Rifle, jewellery and cash stolen

Tarn Taran: A rifle and some other valuables were stolen from the house of Jagroop Singh, a resident of local Master Colony, when he along with family members had gone to Chandigarh on October 8. Jagroop Singh, in his complaint to the police, said that when he returned home on October 10 he found his house opened and locks of the rooms were broken. One licensed 12 bore rifle, Rs 8,000 and gold ornaments were found missing. The city police have registered a case under Sections 457 and 380 of the IPC. oc

Police martyrs week from oct 15

Amritsar: In order to mark the police martyrs week starting from October 15, the local police will organise online competitions, including debate/quiz contests, writing and poster making competitions in view of Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Sukhchain Singh Gill, Police Commissioner, said that 120 cops had attained martyrdom while fighting with terrorists during heydays of militancy in Punjab. He said October 21 is observed as martyrdom day by state police, army and paramilitary forces. During the day they pay rich tributes to the martyrs. TNS

Man escapes unhurt in firing

Tarn Taran: Ranjit Singh, a resident of Pindian village, was allegedly shot at by a resident of the same village on Monday. However, he escaped unhurt. Ranjit, in his complaint to the police, said that Arwinder Singh fired at him when he was at his shop and fled. The Verowal police have registered a case under Sections 307, 506 and 427 of the IPC, 25, 27, 54 and 59 of the Arms Act. OC