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Phagwara
Mobile shop burgled: A mobile shop was reportedly burgled in local Palahai road yesterday. Burglars entered the shop by breaking the locks and took away mobile phones worth Rs 1.5 lakh from the shop. A case has been registered in this regard.
Patiala
1 held with poppy husk: The police has arrested Lakhwinder Singh of Badanpur village in Samana with 8 kg poppy husk. A case under various Sections of the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused. The police is trying to ascertain the channel through which Singh smuggled the contraband.
Sangrur
5-km-long run organised: With a view to keep the city drug free, a 5-km-long run was organised here on Sunday. Deputy Commissioner Kumar Rahul flagged off the event at the War Heroes Stadium. Local residents, especially the youth, took part with much enthusiasm. In the men's category, Makhan Singh got first position, Gurmail Singh secured second while Bikkar Singh finished third. In the women's section, Saroj Rani and Tarandeep Kaur secured first and second positions respectively. In the under-16 category, Pushpinder Kaur got the first position. — TNS Fazilka
Police medal for Fazilka SSP: Fazilka SSP Amar Singh Chahal, who was recently promoted and designated as the Deputy Inspector General of Police, has been awarded with the Police Medal for Meritorious Service. 
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