A truck driver was robbed at gunpoint in the early hours of Saturday near the toll plaza between Amritsar and Jandiala Guru. Two miscreants riding a Scorpio stopped driver Daljeet Singh, beat him up and stole three bales from a truck laden with clothes. Police have registered the case and are scanning the CCTV footage so that the accused can be arrested soon.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation launched a massive campaign against illegal vending and encroachment. Its objective is to ensure smooth movement of pedestrians and maintain public order. Enforcement teams inspected markets and public places and took action against vendors encroaching on footpaths and roads. 112 challans were issued when violations were found. The corporation clarified that this action will continue.
The bail plea of former DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar was heard in the Chandigarh CBI special court. The defense raised questions about the ambiguity in the time, date and place of the incident, contradiction in the amount of bribe and the meaning of the term 'service water' in the CBI case. The CBI opposed bail, calling it a non-bailable offense and cited the messages sent to the middleman as evidence of demand for bribe.
The body of a girl was found under suspicious circumstances on the banks of a canal near Kurali village in Lambra police station area of Jalandhar. There were serious injury marks on the legs of the deceased and rape is suspected. He has not been identified, but several tattoos and injection marks have been found on his body. Police have kept the body in the mortuary for 72 hours and the investigation is ongoing.
A massive fire broke out in a liquor vend in Jalandhar's Pratap Bagh Central Town on the second day of the New Year. Liquor stock worth lakhs of rupees was burnt to ashes in a fire caused by short circuit at around 4 in the morning. A young man sleeping inside the contract was taken out safely. Four fire brigade vehicles brought the fire under control after a lot of effort. Investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
Amritpal Singh Mehron, the main accused in the social media influencer Kanchan Kumari alias Kamal Kaur Bhabhi murder case, has been arrested in Dubai. UAE agencies have taken him into custody and informed Indian agencies. The extradition process has started to bring the accused to India. Kamal Kaur's body was found in Bathinda in June 2025. Bathinda Police has not yet officially confirmed the arrest.
Chandigarh's tourist places became centers of celebration on the first day of the New Year. A huge crowd gathered at Sukhna Lake, Rock Garden, Bird Park, Japanese Garden and Sector-17 Plaza. Tourists from Tricity and surrounding states made the first day of the New Year memorable. Special events were also held in cafes, restaurants and malls. The police made tight security arrangements, due to which the city was full of happiness and joy.
Domestic and international flights from Chandigarh Airport will expand. The airport administration has implemented the Airlines Incentive Scheme to increase connectivity. With this, direct flights will start to many cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Ayodhya, London, Singapore. This initiative will enhance passenger convenience, strengthen trade relations and accelerate economic development of the region. Major airlines have been invited to launch new flights.
A state-of-the-art genetics and cancer diagnostic lab is being set up in Amritsar Medical College. This lab will play an important role in the detection, identification and treatment of genetic and rare diseases. It will have the facility of DNA sequencing, gene analysis and special testing of newly married couples and unborn babies. AI based technologies will boost research. This will provide world class testing at the local level and patients will not have to go to big cities.
The OTP system implemented by the Central Government for transparency in gas cylinder delivery has become a headache for consumers. Delivery is getting canceled in rural and urban areas due to poor mobile network, delayed or non-receipt of OTP, and absence of registered person. Due to this, the elderly and uneducated are facing special problems. People are demanding flexible arrangements and opening of cylinder shops in villages, otherwise they have warned of agitation.
Taking advantage of the crowd at Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar on New Year, a girl's mobile was snatched. A young man wearing Nihang Bana was caught by his companions and servants, while his companions escaped. The young man had frightened him by showing him a sabre. During interrogation, he declared his claim of being associated with Nihang group as false and accepted his mistake. He was handed over to the police, who are searching for his absconding associates.
There was a flood of faith on the arrival of 2026 in Sri Harmandir Sahib located in Guru Nagri Amritsar. More than 2 lakh devotees paid obeisance between 9 to 12 midnight on 31 December. Despite the rain the crowd did not decrease. The New Year was welcomed with cheers of 'Jo Bole So Nihaal', and sweets were distributed. The system remained smooth.
Villagers in Kalyanpur village, Kiratpur Sahib have alleged prostitution in a guest house. This guest house is located near the religious place Baba Gurditta Ji. The villagers held a press conference and claimed illegal activities and illegal construction of the guest house. The former sarpanch and guest house owner termed the allegations as a political conspiracy. Rupnagar SSP has assured a thorough investigation into the matter.
A speeding Innova car hit the tempo near Raipur village on the Jalandhar-Bhogpur highway. In this horrific accident the tempo overturned and was badly damaged. In the accident, two people traveling in the tempo died on the spot, while five others were seriously injured. After the collision, the Innova driver fled from the spot. The police is investigating the matter
Auto driver Nihang Singh bravely foiled an attempt to snatch a woman's mobile phone in Jalandhar's Basti Bawa Khel. Three youths riding Activa snatched the mobile, but Nihang Singh chased them and hit their Activa. Due to this all three fell down. Two escaped, while one accused, Manish Kumar alias Mani, was caught by the people. Police have recovered the mobile and registered a case and the search for the absconding accused is going on.
Chandigarh Police has made strict arrangements for women's safety during New Year celebrations. More than a thousand policemen, including lady police, will be deployed outside clubs and malls. If needed, special PCR vehicles will drop women home. Those driving under the influence of alcohol will also be checked at 62 checkpoints. An appeal has been made to citizens for cooperation for a safe New Year.
A youth died in a road accident due to dense fog in Bathinda. Civil Lines Police has registered a case against the unknown driver. Mansa resident Sukhdarshan Singh said that his pickup car collided with a trolley parked on the road, due to which Dharampreet Singh died on the spot and he got injured. This incident raises questions on road safety and administrative negligence.
There was a stir in Maqsoodan and surrounding colonies of Jalandhar due to the entry of a Sambhar. Panic spread among the people after seeing Sambhar running in the streets and vacant plots. The forest department team reached the spot but failed to catch Sambhar and he fled from the residential area. There is still an atmosphere of fear among the residents.
Preparations for the arrival of 2026 at Sri Harmandir Sahib are in full swing. Devotees from all over the country are arriving to pray for peace and prosperity. To welcome the New Year, lakhs of devotees are taking the blessings of Waheguru by taking bath in the lake. He believes that this New Year should bring happiness and peace in everyone's life. At 12 o'clock in the night, more than 2 lakh devotees will bow down and pray for world peace.
A tragic accident occurred in Jagraon due to dense fog. A truck laden with stones went out of control and overturned at a shop on Sidhwa Bet Road. In this accident, two innocent children of the family, aged 5 and 7 years, who were sleeping in the shop, died on the spot. The couple and two other children were injured and have been admitted to hospital. The police carried out relief work and took out the injured.