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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
AAP councillor's son gets extortion call: ‘Give Rs 1 cr or will kill you, your family'
The son of an AAP councillor in Ludhiana allegedly received an extortion call and the unidentified killer threatened to kill him and his family if he fails to pay Rs 1 crore ransom. The Ludhiana Police registered an FIR on the complaint of Gurpreet Bedi, son of AAP councillor Veeran Bedi from ward number 57. Gurpreet told police that on June 5, he received a WhatsApp call from an international number. The caller threatened to kill him and his family if he failed to pay Rs 1 crore as ransom, he said. 'I was shocked as the caller, who spoke fluent Punjabi, knew my every detail. He said he knows everything about me that what time I go for work and when I return home. Initially, I suspected some of my own employees but later we got to know that it wasn't them. It's an international number and the caller was seemingly under the influence of some drugs,' Gurpreet said. An FIR under the sections 308 (2) (extortion) and 351 (3) (criminal intimidation) of BNS has been registered with the Sarabha Nagar police. The number from which the call came has been sent to Cyber cell for identification.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Time of India
Ludhiana police conduct targeted operation in EWS colony, arrest eight drug peddlers.
Ludhiana: In a fresh escalation of its anti-drug campaign, Ludhiana Police on Friday arrested eight alleged drug peddlers and registered five criminal cases following a targeted pre-dawn raid in the EWS Colony on Tajpur Road. Acting on specific intelligence, the commissionerate launched a coordinated cordon and search operation (CASO) around the colony, known as a drug trafficking hub, focusing on the residences of 10 suspected traffickers. According to officials, more than 40 prior cases had been registered collectively against the suspects. Police commissioner Swapan Sharma said the crackdown was part of the Punjab government's ongoing "Yudh Nasheya Virudh" (War On Drugs) campaign. "Rather than conducting random checks, we are conducting intelligence-led operations against repeat offenders," Sharma said. Among those arrested were Ajay alias Sunny and Deepak of Jawahar Nagar, from whom police seized 27 grams of heroin. In another case, Sneha alias Beetu of EWS Colony was found in possession of pharmaceutical drugs, including 70 Alprazolam tablets, 450 Snospas tablets, and empty strips of Prega and Brufen. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software Esseps Learn More Undo She was taken into custody and booked under relevant charges. Mohammad Sabir, a resident of Baba Namdev Colony in the Tibba area, was arrested with 30 grams of heroin. Jatinder Kumar of Ram Nagar in Bhamian Kalan was also held, with police recovering 0.20 grams of heroin from his possession. "This is not a one-off action," Sharma said. "We have arrested habitual offenders before, and we will continue to dismantle drug networks operating in Ludhiana." Authorities said the operation marks another step in tightening surveillance and enforcement in areas notorious for drug activity. Further arrests are expected as investigations continue. MSID:: 121365886 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Hindustan Times
17-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Yudh Nashian Virudh: Ludhiana District achieves highest drug arrests in state; 383 peddlers and 75 suppliers apprehended
Police have arrested a total of 383 drug peddlers and 75 major suppliers, marking the highest number of drug-related arrests by any district in Punjab. This breakthrough is part of the ongoing 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign aimed at dismantling the illegal drug trade in the region. Swapan Sharma, commissioner of police, Ludhiana, lauded the relentless efforts of field officers, special units and support staff involved in the operations. 'This achievement is not just a statistical milestone but a testament to the commitment of every officer involved. We will continue our war against drugs with increased force and strategic planning,' he stated. Beyond strict enforcement, the Ludhiana police commissionerate is also focusing on voluntary de-addiction efforts by facilitating admission of drug users into outpatient opioid assisted treatment (OOAT) centres. To further disrupt drug supply chains, cordon and search operations (CASO) are regularly conducted in suspected drug hotspots. As part of community engagement, Ludhiana Police are organising police-public sampark meetings to foster stronger cooperation and trust between them. These meetings have proven crucial in gathering intelligence, raising public awareness and encouraging active participation in the anti-drug movement. Commissioner Sharma appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious drug activity by using the designated helpline numbers. 'Together, we can make Ludhiana a drug-free city,' he said.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
8 months on, accused arrested twice in Rs 7cr cyber crime case
Ludhiana: More than eight months after Ludhiana police registered an FIR in a case of cyber crime involving people from Assam and West Bengal, they arrested an accused in the case for the second time. He was reportedly arrested last year but got bail on the condition that he would join the probe. However, he was absconding. On May 10, Ludhiana Police arrested him in Assam and brought him to Ludhiana. ACP, Cyber Crime Murad Jasvir Singh said that later, forgery section was added to the case after perusal of documents by the competent authority. The arrested individual has been identified as Atanu Chaudhary from Ulbari Kamrup Metro in Guwahati, currently residing at Lokhra Road in Guwahati, Assam. The high-profile case caught the attention of the country as the accused duped noted industrialist and Padma Bhushan recipient, S P Oswal, of Rs 7 crore in the guise of a CBI team last year. The cyber crime police station registered a case under various sections after the accused, posing as a CBI officer, duped owner of Vardhman Industries, S P Oswal. According to the police, the accused threatened him with "digital arrest" by showing him an "arrest warrant from the Supreme Court" and getting him to pay Rs 7 crore in various bank accounts. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ative o software antivírus do seu computador Clique aqui Undo The police commissioner took serious note of the incident, after which they traced the inter-state gang. One of the accused was arrested in Guwahati, Assam. Eight others were traced in West Bengal and Delhi. Police said that they will be arrested soon. In what the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA) described as the largest recovery in a cyber fraud case in India so far, over Rs 5 crore was recovered from the accused. Recoveries made from him include Rs 5,25,00,600 and three mobile phones. MSID:: 121191621 413 |
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Time of India
Landa gang member critically injured after police encounter
Ludhiana: A member of the " Landa gang " was critically injured in an encounter with a team of the Ludhiana Police , led by police commissioner Swapan Sharma at Sahibana village on Thursday. The police commissioner said that Heena, sister of gangster Puneet Bains , complained that six unknown persons on two motorcycles fired two gunshots at her residence. A case under sections 125 (Act endangering life or personal safety of others), 190 (unlawful assembly), 191 (rioting), 111 (organised crime) of BNS, and Arms Act, was registered on April 20 at division number 2 police station. According to the police commissioner, the accused, Lovekush and Vansh, were arrested and their disclosures led to the arrest of another accused, Akshay, on April 29. He added that the accused were facing other cases and several FIRs had been registered against them. Sharma said that the police received a tip-off regarding the accused Sumit, who managed to escape when the others were arrested. Police surrounded him in Sahibana village, Bhoondri Road (Cycle Valley Road), after a fierce encounter, during which the accused was critically injured. A .32 bore weapon and several rounds of ammunition were recovered from him. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 4BHK+Family Lounge+Utility room at 4.49Cr (All Incl)* ATS Triumph, Gurgaon Book Now Undo The police commissioner said that around four rounds were fired by the accused. Further investigation is on and details will be shared later. He pledged to deal with gangsters with a firm hand and urged city residents to come forward and report any incidents. Meanwhile, police sources said that the accused opened fire at the house of gangster Puneet Bains because of gang rivalry . Police said that they would question the arrested accused to ascertain more details after he was declared fit. Firing at Puneet Bains's house —Five masked men fired gunshots at the house of gangster Puneet Bains in Labour Colony, Janakpuri, early on Sunday morning. Bains has been absconding after registration of an FIR against him and his rival for a scuffle in the court complex a few days ago. His mother and sister were at home at the time of the incident. —The incident was captured on CCTV camera. Sources said that the accused fired three gunshots, one of which hit the gate of the house while another hit the wall. The women in the house discovered the gunshots and bullet shells in the morning and informed the police. Puneet Bains's house is located near the Janakpuri police post. —Kamlesh, his mother, said, "On Sunday morning, we noticed bullet marks at our house and informed the police. The CCTV camera installed in the house captured five masked men who came on two bikes, firing gunshots at the house at 3:34am. Three of the accused were carrying weapons, and two fired gunshots at the house." Recent 'encounters' in Ludhiana —March 21: Three wanted criminals, accused of extorting Rs 50 lakh from a city-based travel agent, were apprehended after a polie encounter. During the operation at Khedi village, Dhandra road, conducted by the crime investigation agency and division number six police station, the accused were injured in the legs and hand. The accused fired at least five shots at the police, who retaliated —March 16: Ludhiana Rural Police arrested the main accused involved in the firing incident at Lakhe Wala Jewellers showroom near Rani Jhansi Chowk, Jagraon. The arrest was made following an encounter in which the accused, Krishan Kaki, sustained a gunshot injury to the leg —March 13: A day after a seven-year-old boy was kidnapped by two motorcycle-borne miscreants from Seehan Daud village, police rescued him after an encounter with the kidnappers. One of the abductors were killed and two others were apprehended Who runs 'Landa gang'? Lakhbir Singh Landa, a gangster operating from Canada, was officially declared a terrorist by the ministry of home affairs. Landa, originally a resident of VPO Harike in Tarn Taran district, is associated with Babbar Khalsa International (BKI). MSID:: 120795047 413 |
