Punjab

17 Jun

Punjab’s War on Drugs Crosses 108 Days: Nearly 18,000 Smugglers Held, Massive Hauls Continue

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Heroin Seizure, Punjab drug war, Yudh Nashian Virudh

Chandigarh, June 17, 2025 — In a sweeping and relentless crackdown on narcotics, the Punjab Police has marked 108 days of its statewide anti-drug campaign “Yudh Nashian Virudh,” launched under the direction of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. The campaign continues to intensify, with 128 more drug smugglers arrested in the past 24 hours, pushing the total number of arrests to a staggering 17,897 since the drive began. The latest statewide operation, carried out on the instructions of Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, saw synchronized raids across all 28 police districts. Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla…

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16 Jun

SGPC Cancels Sikh Pilgrimage to Pakistan for Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Death Anniversary Amid Tensions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabdeath anniversary, Maharaja Ranjit Singh, SGPC, Sikh pilgrims

Amritsar, June 16, 2025 — The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has decided not to send Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan this year to observe the death anniversary of Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh, a revered figure in Sikh history. The commemoration, traditionally held on June 29 at his samadhi in Lahore, will be missed by devotees due to rising cross-border tensions and prevailing government advisories.SGPC Secretary Partap Singh confirmed that although many Sikh devotees had already submitted their passports to the SGPC’s Travel Department for the annual pilgrimage, the trip has been called off as a precautionary measure. He emphasized that…

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16 Jun

Punjab Government Promotes 70 Officers to DSP Rank, DGP Hails Leadership and Service

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabDSP Promotion, Law Enforcement, Punjab government, Punjab Police

Chandigarh, June 16 — In a major development aimed at strengthening the leadership structure of the Punjab Police, 70 officers have been promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). The promotions have been granted by the Punjab Government as recognition of the officers’ dedication, discipline, and long-standing service to the people of the state.The elevation marks not just a step up in rank but a deeper responsibility to lead with integrity, professionalism, and purpose. The move is being seen as a vote of confidence in the leadership abilities of these officers as they now prepare to take…

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16 Jun

“This Was Not Maryada, This Was Murder”: Sikh Activist Sukhi Chahal Condemns Kamal Kaur Murder, Demands Extradition of Fugitive Amritpal Singh Mehron

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingAmritpal Singh Mehron, Kamal Kaur, Sukhi Chahal

San Jose/Bathinda (National Times): In a strongly worded statement, prominent Sikh activist Sukhi Chahal condemned the brutal murder of social media influencer Kanchan Kumari, also known as Kamal Kaur Bhabhi, and called for the immediate extradition of accused Amritpal Singh Mehron, who has reportedly fled to the UAE. Calling the killing an "affront to the very principles that Sikhism stands for," Chahal denounced the perpetrators, particularly Mehron, who is believed to have orchestrated the attack under the guise of religious morality. “Violence in the name of morality is cowardice, not courage,” said Chahal. “What happened was not maryada or sodha.…

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15 Jun

NIA Chargesheets Three in SBS Nagar Police Post Grenade Attack Case Linked to Khalistan Zindabad Force

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New Delhi, June 15, 2025 — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday filed a chargesheet against three individuals in connection with the grenade attack on a police post in Punjab's Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar (SBS Nagar) district. The attack, which took place in December 2024, has been linked to a broader conspiracy orchestrated by the banned Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF) terror outfit. The three accused, Yugpreet Singh alias Yuvi Nihung, Jaskaran Singh alias Shah, and Harjot Singh alias Jot Hundal, all residents of Rahon village in SBS Nagar, have been booked under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)…

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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…

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14 Jun

Three Dead as Punjab Heatwave Intensifies; Red Alert Issued in Several Districts

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAmritsar Moga Pathankot fatalities, Punjab heatwave deaths 2025, red alert Punjab weather

Chandigarh, June 14, 2025 — The relentless heatwave sweeping across Punjab has claimed three lives so far, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for several districts in the state. The toll rose on Friday with two fresh deaths reported from Moga and Pathankot, adding to the earlier casualty in Amritsar.All three victims remain unidentified, and investigations are underway to trace their identities. The deaths have highlighted the growing human cost of the ongoing extreme weather conditions, as mercury levels refuse to drop.Bathinda recorded a sweltering 46°C six degrees above the seasonal average marking one of…

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14 Jun

Sikandar Singh Maluka Rejoins Shiromani Akali Dal, Boosts Party Ahead of Ludhiana West By-Elections 2025

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabLudhiana West, Shiromani Akali Dal, Sikandar Singh Maluka

Ludhiana (National Times): In a significant political development ahead of the Ludhiana West Assembly by-election, veteran leader Sikandar Singh Maluka has formally rejoined the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), marking a powerful return that is expected to bolster the party's presence and morale in the region. SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal made the announcement on the social media platform X, welcoming Maluka back into the party fold. “It gives me immense pleasure to welcome veteran Akali leader S. Sikandar Singh Maluka back to the Shiromani Akali Dal. Maluka Sahab has significantly contributed to strengthening the party under the leadership of Parkash…

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13 Jun

Social Media Influencer Kamal Kaur Bhabi Murder Solved, Two Accused Arrested in Bathinda

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBathinda police, Kamal Kaur Bhabi murder, Kanjan Kumari death, social media influencer

Bathinda, June 13, 2025: The Bathinda police have cracked the sensational murder case of social media influencer Kanjan Kumari, popularly known online as Kamal Kaur Bhabi, by arresting two accused. The individuals have been identified as Jaspreet Singh Mehru from Moga and Nimratjeet Singh from Tarn Taran.During interrogation, the accused claimed that Kanjan, using the alias Kamal Kaur, was allegedly “misleading the youth.” They said they had previously tried to counsel her, but she did not listen. The duo lured her by pretending their car had broken down and took her to a garage, where they strangled her to death.The…

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13 Jun

Speaker Sandhwan Defends Government Role in Sikh Celebrations, Urges SGPC to Rise Above Politics

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHarjinder singh dhami, Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Punjab government, SGPC

Chandigarh: In a deeply felt and assertive statement, Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan responded to recent objections raised by SGPC President Advocate Harjinder Singh Dhami regarding the Punjab government’s involvement in organizing official celebrations of Sikh centenaries and historical religious events.Sandhwan strongly asserted that Sikh history such as the birth anniversary of Baba Budha Ji, the first Head Granthi of Sri Harmandir Sahib, and the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib belongs to all of humanity, not to any single institution or political party. He reminded that similar centenaries were officially commemorated in 1975 and 1999 under previous governments…

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