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09 Mar

Illegal Country Liquor Unit Busted in Bathinda; 100 Litres of Lahan and Bottled Liquor Seized

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda, Illegal Liquor

Gurpreet Singh :- A joint operation by the Excise Department and Punjab Police has exposed an illegal country liquor manufacturing unit in the Bir Talab locality of Bathinda, an area often considered vulnerable to drug-related activities. The raid led to the recovery of a significant quantity of illicit liquor and raw material used in its production. According to officials, the illegal operation was being run secretly from a piggery farm located in agricultural fields. Acting on specific information provided by the Excise Department, the police team conducted a raid at the site and discovered equipment used for brewing liquor along…

17 Feb

One injured in police encounter in Bathinda, five alleged drug peddlers arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda, Punjab Police

Bathinda, Gurpreet Singh :- A suspected drug peddler was injured during a police encounter in Bathinda late at night, while four of his aides were arrested from the spot, police officials said. According to SP City Narendra Singh, the Kotwali police station had received specific information that some unidentified individuals were consuming and supplying narcotics from a building in the city. The suspects were also allegedly involved in targeting passersby near the railway station at night to fund their drug addiction. Acting on the tip-off, Inspector Parvinder Singh led a police team to conduct a raid at the identified location.…

19 Dec

Bathinda leads Punjab in application disposal at district service centers: Deputy Commissioner

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National Times Bureau :- Bathinda district stands out across Punjab for efficiently handling applications related to various services offered to the public. With 34 service centers operating in the district, it maintains an impressively low pendency rate of just 0.13%. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Dhiman shared this update. Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Dhiman reported that a total of 278,873 applications were submitted across 34 service centers in the district between December 16, 2024, and December 15, 2025. Out of these, 261,835 applications have been approved, while the rest remain under processing and will be finalized shortly. Poonam Singh, who is the Additional…

31 Oct

Three SFJ Activists Arrested in Bathinda for Anti-National Slogans on School Walls

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingBathinda

Bathinda (Gurpreet Singh): In a major security operation, Bathinda police, in collaboration with Counter Intelligence Bathinda, have detained three individuals linked to the banned organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) for painting pro-Khalistan slogans on the walls of schools in Bhissiana and Mananwala villages. The operation revealed that the activities were coordinated under the guidance of USA-based SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu. Initial investigations suggest that the accused were attempting to provoke public unrest and spread anti-national propaganda. Authorities also uncovered evidence of foreign funding supporting these illegal activities, highlighting the cross-border nature of the threat. Police acted promptly to prevent…

18 Sep

Youth Attack on Police in Bathinda Leaves SHO and Two Officers Injured

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAttack, Bathinda, Punjab Police, Top news

National Times Bureau :- A violent incident unfolded in Rai-ke-Kalan village as a group of youths attacked police officers, leaving the Station House Officer (SHO) Ravinder Singh and two other personnel seriously injured. The officers were immediately admitted to a private hospital for treatment. According to police sources, the clash erupted during a local fair when tensions escalated between residents of Rai-ke-Kalan and outsiders. The police team had intervened to control the situation, but the youths turned aggressive and launched an attack on the officers. Authorities have confirmed that no FIR has been registered by the victim’s family so far,…

17 Sep

NIA probes Bathinda blast: 19-year-old suspect planned suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- The investigation into the September 10 blasts at village Jeeda in Punjab’s Bathinda district has revealed shocking details, with officials stating that a 19-year-old law student, Gurpreet Singh, was preparing to become a suicide bomber to carry out an attack in Jammu and Kashmir. According to high-level police sources, Gurpreet Singh had procured explosive chemicals and a jacket-style belt online, which he intended to strap around his waist and detonate near security forces in Jammu. During preliminary questioning at AIIMS, where he is undergoing treatment for injuries, Gurpreet admitted that he wanted to target armed forces…

23 Aug

Police Engage in Gunfight with Purse-Snatchers in Bathinda; One Injured, Another Arrested

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda, Punjab Police

National Times Bureau :- A dramatic police encounter unfolded in Bathinda on Saturday when officers confronted two men accused of snatching purses from women earlier this week. According to officials, the suspects opened fire while being chased, prompting retaliatory gunfire from the police. One of the accused sustained a bullet wound to his leg, while his accomplice was apprehended at the scene. Both men, identified as Amanpreet Singh and Amandeep Singh, have multiple prior cases registered against them. Police revealed that the suspects had allegedly snatched purses from two women on August 19, leaving one victim critically injured with a…

14 Aug

Big news – Mass Fish Deaths in Bathinda Village Pond Spark Health Concerns

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- Residents of Rama village in Bathinda are alarmed after the continuous death of fish in a local pond over the past several days. An estimated 35,000 to 40,000 fish have perished, filling the area with a foul stench and raising fears of potential disease outbreaks. Villagers say the fish had originally entered the pond through canal water years ago and were being reared locally, fed with flour and other food, leading their numbers to grow into the thousands. Now, nearly all have died. Locals suspect the cause to be contamination from sewage water allegedly released into…

15 Jun

Bathinda SSP Reveals Key Details in Kamal Kaur Murder Case; Lookout Notice Issued for Amritpal Singh Mehron

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritpal Singh Mehron, Bathinda, Kamal Kaur

Bathinda (National Times): In a significant development in the Kamal Kaur murder case, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bathinda, Amneet Kondal, addressed a press conference on Friday and revealed crucial details linking Amritpal Singh Mehron to the crime. SSP Kondal stated that upon verifying Mehron’s travel history, it was confirmed that he was present at the crime scene at the time Kamal Kaur, his sister-in-law, was brutally murdered. “After committing the murder, Amritpal Singh Mehron fled the country around 9 p.m. the same evening. In light of this, we have issued a lookout notice for him yesterday to prevent any…

12 Jun

Mystery Shrouds Death of Instagram Influencer Kamal Kaur Bhabhi; Police Probe Underway

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda, Kamal Kaur Bhabhi

Bathinda (National Times): In a grim and shocking turn of events, Kanchan Kumari, better known on social media as Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, was found dead in her car in the parking lot of Adesh Hospital in Bathinda. The 30-year-old influencer, known for her light-hearted reels and massive digital following, had mysteriously gone missing on June 9. Her sudden death has left fans, family, and the online Punjabi community in deep shock. According to preliminary information, Kanchan left her Ludhiana residence that morning after telling her family she was heading for a promotional event. She never returned. Her body was discovered…