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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Woman caught for keeping leopard paws
Panchkula: A woman accused of illegal possession of wildlife body parts was arrested Saturday, following a months-long probe into protected species trafficking. On May 10, the forest department was tipped-off about the possible presence of the body parts of protected wildlife species in a slum of Rambagh at Bhairon colony in the Kalka region. A team led by wildlife inspector Surjit Singh conducted a raid at the residence of Angoori Devi. Four boiled animal paws, suspected to belong to a leopard, were found in her house. However, the woman managed to flee the scene at the time. Due to uncertainty about the species, the seized items were sent to the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, for forensic identification. The WII confirmed that the paws were indeed those of a panther (leopard), a Schedule-I protected species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972. Following the forensic confirmation, legal proceedings were initiated, and the divisional wildlife officer informed Pinjore PS, leading to the registration of a case under sections 9, 39, and 51 of the Wildlife Protection Act on May 5. TNN
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: Fake bail racket busted in Khanna, key players held
Khanna police have busted an organised gang involved in securing court bails using forged documents. Two key members of the gang, including the mastermind, have been arrested in a well-coordinated raid led by the local police. According to senior superintendent of police (SSP) Jyoti Yadav, the arrested accused have been identified as Surjit Singh, a resident of village Durgapur in Patiala district, and Mahima Singh of Rajpura. Both were apprehended red-handed at the tehsil complex in Khanna while allegedly attempting to process another fraudulent bail application. The police recovered nine fake Aadhaar cards, a counterfeit official seal of a naib-tehsildar, a fraudulent property valuation certificate, and other bogus paperwork. 'The gang had been misleading courts using these documents and had successfully managed to get bail in more than 25 cases', said the SSP. 'The gang's modus operandi was both cunning and systematic. They would first obtain the Aadhaar card of a real individual and alter minor details like the date of birth or a single alphabet in the name. A new photo would be affixed to create a false identity. Fake land ownership records were also generated and stamped with forged government seals. Using these papers, the gang members would present themselves as sureties in court and help secure bails for the accused', she added. Police investigations revealed that the gang had been charging hefty sums ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹70,000 per fake bail. In cases involving more serious criminal charges, the price would increase.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Time of India
Khanna police arrest two in fake documents scam.
Ludhiana: The Khanna police have arrested two accused involved in fake documents scam. The accused have been identified as Surjit Singh of Durgapur village in Nabha of Patiala, now in Azad Nagar, Khanna, and Mahima Singh of Khandoli village in Patiala district. According to the police, recoveries from the accused included nine forged Aadhar cards, one forged official stamp of naib tehsildar Bhado, a fake stamp of BDPO, one fake property valuation certificate, and one forged land deed. The SSP Khanna, Dr Jyoti Yadav, stated that on Tuesday, during patrolling near the main gate of police station city Khanna, police received a tip off that a group of individuals, including Surjit Singh, Mahima Singh, Harvinder Singh of Moga, Shamsher Khan, Rajvir Singh, and Harmit Singh (all residents of Bhado), were engaged in preparing and using forged documents to register land transactions fraudulently in various tehsils. She added that it was also revealed that Surjit Singh fabricated an official stamp of the naib tehsildar of Bhado. Police said acting swiftly on the information received, they apprehended Surjit Singh, who had come to Khanna Tehsil to "carry out" a fake registry. They added that a case was registered under the relevant sections of the IPC at police station city, Khanna, and a preliminary investigation was initiated. Meanwhile, the SSP Khanna suggested that during preliminary questioning of accused Surjit, he revealed that in a minimum of 20-22 cases, such fake documents were used to fill bail bonds for bail. The police said that efforts were ongoing to nab the other accused in the case.
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: In-laws booked after 23-yr-old dies by suicide in Jagraon
A tragic incident unfolded in Rasoolpur village, where a 23-year-old man from Kothe Pona village, near Jagraon, reportedly died by suicide after consuming poison at his in-laws' residence. The victim left behind a video implicating his father-in-law and mother-in-law for allegedly coercing him into taking this drastic step. The Jagraon Sadar police have since registered a case of abetment to suicide against the accused individuals. According to police, the victim had married a woman of Rasoolpur on July 12, 2024, in a love marriage that was initially opposed by the woman's family. Shortly after the marriage, the victim moved to England. Upon returning, he reportedly had a domestic dispute with his wife, following which she returned to her parental home. On Wednesday, the man went to Rasoolpur to reconcile with his estranged wife, but the situation escalated into a heated argument with her and her family. Distraught, he consumed poisonous pills at his in-laws' home. Before taking the step, he recorded a video message on his mobile phone, blaming his in-laws for mentally harassing him and sent it to his father. His in-laws rushed him to a private hospital in Jagraon after noticing his deteriorating condition. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to the poison. Sub-inspector Surjit Singh, who is investigating the case, stated that a FIR under Section 108 of BNS has been lodged in the matter and a hunt is on for the arrest of the accused.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Peddler's under-construction house razed in Kapurthala: Police
The district police, in coordination with the civil administration, razed an 'illegal' construction being carried out by a drug peddler on government land in Toti village in Sultanpur Lodhi sub-division of Kapurthala district on Wednesday, officials said. Senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gaurav Toora said the drug trafficker, identified as Surjit Singh, had illegally acquired 10 marlas of panchayat land and constructed a house using the drug money. He said the demolition was carried out on the orders of block development and panchayat officer (BDPO) Gurmeet Singh, with civil and police authorities using bulldozers to raze the illegal construction. 'Surjit Singh has faced seven cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act since 2013 across various police stations. His wife Kulwant Kaur is facing four and son Rahul seven NDPS cases. He is absconding. Surjit is in jail,' Toora said. He added that the district administration has escalated its crackdown by seizing properties worth ₹3.5 crore linked to drug trafficking with an additional ₹1.5 crore in properties under process for seizure. 'The court proceedings are actively underway to auction these assets, ensuring stringent action against illicit gains from the drug trade,' he said. BDPO Gurmeet Singh confirmed that Surjit Singh had encroached on panchayat land, and despite issuing notices for vacation, no valid response was received, leading to the demolition following due legal process.
