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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Nabha encounter: Next hearing on Sep 17
Patiala: The Punjab and Haryana high court has adjourned the hearing in the March 13 encounter of a 22-year-old youth to Sep 17. Jaspreet Singh was killed by a team of Punjab Police in Mandour village of Nabha in Patiala district. In the last hearing on Thursday, during which a new counsel appeared on behalf of Jaspreet's parents Baljeet Kaur and Lakhwinder Singh, the state counsel sought additional time to submit a reply, which the bench granted. The encounter occurred a day after the kidnapping of a seven-year-old boy from Sihan Daud village on March 12. Police said the child was abducted for a Rs 1-crore ransom by Jaspreet of Sihan Daud village, Khanna (Ludhiana), and his two accomplices — Harpreet Singh of Bathan village and Ravi Bhinder of Jagowal village. According to police, Jaspreet was traced and intercepted in a Fortuner SUV. When challenged, he allegedly opened fire, leading to retaliatory action that resulted in Jaspreet's death. A pistol and a motorcycle connected to the crime were recovered at the scene. However, Jaspreet's parents maintain their son was unarmed and learnt to had surrendered before being fatally shot.
The Citizen
16 hours ago
- The Citizen
Sharp-eyed flying squad recovers stolen Fortuner before owner realizes it's missing
A contractor visiting East Driefontein on July 7 had no idea his Toyota Fortuner had been stolen—until police called to inform him they had already recovered it and arrested the suspects. The man had parked his SUV in the Masakhane Shaft parking area and gone inside, unaware that criminals had already made off with his vehicle. Fortunately, three vigilant members of the West Rand Police's Flying Squad, based in Krugersdorp, were patrolling along the P111 road toward Westonaria when they spotted the Fortuner and found it suspicious—even though it hadn't yet been reported stolen. As officers tried to stop the vehicle, the suspects abandoned it and jumped into a second car. The police gave chase and managed to intercept and arrest all three men in the getaway car. Further investigation revealed that the second vehicle had also been reported stolen during a robbery in Florida earlier this year. Thanks to the sharp instincts and quick action of the Flying Squad, two stolen vehicles were recovered and three suspects are now behind bars. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Gurgaon live-in couple held for posing as car owners, defrauding prospective buyers
The Gurgaon police arrested two people, including a woman, on Thursday for allegedly defrauding people of around Rs 2 crore by posing as brokers selling Toyota Fortuners and other sports utility vehicles (SUVs). They were presented in court on Friday, and sent to two days' police custody. The accused have been identified as Jagmeet Singh alias Suraj Lamba, 40, and Amrita Kaur, 38, residents of Palm Hills in Sector 77. They were held by a team from the Cyber Crime (West) police station. According to the police, on April 1, a complainant had reported that he received a call from someone offering to sell a Fortuner. The caller provided a location, showed the vehicle, and demanded an advance of Rs 50,000, which the complainant transferred. The accused then allegedly extracted more money under the pretext of finalising the sale, but did not deliver the vehicle, thus defrauding the victim. A case was registered under relevant provisions. Led by Priyanshu Dewan, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Cyber Crime, a team under Sandeep Kumar, Inspector, nabbed the two. 'Investigations have revealed that Jagmeet Singh and Amrita Kaur, who live together in a flat with a monthly rent of Rs 50,000, funded a lavish lifestyle with the illicit proceeds. They targeted luxury car listings on OLX, contacted the owners, paid a small advance to book the vehicle, and had the original ad removed,' a police spokesperson said. Posing as owners, they then re-advertised the vehicle on OLX, showed it to buyers, and fraudulently collected payments, the police said. The money was then transferred to jewellers' accounts to buy jewellery, which was then sold to jewellers in Delhi, officers said, adding that Kaur was actively involved in planning the fraud and posting the ads on OLX. Singh, who used to be a car dealer in Saket, Delhi, has a criminal history, having served 30 days in Gurgaon's Bhondsi jail for a similar scam involving an Innova car, besides 45 days in a Jalandhar prison for another fraud linked to a Fortuner car. He has six prior cases of cyber fraud and cheating registered against him. The two accused have been linked to over 15 other fraud cases, according to officers. 'The police will interrogate the accused during their two-day custody to recover the defrauded amounts. The investigation is ongoing,' the spokesperson added.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Trust, deceit: How this duo conned SUV buyers in scam that funded lavish lifestyle
Gurgaon: They didn't own a car of their own but made a fortune "selling" SUVs online. A couple was arrested on Thursday from their rented 3BHK condominium in Sector 77 for allegedly cheating online users looking to buy high-end SUVs. City police said on Friday that Jagmeet Singh alias Suraj Lamba (40) and Amrita Kaur (38) funded their lavish lifestyle, including monthly rent of Rs 50,000 for their flat at Palm Hills Society, through the scam. They targeted buyers on e-commerce platforms like OLX, a police officer said on Friday. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon "Their modus operandi was simple but effective. The couple would browse listings for high-end cars and contact the real sellers. They would pose as buyers and pay a nominal amount. Once trust was established, they would convince the sellers to take down the listings. Then, the couple would pose as owners of the car and repost ads about selling it," the police officer said. Police suspect that the duo amassed at least Rs 15 lakh and was cheating online users for the past three years. Cops said the couple came under scrutiny after a city resident filed a police complaint on April 1, alleging that Rs 50,000 was paid as token amount to a woman who was selling a Toyota Fortuner online. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo After transferring this amount, the woman stopped responding and taking the resident's calls. An FIR was registered at the Cyber West police station under Section 318 (cheating) of BNS. Investigators probing the case traced the seller's social media activity and mobile location to zero-in on the couple. Amrita, police said, would manage the online listings and Jagmeet would contact the car sellers. After collecting the money, the couple would buy jewellery with it and then sell it off in Delhi to convert it into cash, the police officer told TOI. Police also found out that Jagmeet, a former car dealer in Delhi's Saket, has a history of running such scams. He was earlier jailed in Bhondsi for 30 days for cheating a user by offering to sell an Innova car, and was lodged in Jalandhar prison for 45 days for a similar fraud involving a Fortuner. There are at least six cyberfraud cases registered against him in Punjab, Gurgaon and Delhi. Police on Thursday obtained a two-day remand for questioning the two accused. They are trying to find out the extent of the scam and other possible accomplices.
India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Foreign funding, terror camp plans: FIR against conversion kingpin Chhangur Baba
The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has made explosive revelations in the FIR against Chhangur Baba, mastermind of the religious conversion gang, alleging that he was plotting to set up a terrorist training facility with the help of foreign Baba, alias Jamaluddin, and his associates were arrested earlier this month for orchestrating large-scale religious conversions. He is accused of receiving over Rs 500 crore through around 40 bank accounts from foreign sources, including Gulf countries and possibly to the FIR filed by the UP ATS, these funds were allegedly used to build a luxurious mansion in Balrampur and purchase premium SUVs like Fortuner and Creta. The money also funded anti-national activities, including the construction of a large building intended to be used as a terror camp. Police claim Chhangur Baba's conversion network extended beyond Uttar Pradesh, operating in several other states. Hindu women and minors were reportedly targeted and coerced into conversion. According to investigators, Chhangur Baba had built a team that received commissions for each successful ATS has so far arrested Baba's son Mehboob, and associates Naveen Rohra and Neetu alias Nasreen, who are believed to be key players in the revealed that the operation followed a structured incentive system, with conversion payouts varying by caste. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing the financial angle and the ownership of properties worth over Rs 100 crore, allegedly acquired illegally in Balrampur and Pune, some on encroached government Baba has denied all allegations, saying, "I am innocent. I don't know anything."FATWA AGAINST CHHANGUR BABAMeanwhile, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, national president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, issued a fatwa against Chhangur Baba and called for his boycott by the community.'The work done by Baba is not only illegal but also against the principles of Islam,' he said. 'Such a person should be boycotted.'Officials said the probe will continue to uncover the full extent of the religious conversion gang's operations and its national and international links. Raids are ongoing to locate other absconding suspects.- EndsMust Watch
