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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Punjab: Kanungo arrested for taking bribe
The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Monday arrested a kanungo, Jatinder Singh, posted in Shahkot, for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹2,000. An official spokesperson for the VB said the arrest was made following an online complaint filed by a Ludhiana resident on the chief minister's Anti-Corruption Action Line. The complainant alleged that the kanungo had demanded ₹6,000 to process the land mutation of a family member. The accused is said to have demanded ₹ 6,000 to process land mutation. (Picture only for representational purpose) 'During verification, it was found that the accused had indeed demanded ₹6,000 and had already received ₹2,000,' the spokesperson said. Following an investigation, the allegations were substantiated and a case was registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act against Jatinder Singh, the spokesperson said.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
HC seeks reply from Ludhiana CP on cyber crime SHO's appointment
The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought an affidavit from Ludhiana commissioner of police Swapan Sharma over the appointment of inspector Jatinder Singh as station house officer (SHO) of the cyber crime police station, despite his alleged ineligibility to investigate cases under the Information Technology (IT) Act. The high court has fixed the next hearing for September 26 and will examine the commissioner's affidavit before proceeding. (HT Photo) The direction came during the hearing of a writ petition filed by advocate Gagandeep Singh, a resident of Sarabha Nagar in Ludhiana, who alleged that inspector was not a regular inspector and, therefore, not qualified to probe cybercrime cases. The petitioner submitted that the officer himself admitted in an official note dated December 16, 2023, that he was a local-rank officer and not authorised to investigate cases under the IT Act. Despite this, he allegedly investigated a case registered on December 14 and gave a clean chit to the accused. The petition also cited a 2016 directive by the director general of police (DGP), prohibiting personnel from armed police and Indian Reserve Battalions (IRB) from holding SHO posts in district police. Inspector Singh, the petitioner said, belongs to the 4th IRB in Jalandhar and was, therefore, ineligible for the posting. The high court has fixed the next hearing for September 26 and will examine the commissioner's affidavit before proceeding. When contacted, CP Swapan Sharma said inspector Jatinder Singh had been appointed by a predecessor and was later removed after the matter came to his notice.
Time of India
19-07-2025
- Time of India
Ludhiana police arrest two sharp shooters after hardware store firing.
Ludhiana: Two alleged hitmen linked to an attempt to shoot a hardware store owner earlier this month are under arrest, with investigators tracing the crime to a suspected California-based gangster and an international money trail. On Friday evening, Ludhiana rural police captured 23-year-old Nanak Ram of Anandana village in Sangrur and Deepu Singh of Chatha Govindpur, both accused of firing at Jatinder Singh, a hardware dealer at Rumi village near Jagraon, on July 5. The assailants reportedly targeted Jatinder Singh while he was returning home in his SUV after closing his shop. Police claim that Nanak Ram, later, fired at officers during a weapon recovery operation near Sohian village. He allegedly attempted to grab a concealed pistol, pushed an officer, and opened fire — missing ASI Surjit Singh narrowly before hitting a police vehicle. Officers returned fire in self-defence, injuring Ram in the leg. Ransom, revenge and overseas links Police sources have claimed that the shooting was part of an attempted extortion, with a ransom demand of ₹50 lakh made to the victim a day later via a WhatsApp call from a US number. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo The caller, reportedly a gangster operating out of California, told Jatinder Singh he had been lucky this time but wouldn't escape again. Police believe the same gangster was arrested recently by the FBI, along with seven others, around July 10 or 11. Investigators say the gangster may have used a middleman to hire the shooters. A parallel probe revealed that Lovepreet Singh of Hariau Khurd, currently based in Serbia, transferred about ₹1.5 lakh to the accused via multiple accounts to fund the operation, including the procurement of weapons and ammunition. International and domestic trails Senior superintendent of police Ankur Gupta said police had scanned more than 70 CCTV points covering a 150-175-km stretch to identify the accused, using both technical surveillance and human intelligence. The motorcycle used in the shooting, which lacked a registration number plate, was recovered. Police believe the assailants fled the crime scene via a route that included Rumi, Raikot, Malerkotla, Dhuri and finally Khanori, where they were arrested. The .32-bore pistol used in the attack, along with two cartridges, two empty shells and the unregistered bike, were seized. Family feud at the centre of it all? Even though not confirmed officially by police, the case may be tied to a family dispute. Jatinder Singh's family claims that Rupinder Singh, a US-based relative from Tarewala in Moga, blames Jatinder for his divorce. Rupinder is among those booked for attempted murder following the July 5 attack. Police have not yet confirmed his direct involvement. Nanak Ram remains under treatment at a govt hospital. His condition is said to be stable. MSID:: 122783182 413 |
News18
19-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
India May Pursue Extradition Of Babbar Khalsa Terrorist Batala, Others Linked To Khalistani Network From US
Top sources have told News18 that, following a major crackdown by US law enforcement agencies, all such wanted persons are being pursued legally The Indian government could legally pursue the extradition of Babbar Khalsa terrorist Pavittar Singh Batala and others linked to the Khalistani network from the United States. Top sources have told CNN-News18 that, following a major crackdown by US law enforcement agencies, all such wanted persons are being pursued legally. The potential extradition marks a significant development in India's ongoing efforts to counter cross-border terrorism and dismantle extremist networks operating from foreign soil. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has arrested eight individuals across the country in a significant operation against an international terror network. Among them is Pavittar Singh Batala, a Punjab-based gangster wanted by India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) for terror activities linked to the banned group Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). The arrests, a result of a coordinated operation involving multiple US law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and SWAT teams, also led to the seizure of a cache of arms, ammunition, and cash, underscoring the severity of their alleged criminal and terror activities. Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) is a Pakistan-backed Sikh separatist organisation designated as a terrorist group by several countries, including India, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, the European Union, Japan, and Malaysia. Its goal is the creation of an independent Sikh state called Khalistan in the Punjab region of India. Batla's will be the second such case after reports indicate that wanted Khalistani terrorist Happy Passia is set to be extradited to India from the United States in the coming days. The pursuit of Batala's extradition falls under the existing extradition treaty between India and the United States, which provides the legal framework for transferring fugitives to face justice in their respective countries. Should the extradition succeed, it would be a major triumph for India, demonstrating strengthened bilateral cooperation on security matters and sending a strong message to Khalistani elements believed to be operating from North America. The NIA has charge-sheeted Jatinder Singh, alias Joti, a key aide of Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Lakhbir Singh, alias Landa, and dreaded gangster Pavittar Batala in a Punjab terror conspiracy case. Jatinder Singh, from the Gurdaspur district of Punjab, was arrested by the NIA in Mumbai on December 23 last year, according to an official statement. Jatinder Singh was involved in the illegal procurement and supply of firearms from Madhya Pradesh to Punjab-based gangsters, the agency said. He was facilitating the supply of weapons to operatives of Pavittar Batala, a close associate of designated terrorist Landa. The weapons were being used by Batala's operatives in Punjab to promote Babbar Khalsa International's criminal-terror activities. On June 12, the NIA searched 15 locations linked with the Babbar Khalsa International in Punjab and Haryana. The places searched included Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Kapurthala, and Rupnagar districts of Punjab, and Sirsa in Haryana in connection with the January grenade attack at a police post in Amritsar. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
Foreign don shoots first dials in later, asks Ludhiana businessmen for ransom.
Ludhiana: Authorities in Punjab are investigating a string of threatening ransom calls made from foreign phone numbers, following a daylight attack on a hardware store owner in Rumi village and a fresh extortion threat to a businessman in nearby Jagraon. Ludhiana Rural Police have launched parallel investigations into both incidents, which they suspect may be linked to either a criminal network or fraudsters impersonating gangsters. In both cases, the victims received extortion calls via international WhatsApp numbers shortly after being targeted or threatened. In the latest case, a Jagraon-based businessman, who runs institutions in Jagraon and Raikot, received a call from a foreign number believed to be Malaysian. The caller allegedly warned him to pay up or "face consequences." The businessman immediately reported the incident to Jagraon City police. Police have registered a case against unknown persons and confirmed that multiple teams, including cybercrime experts, have been deployed to trace the origin of the call. "We are investigating the possibility that the caller is either a genuine criminal or someone posing as one to extort money," said a senior officer familiar with the probe. Earlier Shooting in Rumi The latest extortion scare comes just days after Jatinder Singh, a shopkeeper from Chajjawal village, was shot at by two assailants on a motorcycle while at his hardware store in Rumi village on July 5. Two days later, Singh received a WhatsApp call from a US country code, in which the caller told him he had been "lucky this time" and demanded a ransom of ₹50 lakh. Investigators have not yet identified the gunmen or the source of the threatening call to Singh, raising concern about the use of encrypted and foreign lines in local criminal activity. Police say the cases are being investigated from "multiple angles," including the possible involvement of someone known to the victims. Growing Pattern The twin cases underscore a troubling pattern in Punjab, where local businesspeople are increasingly being targeted by ransom threats from international numbers—a method often used by gangsters operating from abroad or local fraudsters exploiting global communication tools. No arrests have been made in either case as of Tuesday, but police say efforts are underway to track down the callers and determine whether the attacks and threats are connected. MSID:: 122578537 413 |
