29042024-CT-01.qxd 4/29/2024 12:51 AM Page 1 c m y b Chandigarh tribune HARYANA CM SAINI LEADS RALLY IN SUPPORT OF KATARIA WILL RAISE PEOPLE'S ISSUES IN LS, ASSURES CHAUDHARY THREE BIKE-BORNE PERSONS ATTACK SAD BC WING CHIEF Nayab Singh Saini led a rally in support of Ambala candidate Banto Kataria in Panchkula on Sunday. P2 Varun Chaudhary, who was in Panchkula on Sunday, took a dig at the BJP government. P2 Three motorcycle-borne persons attack Malkiat Singh Matharu at Bassi Pathana town. P2 » » AIR QUALITY INDEX CHANDIGARH 104 PANCHKULA 70 MOHALI 98 401-500 301-400 201-300 101-200 51-100 0-50 SEVERE VERY POOR POOR MODERATE SATISFACTORY GOOD INBRIEF MAN ARRESTED WITH HEROIN Chandigarh: A native of Punjab has been arrested by the UT police with 61 grams of heroin. According to the police, the suspect, identified as Malkit Singh, alias Paramjit Singh (28), a resident of Tarn Taran, was arrested at Sector 43 with the drug. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered against him at the Sector 36 police station. TNS HOUSE BURGLED IN SECTOR 39 Chandigarh: A theft has been reported at a house in Sector 39. The police said Amrik Singh reported that Rs 15,000, gold jewellery, documents and other household goods were stolen from his house between April 26 and 27. The police have registered a case and started investigation. TNS MAN BOOKED FOR STEALING FILES Chandigarh: The police have booked a resident of Sector 25 for stealing files from an office. Yoginder Singh, an official of the District Food and Supplies Controller’s office, Sector 17, alleged that Rahul stole files from the office. The police registered a case at the Sector 17 police station and started investigation. TNS WHAT’S ON CHANDIGARH Dance Day celebrations by Pracheen Kala Kendra: ML Koser Indoor Auditorium, Sector 35, 6 pm. APNI MANDI Chandigarh: Sectors 43, 45 and Maloya Mohali: Phase V Panchkula: MDC, Sector 5 MAX 35°C | MIN 23°C YESTERDAY MAX 35.9°C | MIN 20.8°C SUNRISE TUESDAY 5.40 AM TWITTER/THETRIBUNECHD FACEBOOK/CHANDIGARHTRIBUNE Main rivals slug it out on social media platforms BJP, Cong post memes, debates, interviews to woo voters INDIA VOTES 2024 Sandeep Rana Tribune News Service Chandigarh, April 28 Social media has turned into a battlefield for both mainstream political parties in Chandigarh in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections. Be it X, Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp, the city BJP and the Congress are making use of these platforms to the fullest to disseminate their message among the public. They have also spent huge amounts on their social media campaigns. Interesting small skits, reels, debates, performancerelated statistics, interviews or public views are being posted on the social media to woo voters. The parties are also not hesitating from directly targetting the candidates questioning their views, performance or standing. The two parties are also sharing videos of their 2 residents fall prey to online fraudsters Chandigarh, April 28 Two residents of the city have fallen victim to online fraudsters and lost about Rs 2.65 lakh. Rajbir Singh Rai, a resident of Sector 33, reported that a fraudster conned him out of Rs 1.90 lakh on the pretext of resolving some issue with his credit card service. In the other case, a woman of Sector 49 lost Rs 74,578 while making a booking with a hotel in Rishikesh. The police said fraudster cheated the complainant on the pretext of providing discount on the hotel booking. Separate cases have been registered at the cybercrime police station and investigation started. —TNS Political posts of the Congress and the BJP on X handles. BJP WAR ROOM ACTIVE ■Besides local issues, the BJP is propagating issues of Ram Mandir, Article 370 and works done by PM Modi-led government at Centre. ■The Congress, through various memes, is attacking the BJP over rising prices, unemployment and other issues. ■The BJP has set up a digital war room at its Sector 33 office national leaders. Besides local issues, the city BJP is propagating national issues, including Ram Mandir, Article 370 and other works done by the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre. The city Congress, through various skits, is attacking the BJP over rising prices, unemployment and other related issues. The BJP which has espe, cially set up a digital war room at its Sector 33 office and has hired a professional team to run it, is posting the videos of interviews of beneficiaries of national schemes such as Ayushman Bharat and Ujjwala. The party is also sharing videos of party workers, who talk high about candidate Sanjay Tandon help- ing them in need. Professionally edited videos and pictures of regular campaigning of the party candidate are also being posted. One of the videos, which has gone viral, has been shot by BJP’s media wing head Sanjeev Rana at Nayagaon on Chandigarh-Punjab border. “Currently, my one foot is in Punjab and other in Chandigarh. While in Chandigarh, AAP and the Congress have a gathbandhan and are heaping praises on each other, but in Punjab, they have a lathbanhan,” Rana is heard saying so in the video targeting the INDIA bloc. The Congress, besides sharing regular campaigns of the party candidate, also attacked MP Kirron Kher in a recent post. Several reels of the Congress candidate from public rallies and gatherings have been posted with appeals to people. The party is also regularly sharing memes to target the BJP. It is using slogans such as “Mehangai nahi, parivartan chaiye” and “haath badlega halat.” HP leader Rajinder Rana (second from left) at the BJP office in Sector 33 on Sunday. PHOTO: VICKY Ex-MC poll coordinator of Congress now bats for BJP Rebel leader Rana woos HP natives residing in city Sandeep Rana Tribune News Service Chandigarh, April 28 Congress rebel from Himachal Pradesh (HP), Rajinder Rana, who was last active in Chandigarh while campaigning for the Congress in the recent MC elections, is back in the city, this time to seek votes for the saffron party. Known as the giant killer for defeating former HP Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal in the 2017 elections, Rana, who is contesting from the Sujanpur Assembly seat on BJP ticket, exhorted residents of the hill state residing in Chandigarh to show their Tribune News Service Chandigarh, April 28 The 3 BRD wing of the Air Force, in collaboration with the Chandigarh Administration, marked a momentous occasion with the “Reverie Air warriors” tribute to Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC, commemorating his 105th birth anniversary. The celebrations took place at Plaza, Sector 17, where a series of scintillating performances left the audience in awe. The event showcased remarkable dance performances by children of Air Force School, followed by a show by the “Air Warriors Drill Team”, which showcased their precision and skill with synchronised movements and impeccable coordination. date Sanjay Tandon as its no point spoiling your vote for all know the BJP is again going to form the government at the Centre,” he said while addressing a gathering of people from the hill state at the party office in Sector 33. Box: HP govt on ventilator Calling the Congress a “nikami” party, he said, “There was a recent episode in Himachal wherein the Congress proved to be so useless that it could not save its own MLAs. Of 43 MLAs, it is left with only 34 now. Today, the HP Government is like a patient on ventilator.” He claimed the BJP would win all Assembly and LS seats. SHOW OF SKILL, PRECISION ■ The event marked 105th birth anniversary Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC ■ The event showcased remarkable dance performances by children of Air Force School ■ “Air Warriors Drill Team” showcased its precision and skill with synchronised movements and impeccable coordination at Sector 17 Plaza. << An IAF team performs at Sector 17 on Sunday. VICKY The Air Force Band captivated the audience with soulstirring melodies that evoked patriotism and pride. With their exceptional musical talent and dedication, they honoured the spirit of service and inspired unity. Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa, former Chief of the Air Staff, graced the occasion as the chief guest alongside Rajeev Verma, Adviser to the Administrator, who was the guest of honour. Nitin Kumar Yadav, Home Secretary; Vijay Namdeorao Zade, Finance Secretary; Vinay Pratap Singh, Deputy Commissioner; Air Cmdre Rajeev Srivastava and other esteemed officers of the Chandigarh Administration and Air Force were present. Without both arms, Lone captained state squad in many tournaments in countries across the world Deepankar Sharda OVERCOMING ODDS WITH INDOMITABLE SPIRIT Tribune News Service After an accident at the age of eight, a teacher suggested that Amir Hussain Lone should stay at home. Lone started trying to write with his foot. After school, he would watch village boys play cricket. He was saved by a woman from drowning when he tried to swim in a village pond. He, however, took it as a challenge and ultimately, learned how to swim. Later, he shifted his focus to cricket. To strengthen his neck muscles, he would do weight training. << Aamir lights a lamp with his foot at Chandigarh Press Club on Sunday. TRIBUNE PHOTO the UAE. “Cricket has given me everything. I don’t know where I would have been now, had I not played cricket,” said an emotional Lone, who was in Chandigarh as a brand ambassador of the Aryan Groups of Colleges. love and support for BJP candidate Sanjay Tandon. Rana, who was the coordinator of the Chandigarh Congress for the December 2021 MC elections, had stayed in the city for several days and actively campaigned for the party besides holding meetings with party candidates. Rana, who owns a house in Sector 33, is often engaged to woo HP natives residing in the city. “There are many holes in the ship of the Congress, but the future of youth and all sections of society is safe under the BJP I call upon the . people of Himachal Pradesh living in Chandigarh to work for the victory of BJP candi- Tribute paid to Marshal of the Air Force This para-cricketer from J&K has the world at his feet Chandigarh, April 28 Despite losing both his arms in an accident at the age of eight, 34-year-old Amir Hussain Lone has been able to make a mark in the world of para-cricket. Lone, who is perhaps the only para-cricketer without both arms, caught the attention of the world and the likes of Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar, purely on the basis of his love for cricket and his performance while captaining the Jammu and Kashmir squad in various tournaments. Lone bowls with his toe and plays shots holding the bat between his right shoulder and chin. With such skills, Lone has proved to the world that nothing is impossible. Coming from Waghama, a remote area of J&K, Lone has participated in tournaments in Afghanistan, Nepal and PARTLY CLOUDY SUNSET MONDAY 6.59 PM » MONDAY | 29 APRIL 2024 | CHANDIGARH FORECAST In 2016, when Kohli tweeted about him, Tendulkar sent Lone a bat as a token of appreciation. It took Lone another eight years to meet his idol (Tendulkar) recently. In February this year, Tendulkar met Lone while holi- daying in Kashmir. “He (Tendulkar) remembered me from the 2016 tweet. I was surprised. He watched me play some shots, and also gave me a few batting tips. It was an amazing feeling,” said Lone. Lone’s love for cricket is c m y b beyond someone’s imagination. He not only wants to play forever, but also wishes to have a separate body for the para-cricketers. “The disabled players (not only cricketers) need motivation to grow-up in life. I have seen many rejections in life, but cricket has earned me a name in the world. I remember getting rejected despite typing with my toes during a job interview and performing security guard’s job at a shop. I was not allowed to wear track pants to college, but cricket has given me an identity,” said Lone, who has a five-year-old son, Imad. When asked if Imad wants to play cricket, Lone added: “I just want him to do whatever he wants to with honesty. There was a time when people used to oppose my family for supporting me to play cricket. I know the value of the family’s support,” he added. “We have decided to give free education to Imad and even to Lone, if he wants to pursue any course. He is an idol for youth. We are also going to conduct annual tournaments under the aegis of Lone’s academy,” said Dr Anshu Kataria, Chairman, Aryans Group. The two suspects in police custody in Chandigarh. Two held for Haryana Police SPO’s murder Victim’s wallet, phone, bike recovered Tribune News Service WHAT PROBE SAYS Chandigarh, April 28 Two residents of Patiala have been arrested by the UT police for the murder of a Special Police Officer (SPO) of Haryana, who had given a lift to the duo. Ajeet Singh’s body was found in forest area about 100 metres from the Sector 56 police post on April 23. City SSP Kanwardeep Kaur said the accused had been identified as Jaswinder Singh, alias Jassa (22), and Rohan Singh, alias Gullu (19). Sharing information about the case, the SSP said the accused told the victim that they were to board a train to Patiala from Anandpur Sahib but ended up at Chandigarh railway station. The police said the accused took an e-rickshaw and managed to reach near Sector 17. The two saw the victim who was returning home on a motorcycle. The duo reportedly asked for a lift. The victim agreed to drop them at the Sohana gurdwara. The investigation has revealed that the victim took both accused to the gurdwara in Phase VI instead. He parked his motorcycle there and took the duo to the forest area in Sector 56 reportedly to discuss some issue. ■ The investigation has revealed that the accused took a lift to the Shohana gurdwara. ■ The victim took both to the gurdwara in Phase VI instead. He parked his motorcycle there and took the duo to the forest area in Sector 56 reportedly to discuss some issue. ■ The victim had a plan, but an altercation ensued. ■ The duo attacked him with a stick, knife and strangled him. ■ They took the victim's wallet and phone, and fled the spot on his motorcycle. “The victim had a plan, but an altercation ensued with the accused. The duo attacked him with a stick, knife and bricks and later strangled him,” said a police source. They took the victim’s wallet and phone, and fled the spot on his motorcycle. The police have recovered the victim’s things and the motorcycle from accused. Both have a criminal past with Jaswinder facing two cases motor theft and Rohan one case of house theft. These cases have been registered in Patiala. They were produced before the court that remanded them in two-day police custody.
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