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Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: 2 sports bodies booked on corruption charges
The Division Number 8 police have registered two separate FIRs against the office bearers of the Ludhiana District Cricket Association (LDCA) and Badminton association following serious allegations of corruption, financial mismanagement and betrayal of trust. FIR against LDCA office bearers was lodged following a complaint filed by Pankaj Dogra and Yogesh Khanna on behalf of Ludhiana Old Cricket Players' Association. According to the complainants, the newly elected executive committee of the LDCA, which assumed office on November 7, 2020, had promised to induct former players as members and bring transparency and fairness to the functioning of the association. However, those promises were allegedly broken soon after the elections. The association's leadership was accused of favouring a few individuals under political influence, while ignoring many old players who had supported their campaign and even contributed financially to legal battles for reform. The complainants further alleged that since the new committee took charge, no annual general meetings were held, and no financial records or audit reports were made public, despite it being a legal requirement under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. They claimed that from April 2020 to the present, the LDCA has failed to disclose its financial statements or maintain transparency regarding its functioning. Adding to the concerns, the association alleged that the LDCA was charging ₹2,000 per month from local cricketers for access to the association's ground. Those unable to pay were allegedly denied entry and practice opportunities, raising questions about the fairness and inclusivity of the current system. The complainants also revealed that they had organised a press conference in March 2022 to raise these issues publicly, and it was during this event that they learned from reliable sources about alleged financial irregularities and misappropriation of public funds within the LDCA. They emphasised that despite repeated appeals to the LDCA for transparency, financial accountability and fair treatment of players, the leadership ignored their concerns. They urged the authorities to immediately dissolve the current executive body and appoint an interim apex committee to oversee the association's operations until fresh elections are conducted. Sub-inspector Paramjit Singh, who is investigating the matter, stated that the FIR was lodged following an investigation. The accused have been booked under Sections 420 and 120 B of IPC. The other FIR has been lodged following the complaint of Anand Tiwari, who alleged that the association office bearers were charging fee from the players, while the practice and coaching here was free.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
AAP framed husband for pol vendetta: Cong councillor
Ludhiana: While the district administration and Ludhiana police remain tightlipped about FIRs lodged at division number 8 police station against office-bearers of Ludhiana District Cricket Association (LDCA) for alleged embezzlement, Congress councillor from Ward 69, Deepika Sunny Bhalla, accused the government and police of implicating her husband, Gagandeep Bhalla alias Sunny Bhalla, in the case. Asserting that the FIR against Sunny Bhalla was meant to stop him from campaigning for Congress candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu, she said that the complainant had already withdrawn his complaint from the high court. Sunny Bhalla, a former honorary secretary of LDCA, is one of Ashu's closest associates. He has been actively campaigning for Ashu ahead of the bypoll scheduled for June 19. Sunny's wife, councillor Deepika Sunny Bhalla, on Monday uploaded a Facebook post: "As you all know, Sunny Bhalla and I have been serving our ward and people for so many years. We have all stood like a family during ups and downs, happy and hard times, together and bonded strongly. But, for the last few years, we have faced the wrath of the current govt for serving the public. Two days ago, a false FIR was lodged against Sunny Bhalla, even when the complainant already withdrew his complaint in the high court. Just to stop Sunny Bhalla from working in his ward in favour of our respected Ashu ji for the by-election, he has been implicated. The bond Sunny and Bharat Bhushan Ashu ji share is impeccable and it can't be broken ever. You can defame them but can't separate them. I would like to say to this govt and administration, let the public decide whom they want as their representative and stop putting false narratives and cases on Congress supporters. I would like to say – Na jhukenge Na tootenge, Ashu ji ke sath the, wahin rahenge.. Support Ashu bhaiya and stand strong with Sunny Bhalla." TOI tried to contact officers of the sub-division where the FIR was lodged against the office bearers of LDCA; however none of them agreed to issue a statement. However, the FIR, a copy of which is with TOI, states that the report received from the DC office indicates that irregularities were found. However, the persons who committed the irregularities or the amount of embezzlement have not been specified. The report states that the president, general secretary, honorary secretary, and treasurer, besides other office-bearers, have committed procedural and financial lapses. A probe will be conducted to ascertain the names of office-bearers and the amount allegedly embezzled. A case under Section 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC has been lodged. AAP trying to intimidate Cong workers: Ashu Punjab Congress working president and party candidate from Ludhiana West, Bharat Bhushan Ashu, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party was feeling desperate and frustrated after realising that its defeat was imminent. Interacting with reporters during his public outreach programmes, Ashu said, "The AAP candidate is badly trailing and now they are trying to intimidate Congress workers." In response to questions about one of his close aides being booked in a case, Ashu said that the complaint was withdrawn five years ago. "AAP is literally trying to dig out old corpses from old graves without realising that they may fall in those graves themselves, and they certainly will," he remarked. MSID:: 121573935 413 |
