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CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, March 1:           Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted an illegal weapon smuggling module with the arrest of on associate of Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang and recovered six .32 bore pistols along with 10 cartridges from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.           The arrested accused has been identified as Gurbaaz Singh, a resident of village Warring Suba Singh in Tarn Taran. The latter has been facing at least eight criminal cases pertaining to attempt to murder, snatching, NDPS act, and violat...

Chandigarh, March 1 Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Saturday said that the decisive war against drug trafficking, initiated by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government, will yield positive results and eradicate the drug menace from the state. In a press communique issued here, Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO said that the state government has given a clear and stern warning to those involved in drug trafficking, that they must either leave the state or put a complete stop to their illicit activities. He said that this warning comes as part of the Punjab government's intensified efforts to combat the drug menace to ensure a safe and healthy environment for its citizens. The Minister further added that the Punjab government's zero-t...

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, March 1:           In a major blow to trans-border smuggling amidst the ongoing decisive war against drugs ‘Yudh Nashia Virudh’ waged on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has apprehends two drug smugglers and recovered 4 kg heroin from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.           Those arrested have been identified as Karanpal Singh (37) and Ranjit Singh (36), both hailing from border villages situated in the jurisdiction of Khemkaran in Tarn Taran. Apart from recovering big haul of heroin, Police teams have also impounded their motorcycle, which they were riding. ...

Chandigarh, March 1: Punjab Cabinet Minister and the state president of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Mr. Aman Arora, on Saturday, gave a clarion call to all the political parties, social and religious organisations and NGOs to come forward to join hands with the Punjab Government to form a united front and make Punjab a drug-free state. He was addressing the media here after the high-level meeting of the 5-member Cabinet Sub Committee formed to combat the drug menace. “It is a collective responsibility of 3 crore citizens of Punjab. We must stand united and fight this menace with all our might,” Mr. Aman Arora said, while adding that the state government and police alone cannot extricate Punjab from the deep swamp created by previous governments. Mr. Aman Arora expressed confidence th...

Chandigarh, February 28: Punjab Backward Classes Land Development and Finance Corporation (Backfinco) Chairman Sandeep Saini felicitated Amarjeet Singh, who served as Assistant General Manager (Administration), on his superannuation, acknowledging his nearly three decades of dedicated service. Speaking at the farewell ceremony held at Chandigarh, Chairman Saini highlighted Amarjeet Singh’s unwavering commitment and contributions, which have played a crucial role in Backfinco’s growth. He commended Singh’s dedication to financial management and employee welfare, emphasizing that his efforts will always be valued. Extending his warmest congratulations, Sandeep Saini wished Amarjeet Singh a successful and prosperous post-retirement life. He also motivated other fellow employeesto fol...