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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan seeks ‘appropriate recognition' for slain agniveer
Bathinda: In a tribute to agniveer Akashdeep Singh, Punjab assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan mentioned that the Faridkot district administration and the Punjab chief secretary are in contact with to ensure the slain soldier received appropriate recognition. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing mourners at the bhog of Akashdeep, Sandhwan expressed hope for a swift resolution. Akashdeep, 22, died in Jammu due to a bullet injury on May 14. His mother, Karamjit Kaur, and father Balwinder Singh were so upset with the central and state govts that they refused to immerse his ashes until the govt recognised him as a "martyr" by providing due honours. Though the family made this demand, the ministry of defence does not recognise the word martyr and sees a soldier who died in the battlefield as a "battle casualty". The family, also voicing opposition to the Agnipath Scheme, demanded its cancellation, stating that because Akashdeep was an agniveer, no honour as per past protocol was accorded during the cremation of his mortal remains. Hailing from Kothe Chahal village near Kotkapura town in Faridkot district, Akashdeep joined Indian Army as an agniveer nearly 21 months ago. Sandhwan, while paying tributes alongside his wife Gurpreet Kaur, said the Agnipath Scheme was not suitable for the nation's security. He asked the central govt to withdraw the scheme and resume regular recruitments.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Punjab speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan seeks ‘appropriate recognition' for slain agniveer Akashdeep Singh
1 2 3 Bathinda: In a tribute to agniveer Akashdeep Singh, Punjab assembly speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan mentioned that the Faridkot district administration and the Punjab chief secretary are in contact with Indian Army to ensure the slain soldier received appropriate recognition. Addressing mourners at the bhog of Akashdeep, Sandhwan expressed hope for a swift resolution. Akashdeep, 22, died in Jammu due to a bullet injury on May 14. His mother, Karamjit Kaur, and father Balwinder Singh were so upset with the central and state govts that they refused to immerse his ashes until the govt recognised him as a "martyr" by providing due honours. Though the family made this demand, the ministry of defence does not recognise the word martyr and sees a soldier who died in the battlefield as a "battle casualty". The family, also voicing opposition to the Agnipath Scheme, demanded its cancellation, stating that because Akashdeep was an agniveer, no honour as per past protocol was accorded during the cremation of his mortal remains. Hailing from Kothe Chahal village near Kotkapura town in Faridkot district, Akashdeep joined Indian Army as an agniveer nearly 21 months ago. Sandhwan, while paying tributes alongside his wife Gurpreet Kaur, said the Agnipath Scheme was not suitable for the nation's security. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo He asked the central govt to withdraw the scheme and resume regular recruitments to ensure soldiers serving at the nation's borders receive due honours. Outreach 3 days after Rahul spoke to family The speaker's outreach comes three days after leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, spoke with Akashdeep's father Balwinder Singh on May 22, when Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring visited the bereaved family to offer condolences. Rahul assured him of support and said the Congress had always opposed the Agnipath Scheme, demanding equal treatment for all soldiers. Warring mentioned that Akashdeep's family had not received any compensation. Due to the dissatisfaction expressed by agniveer Akashdeep's family, several youth from Faridkot, who were preparing for recruitment under the scheme, have declined to participate and demanded the opportunity to compete for regular recruitment. MSID: 121392529 413 |
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ferozepur cops seize 10kg heroin based on arrested smugglers' disclosure
The Ferozepur police recovered 10kg of heroin on Thursday based on the disclosure made by three smugglers, officials said. Following sustained questioning of three drug smugglers, who were apprehended a day earlier with 2 kg of heroin and ₹25.12 lakh in cash, police seized another stash of 10kg heroin hidden at a rented accommodation of an accused in Rai Colony in Ferozepur, the police added. On Wednesday, the police had arrested three individuals identified as Karan Kumar alias Ghani (22), Rohit Bhatt (24), and Akashdeep alias Akash (24) with heroin and cash from Bukhan Khan Wala village under the jurisdiction of Kulgarhi police station. Police said that Karan Kumar and Akashdeep have prior criminal records. Addressing the media, deputy inspector general of police, Ferozepur Range, Harmanbir Singh Gill, accompanied by SSP Bhupinder Singh Sidhu, said during sustained questioning during the two-day police remand accused Karan Kumar disclosed that an additional 10 kg of heroin was hidden at his rented residence in Rai Colony, Ferozepur. 'Acting promptly, police recovered the narcotics without requiring his presence at the site for identification. Further inquiries are underway to trace the full network and identify other individuals involved. Notably, criminal records confirm that Karan Kumar and Akashdeep are repeat offenders previously booked under the NDPS Act, pointing to a broader drug trafficking nexus that police are determined to dismantle,' the DIG said.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Two drones seized on Ferozepur border
The Border Security Force (BSF) seized two drones on the international border in Ferozepur on Wednesday. A BSF spokesman said a DJI Mavic 3 Classic drone was found during a search operation in a field in Palha Megha village of the district. 'Later, another drone of the same model was found stuck in the border fence adjacent to Gendu Kilcha village. Both drones are presumed to have crashed down due to electronic counter-measures deployed on the border,' the BSF official said, adding that the 'nefarious designs of smugglers' had been foiled. However, no drug or any other item was found along with the drones. In another case, the police arrested three smugglers and seized 2-kg heroin, along with ₹25.12 lakh drug money, in Ferozepur. With this, 10-kg heroin and nearly ₹27 lakh in cash have been seized this week, the police said. Addressing mediapersons, senior superintendent of police (SSP) Bhupinder Singh Sidhu said cops, acting on a tip-off, set up a naka (checkpoint) where the three smugglers from Bukhan Khan Wala village that falls under the Kulgarhi police station were caught. The arrested individuals have been identified as Karan Kumar, alias Ghani, 22, Rohit Bhatt, 24, and Akashdeep, alias Akash, 24. The police said Karan Kumar and Akashdeep have a criminal history. Karan is already facing an NDPS case as he was caught carrying 71.44-gm heroin on January 12. Another case against him is related to Arms Act, registered on December 12. Akashdeep has been facing an NDPS case as he was once caught with 50-gm heroin. SSP Sidhu further said the accused were using 'hawala' routes to channel drug money. The investigation is still underway and more arrests and recoveries are likely, he added.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Pak's military infra at Leepa Valley completely destroyed
Jammu: The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army has completely destroyed military infrastructure at Leepa Valley in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said. Indian Army officials estimate that it will take Pakistan 8-12 months to rebuild the infrastructure. During a visit by PTI to the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar, a forward village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, the destruction of Pakistani military infrastructure, resulting from Indian Army's response to ceasefire violations in the second week of May during Operation Sindoor, was evident. 'We completely destroyed at least three posts, an ammunition depot, fuel storage facility, and gunnery, among other targets. Our retaliation was so devastating that it will take Pakistan at least 8-12 months to rebuild, possibly longer,' a senior Indian Army official told PTI. Another official said that the Pakistan Army employed heavy weaponry, including aerial platforms, to target Indian positions but failed to inflict any damage. 'Our indigenously developed Akashdeep radar system performed brilliantly while our air defence guns neutralised their aerial platforms. Our military infrastructure remains intact, while the enemy's has been decimated,' the second official said. The officials noted that several vacant military structures were present in Leepa Valley but the Indian Army targeted only those where maximum damage could be inflicted. Based on information from various sources, the officials said at least 64 Pakistani military personnel were killed and 96 injured by the Chinar Corps during the retaliatory strikes in the second week of May. 'The message was clear -- our retaliation follows a 1:3 ratio, meaning the Indian Army will strike three times as hard for every Pakistani ceasefire violation,' a top Chinar Corps official said. Providing details about the 25-minute strike near Muzaffarabad in PoK on May 7 under Operation Sindoor, India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, the officials said the coordinated strikes were so intense that the commander of PoK's 75th Infantry Brigade urged troops to prioritise saving lives over protecting assets. 'Intercepted communication revealed how a Pakistan Army commander, hiding inside a mosque, was instructing troops to save lives first. One message was 'save lives first, offices can reopen later',' a senior Chinar Corps official said. Under Operation Sindoor, India demolished nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK on May 7. In response, Pakistan tried to strike Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10.
