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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
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- Hindustan Times
14 years on, GMADA yet to hand over showrooms against acquired land
Even though the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) had acquired land for the IT City housing scheme at Aerocity in December 2011, around 300 landowners from seven villages, who had applied under the land pooling scheme, are still awaiting possession of their showrooms. Through the land pooling scheme, owners were to be provided with residential or commercial plots instead of monetary compensation in lieu of their land. The size of each showroom is 100 square yards. In contrast, GMADA had already given possession of residential plots in IT City in 2019. According to records, letters of intent (LOIs) were issued in 2013 for 100 square yards SCOs and booths, based on entitlement. The draw for allotment of commercial sites and booths to LOI holders was conducted in August 2021. However, more than three and a half years later, the original allottees have still not received allotment letters or possession of their sites, preventing them from constructing buildings and starting businesses to earn a livelihood. One allottee, Harpal Singh, said, 'GMADA had acquired the land more than a decade ago but has still not given us possession of the showrooms under the land pooling scheme, despite repeated requests.' He added, 'On the other hand, Manav Rachna School and companies such as Infosys and HDFC have already constructed their buildings and are running their operations. It is unclear why GMADA is delaying possession when the infrastructure at the site is already complete.' When contacted, a senior GMADA officer said, 'There are some issues related to services and the alignment of the choe (seasonal stream) passing through the area. We are hopeful that the matter will be resolved soon and possession will be handed over in the next few months.' Another landowner, Sajjan Singh of Chajumajra village, expressed his disappointment, stating, 'There is a lot of discontentment among allottees due to the non-issuance of allotment letters and possession. Many of our children are unemployed and our livelihood is at risk as our agricultural land was acquired way back in 2011. Although the draw for commercial plots was conducted and numbers allotted in 2021, possession has still not been given. Our children and family members are waiting to start their businesses to support the family.' The IT City spans 1,722 acres across Sectors 66-B, 82-A, 83-A and 101-A, adjacent to Airport Road. The first housing scheme in IT City was launched in February 2014, offering 325 residential plots at ₹23,500 per square yard. The second scheme was launched in July 2016 with 750 plots at ₹20,000 per square yard. The most recent one was launched in April 2018.
Hindustan Times
21-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Illegal medical store of ‘drug peddler' razed
In a continued crackdown on drug-related activities, the Ludhiana police commissionerate on Tuesday demolished an illegally constructed medical store in the Daba area that was allegedly being used as a front for narcotics distribution. According to police, the store was operated by a known drug peddler Satnam Singh alias Lovely, a resident of New Sunder Nagar, Lohara. Police said that Satnam has been booked in at least five criminal cases, including multiple offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Though previously arrested, he is currently out on bail. According to investigators, Satnam misused the medical store to supply drugs to local addicts while maintaining the façade of a legitimate pharmacy. The structure had been built without proper authorization, making it subject to demolition under municipal and criminal provisions. A team led by deputy commissioner of police (Investigation) Harpal Singh, with assistance from the Ludhiana municipal corporation, carried out the demolition. 'The premises had become a hub for drug distribution in the locality. We are taking strict action against such illegal activities and properties that facilitate drug trade,' said DCP Harpal Singh. This latest demolition follows a similar action on May 5, when authorities razed the illegally constructed house of Lakhan, a convicted drug trafficker, in Transport Nagar. Lakhan is currently lodged in jail.
India Today
09-05-2025
- India Today
Canada cops arrest 3 Indian-origin gangsters, see trend of South-Asian targets
Three Indian-origin men have been arrested in Canada's Brampton after they fired inside a business establishment in the city in an extortion bid, the Peel Police said on May 5. The police said that the crime was part of a trend targeting South Asian businesses in the police said it had probed over 60 extortion cases, nine involving gunfire at vacant properties, and filed more than 150 charges since December 2023, reported The Australia three men, Harpal Singh (34), Rajnoor Singh (20), and Eknoor Singh (22), were arrested by the police on May 1. The three men of Indian origin are facing extortion charges and have been remanded in custody ahead of a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice. On 30 April, a shot was fired at the business firm while nobody was inside the property during this the Peel Police said, the "victim began receiving messages from an unknown individual making demands for money".Later, the Peel Regional Police launched an investigation and arrested these the arrest, a bigger campaign was launched by Peel Police, which said a "disturbing trend" of extortion attempts targeting the South Asian business community had emerged, reported The Australia trend of extortion bids and the incident has sent shockwaves in the local of the local community, while praising the police action, underlined that more needed to be Sharma, a restaurant owner from Brampton, told the Australian news portal that several small-business owners in the locale were scared."When you open your doors every morning, you shouldn't have to wonder if this is the day someone comes with a gun," Sharma was quoted as saying by The Australia Today."We need clear messaging from all levels of government that these crimes will not be tolerated," she police said its multiple teams, using surveillance, community incident response, and tactical methods, carried out a thorough investigation into the case before arresting the three Chief of the Peel Police, Marc Andrews, said the arrest was part of a broader campaign launched by the agency in December 2023 after a "disturbing trend" of extortion attempts targeting the South Asian business community emerged."Our investigators are relentless, and we will use every tool available at our disposal to identify, arrest, and hold those who commit these offences accountable," said Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews."No business owner should have to live in fear of doing honest work," Andrews February 2024, the Peel Police arrested five people, including two women, of Indian origin in connection with extortion threats targeting business owners of the South Asian community in the Greater Toronto the same time, a 33-year-old man of Indian origin was arrested in the nearby city of Hamilton, for allegedly making extortion calls and threats to Brampton business owners, families, and staff.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
CRIME SCENE: Man sought after home invasion in Aurora
York Regional Police have released images of a male suspect in connection with a March 6 home invasion in Aurora. (Credit: York Regional Police) A thug who forced his way into a home in Aurora attempted to restrain a female occupant and assaulted a second victim, police have alleged. York Regional Police released an image of a male suspect, who allegedly fled the home without making any demands or stealing anything. Both victims suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries during the March 2025 home invasion in the Murray Dr.-Kennedy St. area. Police urged anyone with information to call 1-866-876-5423, ext. 6630. Oshawa stabbing Durham Regional Police have released a photo of a male suspect wanted in connection with an April 29 stabbing in Oshawa. (DRPS Police are searching for a suspect after finding a man in Oshawa with a stab wound to his arm. Durham Regional Police said officers found the wounded man after responding April 29, around 3:45 p.m., to a report about an armed person in the Park Rd.-Adelaide Ave. ADVERTISEMENT He was transported to a Toronto area hospital where medical personnel treated his injuries. The suspect fled prior to the arrival of police. Recommended video Extortion probe Harpal Singh, 34, Rajnoor Singh, 20, and Eknoor Singh, 22, all of Brampton. were charged with extortion following an April 30 shooting at a Brampton business (Peel Regional Police). Three men have been accused of extortion following a shooting in Brampton. Peel Regional Police said a Queen St.-Kennedy Rd. area business was shot at April 20 while no one was inside the building. Police alleged the victim began receiving messages from an unknown individual making demands for money. 'Our investigators are relentless, and we will use every tool available at our disposal to identify, arrest, and hold those who commit these offences accountable,' said Deputy Chief Marc Andrews in a statement. Harpal Singh, 34; Rainoor Singh, 20; and Eknoor Singh, 22 — all of Brampton — are each charged with extortion. Stolen vehicle Two young men and three youths face charges after a group of thieves fled from a stolen car in Oakville. ADVERTISEMENT Halton Regional Police said officers spotted a stolen Honda Civic in the Ninth Line-Dundas St. area on Friday at 2:30 a.m. Police said the stolen car fled after officers attempted to stop it. Officers searched the area and located the vehicle disabled — it had collided with a curb — on Presquile Dr. The occupants of the vehicle had taken off. Justin Goulbourne, 19, of North York; Laamaani Hall,19, of Etobicoke; and three boys, ages, 14, 15, and 16, are charged with possession of property obtained by crime – over $5,000. The youngest three cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
Indian Express
25-04-2025
- Indian Express
Pahalgam attack: Punjab universities step up vigil amid alleged attacks on Kashmiri students
Educational institutions across Punjab have heightened vigilance following alleged incidents where Kashmiri students in other states were targeted in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack. Two such alleged cases have been reported in Punjab—one in Kharar and another in Dera Bassi, according to the president of National Students' Union of India (NSUI). The Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, that has around 2,800 students, including nearly 85 from Kashmir, has stepped up alert, despite no untoward incident. 'Our campus is very prosperous. No such issue has occurred here,' Sanjeev Thakur, director of Students' Welfare, said. At Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Bathinda, Harpal Singh, Deputy Director, said that an awareness lecture was held on April 23—a day after the Pehalgam attack—addressed by Heena Singh, Deputy Superintendent of Police (Rural), along with other officials. 'The lecture focused on the importance of unity in diversity. Our hostel wardens have been instructed to remain vigilant, but no specific instructions are being issued to students as the situation remains peaceful,' he added. Meanwhile, Isherpreet Singh Sidhu, NSUI president, Punjab unit, told The Indian Express: 'Two female students were harassed by some boys a day after the Pehalgam attack while they were returning to their PG after college in Kharar. The boys referenced the Pahalgam incident. I also received distress calls from students studying in a college in Dera Bassi.' He said terrorism has no religion. 'We must maintain communal harmony in Punjab. We are committed to protecting our sisters, daughters, and even guests from other states. Students facing any harassment can reach out to me directly.' He, however, alleged that local police have not yet taken appropriate action against the miscreants involved. The Indian Express tried contacting Deepak Parekh, Senior Superintendent of Police, Mohali, but he couldn't be reached out. Punjab is home to several institutions that attract students from Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmiri students are also enrolled in private medical colleges in Bathinda and other parts of Punjab. Several educational institutions in Punjab also conduct seminars in Jammu and Kashmir to encourage enrolment from the region. In October 2021, a clash had occurred between students from Bihar and Kashmir in the hostel of the same institution following an India-Pakistan cricket match. However, the issue was resolved swiftly by the college management within a couple of days. Meanwhile, the J&K students of Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh, paid tributes to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack at Dal Lake, Srinagar, on Friday. In a gesture of solidarity, they organised a tribute ceremony on 26 Shikaras at Dal Lake, displaying posters 'United Against Terror.' Mudasir Ahmad Sheikh, Aryans coordinator, said, Aryans Group Chandigarh has a diverse student strength from around 20 states. 'Aryans Group would provide free accommodation to any student facing difficulties until the situation normalized, he said in a statement.
