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Prog finalized to observe martyrdom of Amar Nath Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: A programme has been finalized to commemorate the 30th Balidan Divas of Shaheed .....more Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: A meeting of Indian National Trade Union Congress, district Udhampur, condemned attack.....more Seerat-ul-Nabi
conference organised Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: The Central Management Committee J&K State organised one day Seerat-ul-Nabi Conference at Sidhra Bye-Pass which .....more Cong leaders pay tributes to Jawahar Lal Nehru Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Senior Congress leaders paid rich tributes to Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru on his death anniversary today.....more Front for Resolve of JK issue hails proposed Indo-Pak move Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: The Front for Trilateral Resolution of J&K Problem, in the wake of resumption....more |
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Slathia inaugurates four link roads in Bari Brahamna Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: The Minister for Power, Mr S S Salathia today inaugurated four link roads in and around Bari .........more 5
more tubewells Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Greater Jammu will get additional 20 lakh gallons of drinking water with the commissioning of five tubewells by this ....more Shaheed Parivar Fund distribution function Excelsior Correspondent JALLANDHAR, May 27: The Minister for Employment, Labour, Youth Services and Sports, S Harbans Singh has reiterated the resolve of the J&K .........more Tributes paid to Nehru on 37th death anniversary Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Pradesh Congress Committee taking serious view of Dr Farooq Abdullah’s statement said that while entire nation is paying tribute to .......more |
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Prog finalized to observe martyrdom of Amar Nath Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: A programme has been finalized to commemorate the 30th Balidan Divas of Shaheed Amar Nath Bhagat. As per a release a meeting was held today at Nabha community Hall under the chairmanship of Mr Som Nath, (Retd Chief Horticulture Officer) who has been nominated as member of All Scheduled Caste Segments Committee constituted at State level to celebrate the martyrdom of Late Amar Nath Bhagat, who laid down his life for securing reservation in services and recruitments for the members of Scheduled Castes in J&K. The meeting was presided over by Mr Ram Dhan Bhagat. In the meeting final touches were given to celebrate the occasion at Jammu on June 3 at 8 am. Mr Som Nath told the meeting that Late Amar nath Bhagat was born in a small village Kachchappa of Ramban tehsil of Doda district and soon after completing his studies, he joined the Congress leaders of that time namely Babu Parmanand, Punjab Singh, Chandu Lal, Babu Milkhi Ram, Bhagat Chajju Ram and others in securing rightful place for weaker sections of the society was particularly very sad over non-provision of recruitment for SCs in services. All these leaders worked hard for this but the Government did not relent. Shaheed Amar Nath even approached Babu Jagjivan Ram, the then Union Minister and president of Depressed Classes League, but nothing happened. Consequent upon this Shaheed Amar Nath decided to face any eventuality to secure reservation for scheduled castes in J&K and he sat on hunger strike in May 1970 and laid down his life for the cause of down trodden people. His death triggered wide spread protests in Jammu and adjoining areas and this forced the Government to think over the matter. And barely after one week of his death 8 percent reservation for SCs of J&K in services was accorded. Others who attended the meeting included Messrs Baldev Raj Bhagat, Dr Shiv Kumar, Om Parkash, B D Lalwal, Punjab Chand, Master Ram Krishan, Dr Bharat Bhushan and Darshan Kumar. |
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Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: A meeting of Indian National Trade Union Congress, district Udhampur, condemned attack on the News Editor of Radio Kashmir Srinagar, last week, in which Ms Gurjeet Kour was beaten up by some goons and sympathizers of militants. As per a release district president of INTUC Mr Som Nath asked the Central as well as the State Governments to provide adequate protection and security to the people who have kept the flag of India high in such adverse conditions putting their lives on risk. The INTUC office bearers asked the Government to book the goons immediately. |
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Seerat-ul-Nabi conference organised at Sidhra Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: The Central Management Committee J&K State organised one day Seerat-ul-Nabi Conference at Sidhra Bye-Pass which was presided over by Haji Abdul Majid, president Seerat-ul-Nabi Conference. As per a release a large number of people hailing from different walks of life participated in the conference. Ulemas and Islamic Scholars from different parts of the country addressed the conference and advised and educated the participants to adopt real spirit of Islam and enlightened the teachings of Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon Him) and held that these teachings provide a complete charactered, peaceful and disciplined life style of Muslims, as well as all human beings as Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) is "Rehmat-ul-Almeen" for all irrespective of religion, caste or creed. The speakers stressed to maintain peace, brotherhood and friendly relations as the teachings of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) and to follow these which is the need of the time. The speakers enlightened different aspects of the life of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). Those attended the conference included Mufti Mohd Ayub, Principal Jamia Nayeema, Muradabad, Mufti Ammer-ud-Din, Haji Abdul Majid, Moulana Zubeer Ahmed, Mushtaq Ahmed Qadri, Fazal Ahmed Noori and others. The next conference will be held on June 1, Friday in Jamia Masjid, Lakhdata Bazar Jammu. |
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Cong leaders pay tributes to Jawahar Lal Nehru Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Senior Congress leaders paid rich tributes to Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru on his death anniversary today. In a joint statement here the party leaders described Pandit Nehru as an apostle of peace, ardent believer of secularism, socialism and democracy. His role as front line leader of Non-aligned Movement was remarkable and all the world leaders have appreciated Pt Nehru’s role for peace and prosperity, said the Congress leaders. They further said that Nehru’s vision was to provide the true basis for lasting world order in which poor and rich nations could exchange material and cultural values to their benefit. The Congress leaders said that Nehru had a dream of honesty, peace, plenty, equality, liberty, beauty, education and secularism in India. Signatories to the statement included Messrs Mohd Ayub Khan, Mangat Ram Sharma, G M Mir Poonchi, Amrit Malhotra, Devakar Singh, Yash Pal Khajuria, Shiv Dev Singh, Moti Lal Koul, Beli Ram Kundal, Ram Dass Dogra, Chuni Lal Bhat, Kuldeep Sharma, Raman Bhalla, Garoo Ram, Capt Jagan Nath, Ashwani Sharma, Ramesh Motton, Balak Ram, Prem Sagar Aziz, Sardari Lal Dubey, Vinod Mishra, S Surjit Singh, Ms Kanta Bhan, Ashok Sharma and Balbir Singh. |
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Front for Resolve of JK issue hails proposed Indo-Pak move Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: The Front for Trilateral Resolution of J&K Problem, in the wake of resumption of Indo-Pak talks held its view that Prime Minister Mr Vajpayee’s invitation to Gen Musharraf and the latter’s willingness to accept the offer are welcome moves, because they correspond with the demands of existing multi-dimensional JK realities. In a release the Front held the view that though the moves are overdue, yet it is better late than never. the release said given the near about two years of highly tense Indo-Pak relations, it is only the compulsions of the global, national and ground situations that have forced the two countries especially the later to take the dialogue route. The only lesson that we can draw from this episode is that one should avoid doing things which make him prisoner of his own follies. Front release said sometimes even the abrupt happenings can also lead to the desirable results, but, given the respective traditional attitudes of the two sides remaining in place and the probability of the ground realities in their respective countries becoming tight for the two ruling groups in the days ahead, there was little likelihood of the dialogue process leading to any significant outcome. However the Front considered the occasion as a good opening for mobilizing the people in favour of a realistic, just and peaceful solution. The release said the Front stands for an agenda which accords with the realities of JK problem, invites view, a realistic way to resolve JK problem lies in trilateral dialogue. It added that the most appropriate answer to JK Problem rests with its trilateral solution and the future of Jammu Kashmir, India and Pakistan lies in shared development. The Front suggested that the respective national aspiration and Interests of india and Pakistan be balanced by jointly entrusting to them J&K’s sovereignty in the constitutional form of Indo-Pak condominium with regard to J&K’s defence and foreign affairs. It further suggested that the regional aspirations and interests of the J&K people especially Kashmiris be met with by constitutionally accepting J&K as an independent state, enjoying sovereign powers, in all matters except defence and foreign affairs. The Front said the ethnic aspirations and interests of J&K’s different ethno-regional communities be accommodated by giving maximum possible constitutional autonomy to each of them. the State level matters may include the head of the state, high court, election commission, human development commission, environmental commission and planning commission etc. |
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Slathia inaugurates four link roads in Bari Brahamna Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: The Minister for Power, Mr S S Salathia today inaugurated four link roads in and around Bari Barahmana in Vijaypur constituency of Jammu district. These roads constructed at a total cost of Rs 10.86 lakh under the constituency development scheme will benefit a population of about 10,000 residing in 20 villages of the area Of the four roads, the 400 mts. long link road from National Highway to Trait Tali Basti constructed at a cost of Rs 2.34 lakh will benefit 172 families. The link road from Smailpur to Gurah Morh, Meen Charkna constructed at cost of Rs 2.50 lakh will benefit about 3,000 souls. The 800 metre long link road from Sorar Adda to Reone will benefit about 3500 souls of four villages and the 400 metre long link road from main road to Tample Krishna Nagar constructed at a cost of Rs 2.58 lakh will benefit about 2000 souls of the area. Addressing the gathering, the Minister cautioned them against the machinations of the politicians rejected by the people who are trying to exploit the innocent people of rural areas on caste, creed, religion and region. He said the present Government is fully aware of the people problems and is keen to solve these on priority. Despite financial constraints and militancy, he said Government has done a commendable job in reviving the shattered economy of the State and changed the very face of the State by executing number of development works just in five years. He appealed the people to extend full cooperation to the present Government headed by Dr Farooq Abdullah for strengthening the bonds of secularism, communal amity and ameliorating the lot of down trodden people of the society. Mr Slathia said that Government has already announced free ration for drought hit areas. He said water tankers have been pressed into service where from drinking water scarecity is reported. He said for irrigation purposes, the concerned agencies have been directed to ensure proper flow of water in the canals to provide sufficient water for irrigation facilities at the tail end. Master Noor Mohammad and Mr Rattan Chand Sharma also spoke on the occasion. Senior officers of Power, R&B, PHE, Block Development agencies and prominent citizens were also present. |
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5 more tubewells being commissioned Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Greater Jammu will get additional 20 lakh gallons of drinking water with the commissioning of five tubewells by this month end. Work on the construction of another five tubewells will be completed soon. This was revealed in a meeting of Engineers of the PHE and R&B Departments convened under the chairmanship of the Minister for Works, Mr Ali Mohammad Sagar to review the pace of progress of these departments here today. The meeting was informed that two new tubewells were drilled by Ground Water Division in Jammu City and handed over to the concerned departments for meeting the drinking water requirements of the people. Besides 16 handpumps were installed in Dharamkho in Bhalwal block, Bajalta, Belicharana and the surrounding areas during April and May at a cost of Rs 16 lakhs. The Minister directed the Chief Engineer, PHE, Jammu to constitute a team of engineers to survey the leakages in water pipes in Jammu city so that the wastage of drinking water is controlled. In the Roads and Buildings sector, the Minister was informed that the work on 2nd bridge on Tawi river near Gujjar nagar is apace and likely to be completed by the end of June this year. The total cost of this 299 metre span bridge alongwith the approaches is Rs 19.90 crore. The progress of work on the 3rd bridge over Tawi river was also reviewed. The Minister asked the engineers that they should ensure that the construction of bridge is completed within targetted period. This 313 metre span bridge will cost Rs 8.65 crore. The Minister also reviewed the schemes approved by the Ministry of Surface Transport under the Central Road Fund programme. He directed that work on schemes which included improvement and upgradation of R S Pura to Chakroi road, construction of 100 metres span ventted causeway over Garore nallah on Biaspur parlah, upgradation of Patnitop- Sanasar road, construction of approaches of Multicell Box span including nallah training works on Landohi Choi, improvement of road from Hotel Asia to M G Chowk, Satwari, improvement and upgradation of Biaspur Parlah road, improvement and upgradation of road from R S Pura and old Agra Chak and Doda-Dessa road should be speeded up. The Minister also inspected the draft plan of works proposed to be undertaken during the current financial year. He asked the engineers that higher allocations should be kept for the taking up schemes in far-flung areas. The total outlay of the works in Jamu province will be Rs 9.61 crore under State plan. In the meeting, the progress of work on schemes under NABARD were also reviewed in detail. The Chief Engineer, Roads and Bridges gave the details of the works submitted for NABARD assistance to the Government under which 181 schemes have been sanctioned at a cost of Rs.169 crore. Work on these schemes is in progress. Besides, ten schemes have already been completed which include strengthening and upgradation of 15.40 km. long road from Kunjwani to Sai via Dabliar and strengthening and upgradation of 14.50 km long Kulian-Khalsa korotana khurd road. |
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Shaheed Parivar Fund distribution function Excelsior Correspondent JALLANDHAR, May 27: The Minister for Employment, Labour, Youth Services and Sports, S Harbans Singh has reiterated the resolve of the J&K Government to crush militancy in the State with a firm hand. Addressing the 85th Shaheed Parivar Fund distribution function organised by the Hind Samachar Group of newspapers here today, Mr Singh said that with the popular government headed by Dr Farooq Abdullah coming into power in 1996, the fight against the militancy was speeded up with the result it has been contained to a great extent. Drawing a comparison between the militancy in Punjab and J&K, Mr Singh said that since 1947 Pakistan has been making every effort to create disturbance in the State. As a part of this policy, he said, she has been sponsoring and supporting militancy in the State. But the National Conference under the leadership of Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah rejected the two nation theory in 1947. Similarly, at present the party under the leadership of Dr Farooq Abdullah is engaged in fighting the proxy war launched by Pakistan. "Our workers and supporters are being targetted and killed",he said and added that people of the state have suffered a lot during the last 11 years of militancy during which period, the economy of the State had been shattered, the educational system and other developmental schemes derailed. Thousands of people have been rendered homeless and are putting up in camps, he said. But with the relentless efforts, the present government, he said, has been able to bring the developmental activities and educational system back on the rails and economy is also showing signs of recovery. However, the financial constraints are the main impediments in speeding up these activities, he said and urged the Central Government to announce a special financial package for the State. Describing Prime Minister’s invitation to Pak ruler General Musharaf as a bold step, Mr Singh said that this has been appreciated by the people of the State who are yearning for peace. He expressed the hope this will bring peace in the State and people live a normal peaceful life. Mr Singh thanked the Hind Samachar Group of newspapers on his own behalf and on behalf of the State Government. On the occasion, Mr Singh also distributed relief packages among the affected families. Present on the occasion were Union Ministers S Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa and Prof Chaman Lal Gupta, Vaid Vashno Dutt, MP, former Director General Police, Mr K P S Gill, Congress leaders Mr Oscar Fermanes and Capt S Amrinder Singh, Mr Mangat Ram Pasla, Journalist, Prof Bhim Singh and Mr Vijay Chopra. |
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Tributes paid to Nehru on 37th death anniversary Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Pradesh Congress Committee taking serious view of Dr Farooq Abdullah’s statement said that while entire nation is paying tribute to the architect of Modern India Pt J L Nehru, J&K Chief Minister is misconceiving his acts in order to over up failures of his Government. A spokesman of the PCC in press statement here said that Dr Abdullah has launched a mis-information campaign. The youth of Kashmir adopted gun culture because of National Conference Government’s failure. Dr Abdullah mislead the public on the name of autonomy and earlier his father late Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah misguided on the name of plebiscite. It is not in the fitness of things that Dr Abdullah should indulge in mudslinging. Meanwhile, PCC members today paid homage to late Prime Minister Pt Jawahar Lal Nehru on his 37th death anniversary at a function held at Party headquarters at Shahidi Chowk here today. The meeting was presided over by former MLA Mr Om Chopra. Various Congress leaders incluyding Mr Hari Singh, Gurmukh Singh, Anil Chopra, Ms Farida Mir, and Seva Dal leaders spoke on the occasion and paid their tributes to the great leader. They described Pt Nehru as great statesman, political thinker and towering personality. The leaders, workers of different frontal organisations like Mahila Congress, Youth Congress, Labour cell, Seva Dal etc. attended the function. |
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Welfare Committee highlights Panjtirthi area problems Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: The Welfare Committee, Panjtirthi, Chowgan Salathia, Pacci Dhakki and Mohalla Mubarak Mandi, met the Administrator Jammu Municipality Dr Pawan Kotwal and handed over a memorandum containing certain demands. As per a release these demands were also raised in the meeting of committee with the Housing and Urban Development Minister Mr Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din Shah and Rural Development Minister Mr Ajay Sadhotra on April 29 last. The committee thanked Mr Kotwal for starting construction work on Dhounthali Dhakki and grating of Kucha Nagpal. The committee also drew the attention of Dr Pawan Kotwal towards certain other demands which included complete repair of Dhakki Dhounthali from Tawi area to Circular Road and also repair of another Dhakki from Old Poonch House to Circular Road and providing four sodium lights in these Dhakkis at the relevant points. Repair of Pirkho Puli and providing sodium lights in Pacci Dhakki area and at Chowgan Salathia besides the temple of Jalfa Mata. The committee also drew the attention of Administrator towards the construction of Dhakki-cum-Lane connecting Janipur Colony with Roop Nagar from PHE Water Tank. The deputationist included Messrs Kasturi Lal Gupta, O P Khajuria, G L Bali, P C Dubey, Mrs Swarn Kanta, Vijay Sharma, Kuldeep Mehta, Rakesh Raina, S K Anand, Tirath Singh, Subash Gandotra, Jagdish Raj Baru, Nand Lal, Nand Kishore Raina and others. |
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Nirankari Mission organises blood donation camp Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Sant Nirankari Mission organised a voluntary blood donation camp at Sant Nirankari Satsangh Bhawan, Samba in the everlasting memory of Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji Maharaj. According to a press release, the camp was inaugurated by Mr Jag Mohan Choudhary, zonal incharge J&K and addressed the large congregation of the saints. While speaking on the occasion, he said, "life is neither an empty dream nor a pleasure trip. Man comes to this world with a definite purpose. He is allowed a definite time and certain latitudes and powers. The death is inevitable end of every life. If the human concerned has faith fully fulfilled his mission, he attains salvation. So take this life seriously with a missionary spirit and make best use of worthy trust of God " So one should abandon all supports and take refuse in the lotus feet of Baba Ji who protect and shall purify one from the sins of the past and one should not grieve. Mr Jagmohan Choudhary appreciated the blood donors and said that one donates blood one purify oneself. The camp was organised in collaboration with the blood transfusion department of Government Medical College under the supervision of Dr Kum Kum Sharma, Head of Blood Transfusion Department. Dr Kum Kum addressed the saints and explained that one who donate blood won’t feel any deficiency. Among those who addressed and assisted in organising the camp were Dr Romesh Birpuri, Bodh Raj Ji, Vikrant Dogra, Anil Rajgotra. Mr Som Nath, MLA also addressed the gathering. Mr Talab Raj Ji, Parmukh Sant Nirankari Satsangh Bhawan Samba welcomed the medical team and saints and thanked the government agencies for rendering their services in organising the camp. He said that 106 units of blood has been donated in this camp. He further said that last year Sant Nirankari Mission has donated 623 units of blood to the Medical College Jammu. |
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administration Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: An Armyman was knocked to death by a speeding and negligently driven bus near Nagrota on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. According to reports, Naib Subedar of Army Naresh Chandra was on way back to his residence after finishing his duty when his scooter bearing registration number CHR-8787 was hit from behind by speeding bus No JK06-1677 near Nagrota on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. The speed of the bus can be guaged from the fact that the scooter has been reduced into a mass of mangled iron and the speeding bus dragged the scooterist for a long distance without caring to stop. The deceased was shifted to Government Medical College Hospital and body was later handed over to his family members. A case has been registered at Nargota Police Station in this regard and the erring driver arrested. The vehicle was also seized by the police. Meanwhile, Mrs Kiran Trivedi, Secretary, Army Wife Welfare Association said that the cases of hit and run accidents on Nagrota NH-1A stretch continued to increase. She said that the residents of the Nagrota Garrison have failed to understand as to why the killer speeding traffic is not being diverted on to the Nagrota bypass which has been constructed at the cost of Rs 12.5 crores. She further said that while the number of accidents continue to increase, the traffic is still not being diverted perhaps due to petty political reasons of a callous, insenstive state administration and local vested interests. The Secretary of the Association wondered that repeated requests to divert the traffic on to the bypass have fallen on deaf ears of the insenstive administration. She also raised doubt about the fitness of the bypass road by the Transport Union which are incorrect. She stressed on the need to decongest the traffic on the road by using bypass so that no more widows are created by an insensitive and callous administration. She warned that if the selfish transporters and administration does not act then residents of Nagrota Garrison will be forced to take the cause to the High Court for justice through Public Interest Litigation (PIL). |
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First position holder in Arts aims to join IAS Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, May 27: Miss Niha Sethi, daughter of Mr Sham S Sethi who brought laurels to her institute by bagging first position in the arts stream in Class 12th examination results of which were declared here today by the J&K State Board of School Education aims to join IAS after passing her graduation. A student of Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Shastri Nagar Niha unlike the majority of students has no interest in medicine and engineering professions but wants to join the Civil Services after qualifying the IAS. Niha who got the first position by securing 82.5 percent marks in Arts Stream gives credit to her parents and teachers for her tremendous success. In an informal chat with this reporter she said "it was due to the inspiration and cooperation of my parents that I secured the first position in Arts stream." When asked why instead of joining the private educational institute she preferred a Government School, Niha said she does not consider any difference between a Government and private institute. She said though all the teachers of my School guided me at every moment yet Mr Kamal Sethi , Lecturer Maths and Tara Chand Lecturer of Geography were much instrumental that I should come with flying colours. Niha who also has a high regard for School Principal besides her mummy and pappa said I was studying ten hours a day. It may be recalled that she had secured 81 per cent marks in matric which she passed as a student of Convent School Jammu. |
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Burglars decamp with cash ornaments in Shiva Nagar Excelsior Correspondent KATHUA, May 27: In three different incidents the Burglars decamped with jewelry and cash from Shiva Nagar locality here last night. The rising incidents of thefts have generated a lot of panic in the area. According to reports, the burglars first intruded into the house of Darshan Kumar in the locality which is falling behind the Deputy Commissioner’s office and after breaking open the doors they decamped with cash and ornaments worth Rs 20,000 which were lying in the safe. The thieves also snatched the "Mangal Sutar" of Anita Devi wife of Darshan Kumar who was in fast asleep. However, when they pulled the "Mangal Sutar" Anita got up in panic and she raised the alarm but by then the burglars had escaped. The fleeing burglars tried to target the another house in the same locality belonging to Ram Krishan and after breaking the main lock they could not broke the second lock and fled away. Later they intruded into a third house which belonged to a migrant family from Basohli in the same locality and decamped with ornaments worth Rs 30,000. During the last three years maximum thefts have taken place in this locality of the town and despite the two police Nakas in the area the burglars succeeded in striking at three different places in the locality last night. |
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