PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Rohtak (Haryana): In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a well-educated woman from Rohtak was tricked into believing she had been “digitally arrested” in a fake money-laundering case, leading her to transfer ₹9.95 lakh to cyber criminals. Three months after the incident, police have now arrested the key accused, adding to the three arrests already made earlier in the case. The Cyber Police Station initiated the investigation based on the complaint filed by Preeti, a resident of the PGIMS hostel. A case was registered on 22 August 2025 under Sections 318(4), 336(3), 338, 340(2), 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). It Began With a Call on 14 August According to the complaint, Preeti received a phone call on 14 August from a man claiming to be an employee of “Telecom Authority o...

Rohtak/Bahadurgarh: Haryana’s sports administration has come under intense scrutiny after two teenage basketball players lost their lives within 48 hours in separate incidents involving the collapse of basketball poles. The back-to-back tragedies in Rohtak and Bahadurgarh have exposed severe lapses in safety standards across sports facilities in the state. Following the emergence of CCTV footage capturing the death of 16-year-old Hardik Rathi, District Sports Officer Anoop Singh has been suspended. A committee has been constituted to investigate the incidents and recommend urgent improvements in sports equipment and infrastructure. The renowned Lakhan Majra Basketball Nursery has also been suspended. How the First Incident Unfolded The first tragedy occurred on Tuesday at Lakhan M...

Fatehabad, Haryana: In a shocking incident near the village of Saniyana in Fatehabad district, a group of armed men attacked a bus driver with swords and sticks after a dispute over giving way. The situation could have turned fatal, but women passengers onboard displayed remarkable bravery, shielding the driver and saving his life. Attack on a Passenger Bus According to eyewitnesses, a privately hired bus carrying passengers from Tohana to Hisar was returning after a community gathering. As the bus approached Sahu village, a wedding procession with loud DJ music had blocked the road, causing a traffic jam. Bus driver Mela Singh, a resident of Fatehpuria village, stated that a car behind him continuously honked, demanding side. He explained to the driver of that vehicle that the ro...

Gurugram: A controversy has erupted in Haryana after DGP O.P. Singh’s remarks targeting owners of Mahindra Thar and Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles. A Thar owner has served a legal notice to the DGP, terming his statement “insulting and derogatory,” and has demanded a public apology within 15 days. DGP Faces Legal Heat Over Comment During a visit to Gurugram on November 8, the Haryana DGP reportedly said that police would not check all vehicles but “only Thar and Bullet riders,” adding that “all criminals travel in Thars and Bullets.”This statement sparked outrage, particularly among vehicle owners. Sector-102 resident Sarvo Mitra, who owns a Thar, sent the legal notice through his lawyer, stating that the DGP’s words have caused him “public embarrassment, ridicule, and mental st...

Haryana has been shaken by two tragic incidents within just 48 hours, as teenage basketball players from Rohtak and Bahadurgarh lost their lives after poorly maintained basketball poles collapsed during practice. The shocking events have exposed the alarming condition of sports infrastructure in the state and raised serious questions over administrative negligence. Following public outrage, District Sports Officer Anoop Singh has been suspended, and a committee has been formed to investigate the matter and improve sports facilities. The basketball nursery in Lakhan Majra has also been suspended. 16-year-old National-Level Player Hardik Rathi Crushed by Falling Pole The first incident took place on Tuesday near Lakhan Majra in Rohtak, where 16-year-old Hardik Rathi, a national-level b...

Kurukshetra/Chandigarh:Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in Kurukshetra, recounted the brutal atrocities committed by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. PM Modi narrated how the Mughal regime forcibly pressured communities to convert to Islam, but Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji remained unshaken. PM Modi said, “We all know how the Mughals crossed all limits of cruelty—even with the brave Sahibzaade. They accepted being bricked alive but never abandoned their duty or faith. In their honour, India now observes Veer Bal Diwas every year on 26th December.” The Prime Minister highlighted that his government has consistently worked to restore and preserve Sikh heritage — from completing the Kartarpur Corridor, constructing the ropeway to Hemku...

Chandigarh: Marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a major decision to prohibit the sale of meat, liquor, and all intoxicants in three prominent cities of the state. The government has officially declared Sri Anandpur Sahib, Talwandi Sabo, and the old walled city of Amritsar as ‘Holy Cities’, giving them special religious status. Complete Ban on Meat, Liquor and Tobacco According to the notification issued on Tuesday, the sale of alcohol, meat, tobacco, and all narcotic substances will be completely banned within these designated holy areas. Violation of the order will be treated as an offense, and strict legal action will be taken by the police. The state government said the decision...

Rohtak: In a heartbreaking incident, a 16-year-old national-level basketball player, Hardik, lost his life after a basketball pole collapsed on him during practice in Lakhna Majra village of Rohtak, Haryana. The shocking accident, captured on CCTV, has left the sports community and local residents devastated. Young Talent Lost to Negligence Hardik, a promising player who had already earned multiple medals at the national level, was practicing alone at the village playground around 10 AM on Tuesday. As part of his regular drill, he attempted a shot by hanging momentarily on the basketball hoop. Suddenly, the pole gave way and fell directly on him, causing severe head injuries. Nearby players from other sports, hearing Hardik’s screams, rushed to the court. They lifted the pole off ...

Faridabad: In a major development in the Delhi blast investigation, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) brought arrested Al-Falah University doctor Dr. Muzammil Ahmed Ganai from Delhi to Faridabad late at night. The team spent hours recreating the crime scenes, tracing the procurement of explosives, and collecting crucial evidence connected to the deadly attack. Four-Hour Midnight Operation The NIA team, accompanied by a 15-vehicle convoy and heavy police presence, took Muzammil to multiple locations across Faridabad and Sohna. Large crowds gathered as officers moved him through the identified spots where he allegedly bought, stored, and processed explosives. Investigators revealed that Muzammil had been in constant touch with a foreign handler who trained him in bomb-making t...

Faridabad: The investigation into the Delhi blast case has intensified, with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) making another crucial arrest from Faridabad. The detained individual, identified as Shoaib, is accused of providing shelter and logistical support to fidayeen attacker Dr. Umar, the mastermind behind the Red Fort car bomb explosion. Seventh Arrest in the Case According to the NIA, Shoaib is the seventh person to be arrested in connection with the deadly attack that took place on 10 November outside the Red Fort. The car bomb blast killed several people and left many others injured. Investigators have uncovered evidence suggesting that Shoaib not only offered refuge to Umar before the attack but also facilitated his movement and operational planning. NIA Tracking th...