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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Gunshot fired at witness' home ahead of testimony
The Jawahar Nagar locality witnessed a tense morning on Tuesday following a shooting incident at the home of a key witness in the 2020 murder case of hotelier Harjinder Singh Jindi. As many as two unidentified men on a scooter reportedly fired a gunshot at the residence of Kanwaljit Kumar in Jawahar Nagar. The incident, which is suspected to be an attempt to intimidate the witness before his court testimony on July 22, has raised serious concerns about witness security. Police investigating the spot where the firing incident took place in Ludhiana's Jawahar Nagar on Tuesday. (HT Photo) According to the police, the firing occurred around 1.45 am. The bullet struck the main gate of Kumar's residence and a .32 bore shell was recovered from the scene. CCTV footage from the vicinity captured the assailants' faces, who have since been identified as Manya and Varun, residents of the same area. Their associate, Aman Sharma, is also accused of conducting a recce of the house prior to the incident. ACP (Civil Lines) Guriqbal Singh confirmed the involvement of the three suspects and stated that a case has been registered against them. 'Manya was the one who fired the shot while riding the scooter. Aman Sharma assisted in the planning. We will arrest them soon,' said the ACP. Kanwaljit Kumar, the victim, firmly believes the attack is linked to the murder of his brother, Harjinder Singh Jindi, who was gunned down in the Jawahar Nagar market in January 2020. The main accused in that case, notorious criminal Sukhwinder Singh alias Moni, is currently lodged in jail. Kumar claimed that Moni has been sending threats through his aides to stop him from testifying. 'I won't be intimidated,' Kumar asserted. 'The police have assured me of protection on the court date.' Kumar's son, Naveen, also revealed that the same accused had earlier hurled glass bottles at their home during New Year celebrations, but no complaint was filed after the accused's family intervened and apologised. Police say the motive appears clear but will be confirmed after the suspects are apprehended.
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Time of India
77 vehicles seized, 26 FIRs in ‘Op Alcohol' crackdown
Meerut: A three-day crackdown on drunk driving and public alcohol consumption in Meerut, under "Operation Alcohol," concluded on Sunday. The drive was led by SSP Dr Vipin Tada and aimed at curbing violations to improve law and order in the city. "Our checking teams registered 26 FIRs and seized 77 vehicles from those caught driving under the influence or drinking inside their vehicles," SSP Tada said. "We also issued 535 challans under the Motor Vehicles Act, mostly for drunk driving." CO Kotwali Ashutosh Kumar said each offender was fined Rs 10,000 and warned not to repeat the offence. "We didn't spare anyone violating the rules. By the final day, cases of drunk driving had dropped." CO Civil Lines Abhishek Tiwari added that after 11pm, known hotspots were ordered shut, except essential services like pharmacies.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Psychiatrist Jawarkar dies by suicide in Akola
Akola: Leading psychiatrist Dr Prashant Jawarkar, associated with 'Sanmitra Hospital', died by suicide at his residence in New Tapadia Nagar on Saturday. According to preliminary information, he injected some poisonous substance to end his life. The news has sent shockwaves through Akola's medical and social circles, as Dr Jawarkar was known for counseling thousands suffering from psychological distress. Dr Jawarkar is survived by wife Vandana Jawarkar, a 14-year-old son Kartik, and a daughter studying in Pune. Sources said that his wife is currently undergoing treatment at City Hospital due to severe mental shock. Earlier in the day, Dr Jawarkar attended his routine duties at Sanmitra Hospital. He reportedly handed over the medical store keys to the hospital staff telling them that he would be back from home shortly. Moments later, he took the fatal step at his residence. Civil Lines police registered an accidental death report (ADR). No suicide note has been recovered, and a preliminary scan of his mobile phone yielded no significant clues. His body was taken to his native place in Amravati district for the last rites. Police sources said Dr Jawarkar had previously attempted suicide in 2022. A case under IPC Section 309 (attempt to suicide) was registered then and a charge sheet was submitted to the court. While he survived that incident, this time the act proved fatal. Investigators are now examining all possible motives, as no conclusive reason has yet emerged. The incident has reignited debates around the stress faced by medical professionals, particularly those working in mental health. Senior psychiatrist Dr Lad said, "When caregivers themselves succumb to psychological pressure, it forces us to introspect on the gaps in our support systems. Doctors and counselors are human too—they face stress and deserve the same attention to mental well-being as their patients. "
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Cong leader intercepts ‘ration truck' ahead of Ludhiana West bypoll
Ludhiana: Hours before the polling for Ludhiana West bypoll, ex-councilor Mamta Ashu, wife of Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu, caught a truck of ration in Sham Nagar. Mamta Ashu claimed that the driver who brought the truck to Sham Nagar stated in front of everyone that Khanna City-1's traffic cop filled the truck with fuel and asked him to deliver it to two places in Sham Nagar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now On the claims of the Congress party, the city police said they are verifying the details. Mamta Ashu said she received information from local workers that a truck full of ration reached Sham Nagar to distribute among the voters to bribe them. "We reached the spot and caught the truck. The truck driver, in front of all media persons and on Facebook live, was questioned about where he came from to Sham Nagar. The driver said that neither the truck nor the ration belonged to him. He added that Khanna City-1 traffic cop filled the truck with fuel and asked him to deliver ration sacks to two locations in Sham Nagar. Thereafter, we called the police," she added. Mamta Ashu also claimed that some sacks of ration were unloaded at one house in Sham Nagar. She asked the police to search that house; however, the police did not listen to them. A complaint on the C-vigil app has been made by them against it. ACP (Civil Lines) Guriqbal Singh, said, "We have seized the truck and further investigation is on." When asked about the Congress party's claim of the involvement of the Khanna cop, the ACP said, "We are getting it verified." Incident of ration distribution in Sham Nagar was reported on Tuesday night also. Earlier on Tuesday night, Mamta Ashu and other Congress workers caught a group of people distributing ration in the area. They made the incident live on social media, in which a woman from whose house the ration allegedly was being distributed was arguing with Mamta Ashu. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Congress leader said that a formal complaint has been lodged by them with the election commission for the registration of an FIR. They are still waiting for the FIRs to be lodged. Two FIRs on Congress workers, supporters. Sarabha Nagar police, on the complaint of the returning officer-06 West, lodged an FIR against unidentified Congress workers under sections 132, 221, 351, 3 (5) of the BNS. The complainant said that a complaint was received from the in-charge of a flying squad team (FST). He alleged that when they were working in the area, some Congress workers obstructed them from performing their duty. In another case, Haibowal police arrested Raj Kumar of Gopal Nagar for allegedly distributing ration in the area. The police said that Raj Kumar was present outside his house when the police nabbed him with his Maruti Swift car carrying nine ration bags.
Time of India
09-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Nagpur hottest in Maharashtra at 44.2°C, rain brings brief respite
1 2 Nagpur: The city sizzled under extreme heat on Monday, as the maximum temperature soared to 44.2°C, the highest in Maharashtra for the day. However, the intense afternoon heat later gave way to patchy rainfall in parts of Nagpur, offering brief respite. Overall, the mood remained one of fatigue, sweat and confusion, as June weather continues to play truant. Monsoon was officially declared to have arrived in Vidarbha over two weeks ago, but rains have been largely missing since the beginning of June. For most part of Monday, it felt more like peak May, with hot winds, high UV, and very little cloud cover. "The heat was unbearable. It didn't feel like June at all," said Sujata Borkar, a working professional from Civil Lines. The minimum temperature of 29.2°C meant the discomfort lingered even into the night. The humidity level was 57% in the morning and 33% in the evening, with minimal wind movement. By late evening, however, light rainfall (0.6 mm) was reported in some localities, not enough to cool down the city but still welcomed by all. While there was only a drizzle in Nagpur, Chandrapur recorded 27.4 mm rainfall — the highest in Vidarbha for the day — helping bring its temperature down to 40.2°C. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo All other cities, including Gondia (42.2°C), Bhandara (42.8°C), Bramhapuri (43.2°C) and Wardha (43.6°C), continued to swelter. This isn't the first time Nagpur experienced extreme June heat and inconsistent rainfall. Historical data from the last 10 years shows that temperatures above 43°C in June are fairly common. For instance, the city recorded 46.5°C in 2015, 47.2°C in 2019, and 45.4°C in 2024. Monthly rainfall has varied wildly, from 293.5 mm in 2018 to just 72.6 mm in 2019. This June seems headed toward another dry spell unless there is monsoon revival. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD) prediction, the monsoon has temporarily stalled and rains will start lashing the region not before June 14. "This kind of fluctuating pattern is typical of Nagpur's June climate. The city sees sharp heat peaks and then sudden rains. It's what makes forecasting here especially tricky," said a senior IMD official. Forecasts suggest isolated rainfall activity may return mid-week, but no widespread showers are expected just yet. The maximum temperature is most likely to remain around the 40°C mark. # Warning forecast for Vidarbha June 10: Yellow alert for thunderstorm (40-50 kmph) in Nagpur division; Amravati division to remain dry June 11: Yellow alert for thunderstorm in Vidarbha (all districts), but only at isolated places June 12 and 13: Yellow alert for thunderstorm (40-50 kmph) in Vidarbha (all districts), but only at isolated places June 14: Monsoon rainfall activity might resume in blocks, including Nagpur
