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3 snatch bag containing Rs 12K from bus conductor
Tribune News Service

Kalka, September 16
A 34-year-old man was found dead under mysterious circumstances here last night. As per police sources, Gurpal Singh, a resident of Navan Nagar village along the NH-21-A of the Pinjore block, was found lying dead in a pool of blood on the bank of nearby Sarsa river. The police are trying to find out if it was a murder or an accident. The police have also recovered a tractor trolly from the spot.

The sources further said during patrolling at around 11 pm, cops heard a loud noise near the river. They rushed to the spot only to find Gurpal Singh lying dead.

The deceased’s father Hari Chand said his son, along with his friend Labh Singh, had gone to the river at around 10 am to fetch sand in a tractor-trolly. They learnt about Hari Chand’s death at 11 pm. The family has ruled out any foul play in the incident. — OC

Lalru, September 16
A speeding TATA Magic knocked down Navdeep Singh, a resident of Lalru, on the busy Ambala-Kalka highway near ITI here today. He was crossing the road when the vehicle heading towards Ambala hit him.

Critically injured Navdeep was rushed to the Civil Hospital, Dera Bassi, where he succumbed to his injuries. On the complaint of the deceased’s son Nitish Puri, the police booked the driver of the vehicle for rash and negligent driving, said ASI Phool Chand. — TNS

Mohali, September 16
The Mohali court today pronounced 10-year jail term along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh to a drug peddler, here.

The court of Mohali Additional District and Sessions Judge Tarsem Mangla sent the accused Varun Verma to 10-year imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 1 lakh. In case the fine is not deposited, the term would be increased by one year.

Verma was nabbed by the Mohali police last year and a packet of smack (255 gram) was recovered from his possession.A case was registered at Phase XI police station in this connection.

Chandigarh, September 16
Four snatching incidents were reported across the city yesterday where unidentified motorcycle-borne miscreants snatched purse from four women.

Beena, a resident of Sector 33, alleged that a motorcycle-borne miscreant sped away after snatching her hand bag and purse containing Pan card, ATM card, mobile phone and other documents. The victim was targeted near her residence.In another incident, motorcycle-borne snatchers sped away after snatching the purse of Baljinder Kaur, a resident of Sector 44, containing Rs 5,000, a mobile phone and documents near St. Xavier School in Sector 44. Both the snatching cases were reported under the jurisdiction of Sector 34 police station.

The third snatching incident was reported in which Sonia, a resident of Sector 42, reported that motorcycle-borne persons snatched her purse containing Rs 2,000, bank passbook and mobile phone in Sector 43. The fourth incident of snatching was reported near the dividing road of Sector 7/26. Victim Asha, a resident of Sector 7, reported that three unidentified miscreants on a motocycle sped away after snatching her purse containing Rs 3,000 and a mobile phone. — TNS

Chandigarh, September 16
The Kings XI Punjab will clash with the Australian outfit Hobart Hurricanes in the opener of the Champions League T20 at the PCA Stadium, Mohali, on September 18.

While the Punjab team is confident to begin their campaign with a win on its home turf, Hobart Hurricanes are looking forward to test the nerves of their rivals.

While speaking to the media, managements of Hobart Hurricanes and another visiting side, South Africa’s Sunfoil Dolphin, said their matches will be exciting. Hobart Hurricanes coach Damien Wright said the team is in a great form and playing in different conditions will not disturb the team’s performance.

“We are looking forward to our opening game with the hosts and our players are working hard for the tie,” said Wright.

Skipper Tim Paine said the team is capable of playing excellent cricket, even under unfavourable conditions.

“We as a team are looking forward to this challenge. It wouldn’t be an easy task to perform. But the rules are simple — play hard, even under extreme conditions, and perform.

Lance Klusener, coach of the Sunfoil Dolphin squad, will use his past experience of playing in India to help the team stand tall in the face of all odds. The team is scheduled to face Perth Scorchers in their opening game on September 20.

“The team has enough time to acclimatise with the weather of the Indian subcontinent. We are not relying on one or two individuals to win the matches. Rather, we believe in collective efforts. The bowlers will play an important role and we have prepared a good bunch for the tournament,” said Klusener.

“As a team, we are performing well and are confident of continuing to play good cricket. Playing here, in the Indian conditions, will be an entirely different experience and senior players are expected to play bigger roles,” said 35-year-old skipper Morne van Wyk. 

Chandigarh, September 16
On the third day of the ongoing Panjab University Inter-College Baseball Championship for Women (A-division), Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana, defeated Ramgarhia Girls College, Ludhiana, at a score of 10-02.

Meanwhile in the second match, GN Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana, played a draw against GGS College for Women, Sector 26, Chandigarh.