The ED raided the properties and premises of Simran Preet Panesar, one of the suspects in the case, on the outskirts of Chandigarh on Friday
PP busts target killing module, nabs two
CHANDIGARH, Feb 21: Punjab police today said they have busted a target killing module and apprehended two operatives of a foreign-based gangster. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp According to a Punjab police statement, those arrested have been identified as Malkit Singh alias Max, a native of Rodala village in Ajnala, Amritsar, who is currently residing in Sempali village in Fatehgarh Sahib and Sandeep Singh alias Deep, a resident of Sirhind in Fatehgarh Sahib. Acting swiftly on intelligence inputs, [] The post PP busts target killing module, nabs two appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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CHANDIGARH: In an alleged security breach, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's cavalcade was forced to wait for over 15 minutes on Wednesday night as the gate on the road leading to Punjab Bhawan and Haryana Bhawan was locked. The Haryana government has taken up this issue with the Chandigarh Police. Khattar and Saini were on their way to Haryana Niwas in Sector 3, Chandigarh, when their cavalcade was suddenly stopped for over 15 minutes on Wednesday night due to a locked gate on the road leading to Punjab Bhawan and Haryana Bhawan. The security personnel assigned to the chief minister's detail entered Punjab Bhawan, located the watchman on duty at the gate, and had it unlocked, allowing the cavalcade to pass through. Now, the Haryana government has taken up this issue with Chandigarh Police, which is investigating the matter. Not only that, Haryana CID is also probing the security breach, said an official. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said today that on Wednesday night at around 11 pm he and Khattar had to wait for about 15 minutes in Chandigarh. We were going from the chief ministers residence towards Haryana Niwas. The gate on the road in front of Punjab Bhawan was found to be locked. This is the same road that further leads to the Haryana Niwas building located next to Punjab Bhawan. The gate should have not been locked. I was told that there was some issue in Punjab Bhawan. This road should have not been closed as there is lot of VVIP movement at any time of the day and night. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has given directions to deploy security there. he added.
SGPC puts its president Dhamis resignation on hold, appeals to him to reconsider decision
CHANDIGARH: The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Friday decided to put the resignation of its president Harjinder Singh Dhami on hold and said that a five-member panel would meet him and urge him to reconsider his decision. On February 17, Dhami had resigned amid a row over the SGPC's decision to sack Giani Harpreet Singh as the Jathedar of the Takht Damdama Sahib near Bathinda -- one of the five seats of temporal authority of Sikhism like the Akal Takht in Amritsar. The sacking was condemned by Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh. Dhami then submitted his resignation citing 'moral grounds'. The executive committee of the SGPC appealed to Dhami to reconsider stepping down amidst the ongoing controversy over the sacking. Senior Vice-President of SGPC Ragujit Singh Virk said that Dhami's resignation was not final and emphasized the governing body's control over such appointments. A five-member delegation of executive members would approach Dhami shortly to urge him to withdraw his resignation and return to his duties, he said. Virk also cited the SGPC executive's autonomy in personnel affairs. SGPC President Dhami resigns; seeks his name be removed from 7-member panel formed by Akal Takht SGPC chief secretary Kulwant Singh Manan said Dhami is a good administrator with a clean image. His contribution to the Sikh organization could not be ignored. So, a resolution was passed in today's meeting urging Dhami to review his decision, he added. He further said that a meeting would be called soon to make stopgap arrangements for taking administrative decisions in Dhami's absence. Dhami had also announced his resignation from the seven-member committee appointed by the Akal Takht Jathedar to oversee the membership drive of the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD). Giani Harpreet Singh was dismissed by the SGPC's executive body on February 10 after a three-member inquiry panel indicted him for moral misconduct in its report. Citing the Sikh Gurdwaras Act 1925, Virk, who was one of the panel members, said that the SGPC has the authority and prerogative to appoint or remove the Takht Jathedars. We are also going to ask Giani Raghbir Singh to submit a clarification on sacking Giani Harpreet Singh as it pertains to an administrative issue for which the SGPC has reserved all rights to take a decision, he said. There were serious allegations against him. After a thorough inquiry, we gathered ample evidence that held him guilty. On the basis of the report, the majority of the SGPC executive members decided to remove him as Takht Jathedar, Virk claimed.
Next Round Of Talks Between Protesting Farmers, Centre On February 22
Chandigarh, Feb 21: A fresh round of talks between protesting farmers and the Centre will be held here on Saturday evening to discuss their various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP on crops. Farmers had earlier sought that the next meeting be held in Delhi. However, the Centre has scheduled it in Chandigarh. Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Purna Chandra Kishan, has sent a letter addressed to farmer leaders Jagjit Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh [] The post Next Round Of Talks Between Protesting Farmers, Centre On February 22 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Patiala police bust target killing module, arrest two shooters linked to Goldy Dhillon gang
Patiala Police dismantled a target killing module linked to gangster Goldy Dhillon by arresting two of his operatives in Rajpura. The duo was involved in previous crimes and were tasked with killings in Mohali and Rajpura. Police recovered firearms from the suspects. The Punjab DGP stressed the need to combat organized crime to ensure public safety.
ED searches Mohali premises of suspected accused in Canadas Gold Heist
Chandigarh, Feb 21: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a search at the Mohali residence of Simran Preet Panesar, a suspect in Canadas gold heist, valued at over USD 20 million. Official sources confirmed that Panesar, in his thirties, is under investigation in connection with the robbery, which took place at Torontos Pearson International Airport in [] The post ED searches Mohali premises of suspected accused in Canadas Gold Heist appeared first on Northlines .
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CHANDIGARH: All is not well in Punjab Congress. While state party president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring announced that the party would introduce at least 60-70 new faces in the 2027 Assembly elections, internal discord resurfaced as senior Congress leader and Gurdaspur MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa called for strict action against indiscipline within the party. His remarks followed sharp criticism from Kapurthala MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh, who recently lashed out at Warring and Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa. Addressing a gathering of Punjab Youth Congress at its state executive meeting, Warring stated, The Punjab Congress is determined to bring at least 60 to 70 new faces to represent the state as candidates in the 2027 Assembly election. This will be a landmark step towards rejuvenating our political leadership and ensuring that the aspirations of Punjabs people are represented by leaders who are dynamic, committed, and in tune with the needs of the state. These new faces will not only symbolise change but also embody the trust and hopes of the youth and the common people of Punjab, he added. Warring urged Youth Congress members to seize the opportunity with unwavering commitment, stressing that their role would be crucial in shaping a stronger, more inclusive, and united Punjab. This is your chance to prove yourself and show the people of Punjab that we are committed to real and meaningful change, a party statement quoted him as saying. Meanwhile, Randhawa demanded action against troublemakers in the party, warning that indiscipline must be dealt with firmly before it spirals out of control. On the pretext of internal democracy, some leaders think they are bigger than the party. One has to act tough against those creating indiscipline, he said. He also called on party leaders to respect Warrings leadership, stating, No one can become the state party president by speaking against the party. Randhawas remarks came after Congress MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh, in a recent television interview, criticised Warring, calling him a selfish leader. He blamed both Warring and Partap Singh Bajwa for his denial of a party ticket from Anandpur Sahib in last years Lok Sabha elections. Expressing his ambition to lead the state unit, Gurjeet said he was willing to take up the role if the party high command desired it. His comments came amidst speculation over an impending reshuffle in the Punjab Congress following the appointment of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as the All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary in charge of Punjab. Reacting to Gurjeets remarks, Warring on Monday issued a stern warning to party leaders, cautioning them against breaking discipline and engaging in factionalism for personal gains. He made it clear that those who fail to uphold party discipline would face strict action.
Mohali: ED Searches In Canada Gold Heist Case
Chandigarh, Feb 21: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday searched the Mohali premises of a man who is an alleged suspect in Canadas biggest-ever gold heist of more than USD 20 million, official sources said. The sources identified the man as Simran Preet Panesar, who is in his thirties. The man could not be contacted for his response on the allegations. The federal probe agency has recently filed a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to investigate [] The post Mohali: ED Searches In Canada Gold Heist Case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ED raids Mohali home of Simran Preet Panesar, suspect in Canadas biggest gold heist
CHANDIGARH: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday searched the Mohali premises of a man who is an alleged suspect in Canada's biggest-ever gold heist of more than USD 20 million, official sources said. The sources identified the man as Simran Preet Panesar, who is in his thirties. The man could not be contacted for his response on the allegations. The federal probe agency has recently filed a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to investigate the said loot from Canada's Pearson International Airport in April, 2023. The premises of Panesar in Punjab's Mohali is being searched and the ED investigators will question him, the sources said. The ED had booked a case suo moto, without a request from Canada, as the PMLA allows for such an investigation into in an instance of cross-border ramification where an Indian national is suspected to be involved. The agency wants to probe if the proceeds of crime of this alleged heist travelled to India and if there were any beneficiaries here. According to media reports, an air cargo container with gold bars was stolen from a secure storage facility at the said airport in 2023, possibly using fake documents.
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CHANDIGARH: A recent decision to develop a new nature park with jacuzzi hot baths at Kasol, a much sought after tourist destination, in the Parvati Valley of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh has met with opposition. The opposition arose out of a proposal to divert water from Manikaran to Kasol. Manikaran is a pilgrimage site sacred for both Hindus and the Sikhs. The local people argue that to divert sacred water from Manikaran for commercial purpose is unacceptable. It was during a recent meeting of the Special Area Development Authority (SADA) that the decision to develop a new park in Kasol with a hot bath facility was arrived at. The meeting resolved to divert water from Manikaran through pipes to the proposed park. The distance between Manikaran and Kasol is about five kilometers. However, the local people threatened to launch an agitation against the diversion of holy water from Manikaran. Manikaran is a pilgrimage site. Therefore, no one should be allowed to misuse the holy water. If the government wants to build hot baths, it should develop such facility in Manikaran itself, a local resident said. The BJP leaders maintained that even the local deities would be against diverting water from Manikaran for the purpose of hot baths. Last week former MP Maheshwar Singh also opposed the decision to divert water from Manikaran to the proposed nature park. The local people have already submitted a petition against the proposed park to Kullu Deputy Commissioner Torul S Raveesh. While confirming the same, Raveesh said the proposal is in a preliminary stage and it is yet to be decided wherefrom water should be diverted. Sunder Singh Thakur, local Congress MLA said that there was a proposal for utilization of spill over water in Manikaran but now we have found an alternative with digging of hot water springs in Kasol itself. He said it should be ensured that the holy water is not used for commercial purposes. Some people are against the development of the region and oppose the development works, he added.
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CHANDIGARH: Many Indians who took the 'dunky route' to US are currently stuck in Mexico. They were scared of crossing into the US for fear of being deported back to India. A few hundred are as of now staying in Mexico as they cannot come back nor cross into the US. The agents are demanding that they pay more if they want to go back or arrange their transportation back home themselves. Also they are perplexed as to what to do next and have adopted a wait and watch policy, said an official. So far three US military planes have deported 332 illegal immigrants to India. The first plane landed at Amritsar on February 5 with 104 Indians. The second plant transported 116 and the third plane landed with 112 Indians. Those who took the 'dunky route' had gone either via United Kingdom (UK), Spain, Italy, Columbia, Dubai, Suriname, Thailand, Egypt and Guatemala from where they proceeded to Mexico. Sources said that the 165 illegal immigrants from Punjab who retuned back in three batches boarded from Delhi and went to Dubai and from there they proceeded to Mexico via several countries. An officer on condition of anonymity said, The illegal immigrants left legally from India to first port of entry any country in Europe or the UK or the Middle East. If they went via UK or Europe then they were most likely flown to Mexico directly after a few days' stay. If they went via Dubai, they would have to go via several countries. Till date fifteen cases have been registered and two more travel agents were arrested. The latest FIRs were registered in the Tarn Taran, SAS Nagar, Moga, and Sangrur districts, on February 17 and 18. The accused agents, operating through unauthorized networks, have been found charging hefty amounts from victims by promising safe and legal immigration routes, but instead have been exposing them to inhumane conditions, detention, and eventual deportation. For instance, a case registered at Patti police station in Taran Taran district relates to an agent who charged Rs 44 lakh from the victim under the pretext of legal immigration to the USA. But he routed the victim through Nicaragua and Mexico. In a case registered at Majri Police station in SAS Nagar, the travel agent charged Rs 45 lakh and sent the victim via Colombia and Mexico. The victim was reportedly detained, tortured, and threatened before crossing into the USA. In a case registered at Khanauri Police station in Sangrur, two agents Angrej Singh and Jagjit Singh from Haryana duped a victim to the tune of Rs 50 lakh by promising a Canada visa but instead sent him through Egypt, Dubai, Spain, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Both of them have been arrested.
Few hundred Indians who took 'dunky route' to US stuck in Mexico: Authorities
CHANDIGARH: Many Indians who took the 'dunky route' to US are currently stuck in Mexico. They were scared of crossing into the US for the fear of being deported back to India. A few hundred are as of now staying in Mexico as they cannot come back nor cross into the US. The agents are demanding that they pay more if they want to go back or arrange their transportation back home themselves. Also they are perplexed as to what to do next and have adopted a wait and watch policy, said an official. So far three US military planes have deported 332 illegal immigrants to India. The first plane landed at Amritsar on February 5 with 104 Indians. The second plant transported 116 and the third plane landed with 112 Indians. Those who took the 'dunky route' had gone either via United Kingdom (UK), Spain, Italy, Columbia, Dubai, Suriname, Thailand, Egypt and Guatemala from where they proceeded to Mexico. Sources said that the 165 illegal immigrants from Punjab who retuned back in three batches boarded from Delhi and went to Dubai and from there they proceeded to Mexico via several countries. An officer on condition of anonymity said, he illegal immigrants left legally from India to first port of entry any country in Europe or UK or Middle East. If they went via UK or Europe then they were most likely flown to Mexico directly after a few days' stay. If they went via Dubai, they would have to go via several countries. Till date fifteen cases have been registered and two more travel agents were arrested. The latest FIRs were registered in the Tarn Taran, SAS Nagar, Moga, and Sangrur districts, on February 17 and 18. The accused agents, operating through unauthorized networks, have been found charging hefty amounts from victims by promising safe and legal immigration routes, but instead have been exposing them to inhumane conditions, detention, and eventual deportation. For instance, a case registered at Patti police station in Taran Taran district relates to an agent who charged Rs 44 lakh from the victim under the pretext of legal immigration to the USA. But he routed the victim through Nicaragua and Mexico. In a case registered at Majri Police station in SAS Nagar, the travel agent charged Rs 45 lakh and sent the victim via Colombia and Mexico. The victim was reportedly detained, tortured, and threatened before crossing into the USA. In a case registered at Khanauri Police station in Sangrur, two agents Angrej Singh and Jagjit Singh from Haryana duped a victim to the tune of Rs 50 lakh by promising a Canada visa but instead sent him through Egypt, Dubai, Spain, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. Both of them have been arrested.
52 Punjab Police officials dismissed in 10 days over corruption charges
CHANDIGARH: In the past ten days 52 Punjab Police officials had been dismissed from service on corruption charges. Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav today said that the dismissed cops ranged from constables to inspectors. In consonance with the instructions issued by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasising transparency, accountability and integrity in public service delivery, Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police in all districts have dismissed 52 police officials for their involvement in corrupt practices, malpractices, criminal activities or prolonged absenteeism, he said. The dismissed Police officials include one Inspector, five Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), four head constables (HCs) and 42 constables across various districts. The dismissals were recommended by the SSPs and police commissioners in a state-wide exercise in the past ten days. Yadav said that CPs and SSPs in their respective districts and commissionerates are undertaking the exercise to identify instances where police officers have been wanted in FIRs, facing serious allegations or indulged in corrupt practices. Officers concerned have been thoroughly examining the evidence and following due procedure in each case to initiate action, he said. He said that recently, a Station House Officer (SHO) Sadiq and two constables in Faridkot district were arrested after they were found involved in the extortion of money. Reaffirming the commitment of Punjab Police to 'Zero Tolerance Against Corruption', the DGP said that any elements found indulging corruption will be dealt with strictly. Black sheep in the Punjab Police are not going to be tolerated. Strict action as per law will be taken, he reiterated. Sharing details on upcoming projects in the Punjab Police, Yadav said that the Punjab Police is all set to introduce an e-FIR facility for motor vehicle theft, which will allow the public to lodge an FIR using online platform or visiting SAANJH Kendras. For this purpose, an e-Police Station is also being established at a state level, he said and added, We will also request High Court through the state government to get the E-Courts notified in each district. Yadav said that the e-FIR project is aimed at reducing the direct interface of the public with the police and delivering citizen-friendly services with the use of technology. Punjab Police has been offering as many as 43 police services online under the SAANJH project, he added. Yadav further said that Punjab Police in collaboration with the Indian Police Foundation has launched a project on Internal Police Reforms making Punjab the first state to launch such a project. The project, which was initially launched in SAS Nagar and Rupnagar, is now being expanded to two more districts including Fatehgarh Sahib and Khanna. He said that this groundbreaking initiative focuses on improving complaint/FIR registration, improving police response, behaviour and conduct, minimising harassment, citizen services, and community engagement, he added.
