Lahan destroyed, liquor seized

Jalandhar: On the direction of Assistant Commissioner Excise, Jalandhar-2, and Assistant Commissioner Excise, Ludhiana, a raid was conducted under Operation Red Rose in Mand Areas of Mehatpur block in Veran, Bute Dian Channa and Dharme dian Channa villages. The team confiscated unclaimed 12 big tirpals and destroyed 12,000-kg lahan. Apart from this, 70 bottles of illicit liquor and five iron drums were also recovered. An FIR was registered at the Mehetpur police station. TNS

surprise check at tehsil complex

Jalandhar: Sub Divisional Magistrate Dr Jai Inder Singh on Thursday conducted a surprise check at the tehsil complex and driving test track to oversee delivery of services. The SDM said the checking has been conducted to check malpractices in providing the services. The SDM visited all booths located at the tehsil complex and interacted with the public. He asked the applicants if they were overcharged for Transport Department related services besides directing booth owners to restrain from any kind of malpractice. The SDM then visited the driving test track where he intercepted two suspicious persons and confiscated several documents from their custody. TNS

Body found on national highway

Jalandhar: A 28-year-old man was found dead on Jalandhar-Pathankot National Highway on Thursday. The body was spotted by some commuters on the road near Raipur Rusulpur village. SHO, Maqsudan, Sukhjeet Singh said the deceased was a resident of Jammu and it was an accident case. A vehicle has apparently hit him from the rear side. The deceased suffered injuries on his head and lower body. A case has been registered. TNS