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Excise Department and police booked unidentified individuals for carrying 22 whiskey bottles in an SUV (PB 10 JL0025). The discovery occurred the day before the Ludhiana West by-election. Jashanpreet Singh reported seeing the vehicle carrying liquor and political party pamphlets near a crematorium, prompting a search and subsequent case registration. (This summary is generated via AI.)

A senior Akali leader, Jaskaran Singh Deol, has been charged under BNS Section 125 for allegedly endangering others. Police acted after a viral video showed him firing pistols. Deol claims the video is old and denies any recent wrongdoing, stating it was filmed two years ago. He has pledged full cooperation with the police investigation. (This summary is generated via AI.)

AAP and SAD workers clashed outside a Ludhiana West byelection polling booth. SAD accused AAP of bogus voting using absentee voter slips, leading to a physical altercation. AAP denied the claims, alleging SAD tried to intimidate voters. Police intervened to restore order. The Police Commissioner is investigating the incident. (This summary is generated via AI.)

In initial two hours, turnout was as low as 8.50%; EC deploys heavy forces in Ludhiana West constituency

No major untoward incident reported across the constituency

Local election officials, in coordination with polling booth staff, arranged vehicles allowing voters to travel comfortably from their homes to designated centres and back

Braving age and mobility challenges, many elderly voters turned out right at 7 am when polling officially opened

A majority of the voters in the constituency belong to the middle class and they did not seem to be in a hurry to reach the polling stations

Case registered against driver under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Voting for the Ludhiana West bypoll began at 7 am. Early voters arrived to avoid the heat. Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu and his wife were among the first to cast their ballots at the Malwa School polling booth. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Vasu Sehgal leads the PGTI NEXGEN Imperial Golf Estate in Ludhiana after a 67, totaling 8-under 100. Lakshya Nagar and Tushar Pannu are tied for second at 5-under 103. 40 players made the cut. Sehgal's impressive round included five birdies and excellent ball-striking. (This summary is generated via AI.)

SHO Tarvinder Kumar and gangster Gagandeep Singh (Ravan) were injured in an encounter in Khanna. Police, investigating a firing case, took Ravan to recover a weapon. Ravan fired at police, prompting the SHO to retaliate. Both were injured. A pistol was recovered, and a new case was registered against Ravan. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Four youths in a Mahindra Thar are wanted by police after attempting to kill a man in Mohar Singh Nagar. The suspects, identified as Mani Shiv Kapoor, Vasu Sood, Anmol Aggarwal, and an unidentified person, repeatedly ran over the victim after an argument. The incident, captured on CCTV, resulted in the vehicle being damaged and the victim, Jaswinder Singh, sustaining minor injuries. The suspects fled and are yet to be apprehended. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Campaigning for the Ludhiana West bypoll concluded, sending regional party leaders back to their usual routines. Elected officials, including legislators, resumed addressing public issues and coordinating with government offices. Leaders also continued strategizing with organizations supporting their candidates, holding meetings to review canvassing progress. Many resumed daily meetings and addressed resident grievances. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Ludhiana defeated Mansa by six wickets in a rain-shortened 20-over match. Mansa scored 81/8, with Arpan Kaur top-scoring. Divya Rajput's 37 led Ludhiana to victory at 18.4 overs. Ludhiana now has eight points, placing second in Group D, with Patiala in first. Their next match is against Barnala on June 19th. (This summary is generated via AI.)

With voting imminent in the Ludhiana West bypoll, political parties are intensely focused on booth-level strategies. They are mobilizing supporters, coordinating transportation, and monitoring voter turnout. Candidates are emphasizing the importance of every vote. The Election Commission has implemented security measures. The bypoll is expected to influence future political dynamics in urban Punjab. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Jandali Road's severe disrepair is isolating communities and causing detours. Potholes prevent easy access to the railway underbridge and Jandali Bridge. Recarpeting is underway, but delayed. Residents, students, and commuters from several villages are negatively impacted, and are urging for urgent repairs due to safety concerns. The legislator has intervened to expedite the project. (This summary is generated via AI.)

The Doraha-Neelon road is severely damaged, creating dangerous conditions for commuters. Poor maintenance and the lack of recarpeting have led to accidents and health problems. Commuters, including those sick or elderly, endure an extremely uncomfortable ride. Despite complaints and media coverage, the authorities haven't taken action. A solution is promised. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Ten women in Jeevanpur village launched 'Ludhiana Jute Fashion,' an enterprise producing eco-friendly jute products. They received training, secured bank linkages, and established a social media presence. In two months, they completed orders worth Rs 30,000, achieving financial independence and reclaiming their identities through sustainable practices. (This summary is generated via AI.)

AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora enjoyed a relaxed day with his team after a long campaign. They spent the morning unwinding and reflecting. Friends and family held a lunch, making last-minute calls to voters to garner support for the upcoming election. Arora expressed gratitude and pledged to serve the constituency if elected. (This summary is generated via AI.)

A young, unidentified man was found hanging from a bus shelter in Sherpur Chowk. The body had a rope around the neck, an open belt, and no shoes. Police are investigating the suspicious death, questioning locals, and waiting for post-mortem results. The body is in the hospital mortuary for identification. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Party candidate Ashu had minor clash with police officials as he tried to save worker

194 polling parties comprising 776 personnel dispatched for crucial Ludhiana West byelection

Old video circulated during bypoll to defame me: Deol

Lovepreet, 19, died after being brutally attacked by residents who mistook him for a mobile phone snatcher. He was with his friend, Dev, who is in police custody. Lovepreet called his brother for help before the assault. Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage, and awaiting autopsy results. (This summary is generated via AI.)