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Punjab DGP leads Railway Security Committee coordination meeting

To review the security challenges and evolving nature of the threat to railways, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav…

1 year ago

DG Income Tax (Inv.) sets up 24×7 control rooms for election vigilance in North West Region

In preparation for the General Elections to Lok Sabha, 2024 and Bye- Elections in the state of Haryana and Himachal…

1 year ago

SAD contesting Lok Sabha polls on principles to safeguard interests of Punjab: Sukhbir S Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today appealed to Punjabis to support its own regional party which was…

1 year ago

Enforcement Directorate raids Punjab Locations in connection with Guava Orchard compensation scam

In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched a series of searches across Chandigarh and Punjab today, as part…

1 year ago

Another blow to AAP as its sole LS MP, MLA join BJP

Aam Aadmi Party’s sole member in Lok Sabha Sushil Kumar Rinku, representing Jalandhar in Punjab, made a decisive move by…

1 year ago

100% webcasting of all polling booths in Punjab: CEO Sibin C

Aiming to make electoral process more efficient and transparent in the Lok Sabha elections 2024, the Chief Electoral Office (CEO)…

1 year ago

Ending speculations BJP announces to contest on all 13 seats in Punjab independently

In a significant political move, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has declared its intention to contest all 13 seats in…

1 year ago

Congress MP Ravneet Singh Bittu joins BJP

Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Ravneet Singh Bittu, the Congress MP representing Ludhiana constituency in Punjab, made a significant political…

1 year ago

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken swift action in response to the tragic hooch incident in Sangrur, Punjab, by demanding an immediate report from the state’s chief secretary and director general of police through the Punjab chief electoral officer (CEO). According to information provided by the EC, the death toll has risen to approximately 20 people, with an additional 20 individuals undergoing treatment in various hospitals across Sangrur and Patiala districts. The Punjab CEO has initiated communication with the chief secretary and DGP, urging them to furnish both a preliminary and detailed report on the incident without delay to inform the EC about the situation. Among the victims, 16 have tragically lost their lives allegedly due to consuming spurious liquor in Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s home district of Sangrur. Meanwhile, 17 others remain hospitalized in Sangrur and Patiala, under close observation. Dr. Kartar Singh, the civil surgeon of Sangrur, confirmed the current status of patients, with seven still admitted in Sangrur, five in Government Medical College, Patiala, and two opting for private hospitals against medical advice. The deceased individuals hail from various villages, including Gujran, Tibbi Ravidaspura, and Sunam constituency, reflecting the widespread impact of the tragedy. The incident has sparked criticism from the Opposition, with demands for accountability and a thorough investigation. Four arrests have been made in connection with the distribution of spurious liquor, prompting state BJP president Sunil Jakhar to call for decisive action. Similarly, Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has expressed concern over the escalating death toll and urged the intervention of Sangrur police. Meanwhile, the Pendu Mazdoor Union (Krantikari) staged a protest outside the deputy commissioner’s office, demanding justice and questioning the availability of spurious liquor in the Chief Minister’s district. As investigations continue and public outrage grows, there are heightened calls for swift justice and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.

In light of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s recent arrest on charges related to corruption linked to the scrapped Delhi…

1 year ago

Election Commission seeks report on Sangrur hooch tragedy, death toll rises to 20

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken swift action in response to the tragic hooch incident in Sangrur, Punjab,…

1 year ago

CM Mann takes firm action following hooch tragedy, assures justice to victims’ families

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took steps on Sunday to address the devastating consequences of a alleged spurious liquor consumption incident…

1 year ago

Punjab: 5,209 centenarian voters can cast their votes from home, says CEO

In Punjab, there are 5209 voters aged over 100 years, having witnessed the pre-independence era and the first voting process…

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