Residents noticed the body in the drain and immediately informed the police. The discovery caused shock and tension in the surrounding area. Police teams rushed to the spot after receiving the alert.

A forensic team also reached the location and assisted in recovering the body from the drain. Officials said the condition of the body suggested it had been lying there for several days.

Police took the body into custody and sent it for post-mortem examination. Authorities placed the body at the Dera Bassi Civil Hospital mortuary for 72 hours to establish identity.

Investigators have started a detailed probe into the case. Police officers are examining nearby CCTV footage and questioning local residents. They are also checking missing person reports to identify the girl.

Officials said the post-mortem report will clarify the exact cause of death and the time since death. Police have not ruled out any possibility at this stage.

The incident has raised safety concerns among residents living near the busy airport road. Police have assured strict action once facts emerge.

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The arrested men include Nasib Singh from Gandiwind, Surinder Kumar and Rahul Yadav from Hanumangarh, Gurlal Singh from village Sabhra, and Amritsar residents Rahul and Yuvraj Bir Singh.

SSP Surinder Lamba said police teams stopped an unregistered car during a checkpoint in the Sarai Amanat Khan area. Officers recovered 1.492 kilograms of heroin from Nasib Singh during the search.

In another operation near Sarhali, CIA staff intercepted an Alto car. Police recovered 504 grams of heroin from Surinder Kumar and his son Rahul Yadav.

Police also acted on intelligence about illegal weapons supply. Officers arrested Gurlal Singh and recovered two 9mm pistols with four live cartridges. He had already supplied four pistols to others. Police are tracing those links.

During checking in the Bhikhiwind area, CIA staff stopped a motorcycle. Officers recovered a Glock pistol with a magazine from Rahul and Yuvraj Bir Singh.

Police have taken all accused on remand. Further questioning is underway to identify wider networks.

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According to the family, the child went outside to play near his home. When he did not return for a long time, relatives began searching for him. They later found his body inside a locked, abandoned house close to their residence.

The discovery caused panic and grief in the village. Family members have raised serious concerns over the child’s death. They suspect someone may have given him a poisonous substance. The family has demanded a fair investigation and strict action against those responsible.

Police from Jhabal police station reached the spot soon after receiving information. Officials initiated proceedings under Section 174 and sent the body for postmortem examination. The autopsy aims to determine the exact cause of death.

Station House Officer Inspector Harpreet Singh Virk said the police are investigating all possible angles. He confirmed that forensic reports will play a key role in the probe. Police have not ruled out any possibility at this stage.

The tragic incident has left the local community in shock. Villagers have urged authorities to ensure justice and enhance child safety measures. Further investigation is ongoing.

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The prosecution has accused the officials of causing grievous hurt and wrongful restraint. According to the charge sheet, Inspector Rony Singh is named as the prime accused. The agency did not include charges related to attempted murder in its filing.

Earlier, Patiala Police had registered an FIR against inspectors Harry Boparai, Rony Singh, and Harjinder Dhillon. The FIR cited sections related to attempted murder, voluntarily causing hurt, wrongful restraint, and criminal intimidation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Later, another inspector was added under additional legal provisions.

The alleged incident took place on the night between March 13 and 14. Colonel Bath and his son were standing near a roadside eatery close to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala. The family claimed that police officers in civil clothes asked the Colonel to move his car.

The situation allegedly escalated soon after. More than a dozen police personnel reportedly assaulted the Colonel and his son with rods and sticks. Both sustained injuries during the attack.

The case has drawn wide attention and raised serious questions about police conduct. Further legal proceedings are awaited.

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Senior IPS officer Jagatpreet Singh will lead the SIT. The team includes senior police officers from Amritsar, Patiala, and Ludhiana. Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar will supervise the investigation. Officials said the probe will examine records, responsibilities, and past handling of the sacred saroops.

The government stated that the investigation aims to uncover facts and ensure transparency. Authorities want to identify lapses and fix responsibility without delay. Police officials said more details may emerge as the probe progresses.

The move has triggered a sharp reaction from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee. SGPC president Harjinder Singh Dhami accused the state government of interfering in Sikh religious affairs. He said an Akal Takht-appointed panel had already taken action against the accused.

Dhami claimed the issue involved financial misappropriation by staff members. He alleged that the government was giving the case a political colour. He also said the move challenges the authority of Sri Akal Takht Sahib and could hurt Sikh sentiments.

The issue remains sensitive, with religious bodies and the state now at odds.

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The victim, Rana Balachauria, was actively involved as a promoter and coach in the ongoing Kabaddi Cup tournament. According to preliminary information, unidentified assailants entered the ground posing as fans and asked players for selfies. Moments later, they opened indiscriminate fire, with Balachauria sustaining a fatal gunshot wound to the head. He was rushed to Fortis Hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries.

Eyewitnesses reported that several rounds were fired, initially mistaken for firecrackers, before chaos erupted at the packed venue in Sector 82. The match was being live-streamed, and the gunshots were captured on camera. The incident occurred shortly before Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh was scheduled to attend the event.

Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans confirmed that three to four attackers were involved and that multiple escape routes, including vehicles and motorcycles, are being investigated. Police are examining CCTV footage and probing all angles, including possible gang rivalry.

The brazen attack at a public sporting event has reignited concerns over security lapses and the ability of law enforcement to protect public spaces in Punjab.

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Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar confirmed that several schools in both urban and nearby rural areas received similar threatening emails. He said the police treated the matter with utmost seriousness. Authorities deployed gazetted officers at every affected school while anti-sabotage and bomb disposal teams carried out thorough inspections. Cyber Police teams have also begun tracing the origin of the emails.

A senior administrator of a prominent private school said the threat arrived on the institution’s official email ID. The school director immediately flagged it. “Student safety comes first. We closed the school for the day. Even if this turns out to be a hoax, we cannot take chances after recent security incidents,” the principal said.

Another major school alerted police instantly, following which bomb squads searched the entire campus. Deputy Commissioner Dalwinder Singh convened an emergency meeting to assess the situation. District Education Officer Rajesh Sharma said officials are coordinating closely with school managements and police to ensure safety and restore normalcy.

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Special DGP (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla chaired a virtual meeting with CPs, SSPs and Range DIGs, directing them to mobilise at least 75% of district police personnel for election duty. Security has been strengthened with strict surveillance of anti-social elements, regular flag marches, and robust inter-state and inter-district checkpoints.

Officials confirmed that 18,718 polling booths have been set up at 13,395 polling stations, including 860 highly sensitive and 3,405 sensitive locations. Over 44,000 police personnel will be deployed for smooth polling, supported by continuous patrolling in vulnerable areas.

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The order was pronounced at 4 am, after which Kanchanpreet Kaur visited Sri Darbar Sahib to pay obeisance. She was arrested when she reached Majitha police station in Amritsar to join the investigation in a case filed against her.

Following her release, the Shiromani Akali Dal reacted strongly on X, stating, “Dictator Bhagwant Mann has been defeated. After an overnight hearing, the honourable court ordered the release of Kanchanpreet Kaur at 4 am.”

The ruling is expected to intensify political tensions ahead of the Tarn Taran bypoll.

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The summons came after the commission reviewed a report submitted by the DGP on November 13, a day before bypoll results were declared. SAD had alleged misuse of police machinery after nine FIRs were registered and four workers arrested, while six others were named in cases filed across Tarn Taran, Amritsar, Moga, and Batala.

Earlier, the Punjab Police had defended the actions of former Tarn Taran SSP Ravjot Kaur Grewal, who was suspended by the ECI on November 8 for alleged misconduct during the election period. The ECI is now seeking further clarification from the DGP as political tensions heighten over the police actions during the campaign.

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