Woman duped of gold bangle in Mohali

Mohali: A Phase 2 resident, Neena Narang, was allegedly duped of a gold bangle in Phase 4 on Thursday. The complainant stated that she was walking towards a gurdwara when two women in a white car, being driven by a youth, approached her and offered to drop her at the gurdwara. They dropped her 50 metres ahead. Later in the evening, she realised that her gold bangle was missing. TNS

4 yrs on, murder case registered

Chandigarh: Almost four and a half years after a murder convict lodged at the Burail jail died under mysterious circumstances, the UT police have registered a case of murder against unknown person at the Sector 49 police station. The case was registered on a court order. Mohal Lal was convicted in a murder case registered at the Mani Majra police station in 1999. He was undergoing life imprisonment. On February 17, 2017, he fell sick and was taken to the GMCH, Sector 32, where he died. An inquiry was initiated into the matter. TNS 

Cash snatched from auto driver

Chandigarh: Three unknown persons hired an auto and snatched cash and documents from the auto driver. Complainant Pawan Kumar, a resident of Burail village, reported that three persons hired the auto from Nayagaon to Sector 38 on Thursday night. On reaching Sector 38, the suspects threatened the complainant and snatched Rs3,600 and documents from him. The suspects later fled from the spot. A case has been registered. TNS

Batteries of 9 MC vehicles stolen

Chandigarh: An unknown person stole batteries of nine Municipal Corporation (MC) vehicles. Complainant Amarjit Singh, supervisor, Medical Officer of Health (MOH), reported that batteries of nine Tata Intra vehicles parked near the sewage plant, 3 BRD, were stolen. The incident came to light in the morning of September 23 when a driver reached the spot. The police have registered a theft case. TNS

Anti-dengue drive held

Mohali: A joint team of the Health Department and the Municipal Cooperation conducted a anti-dengue drive at the District Administrative Complex (DAC) on Friday. Assistant Commissioner (G) Tarsem Chand said roofs, flower pots and containers were checked for mosquito larvae. He said the administration was fully geared up for prevention and control of dengue and other diseases as all logistics, including chemicals and equipment, were in place to deal with any situation. TNS

Police Dept transfers

Chandigarh: Inspector Harinder Sekhon, In charge of Crime Branch, was on Friday transferred to the security wing. Inspector Rajeev Kumar, who was recently shifted from the Sector 34 police station to the Police Lines, Sector 26, has been transferred as in charge of PO and Summon Cell. Meanwhile, Inspector Satvinder Singh, who was transferred as in charge of PO and Summon Cell earlier this month, has now been transferred to Crime Branch. TNS

Office-bearers elected

Chandigarh: The following have been unanimously elected the office-bearers of the RWA (2BHK), Sector 63, Chandigarh: President - Col Ashwani Kumar; vice-president - Satish Gupta; secretary - Dr Amrit; joint secretary - Gurpartap Singh Bhatti; and treasurer - N P Tiwari. Sukhwant Singh, Sukhwinder Singh and Shiv Raj Sharma have been elected executive members. TNS