In a major breakthrough against organised crime, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Punjab, in a joint operation with the Ludhiana Commissionerate Police, arrested two alleged associates linked to a gangster network and recovered a Glock 9mm pistol along with 20 live cartridges.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone of a ₹1,116 crore forging and machining plant by Vardhman Special Steels and Japan's Aichi Steel in Ludhiana, saying the project will boost advanced manufacturing and create over 500 direct jobs.
During this process, a black keypad mobile phone (manufactured by Snexian), along with its battery and SIM card, was recovered from inmate Gurpreet Singh.
Ludhiana: A fresh video has surfaced from Ludhiana showing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader BK Bonny allegedly opening fire during a parking dispute, intensifying controversy over the incident and prompting renewed questions on police action. The video, shared by local residents and later submitted to the police, reportedly shows Bonny firing shots during a confrontation.
Ludhiana: State politics have heated up over an allegedly fake video of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that is going viral on social media. In response, party workers staged a protest in Ludhiana today to support the Chief Minister and oppose what they termed “false propaganda” by the Shiromani Akali Dal. The protest was organized.
Ludhiana: Animal lovers in Ludhiana have launched a direct protest against MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu, raising their voices in support of voiceless animals. A controversy sparked by a viral video has now escalated significantly. Animal lovers gathered at Kochar Market, held a protest march to the MLA’s residence, and staged a demonstration outside his home,.
Ludhiana: The administration has adopted a strict stance regarding the alleged molestation and indecent behaviour by a manager towards a female employee at a petrol pump located at Bharat Nagar Chowk, Ludhiana. Acknowledging the gravity of the matter, the Punjab State Women’s Commission has taken ‘suo motu’ cognizance and directed the Ludhiana Police to take.