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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
A Gap Too Loud: Damaged Barriers Fail To Screen Noise, Turn Eyesore
New Delhi: To protect people living along the flyovers on Outer Ring Road from the constant noise of passing traffic, particularly at night when heavy trucks rumble along this route, noise barriers were installed a few years back. Due to lack of maintenance, huge gaps are now visible in what was supposed to be an impregnable wall that would block the sound. Sections have either disappeared or are damaged. Besides being an eyesore, these barriers are no longer serving their purpose. If any visitor to the city drives down this route, after landing at Delhi airport, the experience can hardly be pleasing to the senses. His cab will cross a series of flyovers that have these fractured noise barriers installed on both sides looking quite grim. The Rao Tula Ram, Munirka and Africa Avenue flyovers now have empty frames at many places and sheets that are coming off, flapping dangerously when the wind blows. Installing these barriers along both sides of the flyover had, according to one estimate, cost around Rs 40–50 lakh, said a PWD source. "Theft is the biggest problem. People steal the sheets and railings, anything they can sell. Storms too inflict a lot of damage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here To Read More - micro segmentation software Expertinspector Click Here Undo We try to replace them when we can. PWD is always keen on maintaining aesthetics and we will undertake repairs on this stretch soon," said the source. Residents say they have been waiting for this to happen. "It's not just the noise. If you're driving from the airport at night, the headlights from the RTR flyover, which is at a height, shine straight into your eyes," said Jaspreet, a Vasant Vihar resident. "Our homes shake when heavy trucks pass by. It's like sleeping on a railway track," added Suresh Goel of the Vasant Vihar Federation of RWAs. Another resident added: "The sound levels are high and cause noise pollution. Opening windows is impossible and using open areas at our home not feasible." Dr Nasim Akhtar, chief scientist at Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), says the so-called "noise barriers" are mostly just "view-cutters" and don't do the job of reducing noise anyway. "These are not proper barriers," he says. "For a noise barrier to be effective, you need two things: strong columns or posts that can hold the structure, much like a photo frame, and high-quality panels (which is the photo itself) that can absorb or reflect sound. If the columns are weak, the barriers can't last. That's why you see them breaking so often. Even when they are installed, they don't reduce noise properly, which means high maintenance costs." He added that CRRI had provided the design for noise barriers on five flyovers (Madhuban Chowk to Mukarba Chowk, Mangolpuri to Mukarba Chowk, Prembari to Azadpur, Vikaspuri to Meera Bagh and Vasant Vihar) which guarantees that the structure would remain in place for at least 20 years. "But that hasn't been implemented yet. The focus should be on proper design," he emphasized. Dr Akhtar pointed out that PWD uses multiwall polycarbonate sheets for the barriers. While this material is often used for soundproofing walls, it's not the best choice. The ideal material, according to him, is PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), which is stronger, more durable and better at blocking noise. PMMA is a transparent plastic commonly used for sound barriers installed along roads, railway tracks and airports. Experts point out that it's a serious pollution issue too. Vivek Chattopadhyay, principal programme manager (Clean air and sustainable mobility), Centre for Science and Environment, said, "For all public infrastructure, SOPs, responsibility and action taken reports should be part of the regular activity. So, noise barrier installation must be addressed on a priority basis because persistent traffic noise is a major pollution issue and affects residential areas, schools, hospitals and even other commuters. Creating and installing them should always be accompanied by an SOP and maintenance protocol along with accountable agencies." He added, "Further, in consultation with CRRI, even more advanced sound-absorbing features, materials and designs should be considered. Also, there should be no unnecessary, habitual honking. Perhaps even noise meters with public displays should be installed at strategic points to make people aware of the safe limits and by how much these are being exceeded; like colour-coded AQI helps people to understand severity. "
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Three acquitted in 2018 P'kula robbery case due to lack of evidence
A local court has acquitted three men accused in a 2018 robbery case, citing insufficient evidence and failure to establish their identity as the perpetrators. The case was registered at Sector-5 police station on June 9, 2018, under Sections 392 and 395 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 25 of the Arms Act. The accused — Jaspreet Singh and Gurwinder Singh from Ambala, and Vikramjit Singh alias Vicky from Ferozepur, Punjab — were arrested months after the alleged incident. Two other co-accused in the case had different outcomes: Ankit Bhadu was killed in a police encounter on February 7, 2019, and Akshay Pehalwan was declared a proclaimed offender. The complaint was filed by Ravinder Sharma. According to him, on the night of June 9, 2018, he and his friend Ram Mehar Sharma were driving from Sector 25 market to Sector 21 market when they stopped near a liquor vend close to Ghaggar bridge around 9.25 pm. At that moment, three young men, aged around 25-26, approached them, threatened them with country-made pistols, snatched the car keys, and fled with the vehicle. The stolen car contained a GPS device and the mobile phones of both occupants. Police claimed that Jaspreet and Gurwinder had confessed during interrogation to committing the robbery along with co-accused Ankit, Akshay, and Vikramjit. At the time, Jaspreet and Gurwinder were already lodged in Central Jail, Patiala, in connection with another FIR registered at Mataur police station, Mohali. They were formally arrested in this robbery case in June 2018. Vikramjit, also in Central Jail for a separate case from Sohana police station, was arrested in October 2018. The police claimed that the stolen vehicle had been recovered. However, during the trial, the court found that the prosecution failed to provide concrete evidence linking the accused to the crime. The complainant could not identify them in court, and the stolen mobile phones were never recovered. Although the car was said to have been recovered in a different case, the recovery was not directly linked to any of the accused in the current trial. Due to these gaps in evidence and lack of identification, the court acquitted all three accused.
7NEWS
08-05-2025
- 7NEWS
Jaspreet Singh: Driver killed in tipper truck crash with freight train in Cardup a ‘loving' father and husband
The family of a beloved husband and father killed in a horrific railway crossing crash with a freight train say their world has been turned upside down and they are struggling to come to terms with their 'heartbreaking loss'. Semi tipper driver Jaspreet Singh suffered critical injuries in the collision on Hopkinson Rd near Bishop Road in Cardup, a suburb of Perth 's outer southeast, just before 1pm on Monday. Jaspreet, 41, was freed from the cab of his white Volvo truck before being rushed to Armadale Hospital. Sadly he could not be saved. No one else, including crew on the freight train, was injured. Jaspreet's wife Amandeep Kaur said his death was an 'unbearable' blow to their family. 'Jaspreet was the most kind, soft-spoken, and respectful soul — always smiling and spreading positivity,' she said. 'He was not just my husband but my best friend and the most loving father to our 12-year-old son, Samarveer. 'Our world has been turned upside down in an instant and I am struggling to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss.' Jaspreet's older brother Harpreet immediately phoned his sibling when told of the emergency by Amandeep, who had been unable to reach him on his mobile. The brothers spoke on the phone every day, but on Monday afternoon he did not pick up Harpreet's desperate calls. 'He was a very good man, a very good person,' Harpreet told 'Whenever I would call to ask him something, he was always ready to help. 'We were very close.' Harpreet said he 'can't imagine life without his brother'. 'It's a very emotional time,' he said. Jaspreet moved with his wife and son to Australia from India in 2018, joining his brother and parents who had relocated years earlier. They settled in Piara Waters, in Perth's southern suburbs, and had been working to secure permanent residency. Jaspreet's death has left his wife and son in limbo, uncertain of their future, given the process is still ongoing. 'They can't go back to India,' Harpreet said. 'There's no one there for them. Their family is here.' Loved ones and strangers have offered support through a GoFundMe set up by the family to cover funeral expenses and immediate living costs. WA Police's Major Crash Unit is investigating the collision and has appealed for information. Anyone with details or camera footage should contact Crime Stoppers.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Time of India
Khanna kidnapping case: Parents of youth killed in Patiala encounter move high court, call for CBI probe
Patiala: The Punjab and Haryana high court took up a petition filed by Baljit Kaur and Lakhwinder Singh, parents of 22-year-old Jaspreet Singh , who was killed in a police encounter on March 13 in Mandaur village of Nabha in Patiala district. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The petitioners accused the Punjab police of staging a "fake encounter" and demanded a time-bound Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry under judicial supervision. The petition is expected to come up for hearing on Thursday. The petitioners claimed that their son Jaspreet Singh, a Canadian resident and student, returned to India to surprise his family when he was allegedly implicated in the kidnapping of a 7-year-old boy from Sihan Daud village of Khanna (Ludhiana) on March 12. The child was later found unharmed in the trunk of a Toyota Fortuner, which police claimed Jaspreet was driving. According to FIR No. 29 registered at Sadar Nabha Police Station, Jaspreet allegedly fired at a police team led by three inspectors, prompting retaliatory fire that killed him. The petitioners dispute the police version, citing the post-mortem report, which reveals seven gunshot wounds, including three fired at "point-blank range" (with tattooing marks indicating close-range firing). Injury on the forehead, along with wounds to the abdomen and chest, suggests execution-style killing rather than an exchange of fire. Villagers reportedly told the family that Jaspreet surrendered with his hands up but was taken to a nearby samadh (memorial), where gunshots were heard and an ambulance was allegedly pre-arranged, raising suspicions of premeditation. The petition highlights misconduct by the same police team, referencing FIR No. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 69 (Civil Lines, Patiala) against three inspectors for brutally assaulting Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son outside Rajindra Hospital on March 13 night. The accused officers were allegedly intoxicated and emboldened by "out-of-turn promotions and rewards" for the encounter. The family claims they are being threatened to drop the case, with police warning of false implications in the kidnapping FIR (No. 20, Maloud police station). The petitioners argue that Punjab police, under political pressure to curb crime, is resorting to extrajudicial killings. They cite Supreme Court precedents (R.S. Sodhi v. State of UP, Rubabuddin Sheikh v. Gujarat) mandating CBI probes in police atrocity cases to ensure impartiality. Notably, the eight cops, including three inspectors who were part of the police team in the encounter of Jaspreet in Mandaur village, were also among 12 police officials suspended for assaulting Col Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son Angad on the same night (March 13) over a parking issue, leaving them hospitalised. Pertinently, the police, so far, have not found any criminal past record of all three kidnappers, including deceased Jaspreet Singh, and his accomplices Harpreet Singh of Bathan village and Ravi Bhinder of Jagowal village in Amargarh. The seven-year-old boy of Sihan Daud village was abducted on March 12 evening by two unidentified motorcycle-borne men while he was playing outside his house. Hailing major contributions by inspectors Harry Bopari, Shaminder Singh, and Harjinder Dhillon, the police claimed that three cops, including Constable Rupinder Singh, Home Guards Shivji Gir, and Baljinder Singh, sustained injuries while rescuing the boy. In recognition of the swift action, the DGP reportedly announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh and promotions for the personnel involved, while the DIG Patiala then commended the officers for their professionalism. The Democratic Lawyers Association Punjab has already taken serious note of allegations regarding the extrajudicial killing of a youth by the police in the Mandaur encounter. The Police Parivar Welfare Association (PPWA) in March condemned the state police announcement of Rs 10 lakh reward and service promotion for officers involved in the Mandaur village encounter and warned that such moves risk reviving controversial policing practices from the 1980s. MSID:: 120766623 413 |
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Time of India
Family demands justice in alleged 'cold-blooded' police encounter of unarmed son in Patiala
PATIALA: 'The family of 22-year-old Jaspreet Singh, who was killed in a police encounter in Mandour village on March 13, accused the Punjab Police of executing him in cold blood despite his alleged surrender. The encounter occurred after police successfully rescued a seven-year-old boy whom Jaspreet was accused of kidnapping for a Rs 1 crore ransom. Jaspreet's parents, Lakhwinder Singh and Baljeet Kaur, claim their son was unarmed and surrendered before being shot seven times by the police. A post-mortem report from Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, revealed gruesome details—bullets pierced Jaspreet's forehead, chest, abdomen, thigh, calf, and wrist, causing fatal internal injuries. Seeking a fair probe into the matter, deceased's family said that the police had no right to kill him and if he committed a crime, the court would have punished him. The deceased's father, Lakhwinder Singh, alleged that the Punjab Police was pressuring them to remain silent about the encounter. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo "We will move the Punjab and Haryana High Court for justice. My son had returned from abroad before being killed' he said. The autopsy, conducted by a medical team including Dr Kshitiz Pal (PG), Dr Sachin Bhati (PG), and Dr Preetinder Singh Chahal (Assoc. Prof.), stated that Jaspreet died due to "shock and haemorrhage" from multiple gunshot wounds. The injuries included a bullet to the abdomen, rupturing his stomach, intestines, and bladder; a chest shot that collapsed his left lung and fractured his sternum; a forehead wound fracturing his skull and cheekbone. The postmortem reports were handed over to inspector Gurpreet Singh and Head Constable Parwinder Singh at Sadar Nabha police station. "The direction of the bullets, according to report, suggests the shooter may have fired from a lower angle, raising further suspicions about the encounter's circumstances", said BJP leader Gurtej Singh Dhillon who also fought for justice to his relative Col. Pushpinder Singh in which latter was assaulted by cops. While the police maintain that Jaspreet was killed in an exchange of fire, his family insists he was executed after surrendering. The case has sparked outrage, with calls for an independent investigation into the encounter. Meanwhile, human rights activists and legal experts are closely monitoring the case, emphasising the need for accountability in police encounters. Notably, the eight cops, including three inspectors who were part of the police team in the encounter of Jaspreet in Mandaur village, were also among 12 police officials suspended for assaulting Col Pushpinder Singh Bath and his son Angad on the same night (March 13) over a parking issue, leaving them hospitalised. SSP Nanak Singh could not be contacted for comments. Pertinently, the police, so far, have not found any criminal past record of all three kidnappers, including deceased Jaspreet Singh of Sihan Daud village of Khanna, killed in the encounter, and his accomplices Harpreet Singh of Bathan village and Ravi Bhinder of Jagowal village in Amargarh. The seven-year-old boy of Sihan Daud village was abducted on March 12 evening by two unidentified motorcycle-borne men while he was playing outside his house. Hailing major contributions by cops Harry Bopari, Shaminder Singh , and Harjinder Dhillon, the police claimed that three cops, including Constable Rupinder Singh, Home Guards Shivji Gir, and Baljinder Singh, sustained injuries while rescuing the boy. In recognition of the swift action, the DGP reportedly announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh and promotions for the personnel involved, while the DIG Patiala then commended the officers for their professionalism. The police said the kidnappers later demanded a Rs 1 crore ransom; however, they were tracked, and when confronted, they attempted to flee in a Fortuner SUV and opened fire on the police. 'In retaliatory action, Jaspreet Singh was eliminated while his accomplices were arrested. A 32-bore pistol was recovered from Jaspreet, and a motorcycle used in the crime was also recovered," said police on March 13. After the encounter, a case against the accused Jaspreet Singh was registered under sections 109, 132, 221, 281, 125 (b) of BNS and 25 of the Arms Act on March 13 at 23:52 hrs at Sadar Nabha police station. The Democratic Lawyers Association Punjab has already taken serious note of allegations regarding the extrajudicial killing of a youth by the police in the Mandaur encounter.
