Kapurthala Archives - National Times

31 May

Punjab Law and Order Situation Alarming, Says Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaElection System, Haryana Government, Kapurthala, Nayab Singh Saini, Political Criticism, Punjab Law and Order

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched a sharp attack on the Punjab government, describing the law-and-order situation in the neighboring state as deeply alarming. Speaking to journalists during his visit to Kapurthala on Sunday, Saini accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party of failing to fulfill the promises it made to the public and claimed that the state government has been completely unsuccessful in addressing regional development and security challenges. The Chief Minister alleged that the recent local body elections in Punjab witnessed a total breakdown of law and order, which raises serious questions about the…

24 May

Midnight Disturbance at Kapurthala Jail Sparks Heavy Security Response, Three Prisoners Hurt

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingKapurthala, Kapurthala police

Kapurthala (Gurpreet Singh): A tense overnight situation unfolded inside Kapurthala Central Jail after a confrontation between inmates escalated into large-scale disorder, forcing authorities to launch a swift security operation involving tear gas and controlled force to restore discipline. The unrest reportedly began inside one of the prison’s residential blocks when an argument between a few inmates intensified into a violent clash. Within minutes, the confrontation spread, drawing dozens of prisoners into the commotion and creating panic across the correctional facility. Officials said efforts by jail personnel to calm the inmates failed, with several prisoners allegedly confronting staff members and refusing…

08 Mar

Illegal Weapons Racket Foiled in Kapurthala; Two Detained as Police Recover Five Pistols

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingKapurthala

Kapurthala (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move against illegal arms circulation, the Punjab Police has uncovered a weapons supply network in Kapurthala, leading to the arrest of two individuals, including a minor. During the operation, officers seized five country-made pistols of 7.65 mm calibre from the suspects. Officials revealed that the arrests were made during an intelligence-driven crackdown aimed at tracking illegal firearm movements in the region. The detained individuals are suspected of acting as intermediaries in a network that provided weapons to criminal groups. Initial investigation indicates that the accused were working under the guidance of handlers based overseas,…

03 Dec

Teen dies by suicide in Punjab’s Kapurthala after being blackmailed with obscene videos

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabKapurthala, Punjab News

National Times Bureau :- A class 12 student died by suicide at her home in Punjab's Kapurthala by hanging herself from a ceiling fan, citing severe distress over love affair. No one was at home at the time of the incident. Soon after receiving the information, police reached the spot and took the body into custody. The family alleged that their daughter, Sarika, 18 was under distress and trauma after a man, Pawandeep trapped her into love affair and started pressurising her to get married and even blackmailed her with obscene videos. Tormented over the blackmailing and pressure, Sarika claimed…

19 Aug

Fatal Highway Collision: Three Dead as Bus Crashes Into Goods Carrier in Kapurthala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingJalandhar, Kapurthala

Kapurthala (Gurpreet Singh): A horrific accident on the Kapurthala–Jalandhar highway claimed three lives on Tuesday morning after a bus, allegedly speeding on the wrong side of the road, collided head-on with a goods carrier near Mand village. The goods vehicle was crushed in the impact, leaving its passengers fatally injured on the spot. The victims were identified as Ishwar Lal and Mukesh, vegetable traders from Kapurthala, and their driver Rakesh, all originally from Bihar. The trio was on its way to Jalandhar to procure fruits and vegetables when tragedy struck. Local Outrage Soon after the crash, residents and family members…

01 Mar

Punjab Police Cracks Down on Drug-Affected Areas in Kapurthala

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Drug Crackdown, Kapurthala, Punjab Police, War Against Drugs

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…