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Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: In-laws booked after 23-yr-old dies by suicide in Jagraon
A tragic incident unfolded in Rasoolpur village, where a 23-year-old man from Kothe Pona village, near Jagraon, reportedly died by suicide after consuming poison at his in-laws' residence. The victim left behind a video implicating his father-in-law and mother-in-law for allegedly coercing him into taking this drastic step. The Jagraon Sadar police have since registered a case of abetment to suicide against the accused individuals. According to police, the victim had married a woman of Rasoolpur on July 12, 2024, in a love marriage that was initially opposed by the woman's family. Shortly after the marriage, the victim moved to England. Upon returning, he reportedly had a domestic dispute with his wife, following which she returned to her parental home. On Wednesday, the man went to Rasoolpur to reconcile with his estranged wife, but the situation escalated into a heated argument with her and her family. Distraught, he consumed poisonous pills at his in-laws' home. Before taking the step, he recorded a video message on his mobile phone, blaming his in-laws for mentally harassing him and sent it to his father. His in-laws rushed him to a private hospital in Jagraon after noticing his deteriorating condition. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to the poison. Sub-inspector Surjit Singh, who is investigating the case, stated that a FIR under Section 108 of BNS has been lodged in the matter and a hunt is on for the arrest of the accused.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Peddler's under-construction house razed in Kapurthala: Police
The district police, in coordination with the civil administration, razed an 'illegal' construction being carried out by a drug peddler on government land in Toti village in Sultanpur Lodhi sub-division of Kapurthala district on Wednesday, officials said. Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gaurav Toora said the drug trafficker, identified as Surjit Singh, had illegally acquired 10 marlas of panchayat land and constructed a house using the drug money. He said the demolition was carried out on the orders of block development and panchayat officer (BDPO) Gurmeet Singh, with civil and police authorities using bulldozers to raze the illegal construction. 'Surjit Singh has faced seven cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act since 2013 across various police stations. His wife Kulwant Kaur is facing four and son Rahul seven NDPS cases. He is absconding. Surjit is in jail,' Toora said. He added that the district administration has escalated its crackdown by seizing properties worth ₹3.5 crore linked to drug trafficking with an additional ₹1.5 crore in properties under process for seizure. 'The court proceedings are actively underway to auction these assets, ensuring stringent action against illicit gains from the drug trade,' he said. BDPO Gurmeet Singh confirmed that Surjit Singh had encroached on panchayat land, and despite issuing notices for vacation, no valid response was received, leading to the demolition following due legal process.
