Man booked for fake number on scooter in Chandigarh

Chandigarh: A Sector 38 resident has been booked for using a fake registration number on a scooter. According to the police, complainant Pal Singh, a resident of Sector 25, reported that Kulbir Singh of Sector 38 used the registration number of his Activa on a scooter. The incident came to light after a TVIS (traffic violation information slip) was issued for the complainant’s Activa. The police were informed, who found that the Sector 38 resident had affixed a fake number on his scooter. A case has been registered at the Industrial Area police station. TNS

Thieves strike at two houses

Chandigarh: Two burglary incidents have been reported from the city. In a complaint, Ajay Singh, a resident of Mani Majra, reported that two gold rings, a gold chain and Rs15,000 were stolen from his residence on August 27. The police were informed following which a case was registered at the Mani Majra police station. In another incident, Suresh, a resident of Sector 39, complained that Rs40,000 and gold ornaments were stolen from his house on August 27. TNS

Two hire Innova, steal it, booked

Chandigarh: Two persons, who had hired an Innova from Delhi to Katra, have been booked for stealing the vehicle. According to the police, complainant Mukesh, a resident of Kaithal, alleged that Mohit Kumar and Harjeet Singh had hired his vehicle on August 26 for a tour from Delhi to Chandigarh, Amritsar and Katra. On the intervening night of August 27 and 28, they told the complainant that they would stay at a hotel in Kajheri, Chandigarh. The complainant alleged that during the stay at the hotel, the suspects stole the keys of his vehicle and his purse. They then escaped from the spot and later met with an accident near Ambala. The police have registered a case. TNS

Hockey wizard remembered

Patiala: NCC cadets of Senior Secondary Model School, Punjabi University, remembered the legendary hockey icon, Major Dhyan Chand, on his birth anniversary on Sunday. Lovepreet Kaur shed light on the exploits of Dhyan Chand in Olympics. Gurpreet Kaur spoke on his life and achievements. Jatin delivered a speech on the Olympics movement and importance of sports in life. The students came to know that the highest sports award, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, has been named after the hockey wizard. The students also organised a volleyball match and races to mark the day. TNS

Youth Congress office-bearer

Patiala: Mansimrat Singh Riar has been appointed joint secretary of the Punjab Youth Congress. Talking to the media after the appointment, he said the Congress had always honoured its workers for their hard work and would continue to do so in future also. He said the Youth Congress would play a pivotal role in the coming 2022 Assembly elections and the party would again form the government in Punjab with a huge majority. TNS

Ropar resident held with heroin

Chandigarh: The UT police have arrested a Ropar resident while possessing 13.90 grams of heroin. According to the police, Gursewak was arrested from Sector 46 while possessing heroin. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused. TNS

Purse containing Rs5,000 snatched

Chandigarh: Three Activa-borne miscreants snatched a purse from a man. Complainant Arun Kumar, a resident of Maloya, reported that three unknown persons riding a scooter snatched his purse containing Rs5,000 and documents from near the Sector 38/25 light point. The police have registered a case. TNS

Man booked for attacking wife

Chandigarh: A Dadu Majra colony resident has been booked for attacking his wife with a sharp weapon. According to the police, the woman reported that her husband, Rajesh Kumar, attacked her with a sharp weapon near the Sector 38 (West) light point. The victim, who suffered injuries, was admitted to the Government Multi Specialty Hospital, Sector 16. The police have registered a case. TNS

Two arrested with ‘chura post’

Ambala: The CIA-2 unit of Ambala police has arrested two men and recovered 17-kg ‘chura post’ and 54.700-kg ‘doda post’ from their possession. The suspects have been identified as Anil Kumar and Sukhdev, both residents of Ambala. They were produced in a court, which sent them to seven-day police remand on Sunday. A naka was laid near the Mullana grain market. A truck was stopped for checking at the naka. During the checking, the CIA-2 team recovered 17-kg ‘chura post’ and 54.700-kg ‘doda post’. TNS

Local pugilist brings laurels

Chandigarh: Local pugilist Rohit Chamoli brought laurels to the city by winning a gold medal in the 48-kg weight category during the Asian Amateur Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). He is training under ASI Joginder Singh. Meanwhile, another local lad Krrish Pal, who trains under Bhagwant Singh, coach in the UT Sports Department, lost his quarterfinal bout. TNS

Foundation day celebrated

Chandigarh: The 58th foundation day of Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) was celebrated on the premises of Sewa Bharti, Sector 29, here, on Sunday. RSS leader Prem Goyal was the chief guest on the occasion. Goyal briefed about the establishment of the VHP and its ideology. Later, Roshan Lal, retired SP, Chandigarh Police, joined the VHP and was designated as a special coordinator, Chandigarh unit. TNS

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