Chandigarh constable returns lost purse to man
Chandigarh: UT constable Ashwini Kumar on Sunday handed over a purse containing Rs 9,600 to a man who had lost it at the Sector 22 market on Saturday. The constable, who is on a deputation in the enforcement wing of the MC, found the purse in Sector 22. He checked the address through the documents in the purse. He later visited the man’s house in Mohali and handed over the purse to him. TNS
12 booked for assaulting man
Zirakpur: The police have booked 12 unidentified persons for assaulting a Baltana resident with rods and sticks on Saturday night. Complainant Daya Ram, a resident of Baltana, stated that the assailants hit him on his head with rod and sticks. When one of his relatives tried to intervene, the suspects attacked him too. The victim was taken to the CHC, Dhakoli, from where he was referred to the GMCH-32. The police are investigating the matter. TNS
Three of travel agency booked
Chandigarh: A Mohali resident, Hamir Singh, alleged that Rajesh Kumar of Kansal, Pushap Mahajan of Sector 37 and Bawa, who have a travel agency at Sector 37, took Rs5.35 lakh from him to send his son Pawan Kumar, 20, to Germany. Neither they sent him abroad nor did they return the money, alleged the complainant. A case under Sections 420 and 120-B of the IPC and Section 24 of the Immigration Act has been registered. TNS
Four held for house theft
Chandigarh: Four youths from Sector 25 have been arrested for a theft at a house in Sector 25 here on Saturday. The suspects have been identified as Vishal (21), Harsh (18), Sagar (21) and Deep Kumar (19). In his complaint to the police, Sector 25 resident Baljinder Kumar had stated that unknown person stole an LED, an LCD, a home theatre, a gold necklace and a few other ornaments from his house on the night of August 19. A case under Sections 380, 457 and 411 of the IPC was registered. TNS
Cong leader joins AAP
Zirakpur: Congress leader Kamaljit Singh Lohgarh, who contested the Zirakpur Municipal Council elections from Ward No. 21, and his supporters, joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday. AAP MLA Amarjit Singh Sandoa from Ropar, AAP MLA Jai Kishan Rodi from Garhshankar and Dera Bassi AAP president Kuljit Singh Randhawa were present on the occasion. Kamaljit Singh Lohgarh said he was betrayed by Congress leaders. TNS
Training programme
Chandigarh: A district-level training programme for health volunteers was conducted at the BJP office in Sector 33 here on Sunday. One of the speakers, Dr Aditya Jindal, a pulmonologist, discussed about the medical aspects of Covid-19, importance of vaccination and need to take precautions. Another talk was delivered by Dr Monica Sood, an ayurvedic expert. She discussed about various body types and foods to increase the immunity. Sheetal Kharka, a yoga practitioner, also spoke on the occasion. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Ruchit Uppal, convener, Chandigarh team of national health volunteers. TNS
