Two involved in firing at shop in Amritsar arrested: Police
Chandigarh (PTI): Punjab Police on Thursday arrested two members of Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang, after an encounter, allegedly involved in a firing incident linked to an extortion bid in Jandiala Guru in Amritsar, officials said.
Deputy Inspector General of Police (Border Range) Sandeep Goel said the accused have been identified as Ravi, a resident of Pandori Waraich and Ujjwal Hans, a resident of Batala Road in Amritsar.
Three unidentified bike-borne persons had opened fire at the provisional store at Jandiala Guru on November 6 to intimidate the owner for extortion, he said.
Goel said both the arrested persons are linked to the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria gang and were working under the directions of their foreign-based handler, Keshav Shivala.
The DIG said that during the operation, one of the accused opened fire at the police but was overpowered.
One more accused involved in the firing incident has been identified and police teams are on a manhunt to nab him, he said.
Sharing more details, Senior Superintendent of Police (Amritsar Rural) Maninder Singh said that, acting on human and technical inputs, police teams arrested both the accused persons and recovered one pistol from their possession.
The SSP said that further investigations are underway to establish forward and backward linkages in this case.
Earlier this month, the Anti-Gangster Task Force in a joint operation with Hoshiarpur police had arrested two active members of a gang and recovered sophisticated weapons from their possession.
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J&K CM Abdullah inaugurates upgraded hospital, key road link during Rajouri visit
Nowshera/Jammu (PTI): Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday inaugurated a vital upgraded road and a 100-bedded sub-district hospital during his visit to the border belt of Nowshera in Rajouri district, emphasising that public office is a responsibility to serve the people and improve their quality of life.
The chief minister received a rousing welcome on his arrival, with people lining both sides of the road, showering flower petals.
Soon after he arrived in Nowshera, Abdullah inaugurated a vital road link from the highway bridge to Nowshera town and the 100-bedded sub-district hospital during his tour of the area.
The visit of the chief minister, along with his cabinet colleagues, marked a major push towards strengthening connectivity and healthcare infrastructure in the region.
The upgraded road project, executed by the PWD department for Rs 7.99 crore, is expected to significantly improve connectivity, streamline traffic movement and reduce travel time for commuters, officials said.
The chief minister also inaugurated the upgraded 100-bedded sub-district hospital, developed at an estimated cost of Rs 18.18 crore. The facility is equipped with modern healthcare infrastructure aimed at enhancing patient care and expanding access to quality medical services for the people of Nowshera and adjoining areas, they said.
During his visit, Abdullah took a detailed tour of the hospital and inspected key sections, including X-ray, ECG and ultrasound rooms, examination rooms, and the blood storage unit. He interacted with doctors, staff and patients, enquiring about the availability and quality of healthcare services.
Addressing a massive public gathering, Abdullah emphasised that public office is a responsibility to serve the people and improve their quality of life.
"Positions of power are not meant for personal comfort but to bring relief to the people and make their lives easier. Our priority is to strengthen schools, hospitals, roads, and address unemployment and poverty," he said.
He highlighted key initiatives aimed at boosting connectivity, healthcare and overall socio-economic growth in Rajouri and adjoining areas.
Interacting with the public, he assured that the voices and aspirations of the people of the Pir Panjal region would continue to guide policy decisions and drive responsive governance on the ground.
The chief minister reiterated the government’s commitment to regularising daily wagers and ensuring justice for Anganwadi and ASHA workers through improved wages and stipends.
He also highlighted various welfare initiatives, including the provision of free gas cylinders to the poorest households, electricity support and free bus travel for women.
Highlighting recent developmental achievements, he noted that projects like the Nowshera road and hospital, which had remained pending for years, were completed due to the focused efforts of the present government.
Speaking on the occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary said that key infrastructure projects in the region have been realised under the leadership of the chief minister, reaffirming the government's commitment to balanced and equitable development across Jammu and Kashmir.
