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India.com
08-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
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(Representational image) New Delhi: There are numerous eateries of every scale, status, menu, and price. While they usually cater to the usual customers, there are some that have become favourite joints for masses who throng them in large numbers. Whatever be the reason for this fascination, a few have grown out to be very successful and famous. One such eatery is Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba at Haryana's Murthal which has managed to pull customers from across Delhi-NCR and beyond. What is Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba? Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba was founded by Sardar Prakash Singh in 1956 mainly to cater to the needs of truck drivers. Now it is being looked after by his sons Amrik Singh and Sukhdev Singh. This dhaba initially served the usual meals of dal roti, sabzi, and rice on cots. Since 1956, Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba has evolved into a multi cuisine spot offering north Indian as well as south Indian delicacies. They have also added many global items like Chinese, Continental, and an array of sweet dishes. Who is running Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba? Started by Sardar Prakash Singh in 1956, today it is managed by Amrik Singh and Sukhdev Singh, who are brothers. It was in 1990s that both the brothers invested in it to make it a place for travellers and gave it a modern look by shifting it to a new building in 2000. After that they started getting the high-end customers who were on their way to Punjab and Himachal. Where is it located? Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba is located on Grand Trunk Roadd, Murthal, Haryana. It is now among the first preferences for foodies as it not only holds a certain identity for the region but has turned into a go-to destination for people of all ages. The place is visited by thousands of customers daily to enjoy its parathas and a range of other dishes. The restaurant remains full with customers even at night. With such a big number of customers visiting it daily, its turnover is equally massive. What are its laurels? Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba has found a place in TasteAtlas 100 most iconic restaurants in the world list. Rocky Saggoo Capital, an influencer on Instagram, shared a video about the journey of Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba where he spoke about their business model and shared some interesting facts. How much do they earn? According to Rocky Saggoo Capital, Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba earns about Rs 100 crore in annual revenue as they cater to about 10,000 customers daily. They have a team of more than 500 employees to support them. Rocky pointed out that Amrik Sukhdev have built trust with early customers and used to offer free or discounted food to truck drivers and cab drivers. This helped in forming a loyal customer base which later turned into regular visitors. Despite the stupendous success, Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba never took help of publicity or advertisements. It just relied on the word-of-mouth.
Hindustan Times
21-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: House of drug trafficker demolished in Khanna's Malaud
Jun 21, 2025 06:30 AM IST The Khanna police, along with Malaud Nagar Panchayat, demolished the house of drug trafficker Amrik Singh, a resident of ward number 2, in Malaud on Friday. The accused had been bailed two days ago. The house was illegally constructed without the approval of the Malaud Nagar Panchayat, officials said, adding that the action was taken under the Punjab government's Yudh Nashya Viruddh (anti-drug war) campaign. A peddler's house being razed in Malaud, Khanna, on Friday. (HT photo) Nagar panchayat's executive officer Harnarinder Singh Shergill said Amrik Singh, alias Rinku, had violated the Municipal Act by constructing the house without obtaining approval. He added that four notices were issued, and the demolition was carried out with the police assistance. Superintendent of police (headquarters) Tejvir Singh Hundal said the Punjab government adopted a zero-tolerance policy against drugs, with strict action being taken against traffickers. He noted that Amrik Singh alias Rinku was facing three NDPS cases and was released from jail just two days ago. Hundal said, 'The government is fully committed to saving the state's youth. People should report drug-related activities to their nearest police station.' Payal DSP Hemant Malhotra, Khanna DSP Karmvir Toor and other officials from the civil and police administration were also present.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: 3 murder suspects held after Ferozepur police encounter
Three men suspected to be involved in the murder of a 29-year-old Ferozepur resident, Ashu Monga, on Thursday were arrested after an encounter with the police on Friday night. The encounter took place near a canal bridge between Ghall Khurd village and Ratta Khera, 19km from Ferozepur. Ferozepur deputy inspector general of police Harmanbir Singh Gill said that the trio were attempting to flee on a motorcycle and a two-wheeler when they were intercepted at a police checkpoint. 'On being stopped, the three suspects opened fire on the police. They sustained bullet injuries to their legs in retaliatory fire and were taken into custody,' he said. Following the joint operation of the counter intelligence team and the local police, four pistols were recovered from the suspects, who are undergoing treatment in a hospital in Ferozepur. Ferozepur senior superintendent of police Bhupinder Singh Sidhu identified the three men as Sonu, Amrik Singh, and Baljinder Singh. The scooter and motorcycle used in the crime have also been confiscated. On Friday, the police had arrested two more accused, Angrez Singh and Joginder Singh for Monga's murder outside a tattoo shop on Thursday. The victim was allegedly dragged out and killed following a group rivalry. The incident was captured on video by a local resident, who uploaded it on social media. A case was registered against seven accused on the complaint of Monga's wife Pawanpreet Kaur. The seven named are notorious gangster Ashish Chopra, Angrez Singh, Joginder Singh, Amrik Singh, Gurdit Singh, Shivam Sehgal and Yuvraj Singh. Five unidentified accomplices were also booked for murder, rioting, unlawful assembly, and criminal conspiracy under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as well as the Arms Act. In the meantime, a cross-case was also registered under multiple sections of the BNS and Arms Act against Gurjinder Singh, Sarabjit Singh, Lakha, Amarjeet Singh, Dev Sharma, and deceased Ashu Monga, based on a complaint by Arshdeep Singh. SSP Sidhu said that efforts are on to arrest the remaining accused.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Shattered lives, fragile peace in shell-shocked Poonch
The world may have moved on since the India-Pakistan conflict a fortnight ago, but for families who lost their loved ones in the cross-border shelling in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, time stands still, hanging heavy with grief. Poonch sector witnessed heightened artillery shelling after India carried out precise strikes under Operation Sindoor on nine terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack. As many as 28 people were killed in Jammu and Kashmir between May 7 and 10 of which 16, including four children, died in Poonch district alone. 'Peace is fragile here. Fear is constantly lurking. It will take more time for us to return to the life we led before the conflict. Those who lost their loved ones in the cross-border shelling are still in a state of shock,' says Manmohan Singh, 60, a local resident who has retired as head of the department from the District Institute of Education and Training. His cousin, Amrik Singh, an ex-serviceman, was killed in the shelling on May 7. Victims yet to resume school 'Markets have opened and so have schools but my cousin's children haven't resumed their studies. Amrik has two school-going daughters and a son. He was the sole breadwinner. Relatives and friends are still visiting them to mourn his death,' says Manmohan Singh. He recalls how another Sikh resident, Ranjeet Singh, 40, was killed along with Amrik Singh on the fateful day. 'Ranjeet was a bachelor and stayed with his elderly parents. Who will look after them?' he says. The Poonch district administration was prompt in transferring an immediate ex-gratia relief of ₹6 lakh each to next of kin of the deceased from the Red Cross Fund. During his visit, Jammu and Kashmir lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha announced an additional ₹10 lakh and a government job to a family member of those killed. Officials are conducting a survey seeking details of deaths, injuries, damage to property and crops for subsequent government action and rehabilitation. Parents haven't eaten properly But the families are left with a vacuum no government or official can fill or compensate. Arun Kumar, a government teacher, who lost his 13-year-old nephew, Vihaan Bhargav, in the Pakistani shelling on May 7, says, 'My brother, Sanjeev Kumar, and his wife, Rashmi, have not been able to come to grips with the tragedy. They haven't eaten properly since they lost their only child.' Vihaan was Class 8 student of Christ School in Poonch. 'They lived in Dungus Mohalla. The family was fleeing Poonch in their car when it was hit by a Pakistani shell at Bhainch. The boy suffered head injuries and died on the spot,' he says. 'What will they do with the compensation and government job? They have lost their only hope,' he says in a choked voice. Sarfraz Mir, a professor at the Government Degree College in Poonch, lost his cousins, Ayan and Aruba, 13, the same morning. The twins were also students of Christ School. 'Their father, Rameez Khan, is my uncle. They used to live at Kulhani village, 12km from Poonch town. Since Ayan and Aruba had to travel the distance daily to Christ School, we insisted they shift to the town. They rented an accommodation near the school only three months ago. Who could have imagined this? They were born on the same day and died the same day,' he says. Mother's unparalleled courage Rameez Khan, a librarian, who was also injured in the shelling, is still undergoing treatment at Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu. He along with his wife, Ursha Khan, a government teacher, were fleeing with the children when a shell exploded at the gate of their rented accommodation. Though Ursha escaped unhurt, her life was shattered in an instant. 'My aunt's courage is unparalleled. She buried her two children at the Kulhani village graveyard around 11.30am on May 7 itself and kept it a secret from her husband for nearly 10 days as he was battling for life in hospital. Every time he enquired about the children, she told him they were safe with their grandparents,' Mir says. It was only after Rameez Khan recovered from multiple surgeries and was declared to be out of danger did she break down and tell him about the tragedy in hospital three days ago. 'Their world has been shattered. This job and compensation are meaningless for them,' he says. Meanwhile, residents have built makeshift bunkers in the vicinity of their houses in seven villages of Dhara Dhulian, Krishna Ghati, Jhallas, Gulpur, Digwar, Shahpur and Guntrian along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch without waiting for any government help.
NDTV
09-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
In Poonch, Even Silence Echoes With Shells
Poonch: Poonch, cradled in a valley and embraced by hills, us caught in the crossfire of hate. The hills here don't just rise - they loom. And from those heights in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) terror rains down. The strategic advantage isn't just military - it's psychological. Every blast feels like it's echoing off three walls of a trap. The sky glows not with stars but with fire. The air doesn't carry breeze - it carries the fear of the next round. For two nights, Poonch hasn't slept. I walk through streets where people whisper memories louder than their voices. Japneet's tears speak of a childhood bombed out. Her father Amrik Singh, a former soldier, a ragi at the gurdwara, now just a memory - blown away in a place they visited for peace. Her voice breaks, "My father wanted me to become a doctor... but what now?" What do I say to her? My daughter too is in Class 11. I see her eyes in Japneet's pain. I carry my mic, but my throat tightens. What do I report - grief, or the guilt of surviving? Syndicate Chowk is riddled. Shutters are perforated like paper. Doors wear the ugly fingerprints of Pakistani shells. In Balbir's story, bullets tore through his elder brother like raindrops on tin. They poured water on him, not knowing he had already become a name for a gravestone. At Shri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, harmoniums and tablas wait-silent instruments once echoing with shabad. Now they mourn their ragi-Amrik Singh. The hole in the AC unit tells its own story. First the Bhairo temple was targeted, and then, without pause, the shell came here. In another lane, Gurmeet Kaur shows me shrapnel-heavy, sharp, and unapologetic. It cracked her home, her peace, her sleep. Her blanket lies undisturbed, like someone ran from a nightmare mid-dream. Her gas stove is tilted, testimony to meals left unfinished, days suspended. Mohammad Hafiz takes me into his burnt store room-where 17 people once shared joy, now they share trauma. His words are heavy: "They didn't spare the temple, nor the mosque, nor the Gurudwara... this isn't about religion-it's about destroying India." And yet, his neighbour, Niranjan Singh, was the first to run over, asking, "Are you okay?" This is the India we still breathe in Poonch. Amid flying metal and broken hearts-humanity is the last thing standing. As Operation Sindoor unfolds across the LoC, Pakistan's mortars answer - not with courage but with cowardice. This is the worst shelling Poonch has seen since independence. Not even 1965 or 1971 brought such fire. Streets are locked, shops abandoned, homes evacuated. People are fleeing. With children in arms and tears in eyes, they take whatever ride they can find. Khalil Ahmed, clutching his son, whispers, "We are going to my father-in-law's place... May Allah protect Hindustan." And I carry this notebook and this camera, but also a lump in my throat. Because no matter what the script, the real stories are carved in loss. Poonch bleeds, yet breathes. Bombs fall, but hope still flickers. Even as the border burns, people here light the lamp of resilience. And I, a reporter, stand witness-not just to war, but to the will to live.
