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Finally, civic body begins re-carpeting of Dera Bassi-Issanpur stretch 
Nitin Mittal
Tribune News Service

Dera Bassi, June 24
Two persons were injured during a clash between two families of two villages of Dera Bassi today. The injured are undergoing treatment at the local Civil Hospital. The injured, Angrej Kaur and her son Mahinder Singh, residents of Shekhpur Kalan village alleged that Swaran Singh, Narinder Singh and Daler Singh, residents of Karkor village, attacked them at the formers’ residence this morning.

Swaran alleged that “Gurpreet Singh, son of Mahinder Singh, used to harass her daughter-in-law and I have given a complaint in this regard at the local police station. I also brought the matter in the knowledge of the family members of Gurpreet a few days ago.”

“Mahinder, along with Gurpreet, and others started abusing me and threatened me in the morning,” Swaran added.

Chandigarh, June 24
The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB), has been directed to pay interest on the earnest money to a complainant, who had applied for a self-financing scheme but was not successful in the draw of lots.

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed the CHB to pay interest on the earnest money of ~30,000 and ~7,000 as the cost of litigation.

The complainant, Balvinder Singh, had applied for registration and allotment of a dwelling unit in response to a scheme launched by the CHB.

He deposited the application form along with an earnest money of Rs 30,000 by taking “earnest money loan” from The Chandigarh State Cooperative Bank Limited.

On being unsuccessful in the draw of lots, the complainant visited the CHB office and sought refund of the deposited amount. However, he was assured that the CHB would take a decision with regard to the allotment of flats to all unsuccessful employees, including the complainant, and a decision would be taken shortly to frame a policy.

However, after five years, the amount of Rs 30,000 was refunded but the CHB refused to pay any interest on the earnest money.

The CHB stated that the amount was kept by it as per undertaking of the complainant.

“We are of the opinion that there is deficiency in service on the part of opposite party in not making payment of the interest to the complainant,” the forum ruled.

Mohali, June 24
The Mohali police today nabbed a fake Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer who was trying to influence officials at an office of the Municipal Committee, Kharar, to get his work done.

The accused has been identified as Rakesh Kumar Rana, who originally hails from Uttarkhand and at present residing at a house in Ambala, which is alleged to be grabbed by him.

The accused was impersonating as a senior IAS officer, posted as joint secretary in Internal Security-1 Department in the Ministry of Home affairs, GoI.

Giving details, Mohali Senior Superintendent of Police Inder Mohan Singh Bhatti said the police had recovered some fake documents, including an identity card, a driving licence, a motor registration certificate and a sticker of Ministry of Home Affairs, GoI, from his possession.

“The accused also tried to influence the police personnel, when they were probing him. Later, he confessed that he was an impersonator,” said the SSP.

In all his documents, Rana has given different addresses.

“In his driving licence, he has mentioned his address as ‘Deputy Commissioner Residence, Sector 1, Panchkula, Haryana, while in his motor vehicle registration certificate, his address column shows c/o the SDM’s Residence, Kalka, Haryana. In other two documents, one address is from Ambala Cantt while the other address is being mentioned as House No 233, Sector 16, Chandigarh (UT),” said Bhatti.

The SSP added that the police had been investigating if he was involved in defrauding people.

A case of cheating has been registered at the Kharar City Police Station against Rana. 

Chandigarh, June 24
High drama was witnessed in Sector 34 opposite Sham Fashion Mall when a 14-year-old boy was allegedly assaulted by a sub-inspector with the traffic police.

The boy, Naman, was triple-riding on a scooter without a helmet when he was stopped by the traffic police.

It was alleged that while he was being challaned, the SI, Dharampal, who was on duty, beat him up.

“We are not opposing the challan as my son was at fault, but our only grudge is against the behaviour of the traffic policeman.

My 14-year-old son was assaulted in public view and we have lodged a complaint with the police,” said Manish, the boy’s father.

He added that the SI demanded money from his son and started to beat him up.

Inspector Rajesh Shukla, SHO, Sector 34 police station, said it was a minor issue and the matter had been resolved.

Zirakpur, June 24
In a daring incident, two armed youths allegedly forcibly drove away an Innova car, with a girl occupant inside, snatched her gold ornaments at gunpoint and abandoned her along the Zirakpur-Patiala highway late last night.

The ‘courteous’ snatchers dropped the girl — an employee with a Chandigarh-based private insurance company — at the Zirakpur-Patiala road stating ‘they were letting her go as she belonged to the same caste as theirs.’

The incident took place around 12.30 am when Amandeep Singh, a resident of Mohali, and his friend, a resident of Royal Estate, Zirakpur, went to Sethi Dhaba, along the highway, to get some eatables.

While Amandeep, a contractor, asked her to wait inside the Innova (PB-03AA-0900), he went to fetch the food.

Upon returning, Amandeep got a rude shock as he found his car and the girl missing.

Failing to locate the car, he informed the police almost 45 minutes after the incident took place.

The girl informed Amandeep about the incident the next morning.

In a complaint to the police, she said when Amandeep went inside the dhaba, two youths approached her and asked her to move the car as they wanted adequate space for their vehicle.

The girl alleged that as she did not know how to drive, one of the youth’s occupied the driver’s seat to move the car. In the meantime, his accomplice took the backseat of the vehicle.

She alleged that the duo drove the car towards Banur, while taking a diversion from McDonald’s on the highway.

The complainant alleged that on the way, one of the assailants took out a pistol and snatched her gold ornaments, including three rings and a chain. “The youths asked me my name and whereabouts on the way,” she told the police.

Investigating officer ASI Ajit Singh claimed that the girl stated that the youths dropped her on the Patiala Road after 30 minutes, while fleeing with the stolen vehicle.

The girl claimed that she took a public transport to reach the dhaba to meet Amandeep. However, as he was not on the spot, she returned to her residence.

Meanwhile, a case under Sections 382, 506 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered at the Zirakpur police station on the complaint of the girl.

“We made efforts to trace the Innova but to no avail,” said ASI Singh.

Chandigarh, June 24
A 20-year-old youth allegedly committed suicide after consuming a poisonous substance.

The police said Manoj, a resident of Colony No. 4, consumed a poisonous substance and died. The police also found a suicide note wherein he has blamed three persons, including a girl, for forcing him to take the extreme step. The police said the note mentioned the names of Sangeeta, Sangram and Neeraj.

Chandigarh, June 24
Cricket teams of Mohali and Amritsar registered outright wins over their respective rivals in the ongoing campaign of Dhruv Pandove Trophy for boys (U-19), held today.

In the first match Mohali defeated Patiala by 185 runs and got 6 points. Folding up their innings Mohali resuming at overnight score of 194 for 4 in 64 overs were bowled out for 248 in 75.1 overs. Abhijit Garg (66-runs) and Ramandeep Singh (55-runs) scripted the team’s total while for Patiala Mayank Markande remained the most successful bowler with his 4 for 49 figures. Sanveer Singh supported his counterpart and took 2 for 36.

In reply, Patiala team bundle out for 195 runs in 57.3 overs with Sanveer Singh (67-runs) and Sagar Kumar (50-runs) scoring the big share. For Mohali, Harmanvir Singh claimed 6 for 63 while Jasinder Singh took 4 for 105.

Brief scores

Mohali (1st innings): 365 all out in 132.4 overs

Patiala (1st innings): 233 all out in 108.2 overs

Mohali (2nd innings): 248 all out in 75.1 overs (Shubhman Gill 29, Abhijit Garg 66 and Ramandeep Singh 55, Harsroop Singh 23, Pranjay Sharma 18, Mayank Markande 4 for 49, Sanveer Singh 2 for 36)

Patiala (2nd Innings): 195 all out in 57.3 overs (Sanveer Singh 67, Sagar Kumar 50, Mandeep Inder Bawa 21 and Jashanpreet Singh 21 Harmanvir Singh 6 for 63 and Jasinder Singh 4 for 105).

In the second match, Amritsar won by 171 runs and got 6 points by defeating Jalandhar. Amritsar resumed the game on the overnight score of 169 runs for 7 in 45 overs and scored 231 runs in 75 overs. Their innings was studded with a 73 runs contribution by Navneet Singh. For bowling side, Rohit Chohan and Mohit Maria climaxed three wickets each. In reply, Jalandhar side was bundled out for 92 runs in their 2nd innings with Mansab Gill (26 runs) and Arjun Verma (23-runs) scoring the lion’s share. For Jalandhar, Abhishek Sharma claimed a five wicket haul for 22 runs while Rohit Kumar took 3 for 19.

Brief scores:

Amritsar (1st innings): 297 all out in 82.2 overs

Jalandhar (1st innings): 265 all out in 113.1 overs

Amritsar (2nd innings): 231 all out in 75 overs (Abhinav Sharma 32, Navneet Singh 73, Rahul Kashyap 17 and Marshal Bhagat 16, Rohit Chohan 3 for 85 and Mohit Maria 3 for 62)

Jalandhar (2nd innings): 92 all out in 39 overs (Arjun Verma 23, Mansab Gill 26, Abhishek Sharma 5 for 22 and Rohit Kumar 3 for 19).

Points table

Chandigarh 21 points

Amritsar 20 points

Patiala 17 points

Mohali 15 points

Jalandhar 0 points

Ludhiana 0 point.

Chandigarh, June 24
Chandigarh’s golfer Tavleen Batra and Gursimar Badwal of Kapurthala finished their day on a tie, with identical scores of 2 over 74 after 18 holes during the ongoing 6th day of Hero Women’s Pro Golf Tour 2014 (Leg 7) being held at the Royal Springs Golf Course, Srinagar, today. Tavleen shot four birdies on the 6th, 8th, 11th and 13th holes along with four bogeys on 1st, 12th, 14th and 18th hole. Putting a double smile, she had a double bogey on the 10th hole.

On other hand, Gursimar carded two birdies on the 2nd and 13th holes and 2 bogeys on the on 3rd and 5th holes along with a double bogey on the 9th hole. Another Chandigarh golfer, Saaniya Sharma finished at the ninth place with a score of 5 over 77 after 18 holes.

Taking the lead, Delhi’s Mehar Atwal finished her day on the top of the leader board. Mehar carded under par score of 2 under 70. She played birdies on the 5th, 8th and 9th holes including one bogey on the 6th hole. Neha Tripathi from Kolkata finished second after 18 holes, trailing Mehar by two shots.

Current Hero Order of Merit leader and winner of leg 6, Vani Kapoor struggled and finished tied third with Ankita Tiwana and Shweta Galande at identical scores of 1 over 73. Pune golfer Shweta Galande who is also tied for the third place along with Vani and Ankita.

Chandigarh, June 24
A year has passed but there is no sign of much hyped ‘pilot project’- opening school grounds for usage by children to play - announced last year by the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (CMC) in collaboration with the UT Education Department, here.

The project that was scheduled to get expand further to 26 schools, after the success of pilot project, stands nowhere in the priority list of Chandigarh MC or UT Education department. With ongoing summer vacations, the long prolonged problem, children capturing green belts for playing and disturbing walkers.

“I am not aware of about any development about this project. I will take the matter in the FNC meeting and will also take feedback from the councillors,” said Mayor HC Kalyan. Earlier, the project has hit many roadblocks with PTI teachers protesting the pilot project and shabby condition of school grounds.

As per the proposed project, the Municipal Corporation was projected to deploy two security personals in the school in addition to school’s physical training instructor (PTI) for managing and taking care of the school’s property. The MC purposed to open the grounds from 4:15pm to 6:30 pm in summers and from 3:15pm to 5:50 pm in winters.

Later, the PTI teachers opposed the decision and also the authorities failed to think upon the usage of grounds, on particular time, by section of youngsters. If the government school grounds will be opened for all then there remains a fear of youth staking their claim over space and school children may left deprived. There was also no decision whether to open the grounds on holidays and gazetted holidays.

According to PTIs, if the project gets start they have to work in three shifts including first half, second half and later in evening. At present, the PTI teachers’ are looking after sports activities of school, supervising classes of physical education and also looking after the extra-curricular activities of the school. These teachers were also opposing the behavioral factor of the youth and children. Also, the condition of playing grounds is in shambles. The ground area of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 21, Chandigarh, selected to start the pilot project, is already facing official’s apathy. A visit to school revealed the bad condition of volleyball court and other grounds due to non-maintenance of grounds.