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22 Oct

Former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa Denies Allegations Surrounding Son’s Death

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Former Punjab Police Chief Mohammad Mustafa has strongly refuted all allegations linking him and his family to the death of his son, calling the accusations “completely without merit.” Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Mustafa expressed his willingness to cooperate fully with the ongoing investigation and welcomed the FIR filed against him and his wife, former minister Razia Sultana. The FIR relates to the death of their 35-year-old son, Aqeel Akhtar, whose body was discovered at their Panchkula residence on October 16. Authorities have also registered cases against Aqeel’s wife and sister in connection with the incident.…

22 Oct

Massive Theft of Controlled Drug at Moga Civil Hospital Sparks Security Alarm

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Moga (Gurpreet Singh): A major theft of buprenorphine, a controlled narcotic medication, has been reported at the Civil Hospital in Moga, with stock valued at nearly Rs 7 lakh found missing from the hospital's drug storage facility. Hospital staff discovered the theft during routine checks earlier this week, prompting immediate alarm due to the nature of the stolen substance. Buprenorphine, while used medically for pain relief and opioid de-addiction therapy, is frequently misused as a heroin substitute and is a key target for illegal drug networks. According to hospital officials, unknown individuals broke into the medicine store by forcing open…

21 Oct

PGIMER Chandigarh Treats Seven Burn Injury Cases Linked to Diwali Firecrackers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDiwali burns, firecracker injuries, PGIMER Chandigarh

Chandigarh, October 21, 2025 — The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, reported seven cases of burn injuries during this year’s Diwali celebrations, all linked to firecracker-related accidents.According to the Department of Plastic Surgery, three individuals sustained severe hand injuries after crackers exploded in their hands, while another patient suffered facial burns. All four required surgical intervention and were operated on at the Advanced Trauma Centre (ATC).Another patient with minor thermal burns, covering less than three percent of the body, received treatment and was discharged soon after recovery.Two other patients sustained major burn injuries and are currently…

21 Oct

Fake Video Targeting Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Traced to Canada-Based Accused

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Mohali, October 21 — Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has become the target of a smear campaign after a fake video surfaced online, allegedly created to malign his image. Police investigations have identified the accused as Jagman Samra, a native of Sangrur district currently residing in British Columbia, Canada.Following a detailed probe, the Mohali Cyber Cell registered an FIR against Samra under several provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. The case has been filed under Sections 340(2), 353(1) & (2), 351(2), and 336(4) of the BNS, officials confirmed.According to police, Samra uploaded the fake…

21 Oct

Pregnant Woman and Two-Year-Old Son Killed After Truck Rams Scooter Near Gurdaspur

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National Times Bureau :- A pregnant woman and her two-year-old son were killed in a tragic road accident near village Barnala in Gurdaspur district on Monday. According to police, the accident took place when a speeding truck rammed into the scooter the woman was riding with her child. Eyewitnesses told officials that the truck was being driven recklessly, leaving the victims with no time to react. The impact was so severe that both the mother and the child died on the spot. The child suffered fatal head injuries. Police reached the scene soon after receiving information and began preliminary investigation.…

21 Oct

Four Children Injured in Blast While Playing With Firecracker Residue in Mohali

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National Times Bureau :- Four children in Mohali suffered burn injuries on Tuesday morning after a sudden explosion triggered by firecracker residue they were playing with. The incident occurred when the children, all from the same family, collected leftover gunpowder from used crackers and tried to set it alight, unaware of the risk involved. The blast caused severe burns to their faces and hands. Family members rushed them to the Phase-6 Civil Hospital, where doctors administered first aid. Hospital authorities confirmed that the children are out of danger, though their treatment is still in progress. Family members said the children…

21 Oct

Several People Fall Ill During CM Siddaramaiah’s Event in Dakshina Kannada

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National Times Bureau :- Around ten people fell ill during a large public event attended by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Puttur on Monday. The programme was called ‘Ashoka Janama 2025’. Police said the people became sick because they did not get food and water on time, which led to dehydration and low blood sugar. Three women were given IV fluids, while the others received treatment and were discharged from the hospital. A Congress worker said that nearly 40,000 to 50,000 people had gathered at the venue. Because of the large crowd, there was a delay in providing food and…

21 Oct

Governor Kataria Applauds Udaipur’s Festive Decorations; Chief Ministers in MP and Rajasthan Offer Prayers on Diwali

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National Times Bureau :- Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited the markets of Udaipur on the occasion of Diwali and interacted with local residents. Impressed by the festive ambience, he praised the people for beautifully decorating the city and said the effort reflects the cultural warmth of Udaipur as well as its welcoming spirit for tourists. He also conveyed his Diwali greetings to the citizens. This year, the city’s celebrations included thematic decorations based on significant religious and cultural symbols, among which a depiction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple of Ayodhya became a major attraction for visitors. In Madhya…

21 Oct

On Bandi Chhor Divas, Giani Raghbir Singh urges govt to release Bandi Singhs

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National Times Bureau :- On the auspicious occasion of Bandi Chhor Divas, Head Granthi of Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, Giani Raghbir Singh, extended warm greetings to the Sikh community across India and abroad. He also made a strong appeal to the government to release Sikh prisoners (Bandi Singhs) who have completed their sentences but remain behind bars. Giani Raghbir Singh highlighted that Bandi Chhor Divas marks the day when Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib Ji secured the release of 52 imprisoned kings from the Gwalior Fort. To celebrate this divine act of freedom, devotees light lamps of pure ghee, and the…

21 Oct

Two Suspects Arrested with RPG in Amritsar, Punjab Police Thwart Terror Attack

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Amritsar (Gurpreet Singh): In a major counter-terrorism success, the Amritsar Rural Police, in collaboration with central intelligence agencies, arrested two individuals suspected of planning a terrorist attack in the region. The accused, identified as Mehakdeep Singh (also known as Mehak) and Aditya (alias Adhi), were apprehended in Amritsar after authorities uncovered a dangerous weapon cache, including a Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG). The RPG, a highly potent weapon commonly used in terror strikes, was seized in a preemptive operation. According to law enforcement sources, the weapon had been smuggled into India from Pakistan through a network coordinated by operatives linked to…