A man created chaos in an office in Ludhiana, leading to his booking under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. The accused, identified as Som Dutt, allegedly misbehaved with the staff and the owner's wife, prompting an FIR to be registered at Ludhiana Sadar police station.
Punjab police's anti-gangster task force (AGTF) arrests two operatives of a terror module operated by foreign-based mastermind Iqbalpreet Singh alias Buchi. Arrests averted sensational crimes in Punjab and neighbouring states. Operatives identified as Simarjot Singh and Arshpreet Singh. Weapons recovered include two pistols and live cartridges. Previous arrests and criminal backgrounds revealed.
After four youngsters drown in the Satluj river, the district administration in Ludhiana has imposed a ban on swimming and bathing in water bodies to prevent further tragedies. The ban extends to other water bodies like the Sidhwan canal, with enforcement by the police and other departments. Adherence to the ban is crucial for public safety, as even skilled swimmers can be at risk of drowning. The recent drownings highlight the dangers of water bodies, prompting the authorities to take preventive measures.
Police have booked an employee of a private senior secondary school for allegedly beating up a Class IX student. The incident took place when the student went to collect his school-leaving certificate. The accused has been identified as Baljinder Singh. The FIR has been registered at Sudhar police station.
Residents from villages in Jagraon, Samrala, Khanna, and Sidhwan Bet protested against the setting up of biogas plants in their areas. The protesters demanded the work on the biogas plants to be stopped, citing concerns about health risks and groundwater contamination. The deputy commissioner has promised to visit the villages, assess the situation, and discuss it with the protesters before sending a report to the government.