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Protesting special trainer teachers detained, released
50 cops from dist attained martyrdom in last 30 yrs
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425 POs evading arrest in dist
Workshop puts focus on the need to preserve eco-system in state
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Protesting special trainer teachers detained, released
Bathinda, April 28 The teachers, following their futile meeting with the Chief Minister a few days ago, had decided to block roads. Around 150 teachers, including female members, gathered near the Hanuman Chowk and later, reached inside the Rose Garden where they decided to take out a protest march through the city and to block roads. They were protesting against the Punjab Government for terminating the services of 1,894 special trainer teachers last month. However, the cops tried to stop them from exiting the Rose Garden. While they were detaining the protesters, the latter split into different groups giving tough time to the police. The teachers continued raising slogans against the state government even as the officials of the district administration, senior police functionaries and others had initiated a dialogue with them. Naib Tehsildar Subhash Mittal and DSP Gurmeet Kingra tried to pacify the protesters, who refused to give in. The teachers were assured of a meeting with the Chief Minister in the coming three to four days. The teachers entered into heated arguments and scuffle with the police while they were being rounded up. The protesters were later ferried in buses to Nathana, Sangat and Kotfatta police stations. A bus carrying the protesters was stopped near Hanuman Chowk by another group of protesters and another bus was stopped near the Fauji Chowk. Extra police force was called to bring the situation under control. Meanwhile, traffic moved at a snail's pace and the buses carrying protesters plied on the wrong side. The protesters were were released from the police stations at 7 pm. After their release, the teachers decided to gather again at the Rose Garden chowk. They decided that they would raise slogans against the Punjab Government. Till the filing of this report, the released special trainer teachers were on their way to Bathinda city. Gursewak Singh, press secretary of the union said they would continue their protest till the government reinstated all the teachers who have been dismissed. Fact file
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50 cops from dist attained martyrdom in last 30 yrs
Bathinda, April 28 The year 1991 saw the maximum casualties of 19 while 10 cops lost their lives in 1992, eight in 1990, three in 1988, two in 1986 and one each in 1983, 1984, 1989, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2002. No casualty in the district police has been reported since 2002. The last cop of the district, who attained martyrdom, was Jarnail Singh. A commando of the 5th Battalion of the Punjab Armed Police (PAP), Jarnail died while fighting militants at a village polling station in the Poonch sector of J&K on September 16, 2002. Sources said Jarnail Singh, a resident of Guru Nanakpura area of the town, was the first casualty of the Punjab police in J&K after some PAP commandos had been deployed there for the first phase of Assembly elections. The sources added that Jarnail Singh was on sentry duty at a school where a polling booth had been set up. He took the position when he heard gunshots. He took on the militants and did not allow them to reach the polling booth. After some time, other commandos joined him and forced the militants to flee. Jarnail was hit by a stray bullet and died on the spot. |
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425 POs evading arrest in dist
Bathinda, April 28 The maximum number of 96 POs, declared in 2008, are on the run. As many as 68 POs are at large since 2010. Similarly, 54 criminals declared as POs in 2009 were absconding. As many as 21 persons declared as POs in 1993, 13 each declared in 2003 and 2005, 11 in 2007, 10 each in 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1999 are still at large. Similarly, nine persons declared as PO each in 2000 and 2011 and eight persons declared as PO each in 1994, 1997, 2004 and 2006 were evading arrest. Seven POs each fled in 2001 and 1987, six in 1996, four each in 1988, 1989 and 1998, three each in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1986 and 2002, two each in 1981, 1983, 1989 and 1995, and one each in 1969 and 1984 were at large. Some women were were also among the POS, who were yet to be nabbed. As per the police records, some dreaded criminals, like one Bashir Mohammad of Jhunir area in Mansa district, was declared PO in 1993 and was involved in five murder and two attempt to murder cases, but is yet to be nabbed. A senior police officer said the POs have always remained a big headache for them. “These POs indulge in anti-social activities and thus, are threat to the law and order,” said the officer. Repeated attempts to contact Bathinda Senior Superintendent of Police Ravcharan Singh Brar proved futile. However, the figures procured from the police website suggested that the steps being initiated by the cops to arrest POs were not proving enough. |
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Workshop puts focus on the need to preserve eco-system in state
Bathinda, April 28 At the workshop, the delegates held serious discussions in the light of environmental degradation brought about by the practices of agricultural intensification during the Green Revolution. Dr GPI Singh, vice-chancellor, Adesh Medical University, was the chief guest. The other panelists were Sanjib Kumar Jha from the GIST Advisory, Prof RK Mahajan, head of the department of economics at Punjabi University Regional Centre, Subh Prem Brar, Giani Keval Singh and Umendra Dutt from the KVM. In addition to sharing the data, information and knowledge on issues related to food security and the state of ecosystem in Punjab was also shared by experts. Various aspects related to the topic were highlighted by the participants, which are to be considered and reflected in completing the study and undertaking the remaining activities of the project. The workshop made certain key recommendations like the need to look at the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions. It also laid emphasis on the need to implement policies that are favourable to the eco-system as well as the farmers. The workshop also laid emphasis on promoting female participation in environmental awareness and regulating the use of water supply. Awareness over the balanced use of fertilizers, natural insecticides and bio-fertilizers should also be created, the participants said. The seminar discussed the formation of an independent nodal agency up to look after the issues related to food production and ecosystem of which the representatives of farmers should be a part. The recommendations
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Central Jail inmate dies, kin accuse staff of beating him up; officials deny charge
Bathinda, April 28 Jail officials said Gamdur was taken to hospital in the morning where he was declared dead by doctors. Gamdur was lodged in the Bathinda Central Jail for the last 10 months after he was allegedly caught with 175 kg of poppy husk. A case was registered against him at the Dyalpura police station. It is pertinent to mention here that on April 24, three of the nine members of the Unemployed Linesmen' Union too had levelled allegations of beating by jail staff. Deputy Jail Superintendent Balvir Singh refuted the allegation of the inmate being thrashed by jail staff. He said Gamdur was lodged in a separate cell after he had entered into a brawl with other inmates last night. "We provided him with medication at the jail. He was later shifted to the Civil Hospital where he died," Balvir Singh said. Jail Superintendent Rajmahinder Dhaliwal was on leave today. Demanding registration of a case against the jail staff, the deceased's uncle, Jaspal Singh, said the family would launch a protest if the jail authorities failed to take action against the erring jail employees. Jaspal Singh claimed that there were visible injuries on the deceased's body. A panel of three doctors at the Civil Hospital conducted the post-mortem examination of the jail inmate in the presence of a judicial magistrate. The family members also shared their suspicions with the judicial magistrate. Late in the evening, the family members placed the body outside the jail premises and sat on a dharna seeking registration of a case against the 'erring' jail staff. The deceased had four children, three girls and a boy. Casualty check 2012
May 19: 35-year-old Sukhdev alias Bedi died within a hour of being shifted from the jail to the local Civil Hospital. He was booked under various sections of the NDPS Act. September 28: Major Singh (34) tried to commit suicide by cutting his veins with a blade. October 9: Bikar Singh (90) of Muktsar undergoing life imprisonment died. October 13: Ajaib Singh (65) of Yatri village died after he was shifted to the Civil Hospital. He was accused of rape bid on a minor girl. December 23: 42-year-old Krishan Singh of Ramnagar of Barnala died. Jail overcrowded
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Relief for
motorists
Bathinda, April 28 It has been learnt that the plastic speed-breakers were causing road mishaps and damaging the suspension system of the vehicles. While some of them have already been replaced, the rest would be done soon. Bharpur Singh, traffic police in-charge, Bathinda, said, "At a recently held meeting of the traffic cops with the MCB officials, a decision was taken to change the plastic speed-breakers, which were not solving their purpose." "We have recommended some particular sites, where the plastic humps were required to be converted into traditional speed-breakers and the MCB officials have started work in this regard," added Bharpur Singh. Meanwhile, a shopkeeper who has an outlet at the Teenkoni traffic lights point, where the plastic humps were installed, said, "The plastic humps were not proving to be helpful. These were basically increasing the problems for commuters. Therefore, the decision to replace the plastic humps is a good step." An official of the municipal corporation, who has been dealing with the project, said the tenders had been allotted and work initiated in this regard. the traditional humps are expected to spell relief for motorists with their vehicles being exerted to less stress and strain on road. |
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Car rams into divider after head-on collision
Bathinda, April 28 The traffic policemen had arranged for one-way traffic as a religious procession was to pass through the road. The driver of the Indica, Rajeev Kumar said he spotted the Bolero approaching towards him and even stopped his car but the driver of the Bolero failed to control his vehicle and rammed it into his car. The three occupants of the car, including the driver, received minor injuries in the accident. They were taken to the hospital for treatment. One booked for cheating
Police has registered a case against Gurmeet Singh, a resident of Bathinda, for cheating and other offences on the basis of a complaint filed by Ravinder Singh, a resident of Model Town, Phase-1. The complainant said the accused cheated him and pocketed Rs 4.21 lakhs on the pretext of selling a house. The matter was investigated by cops from the Canal Colony police station. A case under sections 406, 420, 468 and 471 of the IPC has been registered in this regard at the Canal Colony police station. No arrests have been made by the police so far. Man killed in road mishap
Police has registered a case against an unidentified driver for driving his vehicle rashly and causing fatal injuries to an unidentified person.
In a complaint to the police, Vicky, a resident of Sirki Bazar, said the driver of an unidentified vehicle hit an unidentified person who was declared dead by the doctors at the Civil Hospital. Police has registered a case under section 304-A of the IPC at the Kotfatta police station. Bus driver booked for
rash driving
A bus driver, Balour Singh of Natt village, has been booked by the police for ramming his bus into a car. A complaint was lodged with the police by Manjit Singh, a resident of Kalianwali village. The complainant said the accused rammed the bus into his car, which badly damaged the vehicle. The incident occurred at Talwandi Sabo. One arrested with 5 kg poppy husk
Police has arrested Najam Singh, a resident of Budhlada with 5 kg poppy husk. The accused was arrested carrying the poppy husk near Jassi village. A case under sections 15, 61, 85 of the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused at the Sangat police station. |
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Students to get special marks in exams for taking part in sports, says minister
Bathinda, April 28 Speaking on the occasion, the minister said the state government was committed to promote the sports and an annual budget of Rs 10 crore had been passed for this purpose. Maluka further said the students participating in sports would be given special marks in their exams as a special measure to encourage them. He said the state government had been taking steps to promote sports, especially those that are rooted in the soil like kabaddi and hockey. Sports also helps in tapping the positive energy of the youth, he said. Bathinda Rural MLA
Darshan Singh Kotfatta, Mayor Baljit Singh Birbehman, patron, basketball association, Jasvir Singh, president, basketball
association, Surjit Singh Boparai; district press Secretary, SAD, Om Parkash Sharma; District Education Officer (Secondary) Harkanwaljit Kaur and District Education Officer (Elementary) Amarjit Kaur were also present on the occasion. |
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High drama was witnessed today as members of the Special Trainer Teachers' Union lodged a protest in Bathinda while the police tried to prevent the same.
As many as 50 cops of Bathinda district have attained martyrdom in the last 30 years.
According to details procured from the Bathinda police, the maximum of martyrs were constables (20).
