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17 Mar

Bikram Singh Majithia Interrogated for 8 Hours in Drug Case, Summoned Again

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBikram Singh Majithia, drug case, Punjab Police, SIT investigation

Chandigarh, March 17, 2025 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia faced an intense eight-hour interrogation today by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Punjab Police in connection with a 2021 drug case. The questioning took place at the Patiala Police Lines, and the SIT has summoned Majithia for further questioning on Tuesday.Supreme Court's Directive Leads to InterrogationThe Supreme Court had ordered Majithia to cooperate with the investigation, directing him to appear before the SIT on March 17, 2025, at 11 am at their headquarters in Patiala. This directive came as part of ongoing efforts to investigate…

17 Mar

MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa Attends Religious Ceremony at Union, Listens to Operators’ and Drivers’ Concerns

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabMLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa, Operators, Religious Ceremony, Union

Dera Bassi, March 17: Shri Guru Nanak Jeep Union Dera Bassi organized an Akhand Path Sahib for the welfare of all, continuing their annual tradition. MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa attended the ceremony and paid his respects. After the Bhog, the Raagi Singhs performed kirtan, and Guru’s langar was served to all attendees.During the event, MLA Randhawa listened to the concerns of the union management and drivers. He assured them that he would address any issues they faced and work toward resolving them through mutual discussion. Randhawa prayed for the well-being of the operators and drivers, emphasizing that their welfare was…

17 Mar

Punjab Police Kill Amritsar Temple Attack Accused in Encounter; Kejriwal Warns Anti-National Forces

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar Temple Attack, Arvind Kejriwal, Punjab Encounter

New Delhi, March 17, 2025– A key suspect in the Amritsar Thakurdwara temple grenade attack was killed in a police encounter on Monday, prompting a strong warning from Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Kejriwal declared that those attempting to disrupt peace in Punjab would face severe consequences.Kejriwal Vows to Protect Punjab's StabilityIn a post on X, Kejriwal condemned the attack and assured that Punjab will not tolerate any attempts to destabilize the state."Those who try to disturb the peace of Punjab will not be spared. Punjab has waged a war against drugs and gangsters.…

16 Mar

MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa Wishes People on Three Years of AAP Government in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP Punjab, Bhagwant Singh Mann, Kuljit Singh Randhawa, political victory, Punjab elections

Zirakpur, March 16 – Today marks the third anniversary of the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) historic victory in the 2022 Punjab Assembly elections. On this occasion, MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa congratulated the people of Punjab, highlighting that AAP has fulfilled most of its promises and introduced several key reforms to create a prosperous Punjab and improve the lives of its citizens over the past three years.Randhawa recalled that on this day in 2022, Bhagwant Singh Mann was sworn in as Punjab’s first AAP Chief Minister. Since then, the state has witnessed notable progress and development under his leadership. In the…

16 Mar

Punjab Police to Bring Back 7 Aides of Amritpal Singh for Trial in Ajnala Attack Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAjnala Police Station Attack, Amritpal Singh, Dibrugarh Jail, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, March 16, 2025 – Punjab Police is set to bring back seven key aides of Amritpal Singh from Dibrugarh Jail in Assam to face trial in the Ajnala Police Station attack case, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav confirmed on Sunday. The seven men, detained under the National Security Act (NSA) for the past two years, will face formal arrest upon their return to Punjab.Identities of the Detainees RevealedThe seven individuals have been identified as:Basant Singh of Daulatpura Ucha in MogaBhagwant Singh (alias Pradhan Mantri Bajeke) of village Bajeke in MogaGurmeet Singh Gill (alias Gurmeet Bukkanwala) of village…

15 Mar

Punjab Police Arrest 114 Drug Smugglers in Statewide Crackdown

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Singh Mann, Drug Smugglers, Gaurav Yadav, Harpal Singh Cheema, Punjab Police, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – In a major push to eliminate drug trafficking, Punjab Police arrested 114 drug smugglers and registered 72 FIRs during a large-scale raid conducted at 557 locations across the state on Saturday. This marks the 15th consecutive day of the state's anti-drug campaign, "Yudh Nashian Virudh," initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The total number of arrests since the campaign began has now reached 1,936. Massive Seizure of Drugs and Cash The operation led to the seizure of 945 grams of heroin, 43 kg of poppy husk, and 3,098 intoxicant tablets, pills, and injections. Authorities…

15 Mar

Punjab Launches ₹140 Crore World-Class Street Development Project

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Harpal Singh Cheema, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Punjab street development, urban infrastructure

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – Punjab is set to undergo a major urban transformation with a ₹140 crore project to develop world-class streets in Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Jalandhar. Announcing the initiative, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema said the project will reshape 42 kilometers of key streets, improving infrastructure, traffic flow, and aesthetics.Cheema unveiled the plan during a press conference at Punjab Bhawan, calling it a "historic first" for Punjab. He said the project’s success would determine its expansion to other cities across the state. "This initiative will redefine Punjab’s urban streetscape and bring it to global standards," he…

15 Mar

Punjab Police Arrest Three More BKI Operatives in Nanded Murder Case; Total Arrests Reach Six

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabArrested, Nanded Murder Case, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025: In yet another major breakthrough in the ongoing Nanded murder case, Punjab Police’s State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), SAS Nagar has arrested three more operatives of Pakistan based Babbar Khalsa International ( BKI) terrorist Harvinder Singh alias Rinda backed by Pakistan’s ISI, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday. Those arrested have been identified as Jagjit Singh alias Jaggi and Shubham Khelbude, both residents of Nanded in Maharashtra and Gurdeep Singh alias Deepa, a resident of Raipur in Ropar. Police teams have also recovered two weapons including one 12 bore pump-action…

15 Mar

Amritsar Grenade Attack: CP Gurpreet Bhullar Alleges Pakistan’s involvement

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Amritsar Grenade Attack, Punjab News

Amritsar (National Times): In a shocking act of violence, two bike-borne miscreants carried out a grenade attack on a temple in Amritsar. The incident was captured on CCTV, which reveals the attackers arriving at the temple with a flag on their bike. After pausing for a few moments, one of them threw a grenade at the temple, causing a powerful explosion. The two assailants quickly fled the scene. In the meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police Gurpreet Bhullar said that there is an involvement of Pakistan in this attack and that those involved in it won't be spared at any cost.…

15 Mar

Man Attacks Devotees Inside Amritsar’s Golden Temple, Five Injured, Main Suspect Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar, Golden Temple

Amritsar (National Times): A man armed with an iron rod attacked five individuals at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab, on Friday. The assailant, whose identity remains unknown, caused significant injuries to the victims. Among the injured, a Sikh youth from Bathinda is reported to be in serious condition and is receiving treatment at the emergency wing of the Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research at Vallah. Two of the victims are sewadars (attendants) of the Golden Temple, while the other three are devotees from Mohali, Bathinda, and Patiala, according to police reports. Authorities have arrested…