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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
50gm heroin seized in Mohali, three arrested
Mohali police arrested three individuals and recovered 50 gm heroin and ₹95,000 in drug proceeds from their possession on Thursday. The accused have been identified as Gurpreet Singh and his associates Rahul Sahota and Gobind Singh, alias Gopi, both residents of Himmatpura, Gillwali Gate, Amritsar. The operation was conducted by a CIA staff team led by inspector Harminder Singh under the supervision of SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans. According to a district police spokesperson, one of the accused, Gurpreet, was arrested during a routine checkpoint set up near the entry gate of Chhivjot Enclave, Kharar. While inspecting vehicles and pedestrians, the team noticed him suspiciously approaching from Kurali. Upon searching his bag, police recovered 50 gm heroin. Gurpreet was immediately taken into custody and a case under Sections 21, 29, 61 and 85 of the NDPS Act was registered. During interrogation, he confessed that he had supplied heroin to two of his associates, Rahul and Gobind. He further admitted to receiving ₹1 lakh in drug money for the supply. Acting on this information, the CIA team raided a location at Gillwali Gate and apprehended both Rahul and Gobind. Police recovered ₹95,000 in suspected drug money from their possession. All three accused have been remanded to police custody for further interrogation. Authorities are now investigating the broader network involved in the supply and distribution of heroin in the region.
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Homeowners with garden fences told to 'contact council' or risk £20k fine
New rules came in last week under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 give households guidance - here's all you need to know UK homeowners with garden fences could be slapped with hefty £20,000 fines for a common blunder following new regulations. The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 has recently updated guidelines for households. Which? legal expert Gurpreet Chhokar warned: "If you're thinking of putting up a new garden fence this summer, there are a few important things to bear in mind to make sure you don't break any laws and find yourself landed with a fine." Gurpreet advised: "If you don't have planning permission then your fence can't be any higher than two metres from the ground." While rear garden fences can stand at two metres, stricter rules apply to front garden barriers, reports Birmingham Live. Front garden fences must not exceed one metre - just over three feet - according to the new guidance. Gurpreet further explained: "There will also be some cases where planning permission will be needed if the fence is more than a meter high - such as if it borders a highway or the footpath of a highway if you're not sure, then it's worth getting in touch with your local planning authority (which is usually your local council) to check." Before making alterations or enhancements to your property, it's crucial to determine whether planning permission is required. Proceeding without the necessary permissions could result in being forced to revert any changes made. Jimmy Englezos, from Ronseal, warned: "If it's your neighbour who owns the fence, you must seek permission from them before making any changes to your property's side of the fence, this includes hanging fairy lights, drilling holes or growing vertical plants. "Similarly, if you want to lean something against the fence or grow plants next to it that may make contact with the fence, you have to seek permission from the owners first as it could cause damage." He further warns: "If you own the fence, you can decorate the space however you like, as long as it doesn't place your neighbour or their property at risk." And don't forget, causing a statutory nuisance with your fence, like flooding or blocked drains, might hit you with fines up to £5,000 – or even £20,000 if you're running a business.
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Indian Express
Aspiring model, his cousin arrested for killing woman in Navi Mumbai for Rs 5 lakh
In 2022, Sukhpreet Singh left his home in Haryana's Fatehabad and went to Mumbai to pursue his dream of becoming a model. He was accompanied by his cousin, Gurpreet. On Saturday, the duo was arrested by a team of Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) from Gautam Buddha Nagar for their alleged involvement in a contract killing, police said. They have been accused of killing a woman in Navi Mumbai for Rs 5 lakh. 'Sukhpreet (24) and Gurpreet (23) were arrested after the STF received an alert on Saturday afternoon that they were near the Ghanta roundabout in Greater Noida's Surajpur, and were trying to escape,' said an officer. According to a statement issued by the UP STF, Sukhpreet told police during questioning that a salon owner had hired him to kill the woman. 'Sukhpreet wanted to be a model, and so, he had moved to Mumbai in 2022 with his uncle's son, Gurpreet. During his stay, Sukhpreet met a woman, who was a Ghaziabad resident and a salon owner, in Navi Mumbai,' said officials. According to police, she allegedly convinced him to kill another woman and promised to pay him Rs 5 lakh. Police said Sukhpreet allegedly involved Gurpreet and ordered a knife and a mask online. After tracking the victim's daily movements, they targeted her on May 18. As per the statement, the duo carried out the murder by slitting the woman's throat in the middle of a road in Navi Mumbai. 'Following the crime, they fled Mumbai and were hiding in Gautam Buddha Nagar to evade arrest,' said police. The Navi Mumbai police identified the accused after arresting the victim's husband, Kishore Singh. Police said it was Kishore who had allegedly hired Sukhpreet and Gurpreet, through the salon owner, to carry out the murder. They are yet to ascertain the motive behind the crime. Sukhpreet and Gurpreet have been booked under sections 103 (1) (murder) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) in the FIR registered in connection with the woman's murder in Navi Mumbai, said police. In September 2023, the Haryana Police had lodged an FIR against Sukhpreet for raping a woman and he was also arrested in the case. According to Fatehabad SP Siddhant Jain, the matter is currently under trial.
Hindustan Times
25-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Man tags along to meet friend's Insta connection, killed
A two-week-old online friendship with a married woman that began on Instagram turned tragic when a 22-year-old from Moga was brutally assaulted and killed near the Nanaksar Bridge in Jagraon. The victim had no direct connection with the woman as he was accompanying his friend who was allegedly called by the woman for a meeting. According to the police, victim Gurpreet Singh, a resident of Nathoke village in Moga, was attacked by around 15 members of a married woman's family late Wednesday night. His friend Sukha, who had developed a relationship with the woman through Instagram, managed to escape the ambush. Sukha told the police that he met the woman on Instagram about two weeks ago. The 'married' woman, a resident of Alamwala village, reportedly told Sukha over phone that her family had discovered their relationship and thrown her out of the house. She pleaded with him to meet her near Gurdwara Nanaksar Sahib. It is yet to be ascertained if it was a trap. Concerned about her safety, Sukha took his friend Gurpreet along and drove from Moga to the arranged location on a motorcycle. However, upon reaching near the Nanaksar Bridge, they were assaulted by a group of about 15 men, believed to be the woman's family members. As the attackers charged, Sukha managed to flee on the motorcycle, but Gurpreet tried to escape on foot towards the fields. The accused caught and thrashed him savagely, leaving him grievously injured and bleeding under the bridge. The next morning, a couple out for a walk spotted the unconscious youth. An ambulance rushed Gurpreet to the Jagraon civil hospital where he succumbed to his injuries on Friday. Inspector Varinderpal Singh Uppal, SHO at the Jagraon City police station, said a murder case was registered against the woman and her relatives. A hunt is on for the arrest of the accused. The police said more details about the sequence of events and the involvement of woman and others would be ascertained once the accused are caught.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Sangrur jail smuggling racket busted, DSP, 18 others arrested
Patiala: Sangrur police have dismantled a well-organised smuggling operation run from inside the district jail, leading to the arrest of a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), a Class-IV employee, 15 jail inmates, and two others. The investigation began following intelligence inputs, prompting a raid inside Sangrur jail, where authorities recovered nine mobile phones, four smartwatches, 50 grams of opium, 12 grams of heroin, and other prohibited materials. As the probe progressed, authorities identified Class-IV employee Prashant as a key player in the smuggling network, allegedly facilitating the illicit trade of drugs and mobile phones. Following these developments, a case was registered at Sangrur city police station, and eight jail inmates were subsequently booked. They were brought to court on production warrants for further investigation. The investigation also led to the arrest of a woman, Banto, a resident of Sunam, who is said to have supplied mobile phones to Prashant. The probe expanded further with the arrest of Manpreet Singh, an associate of inmate Gurvinder Singh, currently housed at Sangrur jail. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 올 봄 패션 트렌드는? "이 반지로 준비 끝이에요" 굿네이버스 더 알아보기 Undo Police seized four kg of heroin, Rs 5.5 lakh in drug money, a Glock pistol, and live ammunition from Manpreet. On May 13, DSP (security) Gurpreet Singh, stationed at Sangrur jail, was arrested for his involvement in the racket. He has been sent to Barnala jail. Investigators found that the DSP played a significant role in facilitating the smuggling of drugs and mobile phones into the facility. Payments for these illegal activities were traced to UPI transactions linked to the DSP's family members. Sangrur SSP SS Chahal, revealed that the investigation uncovered the involvement of inmates Guraj Singh of Patiala, Raghbir Singh of Faridkot, and Gurchet Singh, of Tarn Taran, who had come into contact with DSP Gurpreet around a month ago. Gurchet is the son of Banto. "A relative of inmate Gurchet paid Rs 40,000 in cash to DSP Gurpreet and an additional Rs 26,000 via an online transaction to the DSP's family member. In return, DSP Gurpreet supplied 25 grams of heroin and two mobile phones to the inmates. Of the heroin, 12 grams were recovered from Ravi, an inmate from Malerkotla, while the remaining 13 grams are believed to have been consumed by other inmates," SSP Chahal stated. Following these revelations, DSP Gurpreet was sent to jail, and charges of corruption were added to his case. As of now, 19 individuals have been arrested in connection with the drug smuggling network, with more arrests expected as the investigation continues to unfold. In a tweet on social media platform X, Punjab DGP reiterated the state's "zero-tolerance" policy toward corruption and criminal collusion. "No one, regardless of rank, will be spared," the DGP stated, further affirming the Punjab Police's commitment to eradicating drugs and maintaining law and order in the state. SSP Chahal further noted that DSP Gurpreet Singh had only joined the services at Sangrur Jail in Jan this year. Of the 19 individuals arrested so far, around 15 are already incarcerated, and authorities expect additional arrests as the investigation continues to expand. MSID:: 121192751 413 |
