PUNJAB AND HARYANA

Nuh, Haryana: A major revelation has emerged in the case of Advocate Rizwan, arrested from Nuh district on charges of spying for Pakistan. His associate, Advocate Musharraf, also known as Parvez, has disclosed critical details regarding Rizwan’s activities. Parvez, who was briefly taken into custody for questioning, has since been released. According to Parvez, he first met Rizwan in 2022 during an internship at Sohna Court, and the two developed a professional relationship involving case-related transactions. Rizwan was arrested by the NIA and IB on 24 November, the same night Parvez was also taken into custody. Parvez stated that when police arrived to take him, Rizwan was already in the vehicle. Rizwan Admits ActivitiesDuring interrogation, Rizwan reportedly confessed to his activ...

Ludhiana: A wedding celebration in Ludhiana turned into a scene of horror as indiscriminate gunfire claimed the life of 32-year-old businessman Vasu Chopra. In a brave attempt to protect his wife and three-year-old son, Vasu was fatally shot. The tragic incident occurred at a prestigious wedding venue in Ludhiana, attended by VVIPs, politicians, and a local legislator. Two groups engaged in a violent dispute over dominance, resulting in nearly 30 rounds being fired. Ludhiana Police Commissioner Swaroop Sharma clarified that this was not a gang-related incident but a clash between local youths, although the accused individuals have significant criminal records. Vasu’s family is devastated. At his funeral, his young son laid the funeral pyre, repeatedly asking relatives to let him spea...

Hapur / Hisar, 30 Nov 2025: UP Cadre IPS officer Aashna Chaudhry tied the knot with Haryana Cadre IAS officer Abhinav Sivach on 27 November. While the couple’s love story began during their training, the marriage was arranged with the consent of both families. A grand dinner for guests was hosted on 29 November at Tulip Resort in Hisar. Who is IPS Aashna Chaudhry?Aashna Chaudhry was born on 28 August 1998 in Pilkhuwa, Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Her father, Dr. Ajit Chaudhry, is a university professor, and her mother, Indu Singh, is a homemaker. Aashna has a brother, Akash Chaudhry. She completed her schooling at St. Xavier’s School, Pilkhuwa, St. Mary’s School, Udaipur, and Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad, scoring 96.5% in her Class 12 exams. She went on to graduate in English Lit...

Chandigarh / UK, 1 Dec 2025: A 30-year-old Indian student from Haryana was brutally stabbed during a street attack in the United Kingdom and later succumbed to his injuries in the hospital. Vijay Kumar Shyoran, a native of Charkhi Dadri district, had moved to the UK to pursue higher studies after resigning from his job with the Central Board of Excise and Customs earlier this year. The incident occurred on 25 November in Worcester, approximately 215 km from London. The West Mercia Police have appealed to witnesses to come forward with any information regarding the attack. Family Suspicion and ArrestsVijay’s family has expressed suspicion that individuals of Haryana and Punjab origin residing in the UK may be involved. They have requested the Ministry of External Affairs and the India...

Gurugram, 1 Dec 2025: In a strong move to curb drunk driving and prevent road accidents, Gurugram Police have announced stringent checks at all major entry points to the city. Drivers entering Gurugram—whether private, commercial, or heavy vehicles—will now be screened using breath analyzers at toll plazas before entering the city. The initiative covers all five major toll plazas, including Sarhaul, Khaiderkhedaula, Mehrauli, Ghamdaj, KMP, and Dwarka Expressway tolls. The directive, issued last week by DGP O.P. Singh, mandates that checks will be conducted four days a week, with each session lasting four hours. Both traffic police and local area police will be deployed to man the checkpoints. Addressing Road Safety ConcernsGurugram has witnessed numerous accidents caused by drivers u...

Faridabad, adjacent to Delhi, is under the spotlight for its connection to terrorist activities after Jammu & Kashmir police recovered a large cache of explosives from the area. Subsequent investigations linked these explosives to the Delhi blast, revealing ties to a terror module connected with Al Falah University. Dr. Shaheen, a university faculty member, has been arrested in connection with these activities. Planned Meeting with Pakistani HandlerInvestigating agencies, including the NIA, are interrogating Dr. Shaheen to trace every link in the terror network. Sources indicate that she was scheduled to meet a Pakistani handler in the Gulf region, although the purpose of this meeting remains unclear. Passport Manipulations Prevented Overseas EscapeDr. Shaheen had her passport ve...

Chandigarh: Despite being equipped with over 2,000 high-tech CCTV cameras across traffic lights and key intersections, Chandigarh continues to witness significant traffic violations. From 1 January to 5 November 2025, the Chandigarh Traffic Police issued 7,12,000 challans, collecting nearly ₹17 crore in fines, according to official data. While this figure is lower than last year’s 9,91,000 challans and ₹26.72 crore fines, it indicates that drivers remain careless despite technological monitoring. Red Light Jumping Tops Violations The majority of challans were issued for red light jumping, followed by overspeeding, riding without helmets, carrying three riders on motorcycles, and drunk driving. Social media also played a role in identifying violators, aiding police action. The c...

New Delhi/Rohtak: The Supreme Court of India has taken a strong stance on the disturbing allegations of harassment at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Haryana, where female sanitation workers were allegedly asked to provide private-part photographs to prove they were menstruating. The Court has issued notices to the Central Government, Haryana Government, and the university administration, seeking their responses. A bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan noted that the incident reflects a disturbing mindset. Justice Nagarathna remarked that in other states, women are granted menstrual leave, and questioned whether such invasive evidence should be demanded to justify it. The bench observed that alternate arrangements could have been made if the staff were unavail...

Chandigarh: In a significant move to strengthen healthcare services, the Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has approved the empanelment of 300 specialist doctors across 12 key medical categories. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting held on Friday in Chandigarh. The initiative aims to provide high-quality secondary healthcare to citizens across the state, ensuring timely access to expert medical care. A spokesperson from the Chief Minister’s office confirmed that the cabinet also approved Rule 28A under the Punjab Co-operative Societies Rules, 1963, establishing a uniform disciplinary and appellate framework for co-operative institutions. Specialists to Cover Key Medical Fields The 12 specialist categories include: Medicine Pediatrics Psychi...

Faridabad: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday night conducted a major search operation at Al-Falah University in Faridabad, recovering ₹18 lakh in cash from the hostel room of Dr. Shaheen Shahid, a 43-year-old former faculty member and a key accused in the Delhi bomb blast case. Dr. Shaheen, popularly known among students as “Madam Surgeon”, was arrested for her alleged links to a “white-collar” terror module suspected to be operating within and around the university campus. Cash Recovered From Room No. 22 According to officials, the NIA team escorted Dr. Shaheen to Room No. 22 of the university hostel—believed to be the location where crucial meetings were held before the Delhi blast on November 10. During the search, investigators found bundles of currency no...