Brief: ‘Drug peddler’ arrested

Phagwara: The police have arrested a 'drug peddler' and seized 35 intoxicated tablets from his possession on Thursday night.The accused was identified as Aakash of the Industrial Area locality in Phagwara. The accused was arrested at a check point. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused. oc

Motorcycle found stolen

Phagwara: The motorcycle of village youth Mahinder Pal of village Mehtiana, Hoshiarpur, was found stolen before Amar Palace on Phagwara-Banga road on Thursday night.The victim went to attend a marriage function after parking his bike bearing registration number Punjab-07BK-5413 but found it stolen when came out from the marriage palace.The police have registered a case under Section 379, IPC, in this regard. oc

Man held for using heroin

Phagwara: The Nakodar police have arrested a 'drug addict'. The accused has been identified as Sarabjit Ram of Gohir village. A lighter, silver paper and plastic pipe used for consuming contraband was recovered from his possession. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused. oc

Drug peddler PO nabbed

Phagwara: The Shahkot police have arrested a proclaimed offender (PO) absconding for the last two years. The accused has been identified as Nishan Singh, a resident of Talwandi Butian village, wanted in a case of drug peddling registered in 1997 and was declared PO in 2023. oc

Woman held for peddling

Phagwara: The Nakodar Sadar police have arrested a women 'drug peddler' on the charge of selling intoxicant tablets. As many as 68 tablets were recovered from the possession of the accused Bhira of Sailkianna village under Phillaur. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against the accused. The Nurmahal police arrested drug peddler Charanjit Kumar of Kot Badal Khan village. oc

Three booked for assault

Phagwara: The police have booked three villagers for assaulting a co-villager. The accused have been identified as Harwinder Pal Singh, alias Hindu, Harwindar Singh, alias Babla, and Tirath Singh of Talwandi Madho. Kamaljit Singh of the village complained to the police that the accused assaulted and seriously injured him on March 11 and threatened him with dire consequences. A case has been registered.

spring floral show at LPU

Phagwara: The Spring Flower Show 2025, organised by the School of Agriculture at Lovely Professional University (LPU) was a tribute to botanical beauty. The two-day event witnessed an overwhelming response with over 1,500 entries and participation from more than 20 external institutions. oc