ADGP Ishwar Singh appointed Chief Director, Punjab Vigilance Bureau

Chandigarh: The Punjab Government on Thursday appointed ADGP Ishwar Singh as the Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, relieving DGP BK Uppal of the charge. Chief Secretary Anriudh Tewari said the appointment was made on the recommendation of the committee constituted under the State Vigilance Commission. TNS

5 held with 80 kg poppy husk

Abohar: The police have seized 80 kg poppy husk and 200 gm opium after intercepting three trucks on their way back to Punjab from Rajasthan. Baljinder Singh of Baghapurana, Inderjit Singh and Baldev Singh of Ferozepur, Karamjit Singh and Manjit Singh of Bathinda have been arrested under the NDPS Act. OC

Man held for raping minor

Faridkot: A 35-year-old man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly raping his nine-year-old stepdaughter at Golewala village here. The police later arrested Jagdev Singh who had married the minor’s mother three years ago. TNS

CRPF commando’s bhog held

Sangrur: The bhog ceremony of CRPF commando Varinder Singh (25), who was killed in an encounter with Maoists in Sukma district of Chattisgarh last week, was held at Lehra town here on Thursday. “The government will provide all help to the family,” said Rajinder Kaur Bhattal, vice-chairman, Punjab State Planning Board. TNS