Chandigarh: Dhanas resident arrested for theft bid

The police have arrested a Dhanas resident for theft bid in Sector-8, Chandigarh, on Monday. The accused has been identified as Sunil of Dhanas.In his complaint, Balbir Singh Saini of Sector 44 alleged that accused Sunil entered his sister-in-law’s house in Sector 8 on Monday

The police have arrested a Dhanas resident for theft bid in Sector-8, Chandigarh, on Monday. The accused has been identified as Sunil of Dhanas. In his complaint, Balbir Singh Saini of Sector 44 alleged that accused Sunil entered his sister-in-law’s house in Sector 8 on Monday. He said the accused was caught by an attendant of the house while stealing taps and pipes. He said his sister-in-law and her family are staying in the US. The stolen items were recovered from his possession and he was handed over to the police. A case under Sections 380, 454 and 411 of the IPC was registered at police station, Sector 3, Chandigarh.

The accused has been identified as Sunil of Dhanas.The police have arrested him for theft bid in Sector-8, Chandigarh, on Monday. (Representational image)

Hookah: Sec 9 club manager booked

Chandigarh Police booked Mithlesh, manager of Cow Boy Club, Sector-9, Chandigarh, after a police team found that hookah was served at his club on Monday violating the orders of the district magistrate, Chandigarh, banning serving hookah. He was arrested and later granted bail. A case under Section 188 of the IPC was registered at police station, Sector 3, Chandigarh.

Theft at Sector-22 house

Chandigarh A resident of Sector-22, Chandigarh, reported theft of ₹15,000, clothes and shoes from his house. The complainant, Shahil Chawla said he had gone to his father in law’s house on February 6 and returned on February 11. He said the locks of the main gate were broken and entire house was ransacked. A case under Section 380 of the IPC was registered at police station, Sector 17, Chandigarh, on Monday.

Chandigarh The police arrested two Ludhiana residents, who were here in the city to participate in a protest called by the Qaumi Insaaf Morcha near the Chandigarh-Mohali border, for snatching. The accused have been identified as Harjit Singh, 42, and a 17-year-old juvenile. The police registered a case on the complaint of Prince of Phase-I Ram Darbar, Chandigarh. He told the police that he works in a Mohali salon. On Monday, he was walking towards his home at 9 pm. When he reached near the Model Burail Jail, two persons came running towards him. One of them caught hold of his hand while the other one took out his mobile phone from his pocket. He claimed that his Aadhaar card and ₹200 were also kept in the cover of his phone. Harjit and the juvenile were apprehended by the police at a naka near the Burail jail. The police recovered the mobile phone from their possession. During preliminary questioning, Harjit told the police that they were participating in the protest called by the morcha. The juvenile was sent to the juvenile home. A case under Section 379-A of the IPC was registered at police station, Sector 49, Chandigarh, on Monday.

Akul, Balraj shine for DAV academy

Chandigarh Led by brilliant knocks from Akul Bhanot (69) and Balraj (54), DAV College-10 Academy beat SD Cricket Academy by eight wickets in a match played during the 1st DP Azad Sports Trophy at the DAV College, Sector 10, ground, on Tuesday. Batting first, SD academy scored 200/6 in 40 overs. Ashmit Nehra scored 54 while Aarav Mahajan made 54. In reply, DAV academy chased down the target in 39 overs with Akul and Balraj stealing the show through their impressive respective knocks. In another match, the Sector 19 Cricket Academy defeated Nagesh Cricket Academy by three wickets. Harnoor Nanda scalped four wickets for the winning team.

Athletic meet: Akhilesh claims top spot in 1,500m race

Chandigarh Akhilesh Yadav emerged as the winner of the 1,500m race on Day 1 of the 17th Annual Athletic Meet of Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC), Landran, on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Gaurav stood second and Kundan came third in the 1,500m race. In the discus throw event for girls, Diljot took the first position while Ramadeep stood second and Dinita finished third, respectively. In the boys’ shot-put event, Akshat was declared as winner, Rajeev came second while Chinmai stood third. In the girls’ long jump event, Tania emerged as champion and Priya while Sathvi came second and third, respectively. In the boys’ high jump event, Ansh stood first and Abhishek and Harshit finished second and third, respectively. Renowned weightlifter Sathish Sivalingam, Arjuna Awardee and Commonwealth games’ gold medallist was the chief guest during the inaugural ceremony.

Col CK Nayudu Trophy: Chandigarh beat Goa

Chandigarh Chandigarh ended their Col CK Nayudu Trophy campaign with a win beating Goa by four wickets in their last league match played at the Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, Chandigarh, on Tuesday. In reply to Goa’s 225, Chandigarh scored 264 in the first innings and gained a slight lead of 39. Goa was 222 all out in the second innings which posed a target of 184 to the hosts. Chandigarh registered this win at the loss of six wickets.

Tennis tourney: Sumukh gets better of second seed Yashasvi

Chandigarh Sumukh Marya outclassed second seed Yashasvi Balhara 6-2, 6-2 to enter the boys’ U-18 quarter-finals of the AITA Championship Series (CS-7) Tennis Tournament being held at the Chandigarh Lawn Tennis Association Stadium, Sector 10, on Tuesday. Meanwhile, top seed Arnav Bishnoi beat 2-6, 7-6(3), 6-3 in the pre-quarterfinal in a three-set match. Abhinav Sangra and Annant Gupta also moved into the quarterfinals. In the boys’ under-14 singles pre-quarterfinals, top seed Gaurish Madaan blanked Harshit Mulyan 6-0, 6-0 in straight sets. Sangram Bhadury, Ayaan Chandel also moved into the quarterfinals. Third seed Vanya Arora and Reet Arora advanced into the girls’ under-18 singles quarterfinals after winning their matches played on Tuesday. Reet Arora upset 2nd seed Rubani Kaur Sidhu 6-2, 6-1 in straight sets. Vanshika Yadav and Dakshanasree S R also entered the quarterfinals. Top seed Jasmine Kaur and Reet Arora advanced into the quarter-finals of the girls’ under-14 singles. Jasmine Kaur defeated Kritika Sharma 6-4, 6-2.