20-yr jail for abusing minor

Yamunanagar: A fast-track special court, under the POCSO Act, has sentenced a man to 20-year jail for abducting and sexually abusing a minor in Yamunanagar. The court also imposed Rs 35,000 fine on the convict, Sandeep, of Chandpur Colony of Yamunanagar. TNS

Drunken cop suspended

Chandigarh: Bhupeshwar Dayal, OSD to the CM, said the constable found intoxicated during the International Gita Mahotsav had been suspended. He said in another case, a driver, Deepak, was suspended for alleged drunken driving after running over devotees at Narnaul temple on Sharad Purnima. TNS

‘Avoid tours ahead of session’

Chandigarh: The government has directed officers and other state employees to remain present in the office and avoid tours in view of the upcoming Vidhan Sabha session starting from December 17. TNS

INLD opposes VC’s appointment

Chandigarh: The INLD has opposed the appointment of actor Gajendra Chauhan as the VC of Pandit Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts, Rohtak. INLD secretary general Abhay Chautala said rules had been violated. TNS

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