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Special CBI court awards death penalty to gang rape and double murder convicts after 7 years, citing 'rarest of rare case.' Four convicts facing execution termed habitual criminals and a serious threat to society.
Karan Brar, involved in Nijjar's killing, hails from Kot Sukhia. No Punjab record. Family details post-arrest with late father Mandeep Singh. Mother's health deteriorated. Family unaware of Canada incident confirmed by RCMP.
Punjab Police dismantled an international drug syndicate, arresting two individuals and seizing heroin and methamphetamine. Investigations under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act are ongoing, revealing connections with Pakistani drug traffickers and the use of drones for smuggling.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann campaigns for AAP's Dr. Balbir Singh, emphasizing the fight against dictatorship and BJP. Mann highlights AAP's achievements like job creation and free electricity while criticizing traditional parties for property selling.
Karan Brar from Kot Sukhia, Faridkot, arrested in Canada for killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Went to Canada on student visa in 2020. No criminal record in Punjab. Mother returned from Singapore. No case in Punjab.
In Karnal, Tanisha died after consuming poison with Sagar. They stayed at a hotel near Namaste Chowk. The case was registered based on the victim's family complaint, alleging murder by Sagar.
A lawyer's posthumous bail for a deceased client led to an apology to the court, with a warning against squandering a promising career on otherworldly endeavors.
Naveen Jindal faces six coal scam cases linked to UPA-II. CBI and ED filed cases on coal block allotments. Sushil Kumar Gupta of AAP contests in Kurukshetra with significant liabilities and a tax appeal.
Patiala Lok Sabha elections revolve around farmers' concerns, flood relief, and crop damage compensation. Political dynamics include Preneet Kaur switching to BJP, Congress infighting, and AAP fielding Dr Balbir Singh. SAD, NK Sharma, Prof Mohinderpal Singh contest.