Man convicted in murder case

Chandigarh, September 3
The Court of Additional and District Judge Shalini Nagpal today convicted a man in a murder case.

The court convicted Shankar, alias Judi, a resident of Bapu Dham Colony. — TNS

Chandigarh, September 3
A 27-year-old youth hung himself to death at his fiance’s house at Kishangarh today. Victim Rohit Kumar called his father before ending his life.

Rohit Kumar, hailing from Himachal Pradesh, was employed in a hotel at Shimla. He was staying in Chandigarh with his fiance, Kamini, and recently shifted to Shimla. He had gone to Jaipur last week, for some official work.

On Tuesday he came to meet his fiancé at Kishangarh and stayed overnight. She went work leaving behind Rohit Kumar.

Kamini kept on calling Rohit, he failed to respond. When she reached her residence, She found Rohit hanging from the ceiling fan.

The police said no suicide note was found at the spot. Kamini however told the police that Rohit appeared to be in depression. Kamini said she tried asking him about the reason behind Rohit’s depression but he did not say anything.

The police said Rohit also called his father on the phone before taking the extreme step. A case has been registered in this matter and the police have initiated inquest proceedings in the matter.

Chandigarh, September 3
A week after a Class XII student, Ankit, alias Rahul, was stabbed to death in Maloya, the UT police have arrested the accused, Kuldeep (20), in the murder case.

Kuldeep’s brother Sandeep had committed suicide earlier this year and Kuldeep held Ankit responsible for his brother’s suicide and so he killed him, the police said.

The victim, Ankit, was stabbed thrice by Kuldeep on August 27 and declared brought dead at GMSH, Sector 16. Kuldeep’s brother, Sandeep, was a close friend of deceased Ankit. While Sandeep and Ankit were very close and used to stay together most of the time. Their friendship ran into trouble when both of them began liking the same girl. Sandeep broke his friendship with Ankit because of the girl and went into depression. He also took treatment from the PGI. Later, he committed suicide in February this year. Sandeep’s brother Kuldeep was outraged at his brother’s death and wanted to avenge his death. He thus stabbed Ankit.

The police said Kuldeep was absconding and raids were being conducted to nab him.

Ankit along with his two other friends – Amit and Deepu - had gone to Togan village when Kuldeep along with two others intercepted him and stabbed him in his stomach at around 9.20 pm. Amit and Deepu fled from the spot and narrated the entire incident to Ankit’s parents, who was later picked and rushed to GMSH, Sector 16 in an auto. The doctors declared him brought dead. A case was registered at the Sector 39 police station.

Mohali, September 3
The Mohali police today arrested two women who posed as witness in the district courts.

The police said the accused, Nirmala Devi and Daljeet Kaur, were identified by a court official.

A case of cheating has been registered against the duo at the Mataur police station.

The police are investigating the case.

Chandigarh, September 3
Spikers of Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 27, and Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 33, lifted the titles in the boys’ and girls’ category, respectively, during the final day of the inter-school volleyball championship being held at Government Model Senior Secondary School, Sector 26, here, today.

In the final match of the boys’ (U-17) category, GMSSS-27 defeated GMSSS-26 (timber market) 3-0 to win the title. The GMSSS-27 side won the match 25-21,25-23 and 25-22 with Karan, Jitender and Niraj attaining maximum points. Later in the hard-line match, GMSSS, Sector 19, defeated GMSSS, Sector 47, (25-11,25-17 and 25-18) 3-0 to get the 3rd position.

In the final of the girls’ category, GMSSS, Sector 33, defeated Government Senior Secondary School, Dhanas, 3-1 at 25-22, 25-21 and 21-25, 25-13. Babita, Banita Anjali and Sneha got the maximum points. The team of GMSSS, Sector 19, defeated the GMSSS, Sector 16, 3-2 (25-23,25-20,9-25,21-25,15-12).

Mohali, September 3
Raj Vadgama, the ‘Marathon Man of Mumbai’, was accorded a warm welcome when he reached Fortis Hospital during his mission of creating a Guinness World Record for the fastest 10,000-km run here this evening.

“My mission is not only to create a world record but also promote a sustainable running culture across the country and encourage people to stay healthy,” said Vadgama, who has already covered 1,300 km in 20 days.

He asserted that he would complete the distance of 10,000 km in 120 days during his ‘Bharathon’.

Vadgama, whose mission is being organised by the Run-India Sports Foundation and also supported by Fortis Healthcare, had kicked off his run on August 15 from Mumbai.

“I have crossed Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana. Now, I would move towards Jammu and Kashmir and then Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and the rest of the country,” said Vadgama.

Under his mission, Vadgama will cover over 70 cities before culminating his journey on December 12 at Mumbai.

He is being accompanied by two Fortis personnel, a doctor and a physiotherapist, and an experienced long-distance runner from Run-India Sports Foundation during his mission.

“He is covering a distance of about 83 km per day on an average so he needs medical assistance and other care,” said the team members.

“I want to popularise this revered sport (running) so that more and more people take it up to stay fit,” he said.

Vadgama (47) is an interior designer by profession and also owns a marathon training company, ‘Xtreme Sports’. He was the first Indian runner to complete the 100-km ‘Zendurance Ladakh Run’ at the highest altitude and 1500-km Delhi to Mumbai ‘Greenathon’ in 2012 for which he was felicitated by the Limca Book of Records.

Chandigarh, September 3
The Punjab cricket team kept themselves in a strong position against Assam in the ongoing 4th All India (U-19) invitation tournament for Dhruv Pandove trophy, being held here.

Assam after winning the toss opted to field and restricted Punjab on a mere total of 358 runs for 3 in 70 overs.

An unbeaten ton by Mansab Gill (101 off 158 balls) with 9 boundaries and a six remained the highlight of the innings.

Gill was involved in a 102-run stand with Sanvir Singh (71 runs) for the second wicket and another 99-run partnership with Anmolpreet Singh (59 runs) for the 3rd wicket.

He was also involved in an unbeaten partnership of 101 runs for the 4th wicket with Navneet Singh Virk, who scored an unbeaten 76 off 32 balls studded with seven boundaries and four sixes.

Chandigarh, September 3
Paddlers of GGDSD College, Sector 32, defeated AS College for Women, Khanna, (3-0) in the semifinal match of the inter-college table tennis championship for women being held at the gymnasium hall of Panjab University, here today.

The winning side registered a 3-0 victory with Kalyani defeating Poonam 3-0 (11-2, 11-5,11-9), Niia Suri defeating Rimpi 3-0 (11-3,11-5, 11-2) and Sakshi Jain overpowering Shivali 3-0 (11-1,11-5,11-4).

In the second semi-final, GN Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana, defeated the Panjab University Campus 3-1.

In the first match, Nirdosh of the winning side outclassed his rival Anviksha 3-0 (11-1, 11-4 and 11-4) while Bhumika defeated Sheetal 3-1 (12-10, 8-11, 11-1, 15-13). Bhumkia lost the second set in the winning match.

In the next match, Campus’ Jasleen defeated Gunit 3-0 (11-2, 11-6,11-7). In the last match, Nirdosh defeated Sheetal 3-0 (11-2, 11-8,11-6).

Earlier, in the qualifying round, the Panjab University Campus defeated the Government College for Girls, Ludhiana. In all three matches, Campus’ paddlers dominated the lead with Sheetal defeating Shanu 3-0 (11-03, 11-1, 11-7), Anviksha defeating Surbhi 3-0 (11-8, 11-5, 11-2) and Jasleen defeating Harpreet Kaur 3-0 (11-1, 11-1, 11-3).