Gurpreet Singh, Author at National Times

03 Mar

Sikh Businessmen Attacked in Rishikesh, SGPC Demands Urgent Action

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Rishikesh, Uttarakhand (National Times): In a disturbing case of mob violence, a Sikh-owned motorcycle showroom in Rishikesh was attacked over a minor parking dispute. The Rajeet Royal Enfield Agency, run by two Sikh brothers, was vandalized as an angry mob pelted stones and physically assaulted the owners. Shockingly, during the attack, one of the victims had his turban forcibly removed, an act seen as a grave insult to Sikh religious beliefs. Eyewitnesses report that the police remained passive observers, failing to intervene while the mob ransacked the shop and threatened the owners. This incident has sparked outrage within the Sikh…

03 Mar

Pastor Bajinder Singh Rejects Sexual Assault Allegations, Calls It a Conspiracy

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Kapurthala, Punjab (National Times)– Pastor Bajinder Singh, a self-styled Christian prophet, has denied allegations of sexual assault, calling them false and fabricated. The Kapurthala Police have registered a case against him following a complaint by a woman who claimed she was a disciple of the pastor and accused him of inappropriate behavior and unwanted advances. In his defense, Singh stated that the woman had been suffering from an "evil spirit" and had come to him for prayers and healing. "She was experiencing fits and sought spiritual help. Now, these false accusations are being made against me," he claimed. Dismissing the…

02 Mar

Punjab and Haryana High Court Issues Contempt Notice Over IAS Officer’s Transfer

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Chandigarh, March 3, 2025 – The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued contempt notices to both the former and current chief secretaries of Punjab for violating court orders regarding the transfer of IAS officer Amit Kumar to Chandigarh. The transfer was carried out despite a prior directive that no such move should be made without the court’s approval.Additionally, the court directed that all case documents be submitted to the office of the Additional Solicitor General of India, as the Centre has been named a party in the matter. Case Background and Court Proceedings The case stems from a petition…

01 Mar

Gangster Injured in Retaliatory Fire While Fleeing Custody in Dera Bassi; Punjab Police Recover Pistol

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CHANDIGARH/SAS NAGAR, March 1: In a major action by the SAS Nagar Police and Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) amidst the ongoing fight against organised crime launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Gangster Malkiat alias Maxi sustained bullet injury on his left leg while unsuccessfully attempting to escape from the police custody near Ghagar bridge on Zirakpur-Ambala Highway in Dera Bassi, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. Gangster Maxi, a native of village Rodala in Rajasansi Amritsar, is an operative of foreign-based terrorist Goldy Brar and Gangster Goldy Dhillon and…

01 Mar

Punjab’s War on Drugs: Special DGP Leads Statewide Crackdown, ₹600 Cr Drug Smuggler Assets Seized, ₹40 Cr Approved for CCTV in Border Areas

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SAS Nagar, March 1, 2025: In line with the strategy of the Bhagwant Singh Maan Government of Punjab to root out drugs under the 'war against drugs', a special corsin and searching operation was conducted in Balongi area led by Special DGP (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla at Mohali today. He said that a statewide special searching campaign was started today in 228 hot-spot areas falling under the 25 districts and Three Commissionerates of Punjab under 'Cordon and Search Operation' (CASO). He said that the senior police officers of Punjab Police have been sent today to lead and supervise the…

01 Mar

Punjab Police Cracks Down on Drug-Affected Areas in Kapurthala

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Kapurthala, March 1 – Under the Punjab government’s “Yudh Nashe Virudh” (War Against Drugs) campaign, Kapurthala Police carried out large-scale raids in drug-affected areas today. The operation was conducted with heavy police deployment to curb drug-related activities.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora stated that the action was initiated under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and DGP Gaurav Yadav. Raids were conducted in Kapurthala and Phagwara, where police questioned suspicious individuals and checked vehicles. Police Raids Across Kapurthala & Phagwara Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Gaurav Toora stated that the action was initiated under the directives of…

01 Mar

Punjab Minister Aman Arora Calls for United Front Against Drug Menace

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Chandigarh, March 1, 2025: Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) state president Aman Arora has urged all political parties, social organizations, religious groups, and NGOs to unite in the fight against drugs. He called for a collective effort to make Punjab a drug-free state, emphasizing that the issue cannot be tackled by the government and police alone.Speaking after a high-level meeting of the five-member Cabinet Sub-Committee on drug eradication, Arora stressed that the fight against drugs is the responsibility of all 3 crore Punjabis. "We must stand united and fight this menace with all our might," he said,…

01 Mar

Punjab Police Arrests Gangster Maxi After Fierce Encounter in Mohali

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Mohali (National Times) – In a high-intensity encounter, Punjab’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF), along with Mohali Police, successfully apprehended gangster Malkiat alias Maxi, a key operative of Goldy Brar and Goldy Dhillon. The operation took place near Ghaggar bridge on the Zirakpur-Ambala Highway, SAS Nagar, following a brief exchange of fire, as confirmed by DGP Gaurav Yadav. Encounter and Arrest Details According to police sources, Maxi opened fire on the police team in an attempt to flee. The police, acting in self-defense, returned fire, resulting in Maxi sustaining a gunshot wound to his left leg. He was immediately transported to…

01 Mar

No Plans to Replace Punjab Congress President, Says Bhupesh Baghel

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Amritsar (National Times) – Refuting speculation about a leadership change in the Punjab Congress, party in-charge Bhupesh Baghel has made it clear that no such decision has been taken by the high command. While addressing the media in Amritsar, Baghel called the ongoing rumors about replacing Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring baseless. He stated that the party is not considering any leadership changes at this time. Emphasizing Congress’s future in the state, Baghel confidently asserted that the party would return to power with a massive mandate in 2027. He also reaffirmed the high command’s unwavering support for both…

01 Mar

Punjab Government Extends NoC-Free Plot Registration Deadline by Six Months

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Chandigarh (National Times): The Punjab Housing and Urban Development Department has extended the deadline for registering plots without a No Objection Certificate (NoC) until August 31, 2025. The move, taken under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, aims to ease property registration procedures and accommodate the growing demand from the public. Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardip Singh Mundian stated that the extension comes after numerous requests from residents. Initially, the NoC exemption was available from December 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025. Now, citizens will be able to register their plots from March 1, 2025, to August…