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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Iqbal Singh went to jail when children his age learnt the alphabet
At an age when most children are busy learning the alphabet and numbers, Iqbal Singh was learning the harsh realities of colonial oppression — inside a prison cell. Iqbal Singh went to jail when children his age learnt the alphabet Now 89, the freedom fighter from Ferozepur district, who has lived in Ludhiana for 45 years, recalled how he was just 7 or 8 when he joined a protest against British rule. 'They arrested me along with other protestors and sent us to Lahore Central Jail. My age didn't matter to them; the British officers thrashed me mercilessly,' he said. After coming to Ludhiana, he started dairy farming. His son Gursewak Singh is continuing the business. He takes pride in India's development but he has one regret. 'The state government used to invite us to attend Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations every year,' he said. 'Now, very few of us freedom fighters are alive. Yet many of our demands, like proper housing and free medical facilities, remain unmet.'
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Time of India
Tarn Taran cops crack 3 extortion cases
1 2 Tarn Taran: In a major crackdown on escalating extortion threats in the region, the Tarn Taran Police have claimed significant progress by solving three high-profile ransom call cases. The operation has led to arrests and critical investigative breakthroughs against criminal networks operating both locally and from abroad. Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Deepak Pareek said on Sunday that the police launched a targeted campaign to curb anti-social activities and dismantle extortion rackets. Cases were registered at Jhabal and Bhikhiwind police stations, involving threatening phone calls made to innocent residents, demanding large sums of money under the guise of gangster intimidation. In the first case, two individuals, Nishan Singh of Jagatpura and Gursewak Singh alias Saba of Mahindipur, were arrested for extortion and criminal intimidation. The complainant, a farmer from Jagatpura, had reclaimed 4.25 acres of land previously leased to his uncle, Nishan Singh, sparking a dispute. On June 5 and 6, he received threatening WhatsApp calls from a UK number demanding money and threatening his life. Investigations revealed that Gursewak Singh made the calls under Nishan Singh's instructions. Both were arrested, and inquiries confirmed their involvement in targeting and threatening innocent people for extortion. In the second case, an FIR was registered against Mandeep Singh, a native of Valtoha currently residing in Dubai. On June 8, a farmer from Bhagwanpur Suga received a WhatsApp call demanding Rs 35 lakh, followed by repeated threats until June 14. Investigations identified Mandeep as the caller, who has connections in the complainant's village. He has been named in the FIR, and legal proceedings, including the issuance of a look-out circular (LOC), are under way. Police are also probing his possible gang affiliations and assets acquired through extortion. In the third case, an FIR was registered against Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi alias Panchi, a resident of Ferozepur currently living in Dubai. On June 6, a resident of Bhikhiwind received threatening WhatsApp calls from international numbers demanding Rs 20 lakh and threatening harm to his family. The calls continued until June 16. Investigations revealed Gurpreet as the caller, who falsely claimed to be a gangster to extort money. He has been living in Dubai for the past eight years and last visited Punjab about 2.5 years ago. An LOC has been issued, and inquiry into his gang links and financial assets is ongoing. "All three cases are under investigation," SSP Pareek said. "We are committed to tracing gang connections, following financial trails, and identifying any additional associates involved."
United News of India
31-05-2025
- United News of India
Punjab Vigilance arrests CA while taking bribe
Chandigarh, May 31 (UNI) The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) arrested Gursewak Singh, chartered accountant (CA), Jalandhar, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 10 lakh on behalf of a CGST officer posted at Jalandhar. An official spokesperson of the state VB said here on Saturday that the arrest was made following a complaint made by a firm owner, a Jalandhar resident. He informed that the complainant approached the VB alleging that the CA had demanded Rs 30 lakh from him on behalf of a CGST officer as a bribe for benefiting in an enquiry being conducted under CGST Act against his firm. The spokesperson said an FIR has been registered against the accused at VB police station in Mohali. The accused would be produced before a court even as the investigation continues. In another case, the VB arrested SI Sukhraj Singh, posted at CIA Staff Jalandhar, while he was accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000. The spokesperson said the police officer has been arrested following a complaint lodged by a readymade garments shopowner of village Saidpur Kalan, Tehsil Ajnala in Amritsar. A case has been registered against the accused at the VB Police Station, Jalandhar Range, and further investigation is underway, he said. UNI GS PRS
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: CA held taking ₹10L bribe on behalf of IRS officer: VB
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Friday said it arrested a charted accountant (CA) red-handed for reportedly demanding and accepting ₹10 lakh as bribe on the behalf of an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer posted as assistant commissioner, Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), Jalandhar. The accused has been identified as Gursewak Singh, a resident of Jalandhar. An official spokesperson of the state VB said the arrests were made after a firm owner complained that the CA demanded ₹30 lakh from him on behalf of the CGST assistant commissioner as bribe for benefiting the company in connection with an inquiry being conducted under the CGST Act. The spokesperson further said that after a preliminary verification of the complaint, a VB flying squad laid a trap during which the CA was arrested red-handed while he was receiving the first installment of ₹10 lakh from the complainant in presence of two official witnesses. 'On the basis of the disclosure of the CA, the role of the IRS officer is under investigation,' a spokesperson said. He informed that an FIR has been registered against the CA under Sections 7 and 7A of the Prevention of Corruption Act and under Section 61(2) of the BNS at the VB police station, flying squad-1, Punjab, in Mohali. The accused would be produced in a court on Saturday and further investigation was under progress, he added.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Indian rowers dominate Day 1 of Asian Indoor regatta with 9 gold, 5 silver, 1 bronze
Mumbai: India made a sensational start in the Asian Indoor Rowing Championship 2025, bagging 15 medals, including nine gold, in various categories in the mega event that started at Pattaya, Thailand, on Wednesday. India ruled the waters and generated a medal rush in the fiercely-competed opening day, which ended on a glorious note for Team India as it ended with nine gold, five silver and one bronze, according to information provided by the Rowing Federation of India. India finished at the top of the table on the first day of the championship. A total of 11 nations, including South Korea, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, host Thailand and India, are participating in the week-long sporting extravaganza. The gold medals for India were won by Master Saksham in Boys' Under-17, Gursewak Singh in Under-19 men, Ms. Gouri Nanda in women's Under-19, Konganapalle Narayana in Para PR3 men, Ms. Anita in Para PR3 women, Anyatam Rajkumar in Para PR3 ID men and Siddharth Sunil in Masters 30-39 age group. Paspula Krishna Rao won gold in the Masters 50-59 lightweight men, as did James Joseph in the Masters 60+ men. The Indian squad is coached by Olympian P.T. Paulose, while Sudip Naha is the Manager. All the Indian medal winners: 1. Under 17 boys: Gold winner-Master Saksham. 2. Under 19 men: Gold winner- Gursewak Singh 3. Silver winner- Alan Joshy 4. Under-19 women: Gold winner- Gouri Nanda 5. Para PR3 men: Gold winner- Konganapalle Narayana 6. Para PR3 women: Gold winner- Anita 7. Para PR3 ID men: Gold winner- Anyatam Rajkumar 8. Masters 30-39 age group: Gold winner- Siddharth Sunil 9. Silver winner- Aditya Ravindra Kedari 10. Masters 30-39 lightweight men: Silver winner- Amit Kumar 11. Masters 30-39 lightweight women: Bronze winner- Harpreet Kaur 12. Masters 40-49 men: Silver winner- Santu Garai 13. Masters 50-59 lightweight men: Gold winner- Paspula Krishna Rao 14. Masters 50-59 women: Silver winner- Dr. Mrudula Kulkarni 15. Masters 60+ men: Gold winner- James Joseph.
