Brief: Fraud in land deal alleged

Phagwara: A resident of Hadiabad, Phagwara, has filed a complaint alleging financial fraud in a land deal, prompting the Satnampura police to register a case under Section 406 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which relates to criminal breach of trust. The complainant, Naresh Kumar, has alleged that Sarwan Singh, a resident of Chiherru village near Phagwara, took ?15 lakh from him with the assurance of facilitating the purchase of a plot of land. However, according to the complaint, the transaction was neither completed, nor was the money returned. Naresh further stated that the accused was introduced to him by NRI Bakhtawar Singh, who has passed away in Belgium. The police have confirmed that an investigation is underway. oc

Scooterist cop dies in mishap

Phagwara: A Punjab Police employee scootorist was killed on the spot when his Activa Punjab-07CD-2030 was hit by a speeding car DL-01LE-3699 on Phagwara--Hoshiarpur road on Saturday. The deceased identified as Deepak Kumar of Hoshiarpur was returning from his duty on high-tech naka near Phillaur. The car driver managed to flee.The police have registered a case under section 304A, 279, 427, IPC, against car driver. oc

Purse snatched, man arrested

Phagwara: The Phagwara police have arrested a snatcher identified as Ravi Kumar, resident of village Mandhali, under Section 304,BNS, on the charge of snatching a purse of a woman Kareena, resident of village Bhungarni. The accused tried to escape after snatching but was nabbed by cops. oc