Sukhbir Badal calls for registration of suicide abetment case against Punjab Minister
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday called for registration of an abetment of suicide case against Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and all others named by suicide victim Gulzar Singh in his dying declaration. The SAD President visited the residence of Gulzar Singh at Tur Banjara village of Sangrur district and assured all help to the aggrieved family. He also asserted the SAD would take this case to its logical conclusion and would not rest till Cheema was arrested and punished for his crime. Talking to the media, Badal said Gulzar Singh's only fault was that he spoke the truth at a Lok Milni addressed by the Minister. Gulzar was devastated at the sale of the 'chitta' drug which had also led to his son becoming addicted to the same. This is why he asked Cheema about the rampant sale of drugs in his village which was not to the Minister's liking. The Minister's accomplices in the village also harassed Gulzar and pressurised him to apologise for speaking the truth. Since Gulzar was not able to stomach this harassment, he ended his life, the SAD Chief added. Asserting that a statement given as part of a dying declaration was sacrosanct, Badal said: Supreme Court guidelines are also clear. A case has to be registered in case of a dying declaration. An FIR should be registered against the Finance Minister and all others named by Gulzar. The police should not try to protect the culprits. He added that it was shocking that people were resorting to such extreme acts like suicide due to the wrong policies of the Aaam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led state government. The drug menace has crossed all boundaries. Things have come to such a head that home delivery of drugs is taking place in the state. He also asserted that AAP leaders were patronising the drug mafia and protecting them against police action in lieu of monthlies. This is why drug addiction and drug overdose deaths are on the rise, the former Deputy Chief Minister added.
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Punjab minister Cheema responsible for suicide: Congress workers protest
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) Thousands of Congress workers from across Punjab on Tuesday staged a demonstration against the Aam Aadmi Party government. Led by the state party President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, the party workers gathered outside the Punjab Congress Bhawan here and started marching towards the Chief Ministers residence for the gherao. However, they were stopped by a police contingent, which prevented them from reaching the Chief Ministers residence. Speaking on the occasion, Warring demanded the dismissal of Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema and his arrest for being responsible for the alleged suicide of Gulzar Singh of Dirba after raising the drug issue in Punjab. He pointed out that Gulzar Singh had said in his dying declaration that Cheema was responsible for his suicide. He also referred to the police brutality unleashed on Mohanjit Singh of Sheron village just because he had dared to show a black flag to the Chief Minister. Warring also questioned the Chief Ministers silence over the protection granted to a rape accused. The BJP wants AAP to help it in Gujarat by dividing the anti-BJP votes and, in a quid pro quo, the BJP will help AAP in Punjab, he said, adding that this is why the Enforcement Directorate (ED) was playing a fixed match with the Punjab Police over the arrest of corruption accused. He asked why the ED did not act the way it acted in the case of the Congress leaders like Sadhu Singh, who were straightway arrested. The ED did not ask the Punjab Police to register a first information report (FIR) in that case, he pointed out, adding that in the case of AAP leaders it was dilly-dallying deliberately. Lashing out at AAP for inducting convicted gangsters like Gupreet Sekhon, Warring said that while the people of Punjab wanted to get rid of the gangsters, the ruling party was inducting them and providing them with a political platform and power. He said Sekhon had been convicted and sentenced and was out just because the High Court had suspended his sentence. What message are you giving to people of Punjab? he asked CM Mann.
Punjab BJP delegation calls on Guv, seeks probe into suicide over drug issue, 'custodial assault'
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) A delegation of the Punjab BJP, led by state President Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Tuesday met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and submitted a memorandum, seeking impartial action in two serious cases related to Sangrur -- first, the suicide by Gulzar Singh over the state drug crisis and another, the alleged custodial assault of Mohanjit Singh. Dhillon said Gulzar Singh had raised the issue of the alleged open sale of chitta (synthetic drug) in his area during a public meeting held by Finance Minister Harpal Cheema and had sought action against the drug menace. He said Gulzar Singhs family had also been facing difficulties due to his sons alleged serious addiction to chitta. The BJP said in a video purportedly recorded before his death, Gulzar Singh had named the Finance Minister and others, whom he allegedly held responsible for the circumstances leading to his death. The party demanded that the case should not be treated merely as a suicide case and that the allegations made by Gulzar Singh should be thoroughly investigated in accordance with law. The delegation sought a CBI probe into his death to ensure an independent investigation. It also demanded that video recordings, relevant communications and statements of family members be preserved as evidence. State President Dhillon also brought the alleged custodial assault of Mohanjit Singh to the Governors notice. Dhillon said Mohanjit Singh was detained after he protested against the state governments handling of the drug menace during Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns visit to Sangrur. The party said Mohanjit Singh subsequently alleged physical abuse and custodial torture and had to undergo medical treatment. The BJP demanded registration of FIRs against all civil officials who allegedly ordered or authorised Mohanjit Singhs removal from the protest site, as well as against police officials found responsible for his removal, assault or alleged custodial torture. It also sought an independent CBI probe into the matter and demanded immediate preservation of medical records, CCTV footage, police station records, duty rosters, official communications and all other records related to his detention. The BJP also announced that it would stage statewide protests on Wednesday demanding justice in both cases.
Chandigarh suspends Uber, Rapido licences for 6 months over policy violations
Chandigarh's State Transport Authority suspended Uber and Rapido licenses for six months. This action resulted from their failure to comply with the Chandigarh Aggregator Policy. Both companies received multiple notices but did not submit required documents. The suspension impacts cab and bike-taxi bookings significantly in the city. App-based rides constitute a substantial portion of daily commutes.
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BJP criticises Punjab government over continuing drug menace in state
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) BJP leader Amit Malviya on Tuesday criticised the Punjab government over the state's continuing drug menace, amid fresh political outrage following the death of a Sangrur man who had publicly raised the issue of easy availability of heroin before state Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema. The incident has once again brought the drug crisis to the centre of the political discourse, with Opposition parties questioning the effectiveness of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led government's much-publicised anti-drug campaign. Gulzar Singh, a resident of Sangrur district, had allegedly consumed poison after claiming that he faced pressure following his public questioning of Cheema over the prevalence of chitta in his village. His death has triggered a political storm, with the Opposition accusing the government of failing to address the concerns of families affected by drug addiction. Malviya said the incident exposed the grim reality behind the government's claims of waging a successful war against drugs in Punjab. He accused the Mann government of prioritising publicity over tackling the supply and distribution network responsible for pushing narcotics among the youth. The BJP leader's attack comes at a time when the Punjab and Haryana High Court has described drug addiction as a serious challenge for the state. The AAP government, however, has maintained that its 'Yudh Nashean Virudh' campaign has led to major action against drug smugglers and the dismantling of drug networks. The AAP government has also repeatedly accused the Centre of failing to check cross-border smuggling of narcotics and weapons through drones from Pakistan. Gulzar Singh, a resident of Toor Banjara village in the Dirba constituency, reportedly questioned AAP Minister Harpal Singh Cheema during his visit about the unchecked sale of chitta, saying that his own son was battling addiction and had sold off the familys belongings, Malviya wrote on X. He alleged, What followed, was pressure and harassment by local AAP-linked village leaders, who demanded that Gulzar Singh apologise for questioning the minister. He refused. In a video recorded before consuming poison, Gulzar Singh held four people responsible for his plight, including Harpal Cheema and local village leaders. He later died despite treatment. This is deeply disturbing. A government that cannot tolerate questions on the drug menace and intimidates a citizen for raising them, has a serious case to answer. Punjab deserves accountability, not intimidation, claimed Malviya. Meanwhile, the police have registered a case of abetment to suicide and harassment against a sarpanch and two others relating to the death of the Sangrur man. Deputy Inspector General (Patiala Range), Kuldeep Singh Chahal, told the media that the body would be handed over to the family after the postmortem. However, the police have denied allegations of harassment and said they are investigating the matter. Meanwhile, Punjab Polices drive against drugs 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' entered the 554th day with 62 drug smugglers arrested on Monday and recovery of 306 grams heroin and 190 intoxicant pills from their possession. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached 77,421 in just 554 days. As part of de-addiction drive, Punjab Police have convinced five people to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment, the government said.
Delhi-NCR to see partly cloudy skies, light rain; humidity to remain high
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy weather with light rain or drizzle in Delhi on Tuesday. The national capital is likely to witness partly cloudy skies on September 9 and 10, while another spell of light rain may occur from September 11. Humidity is expected to remain relatively high during the period. The weather department has not issued any warning for Delhi for the coming days. In Noida, partly cloudy conditions are likely to prevail from September 8 to 13. Maximum temperatures are expected to remain between 34 and 35 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is likely to stay around 26 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels could rise as high as 90 per cent. No weather warning has been issued for the city. Gurugram is also likely to experience partly cloudy weather from September 8 to 12, with maximum temperatures ranging from 31 to 33 degrees Celsius. On September 13, the maximum temperature is expected to be around 32 degrees Celsius, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers possible. Humidity may reach 90 per cent, though no weather warning has been issued. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon remains active over several parts of the country. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other regions on Tuesday. The IMD has warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms across 17 states and Union Territories, including Bihar, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat. Wind speeds could reach 65-70 kmph in some areas. The weather department has forecast heavy rainfall in Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh until September 13. Uttar Pradesh may receive rain between September 9 and 13, while Rajasthan could witness rainfall on September 12 and 13. Uttarakhand is likely to continue experiencing monsoon activity, while Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may receive rain during September 8-13.
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One Chair Empty: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Absent As High Court Chief Justice Takes Oath
Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra has taken oath as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, despite the Punjab Cabinets demand that his appointment and oath be kept on hold. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria administered the oath in Chandigarh, with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attending, while Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was absent. The Centre formally appointed Justice Mishra on September 5 following a Supreme Court Collegium recommendation. Punjab has alleged that the Centre bypassed the states constitutional rights by not obtaining its views before the appointment. The controversy comes amid a broader dispute over the Memorandum of Procedure for appointing High Court Chief Justices. Justice Mishra, formerly of the Allahabad High Court, joined the Punjab and Haryana High Court in July 2025.
Tennis: India's Karan Singh wins singles title in ITF M15 Bali
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Appointment dispute: Punjab CM Mann absent as Justice Mishra takes oath as HC Chief Justice
Appointment dispute: Punjab CM Mann absent as Justice Mishra takes oath as HC Chief Justice Chandigarh: Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra was on Monday sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, even as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann remained conspicuously absent from the ceremony amid an escalating confrontation between the [] The post Appointment dispute: Punjab CM Mann absent as Justice Mishra takes oath as HC Chief Justice appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
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