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Get plots regularised by tomorrow or face legal action, says DC
Our Correspondent

Fatehgarh Sahib, October 5
In order to receive applications for the regularisation of illegal colonies and of the plot holders, Municipal Councils in the district will remain open on Sunday as well. The last date for the submission of application is October 7. Besides revenue officials have been directed to identify the illegal colonies in their respective areas and set up camp to create awareness.

The officials have also been asked to help plot holders fill the applications, so that the formalities may be completed within the stipulated time, said Arun Sekhri, Deputy Commissioner, while addressing the meeting of district officials here today.

He said as per the August 21 notification of the state government, it has become mandatory to get the illegal colonies regularised, so that all the basic amenities could be provided to the residents.

“Besides the colonisers, all the plot holders in these colonies are also required to get their plots regularised by depositing the prescribed charges by October 7,” said the Deputy Commissioner.

He said if any coloniser did not apply for the regularisation of colony, an FIR would be registered against him and criminal proceedings would be initiated. “Sewer and electricity connections will also be disconnected, if an individual fails to apply for the regularisation,” said the Deputy Commissioner.

Lok Adalat: 10 inmates set free
Our Correspondent

Ambala, October 5
As many as 10 inmates lodged in Ambala Central Jail, for past six to eight months for committing petty crimes, were acquitted by the Lok Adalat conducted today. Chief Judicial Magistrates (CJM) of Ambala AK Jain and Hemraj Mittal listened to as many as 41 cases and ordered to acquit 10 inmates on the spot.

Rajesh, a resident of Barara, who was lodged in the jail for past several months on charges of creating nuisance after consuming liquor, was acquitted. Similarly, Dadu Lal, a resident of Meerut, was in judicial custody for carrying illicit liquor, was set free from the jail. Other acquitted included Shankar, a resident of Delhi, and Aman Kumar, Balkar Singh and Anil, all residents of Ambala City. They all were involved either in theft or other minor cases.

The Chief Judicial Magistrates released them from the jail only after the acquitted assured that they would not commit any offence in future.

Speaking on the occasion, Jain said the courts made every possible effort to settle down the cases at the earliest, but decision over petite cases were usually delayed due to a tight schedule and heavy workload.

He added that the Lok Adalat is the best medium for disposing off such petty cases.

12 taken ill after consuming adulterated flour in Ambala
Our Correspondent

Ambala, October 5
As many as 12 persons fell ill after consuming buckwheat flour (kuttu ka atta) in Ambala City. According to information, Sanjay Sharma and his wife Usha, both residents of Ambala City, were rushed to Trauma Center after they complained of diarrohea and vomiting. Sanjay said he had purchased the flour from a kariyana shop at Prem Nagar.

Four members of a family Savitri Devi, Sanni, Surbhi and Monika, all residents of Baldev Nagar area were admitted to Sasan Nursing Home, Baldev Nagar, this evening. All were reported to be suffering from diarrohea and vomiting. Savitri said she had bought the flour from a shop in Baldev Nagar. Three residents of Asa Singh Garden, Gulshan, Versha and Rakhi were also undergoing treatment at Sasan Nursing Home after consuming the flour.

Civil Surgeon Vinod Gupta said hospitals had made all necessary arrangements for such patients in the trauma center. “A team of doctors has already been deployed at the trauma center to cater to such patients,” said Gupta.

COURTS

Senior HC lawyer gets into trouble
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 5
A designated senior lawyer of the Punjab and Haryana High Court has landed himself in the contempt loop. Taking note of his alleged "misbehaviour", the High Court today issued a show-cause notice, asking him as to why contempt of court proceedings be not issued against him.

The notice was issued after a high drama took place in the courtroom. It all started when the senior lawyer was summoned by a single bench in a case in which he was appearing for one of the parties. The lawyer came clad in a kurta pyjama. Although the judge retired to his chamber, the lawyer refused to change his stand.

After the judge resumed court work, an argument took place, after which the Judge issued the notice, and referred the matter to the Chief Justice.

CRIME

Thieves decamp with cash, jewellery

Chandigarh, October 5
Mani Karan, a resident of Sector 22, reported that someone has stolen Rs 4,000, four gold rings and one gold chain from his house on October 4. A case has been registered at the Sector 17 police station.

Man caught steeling tyres

A resident of Sector 47 reported that Jawahar Lal, Mauli Jagran, was caught red-handed from while stealing speakers and tyres of his three-wheeler at Sector 17 on October 4. — TNS

Four rounded up in kidnapping case

Mohali, October 5
The police has rounded up four persons in connection with a case of kidnapping here on October 3. Sources said the suspects were being questioned but had not yet been formally arrested. Evidence was being collected in the case.

Two youths from Mohali, Jagdish Singh and Ravinder Singh, were allegedly kidnapped in an Audi car belonging to one of the victims from Sector 70. However, the police caught up with the suspects after the car being used in the crime got stuck in a snarl-up in Sector 45 in Chandigarh.

The victims had alleged that the kidnappers took away some cash from the dashboard of the car and also made them sign the transfer papers of the vehicle. They also alleged that a ransom of Rs 10 lakh was demanded by the kidnappers. — OC

Three stabbed, robbed of cash
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 5
Three pedestrians were stabbed and robbed of their mobile phones and cash by unknown assailants near the railway bridge at the Industrial Area Phase-II yesterday night. Satbir Singh, a resident of Raipur Khurd, said around four persons attacked him, besides Parkash and Naresh Kumar, while they were going to Raipur Khurd.

All the three victims have been admitted to Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32.

The police has registered a case at the Sector 31 police station.

In another incident, Kamini Gupta, a resident of Sector 15-A, reported that an unknown motorcycle-borne man sped away after snatching her bag containing a mobile phone and Rs 9,000 from near her house. A case has been registered at the Sector 11 police station

Briefcase stolen from car

A briefcase containing important documents was stolen in broad daylight today from a car parked at the Sector 40-C market.

A few hours later, some commuters found the briefcase deserted on the Kurali road. Satinder Batish, a resident of Sector 40, had gone to the market to withdraw money from an ATM. On returning to his car, he was shocked to see the windowpane of the rear door broken and his briefcase missing from the car.

“It is surprising that someone managed to break the windowpane and steal the briefcase in broad daylight, and that too when a police beat box is situated just a few metres away,” said Batish. Batish file a complaint with the police.

A few hours later, however, he received a call from some unknown person, who informed him that his briefcase was lying near the Kurali road. “That person handed over the briefcase with all the documents to the police at Ropar,” said Batish.

Court rejects appeal

Panchkula: The court today rejected the appeal of Swami Aseemanand regarding the B-class facilities in the jail. He had moved an application requesting for B-class facilities, but he was not given any respite. Aseemanand is lodged in the Ambala Jail.

Aseemanand, a member of right-wing Hindu group Abhinav Bharat, was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation from Haridwar in Uttarakhand for his alleged role in the 2007 Mecca Masjid blasts in Hyderabad, in which 14 persons were killed.

The NIA had questioned Aseemanand about his role in Samjhauta Express blasts in February 18, 2007, at Diwana village near the industrial town of Panipat, 160 km from here. The bombing took place in two bogies of Samjhauta Express, a peace train between India and Pakistan.

The train was going from Delhi to Attari, the last station on the Indian side.

SPORTS

DAV-10 defeat GN College
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 5
DAV College, Sector 10, defeated GN College, Narangwal, by a marginal score 4-3, during Inter-College Hockey Championship for men (A-division), at Hockey Stadium, Sector 42, here today.

Amritpal emerged as the star in DAV’s victory. In the stipulated time of 70 minutes, Amritpal stroked the wooden plank thrice. He opened the team’s account in the 6th minute and then pumped two more goals in the 47th and 64th minute.

Kanwarjit contributed one goal in the 19th minute, while for the visiting side, Ajmer Singh scored two goals in the 45th and 52nd minute followed by a goal from Thakurjit Singh in the 61st minute.

In the second league match, GHG Khalsa College, Gurusar Sadhar, Ludhiana, blanked SCD Government College, Ludhiana, 5-0. Damanjit (26th and 54th minutes) and Gurvir Singh (42nd and 48th minute) scored two goals each, while Pawandeep (45th minute) scored one goal to add to the team’s win.

PCC, Reliance-I to play for title today
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 5
The Punjab Cricket Club (PCC) will cross swords against Reliance-I, in the final match of the 20th All-India JP Atray Memorial Cricket Championship tomorrow at the Sector 16 cricket stadium.

In the semifinals, the PCC outplayed the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) by 147 runs, today. Batting first, the PCC posted a total of 242-runs in the allotted slot of 50 overs. Sunny Sohal with 74 runs and Sharad Loomba with 59 runs initiated the team’s innings and also stood for a 127-run partnership for the fourth wicket. From the bowling side, Vijjit Rana and CK Sakure claimed three wickets each. Chasing the target, the MPCA bundled out on a total of 95 runs in 31.1 overs. Rajwinder Golu claimed four wickets for 28 runs, while Sandeep Sharma and Rahul Sharma claimed 2 wickets each.

Brief scores

PCC - 242 for 8 in 50 overs (Sunny Sohal 74, Sharad Loomba 59,Vijit Rana three for 35 runs, CK Sakure three for 59 runs)

MPCA - 95 all out in 31.1 overs (Ankit Sharma 40, Rajwinder Singh four for 28 runs, Sandeep Sharma two for 19 runs, Rahul Sharma two for 24 runs)

In the second semi- finals, Relince defeated CAG by 49 runs.

Brief scores

Reliance I - 201 for 8 in 50 overs (Akshdeep Nath 59, Yogesh Nagar 63, Rohit Saini three for 36 runs, Jatinder Billa two for 32 runs, Bipul Sharma two for 37 runs)

CAG - 152 in 43.1 overs (Arvind Singh 27, Garav Gambhir 23, Pawan Sayal four for 38 runs, Pawan Negi three for 21 runs, Ketal Patel two for 20 runs)

GMSSS-26 beat GMSSS-56
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 5
In the ongoing Inter-school Volleyball Tournament for boys (U-17), Government Model Senior Secondary School (GMSSS), Sector 26, defeated Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 56, 25-13 and 25-15, at sports complex, Sector 7, here today.

In the second match, Government High School (GHS), Colony number 4, beat Government Model High School (GMHS), Sector 29, 25-22 and 27-25.

In the third match of the same category, Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 19, registered a 2-0 victory over Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 40 (25-8, 25-16).

Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), Kaimwala, thrashed Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, 25-21 and 25-22, in the third match.

Results

Boys (U-14)

GMSSS-27 bt GN Khalsa- 30 by 25-11, 25-5;

SGHPS-40 bt GSSS, Kaimwala, 26-24, 25-19; GHS-32 bt St Soldier-28 by 25-22, 25-9;

GMSSS-10 bt GMHS-43 by 25-5, 25-8;

Manav Mangal High School, Sector 21, bt GMSSS-26 (TM) by 25-22, 25-17;

Moti Ram School, Sector 27, bt GMHS-29 by 25-21, 25-27, 25-11;

GHS, colony no. 4, bt GMHS-38 by 25-14, 25-15;

GMSSS-19 bt GMSSS-47 by 25-8, 25-17

GMSSS-8 script victory on Day 1
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, October 5
Government Model Senior Secondary School (GMSSS), Sector 8, registered win in the first match of the ongoing Inter-School Handball Championship for girls (U-14). GMSSS-8 defeated Government Model Senior Secondary School, Karsam, 4-1, here today.

In the other matches, Government High School, Sector 41, defeated Shivalik Public School 15-7. Sacred Heart School, Sector 26 won the match against Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 19. Sacred Heart School defeated GMSSS-19 by 7-2.

Results

Boys (U-19)

Government Model High School, Sector 43, bt Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 30, 19-13;

Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 16, bt Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 23, 12-2;

Governmnet High School, Sector 41, bt Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 40, 4-0; Government High School, Sector 25, bt Shivalik Public School, Sector 41, 9-4

Boys (U-17)

Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 23, bt Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector19, 24-14; Guru Nanak Public School, Sector 36, bt Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 28, 10-5