PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Ludhiana (Vikram Saini):Continuing its crackdown on unauthorized constructions, the Municipal Corporation (MC), Ludhiana, on Thursday sealed five illegally constructed buildings located on Malhar Road and Ghumar Mandi. According to officials, two buildings were sealed on Malhar Road, one in the Temple Street of Ghumar Mandi, and two on the main Ghumar Mandi road. The two buildings on the Ghumar Mandi main road were sealed for non-payment of Change of Land Use (CLU) fees, while the remaining three buildings were found to be under construction without obtaining approved building plans from the Municipal Corporation. Assistant Town Planner (ATP), Zone D, Mr. Harvinder Singh, stated that the action against the illegal structures was carried out on the directions of Municipal Corporation ...

Gurugram: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has achieved a major breakthrough in a multi-crore imported liquor smuggling case with the arrest of a wine shop owner allegedly at the centre of the illegal trade. The accused, Ankush Goyal, was arrested from Narnaul in Haryana, officials confirmed on Saturday. The arrest comes days after the Excise Department unearthed a massive cache of premium imported liquor that was being stored illegally in a warehouse located at Signature Tower, Gurugram, without payment of customs or excise duties. Excise Department Raid Exposes Smuggling Network Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a special team of the Excise Department conducted a raid on Tuesday and recovered 3,921 cases of foreign liquor and 176 bottles of premium imported brands from...

Faridabad: A major compensation scam has surfaced during the construction of the Delhi–Mumbai Link Expressway, where officials allegedly inflated the number of trees slated for removal from 93 to 768 and fraudulently siphoned off ₹15.36 lakh as compensation. Acting on a complaint filed by the Deputy Conservator of Forests (DCF), the Central Police Station, Faridabad, has registered an FIR against five individuals, including two revenue patwaris, a forest department clerk, an inspector, and a farmer. Fake Evaluation Report Prepared Through Collusion According to the police, the accused acted in collusion to prepare a forged tree valuation report and illegally claimed compensation during the period 2021–22. The investigation into the matter continued for nearly three years at multiple ...

Gurgaon, Haryana: A shocking case of theft unfolded when a car driver, intending to go on a trip with his girlfriend and friends, abandoned his employer on the road and drove away with the car and cash. The vehicle contained approximately ₹8.9 lakh in cash. Police have successfully arrested the accused in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Incident Details The victim, an elderly businessman residing in Rajouri, Delhi, had employed the driver, Rahul, about three months ago. On 7 November, while the businessman was en route to his office, Rahul asked him to stop the car briefly near Sector-54, DLF Phase-5, Gurgaon, claiming he needed something. As soon as the businessman stepped out, Rahul drove away with the car and the cash, fleeing towards the mountains. The Gurgaon Crime Branch (Sector-4...

Gurugram:A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday morning in DLF 2, Gurugram, where a 58-year-old man lost his life after being hit by a speeding car while cycling. The victim, identified as Amitabh Jain, was reportedly cycling around 7 a.m. when a white Santro car struck him and fled the scene. Incident Details Bystanders rushed Amitabh Jain to a private hospital immediately after the accident. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries around 9 a.m. Police have confirmed that the incident was captured on CCTV footage, which shows the car hitting Jain and fleeing the area. Authorities have identified the vehicle and are actively searching for the driver. Victim’s Background According to family members, Amitabh Jain had moved to Gurugram in 2014 with his wife, who cur...

Chandigarh/Rohtak: Tragedy struck in Haryana’s Bhiwani when Rohit Dhankar, a national-level bodybuilder and para-athlete, was brutally murdered for standing up against harassment of women at a wedding function. Around 20 armed assailants attacked him, leaving him fatally injured. Family members allege that this was a premeditated murder carried out because Rohit defended women’s dignity. Incident DetailsRohit, 26, from Humayunpura village in Rohtak, had attended a wedding with his friend Jatin to give blessings (‘Shagun’). According to witnesses, a group from Tigadana village began misbehaving with women at the event late at night. Rohit confronted them, resulting in a minor altercation. Though the group initially left, the situation escalated later. While returning home, Rohit and J...

Chandigarh: A major twist has emerged in the sale of one of India’s most expensive VIP vehicle number plates. Haryana’s coveted registration HR88B8888, which was sold for ₹1.17 crore, is now set to go for re-auction. The reason: the winning bidder failed to complete the payment within the stipulated time. The bidder, Sudhir Kumar, Director of Romulus Solutions Pvt. Ltd., had secured the number plate after a two-day auction, making it the most expensive number plate in the country. However, the payment deadline, set for December 1 at 12 noon, was missed. Why the Payment Was DelayedSudhir Kumar explained that he attempted to transfer the amount twice on Saturday night but was unsuccessful due to a technical glitch. He further stated that his family opposes spending such a huge sum on a...

Nuh, Haryana: In a major crackdown on illegal cattle trade, Nuh Police recovered over 120 kilograms of beef near Dhulawat village in Tauru, located in the Aravalli hills. The police also rescued two live cows and seized two motorcycles used by the suspects. However, the culprits managed to escape. Two FIRs have been registered in connection with the incident, and investigations are ongoing. Police Action and Seizure:The beef was found packed in two bags, abandoned by the suspects when the police raided the site. Police officers recovered two motorcycles and two live cows. CCTV footage is being examined to identify the suspects. Following the recovery, separate FIRs were registered at Tauru and Punhana police stations under the Haryana Cattle Preservation and Protection Act. Attempt t...

Gurugram: In a major traffic enforcement drive, Gurugram Traffic Police issued more than 13,000 challans in a single week, collecting over ₹1.22 crore in fines. The drive, conducted from 24 to 30 November under the #ChallanNahiSalamMilega campaign, also aimed to raise awareness among citizens about traffic rules. Manual Enforcement:During this period, 9,411 challans were issued manually. Key violations included: Wrong-side driving: 1,206 Ignoring road markings: 523 Pillion riders without helmets: 686 Drivers without seat belts: 722 Drivers without helmets: 627 Drunk driving: 323 Wrong parking: 582 Dangerous U-turns: 213 Triple riding: 127 Overspeeding: 84 Mobile phone use while driving: 60 Noise pollution: 42 Lane violations: 402 CCTV Surveill...