In brief: Batala police arrest two BKI operatives

The Batala police apprehended two Babbar Khalsa International operatives who were behind the attacks in Jaintipur village and Raimal village. The operatives — Mohit and Vishal — belong to a terror module masterminded by US based gangster Happy Passia and Pakistan based terrorist Harvinder Rinda.

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State doubles aid for disabled soldiers

Chandigarh: The government has approved a significant increase in ex gratia aid to disabled soldiers from defence services and paramilitary forces. Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat said ex gratia payments had been doubled to provide greater financial security.

High drama during truck union election

Sangrur: Manjit Singh Kaka, a candidate, consumed a “poisonous substance” during the election of the Truck Operators’ Union president in Bhawanigarh. He alleged that he had been denied the post despite a politician’s promise. He is out of danger. Jatinder Singh Vicky Bajwa was elected president.