Brief: Migrant killed in accident

Phagwara: A migrant worker from UP was killed and his companion critically injured when their motorcycle was hit by a speeding truck near Harbanspur gate on the Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road. The deceased has been identified as Somveer. He had been staying in Puglana village. Somveer, along with his friend Sonu, was returning to his village when the accident occurred.The impact was so severe Somveer died on the spot, while Sonu sustained serious injuries. A case has been registered against the truck driver. oc

Youth held with 6 gm heroin

Phagwara: The police arrested a youth after recovering heroin from his possession during routine patrolling near Sant Sar Morh. The police noticed a young man acting suspiciously and attempting to turn back on seeing them. The man was arrested and on checking, six gram of heroin was recovered from him. The accused has been identified as Dhian Singh of Boot Thana village, Subhanpur, Kapurthala district. oc