjab shooters doing well in the senior and junior category as well. While Guron won gold in men’s skeet event, Patiala girl Henna Sidhu won a gold in the women’s air pistol competition by shooting 383+ 99.5 in the qualifiers and finals respectively.

Shooting with a Beretta DT-10 shotgun, he had shot down a gold medal in the junior men’s category of skeet event in the 53rd National Shooting Championship at the very same venue in 2009. Smit shot into limelight in South Asian Federation Games in 2008 when at the tender age of 17 he won a bronze medal for India. In Nov 2008 Smit claimed bronze medal in the skeet category of the fourth South Asian Shooting Championship at Gun Club in Islamabad. — TNS

Panchkula, December 30
In the 4th league match of Satluj Premier League held at Satluj Public School, Panchkula, St Stephions Champions beat Bharti Vij Warriors by 88 runs here today.

After winning the toss St Stephions Champions elected to bat first and piled a huge total of 212/8 in allotted 30 overs.

For the winning side, Prashant scored 50 striking one six and seven massive fours. He was accompanied by Gurpreet scoring 47 runs with three sixes and three fours.

For the bowling side, only Shahrukh claimed 3 wickets giving away 33 runs.

While chasing the target Bharti Vij Warriors was able to score only 135 runs at the loss of 8 wickets. Eshaan was only the batsman to score 40 runs for his team. Saksham took 2 for 21 and Aman took 2 for 27.

Brief Score: St Stephions Champions-212/8 in 30 overs, Prashant 50,Gurpreet 47, Shahrukh 3/33. Bharti Vij Warriors-135/8 in 30 overs, Eshaan 40, Ashish 24, Saksham 2/21, Aman 2/23.

In the second match of the day, Baptist Bravehearts defeated Panchkula Panthers by 5 wickets.

Panchkula Panthers won the toss and chose to bat first and were bundled out on a total of 132 in 30 overs. Captain Tushar Gupta managed to score 59 runs for his team and was accompanied by Aman who scored 45 runs for his team.

For the bowling side, Parth Kansal took a 5-wicket haul giving away just 3 runs and Simarjit claimed 1 for 1 run.

While chasing a small target Baptist felt difficult to achieve it because of Akash's beautiful bowling spell, he took 3 wickets giving away 19 runs and even Vinay took 2 for 31 runs. Simajit and Ayudh helped Baptist to achieve their target scoring 37 and 34, respectively.

Brief score: Panchkula Panthers-132 all out in 30 overs, Tushar Gupta 59, Aman 45, Parth 5/3, Simarjit 1/1, Baptist Barvehearts-135/5 in 19.5 overs. Simarjit 37,Ayudh 34,Akash 3/19,Vinay 2/31.

Tomorrow's Fixtures: Panchkula Daredevils Vs Bharti Vij Warriors at 9.00 am and St Stephions Champions Vs Satluj Sky Hawks at 12.30 pm.

Chandigarh, December 30
Shemrock Senior Secondary School brought laurels to its school by winning Molly Cover Memorial Tournament (basketball) held at St Stephen School, Sector 45, Chandigarh, on December 28.

The final match was played between St Stephen School, Sector 45, (TOGAN) and Shemrock Cagers of Shemrock School and had a tough where the Shemrock Cagers struggled and played very well later, won by 43-41.

The key player of the match, Sanjay of Shemrock School was also awarded man of the match prize.

At this moment, principal (retd) Air Commodore SK Sharma while congratulating the winning team said that sports activities are important for physical and mental development of the kids.

Chandigarh, December 30
First Pandit Rishi Parkash Bhardwaj Memorial Bodybuilding Champsionship was held today at the Metaphysical Science Research Institute, Sector 19, Chandigarh. More than 20 bodybuilders participated in the championship.

KK Khandelwal, principal secretary to the CM was the chief guest on the occasion. He gave away the prices to the winners. The champsionship went to Pushpinder Bharti who was declared first winner followed by Sahil and Anshul Sharma who remained in second and third rank.

Other participants were Sukhbir, Dharmveer Singh, Bhupinder Singh, Ajay, Anil and Rajin Kumar. The champsionship was organised by Chandigarh Body building Association.