A Ludhiana court in Punjab has sentenced two persons to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment (RI) each for possession of intoxicants. Special court judge Dr Gurpreet Kaur also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on the two convicts. The court emphasized the seriousness of drug offenses in society.
The camp of working president of the Punjab Congress, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, is unhappy over the nomination of Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as the party candidate from Ludhiana. Despite promises of support, Ashu's camp remains hesitant to accept Warring as their candidate, causing disappointment among his supporters.
With only a month left for the elections, BJP candidate Ravneet Singh Bittu focuses on personal interactions to win over voters in urban and rural areas. His campaign strategy includes door-to-door meetings, chai pe charcha, and rallies in key constituencies. Bittu's appeal to diverse voter demographics, including Jatt Sikh, SC, BC, and Hindu populations, enhances his chances of success in the upcoming elections.
Model Town police book hospital owner for issuing fake medical certificate in Ludhiana. FIR lodged after complaint from social worker. Accused yet to be arrested. Case registered under various sections of IPC and NMC Act.
A 32-year-old man accused of raping a six-year-old girl was thrashed by neighbours and handed over to the police. The incident took place in Ludhiana, with the accused being charged under Sections 376 (rape) of IPC and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The girl's parents, who work as labourers, found her bleeding in the bathroom and took her to a doctor who suspected sexual assault. The accused, a married man, has been arrested by the police.