Brief: Man held with poppy husk

Phagwara: The police have arrested one person with 3.3 kg of poppy husk during a routine patrol. The police were conducting patrol duty when they spotted a suspicious vehicle near village Gidderpindi. The driver of the vehicle attempted to flee but the police intercepted the car and apprehended the driver. The driver Tarshem Singh belonged to Sahuwala village in Moga district. During the search of the vehicle, the police recovered a plastic bag containing 3.3 kg of poppy husk. oc

Winter OPD timings revised

Phagwara: The government has revised winter OPD timings for all government hospitals and dispensaries, aiming to streamline healthcare services during the colder months. According to the official notification, the new timings will be effective from today to April 15. The OPD services in all government hospitals and dispensaries will be available from 9 am to 3 pm. oc

2 booked for carrying arms

Phagwara: The Mehatpur police have booked unidentified miscreants on the charges of outraging religious feelings, affray, and brandishing arms. Sunil Kumar of Vadda Vehara, Mehatpur, complained to the police that two accused, in an inebriated condition, barged into their locality brandishing arms, on October 14 late evening, smashed the electric ornamental strings outside Valmiki temple, used casteist remarks, and issued threats. oc

Bali patron of Red Cross Society

Hoshiarpur: Dr Mohammad Jameel Bali has been appointed as the patron of the Indian Red Cross Society, Punjab State Branch. The appointment was announced at a ceremony held at the Punjab Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh, where Dr Bali was honoured by Governor Gulab Chand Kataria. oc

Man held under NDPS Act

Phagwara: The Nakodar police have arrested a man on the charge of selling intoxicant tablets. As many as 32 intoxicating tablets were recovered from the possession of the accused Ajay Kumar, alias Rebo of Samrai village. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered. oc

Villager held for hooch sale

Phagwara: The Nurmahal police have arrested a villager on the charge of selling illicit liquor. As many as 52 bottles of hooch were seized from the possession of the accused, identified as Jasveer Singh, a resident of Dharme Dian Chhana village under Mehatpur. oc