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IndiaDec 05, 2024

Narayan Singh Chaura sent to 3-Day Police Remand

An Amritsar court has sent Narayan Singh Chaura, accused of attempting to shoot former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, to three-day police remand. The police had sought a seven-day remand but were granted only three days. Reports suggest that Chaura had been visiting the Darbar Sahib for the past three days. Notably, Sukhbir Singh Badal was serving as a sevadar outside the Darshani Deodhi under religious punishment imposed by Sri Akal Takht Sahib at the time of the incident. Security personnel in civilian attire, deployed for Badal’s protection, apprehended Chaura and th
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IndiaDec 05, 2024

Farmers to March to Delhi Despite Police Opposition

The first batch of 100 farmers from the Shambhu border of Punjab-Haryana will leave for Delhi on foot on Friday. If they clash with the police during their journey, they have vowed to surrender to arrest. Despite the Haryana Police's refusal, the farmers have decided to proceed. According to reports, senior officers of the Punjab Police held a meeting with farmer leaders at the Shambhu border today regarding their "Delhi Chalo" march. The meeting lasted for about half an hour, but the farmer leaders remained adamant that they will go to Delhi. Meanwhile, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has exp
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IndiaDec 04, 2024

Bikram Singh Majithia Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Narayan Singh Chaura, accused of attempting to attack former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal, is a resident of Chaura village in Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur district. Police confirm he has a prior criminal record. According to his wife, Jasmeet Kaur, Narayan left home around 6 a.m., stating he was attending a program. She mentioned they have two sons, both lawyers, and three grandchildren. Senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia strongly criticized the remark by Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar, who indicated that the investigation includes a
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IndiaDec 04, 2024

Police Commissioner Issues Statement Following Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Regarding Narayan Singh Chaura, who attempted to shoot Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal, the police have revealed that the accused had visited Sri Darbar Sahib the previous day, and they were already monitoring his activities. Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar stated that the incident is being investigated from all angles, including whether it was an attempt to garner sympathy. Commissioner Bhullar also informed reporters that officers in plain clothes were deployed at the Sri Darbar Sahib complex, and the individual who thwarted the attack was ASI Jasbir Singh of the P
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IndiaDec 04, 2024

Assassination Attempt On Sukhbir Badal During His Penance At Golden Temple

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal was shot at by a man while he was performing the duty of ‘sewadar’ outside the Golden Temple on Wednesday. Sukhbir Singh Badal, who was sitting in a wheelchair, escaped unhurt as the bullet hit a wall. According to reports, the shooter was among the crowd and the attempt to attack Sukhbir Badal was made at close range. The person was overpowered by people present on the spot. According to the police, the assailant was identified as Narayan Singh Chaura who was immediately taken into custody.
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IndiaDec 03, 2024

65% rise in AIDS cases in Punjab over five years

Punjab has witnessed a 65% increase in AIDS cases over the past five years, according to a report presented in the Lok Sabha. Experts attribute this surge primarily to drug abuse in the region. The report reveals that 2,45,939 AIDS cases were recorded between 2019-20 and 2023-24, with the numbers rising annually. Notably, women account for 30-35% of the total cases. Additionally, the number of transgender individuals infected with HIV grew from 117 in 2019-20 to 186 in 2023-24, highlighting a concerning upward trend.
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IndiaDec 03, 2024

The country is progressing with the vision of a developed India: Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah visited Chandigarh today, where they unveiled three new criminal laws during a function at Punjab Engineering College. This marks the first time both leaders were in Chandigarh together. To ensure law and order, around 4,000 police personnel and 10 units of paramilitary forces were deployed across the city. Speaking on the new criminal laws, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the nation’s journey towards becoming a developed India, acknowledging the collective efforts behind these reforms. He credited judges for their significant
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IndiaDec 02, 2024

Punjab farmers meet Haryana Police, discuss Dec 6 march to Delhi

Ahead of their proposed march towards Delhi on December 6, a Punjab farmers' delegation met top Ambala police officers in Haryana on Monday and informed them about the details of their plan. The delegation was led by farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher. Speaking to reporters after meeting Superintendent of Police (Ambala) SS Bhoria, Pandher said the delegation informed the police administration about the route of the farmers' march.
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IndiaNov 29, 2024

Farmer Leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal Discharged from DMC Hospital

Farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who was detained by the Punjab Police at the Khanauri border, has been discharged from a hospital in Ludhiana. Upon his release, Dallewal stated that even mobile phones were not allowed in the ward where he was kept. Dallewal is now rejoining the farmers' protest at the Khanauri border. He was detained by the Punjab Police on November 26, just before he was set to begin a hunger strike at the border. He had been under strict surveillance in the Ludhiana hospital since his detention. Following pressure from farmers demanding his release, the state governmen

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Punjab Bandh Called for October 15 Over Killing of Anti-Drug Activist Parminder Singh

Punjab is witnessing widespread anger among the family members and supporters of anti-drug activist Parminder Singh, who was shot dead in broad daylight in Mansa on Tuesday. A Punjab bandh has been called for October 15 to protest the killing. The activist’s supporters have alleged a nexus between drug traffickers and the police in Punjab and demanded the resignations of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the state’s Director General of Police (DGP). Meanwhile, the Congress has accused AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal of running a drug nexus in Punjab, while the BJP has urged the Governor to orde