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Not legislation, but harmony and secularism can prevent blasphemy
Punjab Govts bill on blasphemy needs serious debate in select committee By Dr. Arun Mitra Blasphemy means making statements that oppose or insult God, deities, religious symbols, sacred things, or beliefsstatements which are generally considered wrong according to religious norms. Historically, every religion has defined blasphemy in its own way. Incidents of blasphemy have always [] The post Not legislation, but harmony and secularism can prevent blasphemy appeared first on Northlines .
Punjab LoP Bajwa demands all-party meet over Golden Temple threat emails
CHANDIGARH: Leader of Opposition and senior Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa today urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to immediately convene an all-party meeting in Amritsar to discuss the ongoing threat to the Golden Temple through a series of threatening emails. Speaking after offering prayers at the Golden Temple, where he was accompanied by Congress MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla and other party leaders, Bajwa said he met officials of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) earlier. The SGPC officials informed him that despite one arrest being made, fresh threatening emails targeting the Golden Temple have continued to be sent. This is no longer an isolated incident this points to a deep-rooted and sinister conspiracy against Punjabs peace, communal harmony, and religious institutions. The matter deserves the highest level of seriousness and cannot be brushed aside through routine police action, Bajwa said. Golden Temple receives five bomb threat emails in three days; SGPC, security agencies on high alert Bajwa expressed grave concern that the AAP government not only failed to take the House into confidence during the recent Special Session on the Sacrilege Bill, but also deliberately withheld information about the ongoing threats, even during the Assembly session itself. This is not merely a law-and-order issue; this is about the security of Punjabs most sacred religious place and the potential threat to social harmony across the state. Why did Mann not share this in the Assembly? Why was the House kept in the dark? Bajwa questioned. He urged Mann to immediately call an all-party meeting in Amritsar to chalk out a united, bipartisan strategy to ensure such nefarious designs are crushed, peace is protected, and the sentiments of Punjabis across communities are respected.
CHANDIGARH: The political scenario in Punjab is heating up once again. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government now finds itself in hot water as farmer unions in the state gear up to take a stand against the controversial land pooling scheme. This agitation is set to reshape the political dynamics in the state. A tractor march is scheduled for July 30, followed by a grand rally on August 24. Whats particularly intriguing this time is that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), along with the Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal and Left parties, is stepping in to provide tactical support for the farmers' agitation a noteworthy turn of events since these unions have historically opposed the saffron party. The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Friday held a meeting with representatives of all political parties to explain their stance on the land pooling policy, which they perceive will turn farmers from 'landlords to landless'. This meeting was attended by representatives of the Congress, BJP, Shiromani Akali Dal and communist parties among others. In similar meetings convened by the SKM during the course of the 2020-21 farmer protests at the Delhi border, leaders of the saffron party were not invited. Senior SKM leader and President of BKU Lakhowal Harinder Singh Lakhowal told The New Indian Express that the SKM invited all political parties for the meeting including the AAP but the latter did not send a representative. The BJP was represented by Kewal Dhillon. It was decided in the meeting that the farmers unions and all others are opposed to the land pooling scheme recently floated by the ruling AAP. Thus, on July 30, a tractor march will be held in villages where land is being acquired mainly around Ludhiana as the government wants to acquire 24,000 acres in that belt. Then, on August 24, a big rally will be held at Mullapur Dhakha near Ludhiana, where farmers from across the state will come, he said. When representatives of political parties came to attend our meeting, we told them categorically that we welcome their tactical support but they will not be allowed to share the stage with farmer leaders. We did not allow it even during the protest against the three now repealed farm laws on the borders of Delhi, he said. He added that the state government should call a special assembly session and cancel all the water agreements besides implementing the recently announced agriculture policy. Senior Punjab BJP leader Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina said the state government was hell-bent on ruining Punjabs farmers by grabbing their land to hand it over to the real estate mafia. He said the party would fight for the cause of farmers by staging protests and exploring legal options. Chinna alleged that in Amritsar district alone, more than 4400 acres of land is being grabbed by the government in the name of land pooling. Our party is committed to fight for the cause of the farmers, he said, adding that more than 75,000 acres of land is being taken up throughout Punjab by the state government. During the farmers' agitation against land pooling under the aegis of the Zameen Bachao Sangharsh Committee, two BJP leaders Gurdev Sharma Debi and Balkar Singh Sidhu have already addressed farmers gatherings around Ludhiana. Leaders of the SKM who are opposed to the BJP dismiss this as a one-off incident but leaders of the saffron party have been seen at various protests organized by farmer unions along with others. In 2022, the AAP had stormed to power with an overwhelming majority due to the tactical support of some farmer unions, especially from the Malwa region. Regarding the land pooling scheme, Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said it is completely farmer-friendly and based on mutual consent. Not a single inch of land will be forcibly taken from any farmer. Whether to give land or not is entirely up to the farmers will, he said. Criticizing the Congress, BJP and Akali Dal, Cheema alleged that during the previous governments in the past decade and a half, thousands of illegal colonies were developed in Punjab, where even basic facilities like roads, electricity, water and sewerage were absent. He alleged that in the last ten years, with the collusion of senior leaders of the Akali-BJP and Congress governments, land mafias illegally developed colonies on approximately 30,000 acres of land across various cities. Cheema said that keeping in mind the hardships faced by the common people, the AAP government decided to acquire land itself through a land pooling policy. This will benefit both farmers and the public, he added.
How Punjab Woman, Daughter Duped Bachelors To Exploit Their Desire To Settle Abroad
A mother-daughter duo from Punjab's Ludhiana district found a novel way to dupe prospective bachelor emigrants to Canada by exploiting their eagerness to settle abroad.
41 children found begging rescued in raids across 18 locations in Punjab
CHANDIGARH: In a significant move to eradicate child begging, 41 children were rescued in the last two days during 18 raids conducted across various locations in Punjab under the states intensified child protection initiative, Project Jeevan Jyot 2.0 Save the Childhood. Authorities have ordered DNA testing in suspicious cases to verify whether the accompanying adults are the childrens biological parents. Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr Baljit Kaur said, When we see small children forced to beg on our streets, it is not just their dignity that suffers, it raises serious questions on our societys collective conscience and on the honour of Punjab itself. The minister explained that the earlier version of the programme, Project Jeevan Jyot 1.0, launched in September last year, led to the rescue of 367 children across 753 raids. Of these, 350 children were reunited with their families. Seventeen children whose parents could not be identified were placed in Child Care Homes (Bal Ghar), while 150 rescued children from other states were repatriated to their families under the same initiative. Dr Kaur noted that the project also focused on reintegration through education and financial support. A total of 183 children were admitted to schools, and 13 children under the age of six were enrolled in Anganwadi centres for early childhood care. Additionally, 30 children from extremely poor families were enrolled in the Sponsorship Scheme, receiving 4,000 per month to ensure their education continues uninterrupted. Another 16 children were brought under the states pension scheme, receiving 1,500 per month, she said. She emphasised that the governments role goes beyond rescue. We are ensuring continuous monitoring, as every three months, district-level child protection teams verify whether these children continue attending school and are not back on the streets, she said. However, she admitted that despite these efforts, 57 children were found missing again from the schools or homes they were placed in. This raises an alarming question: Are these children truly safe with their families, or have they fallen victim to human trafficking or begging mafias? she added. To address these concerns, the government has upgraded and intensified the mission under Project Jeevan Jyot-2. Over the last two days, 18 rescue operations were conducted across districts, resulting in 41 children being rescued. DNA testing has now been introduced in cases where it is unclear whether the adults accompanying the children are their biological parents. If any adult is found forcing unrelated children to beg, strict action will follow under the law. DNA tests will be conducted with orders from the Deputy Commissioner, and during the 1520 day report period, the children will remain safely under government protection in Bal Ghar. If DNA reports confirm that the adults are not the biological parents, stringent legal action will be initiated, including charges under anti-trafficking and child protection laws, she said. Kaur added that an FIR has already been registered in Bathinda, where 20 children were allegedly rescued from villages suspected of being exploited for begging. She claimed that Punjab is the first state in the country to initiate such an integrated, aggressive and self-conceived programme without waiting for any directive from the central government. Project Jeevan Jyot-2 combines provisions from The Beggary Act, The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, guidelines of the Supreme Court and High Court, and SOPs issued by the Punjab State Child Protection Commission.
Education Recruitment Board Punjab PTI Teacher Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 2000 Posts
TheEducation Recruitment Board Punjab has released an official notification for the recruitment of 2000 PTI Teacher posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official Education Recruitment Board Punjab website. The last date to submit the application form is 22-08-2025.
Pakistan: Indus River swells in Punjab's Kalabagh as monsoon rains trigger flooding
Heavy monsoon rains and glacial melting have caused medium-level flooding at Kalabagh and killed at least 63 people in Punjab, Pakistan, Dawn reported. Authorities warned of more rain spells ahead, with rescue efforts ongoing. Over 1000 people have been rescued, and emergency measures are in place across affected districts.
Punjab Police detain software engineer over e-mails threatening to blow up Golden Temple
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police have detained a 24-year-old software engineer from Haryana, in connection with a series of threatening emails sent to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), warning of a plan to blow up the Golden Temple in Amritsar using RDX. According to police, seven emails were sent in the past five days. Investigators revealed that a significant portion of the email content was linked to Tamil Nadu. Sources said that the alleged suspect has been identified as Shubham Dubey who hails from Faridabad in Haryana. Terming it as a partial success Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that said Dubey is a BTech-degree holder and has worked with two software companies but is currently unemployed. He was taken into custody for questioning, his laptop and mobile phones have been seized and sent for forensic examination. Bhullar added that central agencies were also involved in the probe and added the suspect was associated with multiple software companies. Dubey has been brought to Amritsar by the state police after we got lead with the help of central agencies and the state cyber-crime cell. We are investigating his role in sending threat emails. He is being questioned. It is partial success in the case. We are awaiting information from internet service providers and have sent them requests for the same. A sizeable information is yet to come, he added. Bhullar further said that that a major content of the emails is related to Tamil Nadu and they also talk about the DMK and girl students of Anna University. We are checking the role of Dubey to get a breakthrough, he said. Since July 14 (Monday) the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has received seven emails threatening blow up the Golden Temple with the latest being received today. In response, police have intensified security measures in and around the temple. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged the public yesterday to be wary of rumours and assert that the state government would not allow any compromise with security. We will not allow any compromise on the security of Punjab. Our security agencies and the Punjab Police are fully alert. I appeal to the people of Punjab to be cautious of rumours. All religious places are sacred and revered by us. We are fully committed to their security. Anti-national and anti-social forces will be dealt with utmost strictness, he wrote on X. After the Golden Temple complex received a bomb threats the state police deployed a dog squad at the premises as part of a security check. Panic grips nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru following bomb threat mails
Software engineer detained in Faridabad over e-mails threatening to blow up Golden Temple
AMRITSAR: A software engineer was rounded up from Faridabad in connection with the five e-mails sent to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) threatening to blow up the Golden Temple, officials said on Friday. Police said that Shubam Dubey (24) has been rounded up and is being questioned regarding the first threatening e-mail sent to the SGPC on July 14. Additionally, Dubey's laptop and phone have also been seized, Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said in a press conference here, noting that he holds a BTech degree and has worked at several companies. The commissioner also clarified that the engineer has no previous criminal record. The police nabbed Dubey with the help of the Punjab Police's cybercrime wing and the central intelligence agencies, the officer said, adding that he has not been arrested yet. Bhullar described the detention as a partial success in the ongoing investigation, stating that the probe continues to progress and more breakthroughs are expected in the coming days. On Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged the public to remain vigilant against rumours and assured that his government would not compromise on state security. Mann held a meeting in Chandigarh with senior police officials, including Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, in the wake of the e-mails. SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday said the apex gurdwara body received five e-mails threatening to blow up the Golden Temple since July 14. He questioned whether the threats were merely the acts of a troubled mind or part of a larger conspiracy. Dhami also expressed concerns that someone might be attempting to instil fear among the many devotees who visit the Golden Temple. Reacting to the threats, Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Thursday, said the development raised concern among the Sikh community and all peace-loving citizens of the state. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday also described the threatening e-mails as a highly serious matter. Panic grips nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru following bomb threat mails
Kejriwal, Bhagwant Mann to visit Gujarat on July 23 for farmers' mega rally - Punjab News Express
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'Illegal' drugs sale case: Enforcement Directorate raids de-addiction centres in Punjab, Maharashtra
The raids are being conducted in Chandigarh, Ludhiana and Barnala in Punjab and in Mumbai, Maharashtra, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, official sources said
ED raids in 'illegal' drugs sale case by Punjab de-addiction centres
The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids in Punjab and Mumbai. This action relates to a money laundering investigation. The probe focuses on the illegal sale of drugs. Private de-addiction centers are implicated. Doctor Amit Bansal's facilities are under scrutiny. A pharmaceutical company and a drugs inspector are also being investigated. The authorities suspect misuse of Buprenorphine/Naloxone medicine.
ED Raids 4 Locations In Drug Abuse Case Linked To Punjab De-Addiction Centres
ED has found that BNX (Buprenorphine/Naloxone), a critical medication used in the rehabilitation of drug addicts, was supplied for abuse.
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ThePunjab National Bank (PNB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Part Time Physiotherapist posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official PNB website. The last date to submit the application form is 11-08-2025.
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Golden Temple Bomb Threat: 2 Accused Arrested From Tamil Nadu For Sending Mails
The Punjab Police have arrested two individuals for sending bomb threats to Golden Temple. SGPC got multiple threatening emails this week
Vir Das Does Not Know Kapil Sharma 'Very Well': 'He Is So Much Of Your Punjabi...'
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Star Cast:Rihanna, J P Karliak, Natasha Lyonne, Nick Offerman, James Corden Director:Chris Miller Smurfs Movie Review Synopsis: SMURFS is the story of a group of mysterious creatures on a mission. Everyone is happy in the Smurf Village and making merry, except No Name Smurf (James Corden). Everyone has been named according to their skills and profession. But No Name doesn't have either of the two and has been left without a name. This distresses him. One day, he discovers magical powers. He announces it to the villagers, who are delighted with the development. Suddenly, Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is kidnapped by the evil Razamel (J P Karliak). Razamel is looking for a magical book and he's sure that Papa Smurf has it or knows its whereabouts. Papa, however, refuses to disclose the information. Meanwhile, No Name along with Smurfette (Rihanna) and other Smurfs, travel to the real world. They reach Paris, where they meet Papa's brother Ken (Nick Offerman). He also joins them to find Papa. The Smurfs don't just get help from Ken but also valuable information about their lineage and the magic book. What happens next forms the rest of the film. Smurfs Movie Story Review: Pam Brady's story is promising. Pam Brady's screenplay falters after a point. The dialogues try to add to the humour. Chris Miller's direction is okay. On the positive side, the film starts on an entertaining note. The intro of the characters, especially the quirky ones, raise laughs. The conflict is also intriguing and the madness continues once the Smurfs reach Paris. In the second half, the film drops. The Disney-style songs seem forced. The character arc of No Name should have been exhilarating but the desired impact is just not made. In fact, the humour also gets limited after a point. There have been many films in this space and have been far better; this aspect will also affect the response of the public. Smurfs Movie Review Performances: Speaking of the voiceovers, Rihanna is the biggest draw of the film and she does an impressive job. J P Karliak comes next and he's praiseworthy since he has voiced not just Razamel but also Gargamel. Natasha Lyonne (Mama Poot) gets the quirk right. Nick Offerman and James Corden come next, followed by Dan Levy (Joel; Razamel's henchmen) and Sandra Oh (Moxie Smurf). Smurfs movie music and other technical aspects: Henry Jackman's music is enticing.'Everything Goes With Blue'is foot-tapping. It appears at the very start and enhances interest.'Desi Trill'has Punjabi lyrics and will surprise moviegoers. This song ideally should have been promoted big time. The background score is just okay. The cinematography is appropriate. The animation is not the usual Disney/Pixar type. It is vibrant in some scenes, but it is also not as enticing. Max Boas's production design is fine. Matt Landon's editing is pacy but stagnates in the middle of the second half. Smurfs Movie Review Conclusion: On the whole,SMURFS is a poorly made animated film. It has limited appeal in India, and hence, its box office prospects look bleak.
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Heavy monsoon rains in Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours
ISLAMABAD, July 18, 2025 (AP) Heavy monsoon rains killed at least 54 people in eastern Pakistan in 24 hours, bringing the total rain-related deaths in the country to 178 over the past three weeks, officials said Thursday. Rainfall has triggered flash floods and inundated several villages as the country experiences 82% more rainfall this month compared to the same period in July 2024, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said. Since June 26, Pakistan has reported 178 deaths from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the northwest, Sindh in the south and Balochistan in the southwest, officials said. The 54 deaths in the
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NEW DELHI:In a scathing indictment of the criminal justice system, the Supreme Court has acquitted a man who had spent 11 years behind bars and was sentenced to death for allegedly murdering six members of his family, including three children, in Phagwara, Punjab, in 2014. The top court criticised the lower courts and prosecution for [] The post Death Row on Shaky Grounds: SC acquits man after 11 years, Slams botched trial appeared first on Northlines .
Monsoon torrents claim 30 lives in Punjab, Pakistan declares rain emergency
Torrential monsoon rains have caused a rain emergency in Pakistan`s Punjab province, claiming 30 lives in the last 24 hours. Chakwal, the worst-hit area, received 423 mm of rain, leading to severe flooding
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Daikin India looks to expand in North markets, opens new office in Chandigarh
Daikin Airconditioning India inaugurated its new Chandigarh office, signaling an aggressive expansion in Punjab and Haryana. With a Rs 2,800 crore investment in India, the company aims to bolster its market presence. Daikin sold over 2 million room ACs last year and targets 2.5 million units this year. The new office will integrate sales, service, and technical support.
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Punjab Police Constable Result 2025: The Punjab Police will officially release the Punjab Police Constable Result 2025. Candidates who will appear for the examination will be able to view their results online through the official website punjabpolice.gov.in.
'Signed to God': Everything to know about Moosewala's hologram tour
The family of late Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moosewala has announced a global tour called the Signed to God World Tour.
Punjab orders DNA test of children begging with adults
In a move aimed at checking child trafficking and their exploitation for begging, the Punjab government directed all deputy commissioners (DC) to conduct DNA tests on children found begging with adults on the streets to verify their relationship, officials said on Thursday.
Punjab Government orders DNA testing on child beggars with adults to verify relationship
Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur issued the orders
'Rain emergency' declared in Pakistan's Punjab after 30 dead in 24 hours
The most affected area was Chakwal, a salt range area of the province, some 300 kms from Lahore, receiving 423 mm of rain in the last 24 hours leading to floods in the area, the authorities said.
Punjab Govt Orders DNA Testing On Child Beggars, Adults With Them To Verify Relationship
Chandigarh, Jul 17: In a move aimed at checking child trafficking and their exploitation for begging, the Punjab government directed all Deputy Commissioners (DC) to conduct DNA tests on children found begging with adults on the streets to verify their relationship, officials said on Thursday. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Baljit Kaur issued the orders. If a child is found begging with an adult, a DNA test will be conducted to verify their family ties. Until the [] The post Punjab Govt Orders DNA Testing On Child Beggars, Adults With Them To Verify Relationship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Army officer assault: Punjab and Haryana High Court transfers probe to CBI
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the probe in a case related to the alleged assault of an Army officer by the Punjab Police. The single-judge Bench of Justice Rajesh Bhardwaj said it was convinced that the Chandigarh Police was not only making efforts [] The post Army officer assault: Punjab and Haryana High Court transfers probe to CBI appeared first on India Legal .
54 people killed in 24-hours of heavy monsoon rain in Pakistan
Heavy rains have been linked to 54 deaths in the past 24 hours in Pakistan, taking the toll to about 180 since the arrival of the monsoon in late June, the government's disaster agency said on Thursday. In the last 24 hours, 54 people were killed and 227 injured across Pakistan, with the majority of fatalities reported from Punjab, 0 am (0300 GMT) on Thursday.
Soldier Arrested in Uri for Alleged Espionage Links with Pakistans ISI: Punjab Police
SRINAGAR: The Punjab Polices State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) has arrested a serving Indian Army soldier on charges of leaking classified military information to Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The arrest, which reportedly took place on July 14 in the border town of Uri in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla district, is being seen as part of [] The post Soldier Arrested in Uri for Alleged Espionage Links with Pakistans ISI: Punjab Police appeared first on Kashmir Life .
29 soldiers killed in BLA attack, Is Pakistan Army losing war against militants in Balochistan
These incidents have occurred days after the BLA killed 9 people from Punjab in Sindh province. Besides, an simultaneous attacks, the Balochistan Liberation Front targeted Pakistan Army posts, convoys and troops at many place.
CBI facilitated return of 134 fugitives from abroad in past 5 years: Officials
NEW DELHI: The CBI has succeeded in facilitating the return of 134 fugitives from abroad in the last five years, nearly twice the number of repatriated persons over an entire decade between 2010 and 2019, officials said. Coordinating closely with Interpol as well as state and central enforcement agencies, the CBI was able to secure the extradition or deportation of these 134 fugitives since 2020. Of these, 23 were brought back this year alone. In contrast, only 74 fugitives were brought back during the decade between 2010 and 2019. The uptick in the success rate can easily be attributed to enhanced diplomatic engagements by the government, India's outreach through VVIP visits, bilateral ties, technological advancements, and improved coordination with Interpol, the officials said. The process of extradition has three stages: issuance of a Red Notice by Interpol, geolocation of the fugitive, and third, extradition after legal and diplomatic manoeuvres, all of which are time-consuming processes. To reduce the time required to issue a Red Notice by Interpol, which alerts all 195 countries about a fugitive wanted in a country, the CBI launched its digital portal Bharatpol in January. The platform, developed in-house by the agency, connects Indian police agencies with Interpol through the CBI, significantly accelerating the investigative and repatriation processes, thereby reducing the average time to publication of a Red Notice from six months to three months. The portal has ensured improved documentation, which took time because at times officials dealing with Interpol issues were not well versed with the format in which the application for repatriation of fugitives is to be submitted to Interpol through the CBI. The to-and-fro communication between CBI and other agencies has now been significantly curtailed, resulting in a substantial reduction in time wasted, an officer said. CBI secures extradition of fugitive economic offender Monika Kapoor from US Additionally, a crucial factor in ensuring extradition and deportation is a government-to-government understanding, which has seen a significant increase in recent years due to enhanced diplomatic activity by India. The role of the External Affairs Ministry, especially that of the ambassadors and high commissioners, is a crucial factor in the repatriation of fugitives. The CBI, which serves as India's National Central Bureau and the country's designated liaison agency with Interpol, has also enhanced its international coordination through the establishment of the Global Operations Centre. This centre plays a crucial role by engaging foreign law enforcement agencies to expedite India's extradition efforts and vice versa, officials said. A recent notable success of this coordinated effort was the arrest of Nehal Modi in the US. Nehal is the brother of Nirav Modi, who is currently incarcerated in the UK, awaiting extradition to India. Nirav Modi, along with his uncle Mehul Choksi, allegedly orchestrated Rs 13,000 crore fraud in the Punjab National Bank through fraudulent Letters of Undertaking. Nehal Modi, previously imprisoned at Franklin Correctional Institute in New York following a separate conviction there, was slated for release on July 4. Acting pre-emptively, the CBI contacted the US authorities nearly a month in advance, resulting in Nehal's arrest upon his release. He is now facing extradition proceedings, which begin Thursday. Meanwhile, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi remain in custody in London and Antwerp, respectively, with multiple bail applications denied by the courts there. The CBI continues to pursue their extradition through the appropriate legal channels. Last week, the CBI successfully extradited an economic offender from the US who had fled there in 1999. After a lengthy legal battle, India secured the extradition of Monika Kapoor on July 9. Such progress is reciprocal, officials said, India has also facilitated the return of fugitives wanted by foreign governments. In March, Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov, wanted by the US authorities of laundering millions through his platform Grantax was arrested in Kerala. Besciokov, who was preparing to flee the country, was captured in a joint operation by the CBI and Kerala Police. The CBI has also launched the prosecution of a number of fugitives who have escaped to India from Gulf countries. In addition, the crackdown on cybercriminals, based on complaints received from foreign countries, especially the US, Germany, and Japan, has led the CBI to bust a number of such gangs that were cheating citizens in those countries. The countrywide searches have resulted in the seizure of Rs 30-40 crore worth of cryptocurrency from these syndicates. Such actions have also been beneficial to India, with extradition requests from here gaining increased importance in those jurisdictions. According to government data, 65 Indian extradition requests remain under consideration by the US as of December 2024. The Gulf region, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, has emerged as a key partner in India's repatriation efforts. A significant increase has been observed in recent years, largely due to high-level diplomatic engagements. Several alleged criminals have been brought back from the UAE in 2025, including narcotics manufacturer Kubbawala Mustafa and drug trafficker Taher Salim Dolais wanted by Mumbai Police, fraudster Upavan Pavan Jain wanted by Gujarat Police, counterfeit currency trafficker Moideenabba Ummer Beary wanted by the National Investigation Agency, and Suhail Basheer wanted by Kerala Police. Some jurisdictions remain difficult to expedite extradition proceedings due to their domestic legal constraints, the officials said. However, persistent diplomatic outreach has led to the apprehension of several high-priority fugitives, they said, without naming specific countries. India has so far signed extradition treaties with 48 countries and formalised extradition arrangements with 12 others, according to recent government data provided in Parliament. The 2022 Interpol General Assembly, held in India, and the G20 Summit hosted here have also acted as a catalyst in the progress. During the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a forceful appeal to address delays in the extradition of fugitives. There can be no safe havens for the corrupt, terrorists, drug cartels, poaching gangs or organised crime. Such crimes against people in one place are crimes against everyone, crimes against humanity, he had said. Home Minister Amit Shah had similarly advocated for the establishment of a permanent Interpol mechanism for the exchange of real-time information between counterterrorism agencies of all member states. PNB bank fraud case: On CBIs Interpol notice fugitive diamond merchant Mehul Choksi arrested in Belgium FBI arrests most-wanted Indian fugitive linked to banned outfit BKI in California
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Pakistan: 24 killed in rain-related incidents in Punjab region
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Chandigarh diary | Kangana concerned over lack of respect for MPs
Bollywood actor and Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut in a recent interview roughed many of her party leaders after she expressed concern about lack of respect and resources for MPs. The national award-winning actress said she had implied that she was not enjoying her work as an MP as people would came to her with panchayat-level problems. If you are an MP, you cannot be in the profession if your are an honest person, she said. When asked if she expected to be part of the Union Cabinet, Kangana said she expected to get a portfolio. She said after her contributions toward the people and the Centre, she believes she should have been assigned a ministry. Mann praises 2 Cong MLAs in the assembly 2: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann showered praises on two Congress MLAs in the recent special Assembly session; the legislators being Pargat Singh from Jalandhar (Cantonment) and Rana Gurjit Singh from Kapurthala. The CM As Captain of the Indian hockey team, he (Pargat) witnessed the Tricolour being raised during international hockey competitions. He also praised Rana Gurjit, calling him Bapu (father-figure) . Both Congress legislators were left surprised by the CMs words of affection. Pargat and Rana have been critical of Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and LoP Partap Singh Bajwa. Sainis dressing down to cops over law & order Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini chaired a 3-hour-long meeting over law and order last week with the top brass of state police. In the meeting that ran well into the night, Saini did not mince his words in conveying his displeasure over the poor law and order situation in the state. He reportedly stressed the need for each police station to consistentl y track crime patterns and respond swiftly to any rise in criminal incidents. Accountability should be ensured not only at the district level but also at the police station level, the CM said. Saini told the officers that he was in power because of the mandate of the people and not due to some ones generosity. Harpreet Bajwa Our correspondent in Chandigarh hsbajwa73@gmail.com
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CHANDIGARH: For the first time in Punjab, DNA testing will be conducted on children involved in begging along with the adults accompanying them, to ascertain if they are their biological parents. If not, a case will be registered against the alleged child traffickers. A letter issued today by the Director of Social Security and Women and Child Development, addressed to all Deputy Commissioners across the state, states that the move is part of the ongoing Project Jeewan Jyot 2.0 - Save the Childhood. It is brought to your notice that in order to safeguards the rights of the children by the government, the project Jeewan Jyot 2.0 has been sanctioned. Thus you are requested to implement the project in your districts concerned and issue the relevant directions in this regard, the letter read. According to the project, the need for DNA testing arose from the fact that children are soft targets for organised trafficking networks that abduct, traffic, and maim them, forcing them into begging which is a serious violation of child rights. The children are trafficked, separated from their biological families, and forced into begging and there are no means of identification or verification of claims of guardianship of the accompanying adult. Often it is seen that young girls are seen begging on the streets who have a sleeping infant tied to them with a cloth. The infant shows less mobility and the young mothers seem less bothered about the condition of the child. These sightings have become common in urban areas especially at traffic light points, the instructions stated. It also pointed out that, upon rescue, authorities often face difficulty in confirming whether the accompanying adult is the childs legitimate parent or guardian. Therefore, modern strategies like DNA testing are needed to ascertain the relationship and rule out any doubts of trafficking. The objective of DNA testing is to verify the biological relationship between rescued children and accompanying adults, identify cases of child trafficking, and enable timely legal action, rehabilitation, and repatriation. The committee may order DNA tests in suspected child trafficking cases with approval granted by the Deputy Commissioner. Samples will be collected by lab experts from the district's government hospital, following all mandatory procedures for DNA collection. The samples will then be sent to an authorised forensic science laboratory (FSL). Until the DNA testing is completed and results are received, the children will be housed in temporary shelters. The test results will be documented and shared with the police. If the DNA does not match and the child is found to be part of a trafficking network, they will be placed in a child care home. In cases where no biological link is established between the child and the accompanying adult, the police will register a case against the accused based on the recommendation of the Child Welfare Committee. If the DNA test confirms a match, the child will be restored to the family, and the authorities will issue a warning against involving the child in begging. If the child and accompanying adults are repeatedly found begging, the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) may declare the adults unfit guardians. In such cases, the child will be sent to a childrens home and declared legally free for adoption, it added.
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Golden Temple receives five bomb threat emails in three days; SGPC, security agencies on high alert
CHANDIGARH: In a span of three days, the Golden Temple in Amritsar has received five bomb threat emails, with three sent today alone, allegedly from fake IDs, as police remain clueless about the origin of these messages. The emails have prompted heightened security at the sacred shrine, with Punjab Police and Border Security Force (BSF) personnel conducting thorough checks in and around the temple complex. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami said, Five emails have been continuously received since July 14 (Monday). The SGPC has already informed the government and police about these threats. The recent series of threatening emails warning of bomb attacks at this sacred site is a matter of grave concern. The Golden Temple is a spiritual and inclusive centre for all humanity, drawing lakhs of devotees from India and abroad every day. Expressing disappointment, Dhami said that the identity of the sender still remains unknown. He emphasised, It is the government's responsibility to urgently trace the origin of these emails, including the server, IP address, and country being used. He added that the emails received on July 15 and 16 were not only addressed to the SGPC but also to Amritsar MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. The first email came on July 14, reportedly from the fake email ID of Kerala Chief Minister Comrade Pinarayi Vijayan. The second threat, received on July 15, was also reportedly from the fake email ID of former Chief Justice of India, Justice Chanderchur Singh. This email was also sent to SGPC and MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla. The three emails received today were purportedly from a person named Asif Gaffur and addressed to SGPC and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, he added. Dhami also raised concern that these emails were being sent using the names of prominent individuals and criticised the governments failure to identify the culprits. We have activated our internal cyber teams, but this responsibility lies with the state. The culprits must be exposed without delay, he said. He further pointed out that despite several complaints to Punjab Police regarding fake and parody social media accounts operating in the SGPCs name, the Cyber Cell had failed to take substantial action, showing the states lack of seriousness toward Sikh institutions. Whether these threats are simply the mischief of a malicious mind or part of a larger conspiracy must be investigated, Dhami said, warning that the threats could be an attempt to create fear among the thousands of devotees who visit the shrine daily. He assured that the SGPC was diligently managing the Golden Temple complex and appealed to devotees not to be fearful, adding that large numbers of people continue to arrive daily as usual. In connection with the threats, former Member of Parliament Shwait Malik met Dhami at the SGPC office today. Dhami said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, understanding the sensitivity of the issue, had sent BJP leader and former MP Malik to engage with the SGPC. He expressed gratitude for the gesture but criticised Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and his cabinet ministers for not contacting them so far on the issue. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed, Two emails came earlier and now three have come. The content in them is almost similar. Till now, in the investigation, the contents are pointing towards southern states. We hope that soon we will share the breakthrough. He added, We are coordinating with the SGPC. As a precautionary measure, the bomb disposal team of the BSF was called in to search and assist us as they were nearby. Our bomb disposal team is coming from Jalandhar, hence we requested the BSF to send theirs. The SGPC has also deputed its own task force. Bhullar assured that foolproof security was being provided and there was no need for devotees to panic. Following the threats, security forces, including Punjab Police personnel, commandos, and BSF officers, searched the galiara around the Golden Temple using sniffer dogs and bomb detection equipment. They also screened the belongings of devotees, while SGPCs task force monitored the situation inside the temple complex. Plainclothes state police personnel were deployed around the complex to monitor any suspicious activity. Surveillance has been intensified, and police have been stationed at all access points to the temple. Bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs remain on standby. Sources claimed that one of the emails sent on Tuesday claimed that RDX explosives had been packed inside pipes within the temple premises, with the intent to cause blasts inside the shrine. Another email sent on Monday warned of a blast at the langar hall (community kitchen) of the Golden Temple. The exact contents of the messages have been withheld due to security concerns. Both central and state security agencies are jointly working to analyse the digital footprints and track the origin of the emails. The language used in this email is almost similar to the earlier ones, so it might be possible that the sender is the same, said an official on condition of anonymity.
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Colonel assault case: Punjab and Haryana HC transfers probe to CBI
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Punjab, Haryana HC transfers investigation in Col Bath assault case to CBI
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court today transferred the investigation into the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath over a parking dispute outside a dhaba in Patiala by Punjab Police personnel to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Previously, the court had entrusted the investigation to the Chandigarh Police. Justice Rajesh Bhardwaj, expressing dissatisfaction with the investigation conducted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Chandigarh Police, directed that the case be transferred to the CBI. The direction came just two days after the bench of Justice Bhardwaj admonished the Chandigarh Police for its failure to arrest any of the accused Punjab Police personnel. He had asserted that the conduct of the police amounted to setting the wrong example and protecting the accused. The court was earlier informed that all five accused, four of whom are police inspectors, are absconding, and no non-bailable warrants have been issued against them. After the hearing, Pushpinder Singh Ahluwalia, lawyer of Colonel Bath, said, The petitioner in its fresh plea sought an independent probe, preferably by the CBI, into the matter. After the hearing in the matter today, the court of Justice Rajesh Bhardwaj then transferred the case to the CBI. Seeking an independent probe into the matter, preferably by the CBI, in his petition, Colonel Bath asserted that the investigation of the case was transferred to the Chandigarh Police on 2 April. That it is noteworthy to mention that the investigation of the instant case was transferred to the Chandigarh Police on 4 April and it is being stated with utmost disappointment that even despite lapse of more than three and a half months since the registration of the FIR and lapse of three months since the investigation has been handed over to the Chandigarh Police, neither a single accused has been arrested so far, nor any accused has been associated with the investigation, the petition stated. In April, the High Court had directed the Chandigarh Police to form a special investigation team and probe the case, with a mandate to complete the probe within four months. In March, Colonel Bath had moved the High Court after the Punjab Police allegedly delayed filing an FIR regarding the alleged assault on him and his son by a group of 12 policemen, including four inspectors. The family had rejected the SIT formed by the Punjab Police. The Punjab Police had registered an FIR only on 22 March, eight days after the incident, following repeated appeals from the officers family. The incident took place on the intervening night of 13 and 14 March when Colonel Bath and his son, Angad Singh, were having dinner at a dhaba near Rajindra Hospital. Colonel Bath alleged that a group of men aggressively approached them, demanding they move their car. One of them threatened to break our legs and then punched me. I lost consciousness. Then they assaulted my son, he had said at the time. When Colonel Bath identified himself as an Army officer, the attackers allegedly snatched his ID card and mobile phone. The petitioner had alleged that the Patiala Police failed to act despite the severity of the incident. He claimed that distress calls to senior officials were ignored. Instead of registering an FIR on his complaint, the police initially lodged a case of affray against unknown persons based on a third-party complaint. The officers family had to approach senior police officials and even the Punjab Governor before an FIR was finally registered eight days later.
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Colonel assault case: HC transfers probe to CBI
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday transferred the investigation into the alleged assault of a colonel by Punjab Police personnel over a parking dispute to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The alleged incident took place on the intervening night of March 13 and 14 when Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Canada-based driver of SUV that ran over veteran marathoner Fauja Singh arrested
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The driver of the SUV that fatally struck Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, has been arrested. Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, was apprehended and his vehicle seized. The incident occurred on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway in Punjab's Jalandhar district.
Fauja Singh hit-and-run case: SUV driver arrested
CHANDIGARH: The driver of the SUV which ran over and killed Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, has been arrested, sources said on Wednesday. They said the accused has been identified as Amritpal Singh Dhillon (26), a resident of Dasupur in Kartarpur. His vehicle has also been seized. Dhillon was going from Bhogpur to Kishahgarh on Monday when he hit Singh (114) in his native Bias village in Punjab's Jalandhar district. 114-year-old marathon runner Fauja Singh dies in road accident in Punjab The marathon runner succumbed to injuries on Monday evening. According to villagers, Singh was tossed 5-7 feet in the air after being hit by the vehicle. After the incident, an FIR was registered against the driver under sections 281 (rash driving or riding on a public way) and 105 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, police said.
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Punjab police have apprehended a suspect in connection with the hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner. The 113-year-old athlete was struck by a vehicle on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway. Investigations involving CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts led to the identification of the vehicle and subsequent arrest.
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Golden temple gets second bomb threat; security beefed up
CHANDIGARH: Within twenty-four hours, the Golden Temple has once again received another bomb threat. This time, an email has warned of RDX explosives at the holy shrine. Meanwhile, security has been increased. Sources said that the email claims that explosive material, specifically RDX, has been packed inside pipes within the temple premises, aiming to cause blasts inside the shrine. Both the central and state agencies are jointly working and analysing the digital footprints and are trying to track down the origin of the email. The language used in this email is almost similar to the earlier mail, so it might be possible that the sender might be the same, said an official on condition of anonymity. Thus, police personnel and commandos have been stationed around the Golden Temple complex, and strict surveillance is being maintained on every individual entering or exiting the area, in addition to bomb disposal squads and sniffer dogs. The email sent yesterday had warned of a blast at the langar hall (community kitchen hall) on the temple premises. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) Secretary Partap Singh said that they have received the mail today morning, following which the police were informed of the threat and added that the content of the fresh threat email is almost similar to that which was received yesterday. He said that those who make such threats have no religion of their own and their only aim is to spread fear among people. People of all religions come to pay obeisance at the Golden Temple, and a few mischievous elements are uncomfortable with this unity and have once again issued threats not only against the Golden Temple but also against other religious places, he said. He urged the state government to immediately trace and apprehend the culprits, stressing that such actions should be met with strict punishment. The SGPC has also written a letter to the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann which stated, Another email has been received, this time warning about a conspiracy to place RDX at Golden Temple. We request urgent attention to this serious matter. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that they are close to solving the case as the investigations are going on, and a breakthrough is expected soon.
