Pit bull attacks 8-year-old girl

Jalandhar: An 8-year-old girl was attacked by a pit bull on Tuesday evening. The dog bit her wrist when the girl was playing outside. She is reported to be out of danger. Similar dog bite cases have been reported from Jalandhar in the past. Banga SHO said the family members have not filed any complaint. “We got to know about the incident on Wednesday and found that the dog has no owner,” he said. TNS

2 booked for opening fire

Jalandhar: Taking action against a viral firing incident video, the police today registered an FIR against two youth, including a Shiv Sena party leader. Rajesh Kumar, SHO, police division number 1, said a video was recently circulated on social media in which two men were seen firing in the open. The incident occurred on September 4 night at Guru Amardas Colony. The police today registered a case against Sohit Sharma, a resident of Bhagat Singh Colony, and Sumit Kumar, a resident of Guru Amardas Colony. Sohil had reportedly shot fire from licensed pistol during the birthday celebration of his friend. A case under Sections 336, 188 of IPC and 25/2794/69 of Arms Act was registered against them. TNS

CT Group holds placement drive

Jalandhar: Amid the Covid-19 crisis, CT Group of Institutions conducted online placement drive for MBA and BTech students. CapitalVia Global Research Limited, an investment advisor firm, conducted the recruitment via telephonic interview followed by video conferencing for personal interview rounds. Nearly 129 students appeared for the online interview. Of these, 59 were shortlisted for the final round. Students would get an annual package of Rs3.05 lakh per annum, excluding incentives. Managing Director, CT Group, Manbir Singh said online recruitment drive was a success. He congratulated all shortlisted students. TNS