PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Chandigarh/Panchkula: IPS officer Ajay Singhal has assumed charge as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Haryana. The official ceremony was held in Panchkula, where Singhal received a Guard of Honour. Soon after, he addressed his first press conference at the Haryana Police Headquarters in Sector 6. Acknowledging Predecessor’s StrengthsSinghal, a 1992-batch IPS officer, candidly stated that he is “not as eloquent as OP Singh,” highlighting Singh’s strong public speaking skills during his tenure. Singhal added that he had trained alongside senior officers Alok Rai and OP Singh, and that several officers from his batch now hold DGP positions across India. Key Priorities: Women’s Safety and Grievance RedressalSinghal outlined his top priorities, stating that women’s safety would...

In a shocking and tragic incident, a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) lost his life after an accidental firing from his own licensed pistol in Punjab’s Ferozepur district. The incident occurred when the man was getting up from a sofa, and the loaded pistol tucked into his waist discharged suddenly. The deceased has been identified as Harpinder Singh alias Sonu, who had recently returned to his native village Dhani Sucha Singh from abroad. According to police officials, Harpinder was sitting on a sofa with a relative when the incident took place. As he stood up, the pistol accidentally went off, and the bullet struck him in the abdomen. Family members rushed to his aid after hearing the gunshot. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed inside the house. Harpinder was immedi...

Ferozepur, Punjab: In a shocking incident in Ferozepur district, Punjab, an NRI lost his life after being accidentally shot by his own pistol. The incident occurred when he was getting up from a sofa, and the loaded firearm, strapped to his waist, discharged unexpectedly. Incident DetailsThe deceased has been identified as Harpinder Singh, also known as Sonu, who had recently returned to his village, Dhani Sucha Singh, from abroad. According to police reports, Harpinder was sitting on a sofa with a relative when the accident occurred. As he stood up, the pistol at his waist went off, and the bullet struck his abdomen. Family members rushed to help immediately upon hearing the gunshot, and the entire episode was captured on the house’s CCTV cameras. Harpinder was first taken to a gove...

Nuh, Haryana: In a significant development in an ongoing espionage case, police have arrested Sandeep, a resident of Sangrur district in Punjab, for allegedly spying for Pakistan. This marks the eighth arrest in the case, which involves intelligence gathering and terrorist funding for the Pakistani agency ISI. Sandeep, also known as Sunny, hails from Hakimpura in Sangrur. The arrest was confirmed by a senior officer of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which has been closely monitoring the case following the earlier arrest of advocate Rizwan from Kharkhari village in Tawar block, Nuh district. Rizwan was reportedly involved in hawala transactions and terror funding operations. Three-Day Police RemandThe accused was presented before Judge Shavi Goyal at Nuh court on Tuesday and pl...

Faridabad/Gurgaon, Haryana: In a major step towards extending social security to workers in small establishments, the central government’s SPREE (Scheme for Promotion of Registration of Employer and Employee) initiative has successfully covered over 848,000 people in the Faridabad and Gurgaon zones. Beneficiaries under this scheme will now have access to all social security benefits provided under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC). Deadline Approaching: December 31According to departmental officials, a total of 6,926 establishments in the two zones have registered their employees under the scheme. Across the state, over 900,000 workers have been brought under social security coverage. ESIC has waived previous penalties and inspections for registered establishments. Estab...

Faridabad, December 29 — With New Year celebrations approaching, the Faridabad Police have finalized extensive security arrangements to ensure peace, safety, and smooth conduct of festivities across the city. The administration has issued strict guidelines and warned that any violation of law and order will invite stern legal action. Police Commissioner officials have made it clear that hooliganism, unruly behavior, or any form of lawlessness will not be tolerated, irrespective of the individual involved. All police stations, outposts, and crime branch units have been instructed to remain on high alert throughout the celebrations. According to police spokesperson Yashpal, more than 1,500 police personnel and officers will be deployed district-wide on the night of December 31. Senior ...

A resident of Jalandhar, Punjab, has claimed that at least 10 Indians have died in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. These individuals were reportedly enlisted in the Russian army and sent to the frontlines. Among them, four remain missing, while the deceased include three from Punjab and others from Uttar Pradesh and Jammu. Brother’s Search Leads to MoscowJalandhar resident Jagdeep Kumar, from Goraya, traveled to Moscow twice this year in search of his brother, Mandeep. After his second visit, he obtained confirmation from Russian authorities regarding the deaths of several Indian soldiers. Jagdeep is now coordinating with officials to repatriate the bodies. Support from Indian AuthoritiesJagdeep met with Rajya Sabha MP Baba Sichewal, who had assisted him in traveling to Russia. ...

Ludhiana, Punjab: In a shocking incident, a private hospital in Ludhiana allegedly refused to release a deceased patient’s body for 14 hours over an unpaid medical bill. The matter was resolved only after intervention by the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC), which directed the hospital to waive the pending dues and hand over the body to the family. Patient BackgroundThe deceased, Amar Joshi, was undergoing treatment for a liver disease. He was declared dead at 5:00 AM on Thursday. Amar’s brother, Sonu Joshi, a priest supporting a large family of 25 members, described the hospital’s actions as “unbearably cruel” during their period of grief. The family claims that despite already paying over ₹11 lakh for an unsuccessful liver transplant procedure, the hospital demanded the re...

Yamunanagar, Haryana: A dangerous combination of alcohol, high speed, and khaki turned a busy street in Yamunanagar into a scene straight out of an action film. On Station Road, a car reportedly driven by a police officer lost control and collided with six vehicles in seconds, causing panic among residents and shopkeepers. Four cars were severely damaged, and two scooters were also hit. Fortunately, no one was physically injured, though the incident could have been deadly. Caught on CCTVThe entire episode was captured on CCTV cameras. The footage clearly shows the car speeding out of control, hitting one vehicle after another. Locals claimed that the driver was not a civilian but a police officer allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The reckless combination of high speed and intoxi...

Chandigarh: The Crime Branch of Chandigarh Police has uncovered an inter-state gang involved in printing and distributing counterfeit Indian currency. The operation led to the arrest of five accused and the seizure of a large quantity of fake notes along with printing equipment. Under the supervision of SP Crime, guidance of DSP Crime, and leadership of SHO PS Crime, the Crime Branch team apprehended the accused—Avinash Kumar, Satyam Vishwakarma, Sandeep, Abdullah, and Shahzad. Police recovered fake currency notes, laptops, printers, tablets, and other materials used for producing counterfeit money. Initial ArrestsThe operation began on 19 December when the Crime Branch, patrolling near ISBT Sector 43, received intelligence about Avinash Kumar from Jammu & Kashmir hiding in a pay...