Panchkula, March 12
In the Jyoti murder case, the Director of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory, Chandigarh, deposed before the court today and confirmed the retrieved data from Jyoti’s mobile phone.

He said that he had retrieved the photos and messages which had already been deposited by the police to the court.

The Director along with three witnesses was examined in the case.

The Panchkula police had sent the mobile phone of Jyoti to CFSL. A number of messages, including missed calls messages from Doon MLA Ram Kumar Chaudhary’s phone number, as per the prosecution were there. A photograph of Chaudhary, his wife and one child was also recovered.

The photograph was taken during a birthday party. These documents have been attached by the police in the court.

Meanwhile, the other two witnesses were constable Ravinder, who had deposited the Samsung mobile phone of Jyoti with the CFSL, Chandigarh, and Sub Inspector Balwan Singh, who was a witness to disclosure statement of Paramjit with regard to taking possession of the truck belonging to Amarjeet and Lakhwinder’s Alto car.

Defence counsels Amandeep Bindra and AS Sukhija said that several contradictions had surfaced in the cross examination. 

Mohali, March 12
All the accused in the advocate Amarpreet Singh Sethi murder case appeared in the court here today. The next date of hearing has been scheduled for March 24.

All the accused had appeared in the court of Manjot Kaur, Additional District and Sessions Judge. The chief investigating officer and the then former SHO of the Matour police station, Atul Soni, completed his evidence. He told the court about various aspects of the case including the recovery of arms and vehicles. — OC

Panchkula, March 12
A 24-year-old youth committed suicide after having a brawl with his wife last night at Rajiv Colony in Sector 16, Panchkula.

The police said the victim identified as Rajesh Kumar, in a fit of rage hit his head with an iron plate and in the morning, his wife found him hanging in another room.The police said that the accused was reportedly in an inebriated condition during the brawl. Rajesh is survived by his wife and two children.

The police said last evening after coming back from work, Rajesh had a scuffle with his wife over an issue. The scuffle turned so ugly that Kumar hit himself with an iron plate and suffered head injury,” said a police official. In the morning when the wife woke up, she saw him hanging in the other room. The victim was rushed to General Hospital, Sector 6, Panchkula, where he was declared brought dead. After postmortem the body was handed over to the family. — TNS

Chandigarh, March 12
A fortnight after a UT traffic constable was allegedly caught taking a bribe of Rs 300 and managed to give the police the slip, the constable finally surrendered today.

Constable Tajinder Singh surrendered before officials of the Sector 11 police station. He was produced before a court, which remanded him in 14-day judicial custody. A case of corruption has been registered against him.

On February 26 morning, the constable was allegedly caught taking a bribe from a dummy traffic offender in a trap laid by probationary DSP Satish Kumar at a police checkpoint in Khuda Lahora.

However, an FIR was lodged only at 8 pm and the constable had by then managed to give the police the slip.

The constable and the entire naka staff, including the in charge, Inspector Jaspal Singh, were transferred to the Police Lines for negligence. A departmental inquiry was initiated against Inspector Jaspal Singh. The traffic police had laid a trap after receiving a complaint that the constable was taking money for letting off offenders at the barrier.

2 vehicle thefts reported

Two vehicle thefts were reported in the past 24 hours. Subodh Kumar Goel, a resident of Sector-19, Panchkula, said someone has stolen his Activa Scooter (HR-03Q-5696) from the UIET parking at PU in Sector 25 on March 10.

Suresh Kumar of Sector-45-A, said someone had stolen his Maruti car (PB-65A-0527) from the parking of the ISBT-43 between February 15 and 17.

Cases have been registered in both incidents.

Girl found dead

Panchkula: A 24-year-old married girl was found dead under mysterious circumstances at Saketri in the Mansa Devi Complex here this evening.

The victim, identified as Neha, got married in Saketri seven months ago. Though her family claims that its a case of suicide, the exact cause of death would be known after the autopsy.

The possibility of foul play cannot be ruled out.

The body has been kept at the mortuary of the General Hospital in Sector 6 here.

Chandigarh, March 12
A highly decomposed body of a man, appearing to be in his forties, was found in the forest area of Sector 29 yesterday. The body is still unidentified and a search of the body could not yield any documents that could ascertain his identity.

The body has been shifted to the mortuary. The police said the man appears to have collapsed after a heavy dose of drugs and they are investigating the matter. — TNS

Chandigarh, March 12
The local police today arrested three juveniles in a case of snatching. They have snatched mobile phones and other valuables from residents in two incidents. Harvinder Singh of Sector-15-A said on March 11 around 3am, 3-4 unidentified boys snatched his mobile phone and a purse containing some documents and cash from an area near the PGI.

In another incident, Brahm Dass of Sector-24 said on March 10 around 11pm he was going to his residence. When he reached the market area near Sector-24, four boys between 16 and 17 years of age thrashed him and robbed his mobile phone and his purse containing documents and some cash.

The police got information that some teenagers/juveniles snatched mobiles and were going to sell them.

On March 12, acting upon the information the UT police under the supervision of DSP (Crime) Jagbir Singh and DSP/Central Ashish Kapoor laid a naka near the Sectors 14-15 and 24-25 roundabout and apprehended three juveniles involved in the snatching and robbery cases.

During the investigation, the snatched mobiles were recovered from their possession. They were produced before the Juvenile Judge and sent to a juvenile home.

Two juveniles were previously apprehended in some other cases of snatching. Recently, they were released from the juvenile home. Immediately after their release, they again started committing such crimes.

Chandigarh, March 12
Looking forward to make a name in the field of sports, 19-year-old local kabaddi player Ankush Rana is hoping to get a call from the selectors of junior India probables’ squad.

The professional raider, who performed his best in the recently concluded national games at Bangalore, is expecting to get a call for the probable’s squad of the Junior Indian Kabaddi team, which would play in the Youth Asia Kabaddi Cup.

A student of Shri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, had already attended the camp for probables’ of sub-junior Indian team. “I am looking forward to get a call for the upcoming international championships. Being in the senior category, I have adjusted my techniques to stress on collecting more and more points for my team. Earlier, I was an amateur, however, now I always try to make right use of my talent,” said Ankush.

A trainee at Kabaddi Centre of Sports Complex, Sector 42, joined the academy in 2011. He attended the sub-junior camp in the very next year. He has also claimed the title of best raiders in many national and invitational tournaments.

He has also won the award for being a raider in the national style category during the national games. “The last nationals were good and on the basis of my performance during the championship, I am hoping to get a call from the selectors. Even last time, I received a call from the selectors of the sub-junior squad, however, due to lack of experience I failed to find a berth in the final selection of the team. But this time, I am prepared to face the toughest of the competitions and make my berth,” said Ankush.

On his take over infrastructure, he said, “Kabaddi players should be provided with synthetic mats as the international and national camps are organised in indoor stadiums, on synthetic mats. So, addition of modern infrastructure will be more useful for the players.”

His coach Davinder Singh Kohli said, “Ankush has improved his techniques and can prove to be a threat to his rivals.

Chandigarh, March 12
Putting rules at stake and to save the allotted amount from getting lapsed, Panjab University authorities have suddenly realised that the newly constructed Shooting Range, on the campus, requires an AC plant.

Also, the decision of putting the AC plant by the special committee, constituted under the Vice-Chancellor, has not gone down well with the authorities concerned after it was mentioned that the electricity bill for the AC plant, in the shooting range, would be churned out from the sports fund.

The decision taken by the special committee is scheduled to be tabled for approval in the upcoming Senate meeting on March 15.

A total amount of Rs 25 lakh was sanctioned, for purchasing the multi-gym machines, out of the amalgamated funds for the session 2013-14. And in order to save this amount from getting lapsed, the committee has asked for the approval for re-appropriating the amount for installing AC plant and purchasing shooting equipments. The members of the committee resolved that a total amount of Rs 18.55 lakh will be used for installing the AC plant while the remaining balance will be used for purchasing shooting equipments and articles.

A source, on the condition of anonymity said, “The amalgamated funds are purely based for the welfare of students. If the amount is allotted to purchase the multi-gym machines (can be used by all) then what is need to shift the amount for AC plant and shooting equipments which will be used by a particular group. The committee could have waited for the next financial session,” said the source.

It is worth mentioning here that the construction work of shooting range was completed last month at the eleventh hour.

Also, agenda item no. 16 mentions that the payment of the electricity bills of the building, if the AC plant is installed, shall be paid by the sports fund. Notably, the Directorate of Sports is already facing flanks for using sports funds.

“The funds are meant for the development of sports and not to pay the electricity bills. In the estimated budget for this year, a total of Rs 5 lakh is expected to be sanctioned for the water and electricity bills. Then, the decision to churn out bill from sports fund has no relevance. The authorities should run the Sports Department in a good manner. Earlier, also the Accounts Department of Panjab University has raised objections over the usage of money in the department,” said an accounts officer.

Chandigarh, March 12
Achieving laurels, the local netball team has claimed the third position in the recently concluded 31st Senior National Netball Championship held at Patliputra Sports Complex, Patna in Bihar from March 1 to 4.

The championship was conducted under the aegis of the International Netball Federation and participants from all the 28 states took part in the championship.

In a hard-line match, the team from Chandigarh defeated Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, in the league matches, the local side defeated Jammu and Kashmir, Pondicherry and West Bengal whereas in the pre-quarterfinals the team outclassed Himachal Pradesh. In the quarterfinals, Chandigarh overcame Maharashtra. However, in the semifinal match, the team was defeated by Punjab.

Team members

Ajay, Harinder Singh, Parveen, Karandeep (Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26); Vijay, Anil (DAV College, Sector 10); Sahil Samdhian, Gourav Malik (Panjab University); Abhimanyu (SD College, Sector 32); Vinay (Coaching Centre, Sector 45); Deepak (Coaching Centre, Sector 46) and Dilbag Singh (Coaching Centre, Sector 19).

Chandigarh, March 12
A summer golf training camp will be conducted at the Chandigarh Golf Club from March 15 to May 4 to provide exposure to junior golfers. The camp will be conducted by EGTF (European Golf Teachers Federation) certified coach Ajay Gujral for children between age-group of 7 to 15 years.

The coaching will be held for 16 days on every Saturday and Sunday from 4 pm to 5 pm. Members as well as non-members of Chandigarh Golf Club can enroll for learning the fundamentals of the game, including basic swing technique, short game instruction and integration of the core values of the golf game ranging from proper etiquette, dress code and good sportsmanship.

The interested participants can enroll with Ajay Gujral by contacting him at 9814356013. — TNS