Tanbir Dhaliwal is a correspondent at Chandigarh. She covers health and business.
Articles by Tanbir Dhaliwal
Chandigarh: Woman among two sentenced in 2022 snatching case
Man sentenced to 7 years in jail, while the woman was given 5-year imprisonment by a local court in Chandigarh
Updated on Dec 14, 2023 08:50 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: ‘Godman’ gets 7-year jail for sexually assaulting minor
Manoju Rowlo, alias Lal Baba, who is in the 50s, was held guilty under Section 342 (wrongful confinement) of the Indian Penal Code, and Sections 10 (aggravated sexual assault) and 12 (sexual harassment) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
Updated on Dec 12, 2023 09:38 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
2017 bribery case: Clear your stand on how you want to proceed: CBI special court
During the last hearing, a supplementary charge-sheet was filed by the CBI submitting that the competent authority had declined sanction for prosecution of Tilak Raj Sharma and that further proceedings may be initiated as per law
Updated on Dec 10, 2023 05:28 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Sippy Sidhu murder case: SC stays HC order, paves way for framing of charges
As per a lawyer, this order paves the way for the CBI court for farming of charges which could not take place due to the HC’s order. However, the SC order makes it clear that charges, if framed, will be subject to outcome of the case.In the Sippy Sidhu murder case, there has been a big respite to the CBI from the Supreme Court.
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 08:34 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
₹1.01-crore extortion case: Investigating officer put on notice for contempt of court
The investigation officer did not follow court’s November 27 order to get dismissed SI Naveen Phogat medically examined at GMCH-32, accused’s counsel alleged
Published on Dec 03, 2023 09:46 AM IST
Chandigarh: Shopkeeper gets four-year RI for raping 12-year-old girl
The accused, Ashok Kumar, a resident of Chandigarh, was convicted under Sections 342 (wrongful confinement) and 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) of the Indian Penal Code and Section 8 (sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. He was also fined ₹16,000
Published on Dec 02, 2023 08:45 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Jagtar Hawara acquitted in another 2005 Arms Act case
A local court on Friday acquitted Babbar Khalsa militant Jagtar Singh Hawara in a 2005 Arms Act case. This is his second acquittal in 10 days
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 08:40 AM IST
Chandigarh: CBI court orders security for graft case complainant
In 2017, CBI had arrested head constable Raj Kumar of Chandigarh Police for accepting a bribe of ₹5,000 from a Ram Darbar resident Anil Kumar to let him off in an assault case
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 08:38 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: SI accused of extortion alleges custodial torture, court denies further remand
Looking at medical reports from GMSH, Sector 16, confirming four injuries, the court denied Chandigarh Police’s request for further remand
Published on Nov 30, 2023 06:26 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Panchkula: Shopkeepers distraught as dog bites passers-by, MC denies claims
In a complaint marked to deputy commissioner of MC Panchkula, the shopkeepers mentioned that the dog is aggressive and is biting passers-by daily
Updated on Nov 27, 2023 06:50 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Panchkula
5-year RI for Chandigarh man who sexually assaulted 10-year-old girl
Found guilty under Section 10 (aggravated sexual assault) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Section 363 (kidnapping) of the Indian Penal Code, the convict, Raghav Rao, was also fined ₹15,000 by the Chandigarh court
Published on Nov 25, 2023 05:21 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
₹1.01-crore extortion case: Dismissed Chandigarh cop surrenders before court
Posted as additional station house officer (SHO) at the Sector 39 police station before his dismissal, sub-inspector Naveen Phogat was denied anticipatory bail in the last week of August and had been evading arrest ever since
Published on Nov 25, 2023 05:21 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Life term for mother-son duo in 2019 dowry death case
The victim, Sadhna, 24, who was married to Ramkaran, was murdered on August 28, 2019. The case was registered a day later, on the complaint of the victim’s brother.
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 09:56 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Sanitiser, mosquito killer spray, sleeping pills: What was inside the PGI mystery injection
Shockingly, the contract killer, Jaspreet Kaur, 20, a paramedic of a village in Sangrur, was paid a meagre amount of ₹3,000 to carry out the hit job.
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 09:46 AM IST
Five convicts get five-yr jail for forcing minor into prostitution
The 15-year-old minor had gone missing from her house in December 2021, prompting her mother to approach the police
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 06:56 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Jagtar Singh Hawara acquitted in 2005 Arms Act case
Hawara was facing trial in connection with an FIR registered at Chandigarh’s Sector 36 police station in July 2005 for offences punishable under the Explosive Substances Act, the Arms Act and the Indian Penal Code
Updated on Nov 23, 2023 06:48 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Sippy Sidhu murder case: Trial court tells CBI to comply with HC order by Nov 22
On October 4, HC had told CBI to provide prime accused Kalyani the probe documents sought by her in two weeks; but the agency, which has approached SC, has been seeking repeated adjournments
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 08:34 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
CAT notice to Punjab on former DGP VK Bhawra’s plea
Former DGP has challenged appointment of Gaurav Yadav as state police chief after AAP government took charge in March 2022 and sought his reinstatement, saying he was appointed to the post for a minimum of two years by the governor in January 2022; next hearing on December 15
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 07:14 AM IST
Withholding patient’s body over unpaid bill costs Mohali hospital ₹4 lakh
One can well imagine the plight of the family of the deceased, said the commission in its October 30 order, while directing Fortis Hospital, Mohali, and its managing director to jointly and severally pay compensation of ₹4 lakh, instead of ₹1 lakh awarded by the district consumer commission
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 09:22 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Female cop handed four-year rigorous jail term for graft
The cop, Ritu Bala, was held guilty under Sections 7 and 13 (1) (d) punishable under 13 (2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act
Updated on Oct 31, 2023 08:40 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Man who offered bribe to Chandigarh cop jailed for 5 years
The court of additional sessions judge Jaibir Singh held Raman Verma guilty under Section 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and also imposed a fine of ₹25,000
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 08:40 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
14-year-old Chandigarh boy gets bail in AI-morphed images case
The boy is accused of procuring photographs of his schoolmates from different social media platforms and morphing them using online tools, before circulating them on social media
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 08:38 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Sippy Sidhu murder case: Comply with HC order by November 2, trial court tells CBI
On October 4, HC had told CBI to provide prime accused Kalyani Singh the probe documents sought by her in two weeks; but the agency, which has approached SC, has been seeking repeated adjournments
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 08:58 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Chargesheet against owners, staff of Sector 17 based immigration firm
The charges have been framed under Section 406 (criminal breach of trust), 420 (cheating), 120 B of Indian Penal Code against accused Manpreet Singh Brar, 50, Ravinder Singh,25 and Jyoti Mehra, 32 of BB Council, Sector 17
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 06:18 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Man gets 20-year jail for kidnapping, sexually assaulting minor
As per the minor’s statement, she used to visit Sahu’s shop to buy snacks. He eventually befriended her and established physical relations with her.
Updated on Oct 18, 2023 09:22 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: 30-yr-old gets life term for biz rival’s murder
The court of additional sessions judge convicted him under Sections 302 and 307 and sentenced him to life imprisonment
Updated on Oct 18, 2023 09:06 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Chandigarh resident held guilty of murder over business rivalry
On July 27, 2022, Simranjeet Kaur, wife of deceased Avtar Singh stated that she was running a cosmetics and tops shop at Bapu Dham Colony, which has been taken on rent for the past six months
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 09:08 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Corruption case: Drug officer’s anticipatory bail plea dismissed
The court, while dismissing the plea, held that if granted plea, Chaudhary may attempt to hamper the investigation
Updated on Oct 14, 2023 08:42 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Chandigarh: Charges framed against nine accused
The case was registered by CBI on the basis of a written complaint in September 2019 by Jagannadan Ganesan, chief regional manager of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), Regional Office, Chandigarh
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 09:40 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh
Sexual harassment case against Sandeep Singh: Complainant moves plea in court seeking day-to-day trial
The woman coach who has accused Haryana minister Sandeep Singh of sexual harassment has moved an application in a local court seeking day-to-day trial in the case
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 10:04 AM IST
Tanbir Dhaliwal, Chandigarh