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TWO OPERATIVES OF JAGGU BHAGWANPURIA GANG HELD WITH TWO PISTOLS IN BATALA

TWO OPERATIVES OF JAGGU BHAGWANPURIA GANG HELD WITH TWO PISTOLS IN BATALA

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH/BATALA, November 13:-           In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Batala Police has apprehended key associates of foreign-based gangster Amrit Dalaam of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang, and recovered two foreign-made .30 caliber pistols along with live cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.           Those arrested have been identified as Vijay Masih, a resident of Satkoha in Batala and Malkit Singh, a resident of Naharpur Khaddar in Batala.           DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigation has re...
Chief Secretary KAP Sinha reviews preparations for the Shaheedi Shatabdi Samagam at Sri Anandpur Sahib

Chief Secretary KAP Sinha reviews preparations for the Shaheedi Shatabdi Samagam at Sri Anandpur Sahib

Punjab News
Chandigarh/Sri Anandpur Sahib, November 13- Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha on Thursday reviewed the preparations related to the Shaheedi Shatabdi Samagam of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji at Sri Anandpur Sahib. On this occasion, he directed the administrative officers to ensure that all necessary arrangements for the convenience of devotees are completed on time. He informed that on November 22, four Nagar Kirtans will arrive at Sri Anandpur Sahib, while on November 23, the Akhand Path Sahib will commence at Guru Ka Chhaoni, Buddha Dal. During this period, a Sarv Dharam Sammelan (Interfaith Conference) will also be organized where the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann would also be present The Chief Secretary said that from November 23 to 29, a spectacular drone show with 50...
FOOLPROOF SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS IN PLACE FOR 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

FOOLPROOF SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS IN PLACE FOR 350TH MARTYRDOM ANNIVERSARY OF SRI GURU TEGH BAHADUR JI

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH/SRI ANANDPUR SAHIB, November 13:-           In order to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the commemorations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Punjab Police has implemented a comprehensive, multi-layered security and facilitation plan, deploying advanced surveillance, strategic force deployment, and round-the-clock coordination for the convenience and safety of the devotees, said Special Director General of Police (Special DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla here on Thursday.           The grand commemorative events, to be held at Sri Anandpur Sahib from November 23 to 25, 2025, is expected to draw lakhs of devotees from across the globe. Special DGP Arpit Shukla, along with Special DGP Security Sudha...
Vigilance Bureau nabs ASI red-handed accepting bribe of Rs 5000/-

Vigilance Bureau nabs ASI red-handed accepting bribe of Rs 5000/-

Punjab News
Chandigarh, November 13, 2025 –  In its ongoing crackdown on corruption, the Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) today arrested ASI Ragwinder Prasad posted at  police station kot Ise Khan district Moga. He was caught red-handed accepting a  bribe of Rs 5000 from a complainant, resident of tehsil Malout district Sri Muktsar Sahib. Disclosing this a spokesperson of VB said that a case was registered against the complainant's relatives in police station Kot Ise khan and the investigating officer ASI Ragwinder Prasad demanded a bribe of Rs. 20000/- in lieu of helping him in this case. On 6 November 2025, accused ASI called him via whatsapp and asked him to reach Judicial Complex Moga, where he took a bribe of Rs. 5000 from him. Acting on complainant information,  a VB team of SAS Naga...
ACTIVE MEMBER OF JAGGU BHAGWANPURIA GANG HELD FROM BATALA; TWO SOPHISTICATED PISTOLS RECOVERED

ACTIVE MEMBER OF JAGGU BHAGWANPURIA GANG HELD FROM BATALA; TWO SOPHISTICATED PISTOLS RECOVERED

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH/BATALA, November 12:-  In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with Batala Police, has apprehended an active member of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Gang and recovered two sophisticated pistols from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.  The arrested accused has been identified as Gurlove Singh alias Love Randhawa, a resident of Ujagar Nagar in Batala. The recovered pistols include one Zegana pistol along with one magazine and three live cartridges, and one .30 bore pistol along with two magazines and 13 live cartridges.  DGP Gaurav Yadav said ...
Punjab Government’s Strong Commitment to Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Marginalized Sections: Dr. Baljit Kaur

Punjab Government’s Strong Commitment to Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Marginalized Sections: Dr. Baljit Kaur

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Chandigarh, November 12:- Punjab Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is firmly committed to the welfare and upliftment of Scheduled Castes and marginalized sections of society. Presiding over a meeting with senior officers of the Social Justice Department, Dr. Baljit Kaur reviewed the progress of works being undertaken under the SC Sub-Plan. She directed that all departments must promptly submit reports detailing the steps being taken to ensure that funds released under the plan directly benefit members of the Scheduled Caste community. The Minister emphasized that the allocated SCSP budget should be utilized solely for the welfare of the SC population, and...
Light and Sound Shows Depicting the Life and Philosophy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Organized Across Four Districts

Light and Sound Shows Depicting the Life and Philosophy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Organized Across Four Districts

Punjab News
Chandigarh, November 11:- As part of the series of events being organized by the Punjab Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of the Ninth Guru, Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, captivating light and sound shows were held on Tuesday at Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Amritsar, Ferozepur, and Sangrur. These programs witnessed enthusiastic participation from Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, public representatives, officials, and a large number of devotees. A spokesperson of the government stated that at the Saras Mela Ground in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, a grand light and sound show attracted a huge sangat. Among those present were former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia, MLAs Kulwant Singh (Mohali) and Kuljeet...
TWO MORE OPERATIVES LINKED TO A GANGSTER-TERROR NETWORK HELD; GLOCK RECOVERED

TWO MORE OPERATIVES LINKED TO A GANGSTER-TERROR NETWORK HELD; GLOCK RECOVERED

Punjab News
CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, November 11:           Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, State Special Operation Cell (SSOC), Amritsar in a joint operation with Counter Intelligence (CI), Pathankot arrested two more individuals associated with a gangster-terror module operating across multiple districts of the state and recovered one sophisticated 9MM Glock pistol along with three magazines and five live cartridges from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Tuesday.           Those arrested have been identified as Harpreet Singh, a resident of Baupur Afgana in Gurdaspur a...
Appox. 60.95% voting Recorded for Tarn Taran Bye-elections: CEO Punjab

Appox. 60.95% voting Recorded for Tarn Taran Bye-elections: CEO Punjab

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Chandigarh, November 11:- Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab, Sibin C informed that appox 60.95% voter turnout has been recorded till 6 PM in the bye-elections for Tarn Taran assembly constituency. Sibin C further informed that the precise figures will be updated by tomorrow  once all polling parties return to the collection centres and final data entry is completed. He further thanked the voters of Tarn Taran Assembly constitutency for exercising their democratic right in the bye-election. CEO also applauded the efforts of Deputy Commissioners-cum-District Election Officers and Returning Officer, and Polling officials for ensuring smooth management and strict supervision during the electoral process. Sibin C appreciated the dedication and efforts of the Punjab Police,...
MISSION CHARDI KALA BRINGS RELIEF TO FLOOD-HIT FAMILIES ACROSS PUNJAB

MISSION CHARDI KALA BRINGS RELIEF TO FLOOD-HIT FAMILIES ACROSS PUNJAB

Punjab News
Chandigarh, November 11:- Under the leadership of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government has successfully completed the process of providing flood relief in 1,012 villages of the state. With an commitment to public welfare, the state government is ensuring that every eligible family receive timely compensation for losses of houses, crops and livestock. Disclosing this here, an official spokesperson said that Punjab has emerged as the first state in the country to disburse the highest compensation to flood-affected families in record time and the government extended financial assistance worth crores under the Mission Chardi Kala, ensuring relief reached every household efficiently. He informed that in a significant decision, financial aid for damaged houses...