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CRIME

Minor held for rape
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 26
The police have arrested a minor boy for allegedly raping a woman residing in Colony No. 4.

The other accused who helped the boy was also arrested. The two work in a factory at Industrial Area. They are the victim's neighbours.

The complainant said the 17-year-old and Dina Nath Yadav (26) entered her house. Dina Nath Yadav locked the door while the minor boy raped her. The medical examination of the victim was conducted and the police was told that the medical report had confirmed rape.

The police presented the accused in a local court, which sent one accused to judicial custody and the other to Juvenile Home in Sector 25.

A case of wrongful confinement (342), rape (376), criminal intimidation (506), criminal conspiracy (120-B) IPC has been registered against the accused at the Industrial Area police station.

Rape victim examined

The ultrasound scanning of the 16-year-old rape victim was conducted at the GMSH-16 today. SIT officials were also present at the time of the examination. Five policemen, who had allegedly raped and molested the victim, are in judicial custody. They will now be presented in a local court on January 6. The police have already written to the court to fast track the case.

SPORTS

Team India enter final
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 26
Local CLTA trainee Sumit Pal Singh helped India to reach the finals of Asian Junior Cup at Doha.

Sumit played a total of 9 matches in the singles and doubles categories. He performed well and outclassed his rivals in 8 matches. The Indian team will play against Hong Kong in the finals of the championship. Earlier, in the quarter -finals, India beat Pakistan 3-0. Sumit Pal defeated Mujahid Khan 6-1 and 6-3 while pairing with Parikshit Somani, in the doubles, the pair defeated Mujahid Khan and Muzammil Murtuza at 6-0 and 7-6 (6).

Results

Singles: Parikshit Somani beat Hamad Al Mohannadi 6-0, 6-0; Sumit Pal Singh beat Mubarak Al Sulaiti 6-0, 6-0; Doubles: Parikshit Somani and Vikash Singh beat Al Jufairi Rayyan and Alami Rayane 6-0, 6-0; India beat Bahrain 3-0 (Parikshit Somani beat Ali Dawani 6-2, 6-0; Sumit Pal Singh beat Elyas Abdulnabi 6-0, 6-1);

Doubles: Sumit Pal Singh and Vikash Singh beat Ali Dawani and Hamad Abdulaal 6-0, 6-0; India beat Hongkong 2-1 (Parikshit Somani bt Alan Sou 7-5, 6-3; Sumit Pal Singh lost to Ching Lam 0-6, 4-6); Doubles: Sumit Pal Singh and Parikshit Somani beat Wesley Ka Wui Law and Wai Leuk Alan Lee 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-4; India beat Sri Lanka 3-0 (Singles: Parikshit Somani beat Avindra Perera 6-0, 6-1; Vikash Singh beat Aadavan Pushparaj 6-3, 6-2); Doubles: Parikshit Somani and Sumit Pal Singh beat Jerique Rajapakshe and Isuru Wijjeratne 6-1, 6-2; India beat Pakistan 3-0 (Sumit pal Singh beat Mujahid Khan 6-1,6-3; Vikash Singh beat Muzammil Murtuza 6-2, 6-4; Doubles: Parikshit Somani and Sumit Pal Singh beat Mujahid Khan and Muzammil Murtuza 6-0, 7-6 (6); India beat Indonesia 2-0 (Parikshit Somani beat Iswandaru Kusumo Putro 7-5,6-2; Sumit Pal Singh beat Indra Wahyu Anshari 7-6 (3), 6-2).

Prabhjeet leads team to victory
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 26
KK Cricket Academy defeated Shivalik School, Mohali, in the opening match of the 1st 30-over league tournament for (U-14) boys, played at Government Senior Secondary School, Sector 40, today.

Batting first, KK Cricket Academy posted a healthy total of 217 runs in 30 overs. Giving an all-round performance, Prabhjeet Singh scored 71 of 80 balls and took 2 wickets to help the team in its victory by 76 runs. Equal support was given by Ayush, who contributed 44 runs. Varun (24 runs) and Dhanraj (20 runs) were the other noticeable scorers for the team. For bowling side, Dev claimed 2 for 34.

Chasing the target, Shivalik School, Mohali, handed over their innings on a total score of 131 runs in 29 overs. Jaskaran Singh led the team’s score chart
with 52-run contribution. Besides Prabhjeet claiming wickets, right-arm leg spinner Manan Rajan hogged the limelight with cleaning 3 wickets for 26 runs while Prithvi claimed 3 for 17.

Coaching Centre-32 level cricket series

Chandigarh, December 26
In the 5-match series of the Millennium friendly cricket cup, Coaching centre, Sector 32, defeated Millennium School by 40 runs to level the series, here today.

Riding high on Ishaan Goel’s 75-runs and Ayush Sikka’s 73-runs contribution, Coaching Centre posted a target of 172 runs in the allotted slot of 25 overs. In reply, Millennium School bundled out for 132 runs with Jasdeepak scoring 47 runs. Junaid (27 runs) and Prabhmehar (25 runs) remain unbeaten. For Coaching Centre, Aniket claimed 3
for 20 runs.— TNS

Cricket trials on Dec 29
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, December 26
Live Wire Cricket Coaching Centre will conduct selection trials for Free Cricket Coaching Camp on December 29 from 9 am onwards at Divya Public School, Sector 44.

Earlier, the trials were postponed due to rains on last Sunday. Students from any school, residing in Chandigarh and under the age group of 12 to 14 years as on January 2014, are eligible to take part in the trials. Free coaching on weekly-basis for one year will be given to the selected 13 players. The interested players can contact Dr AR Luthra at 9815624949 for any further assistance.