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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Brother- sister nabbed with 550gm heroin in J&K
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested brother-sister duo with 550 grams of heroin worth ₹70 lakh at a check post at Jammu's Balol district late Wednesday, officials said on Thursday. The arrested duo with police in Jammu on Thursday. (HT Photo) 'In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, police station Miran Sahib, Jammu, achieved a major breakthrough by apprehending two drug peddlers during routine check at Balol leading to the recovery of a large quantity of heroin (Chitta),' said a police spokesperson. The operation resulted in the seizure of 550 grams of heroin worth ₹70 lakh, he added. A scooty was also seized. The arrested were identified as Gurjeet Singh and his sister Navneet Kour of Tanda village in RS Pura sector. 'They are siblings, and their interrogation is expected to provide further leads on the supply chain and distribution network,' said the spokesperson. In this regard, FIR No. 91/2025 has been registered at Miran Sahib police station under sections 8, 21, 22, 29 and 60 of the NDPS Act. The operation was led by Miran Sahib SHO, inspector Jai Paul Sharma, and PSI Ajesh Singh Jamwal. Additionally, a financial investigation has been initiated to trace the proceeds of illegal narcotic trade and take appropriate legal action. It is pertinent to mention here that the siblings mother Rajinder Kour has been already arrested by Punjab Police in June this year in a drug peddling case registered at Shiata police station in Amritsar.
News18
5 days ago
- News18
Siblings Held With ₹70 Lakh Worth Heroin Near Jammu; Mother Also Linked To Drug Trade
The mother of the accused was previously arrested by Punjab Police in June in a separate narcotics case. In a drug bust on the outskirts of Jammu city, police on Thursday arrested a brother-sister duo and seized 550 grams of heroin valued at ₹70 lakh in the international market. The accused have been identified as Gurjeet Singh and his sister Navneet Kour, both residents of Tanda village in R S Pura. The arrests were made during routine checking at the Balol checkpost in the Miran Sahib area, where the duo was intercepted while travelling on a scooty. Upon inspection, police recovered the heroin and subsequently seized the vehicle. An FIR has been registered against them under relevant provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at the Miran Sahib police station. According to officials, this is not the first instance of involvement in drug peddling for the family. The mother of the accused was previously arrested by Punjab Police in June in a separate narcotics case. Authorities have initiated a financial probe to trace the flow of illicit funds and are currently interrogating the siblings to uncover more details about the source, destination, and broader network involved in the drug supply chain. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Indian defence forces shine at World Police and Fire Games: BSF wins 74 medals, CISF 64; India finishes third with 560 medals
Picture source: X/ Boxing Federation of India NEW DELHI: BSF and CISF personnel won 73 and 64 medals each at the World Police and Fire Games 2025 held in Birmingham, Alabama USA, taking India to the third position in the overall medals tally with an overall 560 medals. The games were held between June 30 and July 6. The World Police and Fire Games are a major international sports event where police and fire service personnel from around the world compete in various sports. This year, over 10,000 athletes from more than 70 countries took part. BSF in a statement shared that its personnel won 38 gold medals, 21 silver medals and 14 bronze medals at the games. 'BSF personnel are trained to maintain physical fitness and mental toughness, which enables them to perform exceptionally well in sports,' it said. While 14 gold, 12 silver and 11 bronze were won by BSF personnel in swimming events; athletics contributed 12 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze medals. Archery events got BSF personnel four golds and two silver medals; wrestling four gold medals, boxing 3 golds, and taekwondo a gold and silver medal each. The CISF team took part in 6 events. Gurjeet Singh from Haryana won a gold in high jump, silver in hammer throw and a bronze medal each in decathlon, triple jump and pole vault. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo ASI Reenu, also from Haryana, won gold in 10 km cross-country, 5,000 mts, 10,000 mts, half-marathon and half marathon team event, besides a silver medal in 1500 mts event. In wrestling, CISF personnel from Haryana — ASI Sunny Kumar from Jhajjar and Head Constables (HC) Ajay Dagar, Harish and Mohit from Sonipat; and HC Abhimanyu from Hisar — won all gold medals. CISF personnel Vijaya Kumari from Bihar won a total six medals, in 100 mtr race, 4x100 mtr relay, 4x100 mtr mixed relay; and silver medals in 200 mtr and 400 mtr hurdle race each; and a bronze in 400 mtr event. Uma Choudhary from Rajasthan bagged a gold medal in javelin throw. From Tripura, CISF personnel Madhumita Deb won a gold, two silver and one bronze medal in different track and field events. Mukul from Uttar Pradesh won a gold in hammer throw and a silver each in discus throw, shot put throw and javelin throw. Babita, also from UP, won gold in pole vault, silver in heptathlon and a bronze each in high jump and 4x100 mtr. Sonam from UP won gold medals in 4x100 mtr mixed relay and 4x100 mtr relay; and a silver medal each in long jump, high jump, triple jump and pole vault. She also won a bronze medal in the 100 mtr hurdle race. Head Constable Amridhesh from Kerala bagged four gold medals, two silvers and 1 bronze medal. 'CISF continues to encourage fitness, discipline, and excellence. The team's performance at the World Police and Fire Games shows the strength and determination of our personnel on the world stage,' CISF said in a statement on Tuesday.
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Punjab set to bring another legislation on sacrilege, special Assembly session likely next week
Seven years after former chief minister Amarinder Singh's government passed two Bills providing for stricter punishment against sacrilege, the Punjab government is slated to bring another legislation punishing acts of sacrilege in a two-day special session of Vidhan Sabha likely to be convened on July 10 and 11. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) spokesperson Neel Garg said on Saturday that the government would bring a 'historic legislation' for stricter punishment against those guilty of sacrilege. He added, 'The Centre should have done it. However, the AAP government is bringing it in Punjab as it understands the emotions of the people of the state.' Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has already called a Cabinet meeting on Monday to summon the special session. The government's decision to bring legislation reportedly stems from a silent protest by Gurjeet Singh in Samana, who has been protesting atop an overhead water tank since October 2024. He has been demanding the death penalty for those found guilty of sacrilege. CM Mann had on Sunday announced that the state government will introduce legislation to ensure harsher punishment for acts of sacrilege against religious scriptures or holy granths (books). He made the announcement while he was chairing a meeting with officers and representatives of the Sarb Dharam Beadbi Rokko Kanoon Morcha at his official residence. Sources said that the government was concerned about Gurjeet Singh. It is learnt that Chief Secretary KAP Sinha told the CM that if something happened to Gurjeet Singh, it could create a law and order situation in the state. The issue of sacrilege at Bargari had snowballed into a major law and order situation during the SAD-BJP regime in October 2015. A source said that the government was making sure that Gurjeet Singh was being supplied food, water and other necessities atop the water tank. In the meeting, Mann had stated that Punjab is a 'sacred land' of great gurus, saints, and seers who have shown the path of 'mutual love and tolerance'. He claimed that the state government is firmly committed to ensuring 'exemplary punishment' for the perpetrators of sacrilege incidents. The government is bringing the legislation on sacrilege even as the two older Bills on sacrilege are pending with the Centre. These two Bills were passed by the Punjab Assembly in 2018, during former CM Amarinder Singh's regime. The Centre had termed Punjab's amendments to the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) to give life imprisonment to sacrilege accused as a 'harsher punishment'. Mann had written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in 2023 for getting the President's assent on the two Bills. The chief minister had stated that the government would consult leading legal experts to ensure that a robust state legislation is enacted – one that prevents offenders from evading strict consequences, including the possibility of capital punishment for such crimes. He expressed concern over 'existing legal loopholes' that allow individuals guilty of such acts to walk free, calling it completely unwarranted and unacceptable. The CM had stated that every person involved in sacrilegious acts, either directly or indirectly, will face exemplary punishment. Mann said that it is the 'bounden duty' of the state government to ensure that these 'dreaded criminals' are held accountable for their actions. He added that the state government would consult all stakeholders, including religious organisations, in drafting the legislation. The CM had highlighted that while the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provides clear provisions regarding religious places, it remains silent on holy granths. However, he said that as the subject falls under the concurrent list, the state has the authority to enact such legislation, and legal opinions will be sought accordingly. Mann had said that this process would be completed shortly to assuage the sentiments of the general public.
United News of India
18-06-2025
- United News of India
Punjab: PSWC takes swift action after shocking assault on elderly woman
Phagwara, Jun 18 (UNI) The Punjab State Women Commission (PSWC) has sought a full inquiry from the district administration under urgent timelines after a video showing an elderly woman being assaulted in Jalandhar's Nakodar area surfaced on social media. The video, which quickly went viral, prompted the Commission to step in. The incident, which occurred in Raipur Gujran village, shows a man Gurjeet Singh and an unnamed woman—brutally beating a senior citizen. The footage sparked outrage across social media platforms, leading to widespread calls for justice. Acting under Section 12 of the PSWC Act, 2001, Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill took suo motu cognisance of the incident and issued firm instructions to the local administration. She directed that an immediate investigation by a senior officer be launched, and that a detailed report be submitted to the Commission no later than Thursday, June 19. "The Commission is deeply concerned by the inhuman treatment meted out to the elderly woman," said Chairperson Raj Lali Gill in an official statement. "We will ensure strict action is taken. There is zero tolerance for violence against women, especially the elderly, who deserve our utmost respect and protection." The video was originally posted by a user named Rajvinder Singh, who identified the accused as Gurjeet Singh from the same village. In the video, the elderly woman is seen being pinned to the ground and mercilessly beaten by the duo, with no intervention from bystanders. The graphic nature of the footage shocked viewers and immediately drew the attention of state authorities. The Commission's intervention has now placed the spotlight on the local administration and police, who have been tasked with conducting a time-bound and impartial investigation. Chairperson Gill also indicated that further legal steps will be taken once the report is received. UNI GS XC SSP
