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Chandigarh, April 18
Just over a year after a youngster was thrashed to death outside Aroma Hotel in Sector 22 here, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has describe the occurrence as a “chance encounter”.

Dismissing the Chandigarh Administration’s claim that the assailants were part of an “unlawful assembly”, Justice Paramjeet Singh of the High Court also added that common intention to cause death could not be inferred from the evidence on record.

Allowing a bunch of five petitions, Justice Paramjeet Singh also granted regular bail to five of the accused, Parshant Kumar, Mahabir Singh, Sandeep Kumar, Sukhjit Singh Soch and Chandan Singh.

They, along with two others, were booked by the Chandigarh Police after an FIR was initially registered at the Sector 17 police station on January 13, 2012, for murder and other offences under sections 302/147/148 and 149 of the Indian Penal Code. Murder offence was later converted into culpable homicide not amounting to murder (sections 304 of the IPC).

The complainant in the case, Dilshad Ali, had told the police that he was on duty as guard outside the hotel, when at about 12.00 midnight, the victim came out and stood near his car.

After sometime, six or seven youngsters eating ice cream also came out of the hotel and entered into an argument with the victim before manhandling and beating him up. The assailants then started running, after crossing the main road opposite Aroma, but were chased by the victim. One of the assailants then hit the victim hard on his head before others kicked and punched him. The victim was later identified as Harminder Singh.

During the course of arguments, the counsel for the Chandigarh Administration contended the accused's identity had been established from the CCTV camera footage. The accused caused death with common intention. As such, all of them were responsible for Harminder Singh’s murder.

Taking up the matter, Justice Paramjeet Singh asserted: “The occurrence was a chance encounter and the fatal assault was a sudden, unanticipated and individual act of the unascertained assailants. Such a situation does not become unlawful assembly. So the contention of the counsel for the UT Chandigarh, that the persons formed unlawful assembly therefore they are equally responsible, cannot be accepted.

“It is an admitted fact that the alleged accused and the victim were not known to each other earlier and the brawl happened all of a sudden. At initial stage, all the accused might not have been aware that such a situation may arise. Their common intention cannot be inferred.

“Even if it is presumed that there was common intention, the same was to cause beating not to cause death. In the statement of prosecution witnesses, Anand Singh and Gautam Singh have been identified and nominated as the main accused and the fatal injuries have been attributed to them….

"Taking into consideration the totality of the facts and circumstances of the case and the fact that the trial is not concluded, the petitioners can be granted concession of bail”.

Panchkula, April 18
A special three-hour drive to check illicit drinking was conducted under the directions of the Commissioner of Police, Rajbir Deswal, this evening.

Surprisingly, many people were found drinking in cars at markets and other isolated places. Most of them were between the age group of 20-25.Deswal along with the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ashwin Shenvi, personally visited some of the market areas.Over 15 youths were booked by the police till the filing of the report.

Panchkula, April 18
Snatchers struck two women outside their houses in Sectors 10 and 17 in Panchkula early this morning.

The police sources said that both the snatchings took place in a gap of 15 minutes.

The police suspects that it is one gang that involved in both the snatchings today.

Sheela Devi, a resident of Sector 10, had gone outside to give money to the milkman around 7.05 am, when two unidentified youths on a black mobike came from behind and snatched her gold chain. The snatchers fled from the scene before the 
victim could raise an alarm.

In another incident, the police control room received a call at 7.20 am stating that a snatching had taken place at Sector 17, Panchkula. The police sources said that the victim, Meenu, a resident of Sector 17 was standing outside her house when two unidentified youths came on a bike from behind and snatched her gold chain.

The police has been chasing the snatchers for the past many months but has failed to crack any case.

It was on Tuesday night when some snatchers targeted a woman at Sector 4, Panchkula, but might have cursed their fate because the chain they snatched was an artificial one and valued just Rs 30.

Chandigarh, April 18
Several controversies in the Chandigarh Golf Club in the recent months seem to have taken a toll over the election campaign.

This year, the club is witnessing silent election campaigns. Unlike past years no luring parties are being organised. Due to the controversies, members of both groups are taking steps carefully and are thinking twice.

“There is no activity this year. Otherwise, this is a perfect time to make relations and book votes. The code of conduct was applied last week. The competition is tough between both the groups and no pre-election atmosphere is being witnessed,” said a source.

Reportedly, last year a candidate of the executive committee had thrown a luxurious pre- election party and later, he successfully made it to the final list of the executive members. “The member organised the party by mentioning it as his son’s birthday party and in the meanwhile he booked some votes to his kitty,” said a source.

We are not organising any high profile parties to lure the voters. Every member is aware of our achievements and we are branding ourselves with face to face election campaign
— Gurinderjit Singh Sandhu 

The members are easy to approach and everyone is good enough to judge the best. Our campaign is through telephone and man to man interactions. We are doing well
— Tegvir Singh Sibia 

Panchkula, April 18
Sabrang Sandal will face Sasisnu Sharma in the final clash of boys (U-14) category during the Manav Mangal Ideal Tennis Tournament being held on the premises of Manav Mangal School, Sector 11, tommorow.

In the semifinal matches played today, Sabrang defeated Naithaolin C Golmai 6-1 and 6-4 while Sasisnu routed Anmol Rattan Kamboj 6-3 and 6-1.

Results:

Girls: Harleen Kaur beat Khushbeen Kaur 6-4, 6-7(5),7-6(6);Seerat Sidhu beat Tanya Batra 6-0,6-3; Rubani Ahluwalia beat Arshpreeti Kaur 7-5, 7-6(3); Aastha Malhotra beat Jahnvi Shivran 7-5,6-2.

Boys (quarterfinal): Sabrang Sandal beat Yuvraj Singh 6-0, 6-1; Naithaolin C Golmai beat Ajay Kumar 6-1, 6-3; Anmol Rattan Kamboj beat Naman Sharma 6-1, 6-2; Sasisnu Sharma beat Siddhrath Kanchustambam 6-4,(retd).

Boys (semifinal): Sabrang Sandal beat Naithaolin c Golmai 6-1, 6-4; Sasisnu Sharma beat Anmol Rattan Kamboj 6-3, 6-1. 

Chandigarh, April 18
Getting a perfect shaped-body is everyone’s dream but for Anurag Pandey, it’s more than a passion. Thirty three-year-old bodybuilder, who has many feathers on his cap, has once again proved his mettle with bagging the titles of Mr Chandigarh and Mr Mohali, in below categories of 70 kg and 80 kg, respectively.

Pandey, in his recent feat, won the title of Mr Mohali during the Mohali Body Building Championship. He started his bodybuilding career in 1993 and after six years, he bagged the title of Mr Shimla.

“I shifted to Haryana and participated in as many as 75 to 80 championships. Being a regular fitness freak, I will continue to win laurels. Besides, I also train people,” said he.

Presently, Pandey is working at a local fitness centre. On his titles he added, “Except these three-major tournaments, I have also won silver medal in the competition organised by the Punjab State Amateur Body Building Association and bronze medal in the Mr North India Championship,” said Anurag.

Suggesting the fitness buffs, he said, “One should exercise in order to shape body. Water intake, nutritious diet and avoiding fast food is the perfect way to achieve a good body,” added Anurag.

Achievements: Mr Shimla, HP (1999); Mr North India (2002); Mr Chandigarh (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 & 2006); Mr Haryana (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010). Pandey has also participated in Mr India championship for six times.

Chandigarh, April 18
Three horse riders, Gursobha Singh, Harbuland Virk and Gurbaaz Singh Sandhu, of Yadvindra Public School, Mohali, brought laurels to the school by clinching medals at the Delhi Horse Show and Indian Public School Conference (IPSC) Equestrian Meet held at Punjab Public School (PPS), Nabha.

In both tournaments, Gursobha Singh won 11 medals, including five gold medals and six bronze medals. Harbuland Virk won two gold medals and Gurbaaz Singh won two gold medals, one silver medal and four bronze medals. In the Delhi Horse Show, Gursobha participated in senior rider’s category and became the youngest rider ever to win medals in the nationally graded seniors’ category. He competed against experienced senior riders and bagged the awards.

At the IPSC Equestrian Meet, Gursobha bagged two gold medals and two bronze medals in junior meet. He bagged a gold medal in the ‘junior knock-out’ category and a bronze each in the ‘junior top score’ and ‘rescue relay’ categories.

Harbuland Singh Virk, was adjudged the best child rider in the ‘Children- I’ category (12 to 14 years age group) during the Delhi Horse Show. He won two gold medals both in the ‘show jumping’ category.

Gurbaaz Singh Sandhu competed in the ‘Children II’ category (10 to 12 years of age) at the Delhi Horse Show and made his presence felt by winning a gold medal and two bronze medals. At the IPSC meet he was adjudged as the best child rider in 10-12 years category.