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Mohali youth held for trying to rape co-worker’s minor daughter
A 22-year-old man was arrested for trying to rape the six-year-old daughter of his co-worker at a factory
The Kharar police on Wednesday arrested a 22-year-old man for trying to rape the six-year-old daughter of his co-worker at a factory.
The accused, Sunny Kumar, lives in Kharar. The matter came to fore after the child confided in her mother that Sunny, who was a frequent visitor at their house, tried to rape her. Acting swiftly after receiving a complaint from her parents, police booked the accused under Section 376 read with 511 (attempt to rape) of the Indian Penal Code and under Section 6 (aggravated penetrative sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at Kharar Sadar police station, and arrested him.
2 held with illegal kamanidar knives
Chandigarh Two men were arrested with illegal ‘kamanidar knives’ from different parts of the city on Tuesday. The arrested accused are Abhishek, 24, and Vishal, 23, both residents of Dainik Bhaskar Colony, Sector 25. While Abhishek was arrested near the entrance gate of the cremation ground in Sector 25, Vishal was arrested near the Dental Turn on UIET (University Institute of Engineering and Technology) Road, Sector-25. A case was registered under sections of the Arms Act at the Sector 11 police station.
Sector 37 resident arrested with stolen cycle
Chandigarh A 33-year-old man was arrested with a stolen bike. The arrested accused Arun Gaba of Sector 37 has been booked under Sections 379 (theft), and 411 (dishonestly receiving stolen property) of the Indian Penal Code. The complainant, Dharminder of Sector 38, had reported his cycle stolen on September 20. HTC
2 siblings attacked with sharp-edged weapons in Maloya
Chandigarh A group of men attacked two siblings with sharp-edged weapons in Maloya on Tuesday night. The injured brothers are Kapoor Yadav and his brother Raju. Kapoor said he saw a group of youngsters armed with axes, rods, barbed wires, and gandasis surround his brother and hit him near the Ramlila ground. Kapoor intervened after his brother collapsed after being hit on the head and was hit with a gandasi. The complainants were rushed to GMSH-16 in a tempo. An old rivalry is said to be the reason for the assault. A case has been filed.
Priyanshi bags twin gold medals
Chandigarh Priyanshi Thakur, a student of Aanchal International School, won two gold medals in the 47th Chandigarh State Shooting Championship. She won junior women individual gold in 25 m pistol and in 25 m pistol (nr) sub-youth women individual event. The championship was organised by the Chandigarh Rifle Association.
CHB holds demolition drive in Dhanas
Chandigarh The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) on Wednesday demolished unauthorised additional construction in four dwelling units in Dhanas. CHB chief executive officer (CEO) Yashpal Garg said the board was computing the cost of demolitions that will be recovered from the allottees and in case of its non-payment their allotments were liable to be cancelled. He said all allottees who had been issued challans/demolition notices against the fresh constructions were requested to remove them immediately to avoid demolition.
Chandigarh MC launches ‘Raddi Se Pragati’ initiative under Swachh Amrit Mahotsav
Chandigarh The Chandigarh municipal corporation on Wednesday distributed paper bags made from discarded paper and newspapers, patsan and flour-based glue at the Sector-26 grain market. The bags were made with the support of NGO Prasanchetas Foundation under the “Raddi Se Pragati” initiative. The drive under the Swachh Amrit Mahotsav was flagged off by senior deputy mayor Dalip Sharma and MC joint commissioner Isha Kamboj.
Book on Punjab Right to Service Act released
Chandigarh In order to spread awareness and ensure smooth implementation of The Punjab Right to Service Act, 2011, a book titled “The Punjab Right to Service Act, 2011” on this, along with the rules and list of notified services, compiled by Ajay Jagga, additional standing counsel, Chandigarh, was released on Wednesday. Chandigarh Right to Service Commission member secretary Rajiv Tewari released the book. Jagga said it will help all stakeholders in further improving efficiency in delivery of services and also help the citizens in getting services, as promised by the administration. A copy of the book will be given to all heads of departments of Chandigarh administration.
