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Chandigarh: Four held for drug possession in separate cases; heroin and ganja seized

In the first case, a team from the Industrial Area police station, acting on a tip-off, arrested 20-year-old Honey Kumar, a resident of Chauinda Devi village in Amritsar, Punjab, near the cremation ground in Phase-1 on Friday; a total of 41.83 gm heroin was recovered from his possession

Police arrested 25-year-old Dinesh, alias Bagga, son of Vijay Kumar and a resident of Manimajra. The accused was nabbed from a kacha rasta near Government Model High School, Pocket No 8, Manimajra, on Saturday. A total of 6.39 gm heroin was recovered from his possession. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 05, 2025 09:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

FIITJEE centre shuts down in Chandigarh: Owners booked, 200 students in a jam

Parents complain around ₹2 crore hanging in balance after centre in Sector 35, Chandigarh, was shut down abruptly in February

Students and their parents allege that <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.5 crore to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 crore of advance fees submitted for long-term coaching programmes is stuck following the abrupt closure of the FIITJEE centre. (Keshav Singh/HT)

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Published on May 05, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Woman crossing road in Sector 30 hit by bike, killed

According to Chandigarh Police, on Thursday, the victim, Gulsan Ahuja, a resident of Sector 30-B, was on her way to the ECHS Hospital in Sector 47 with her son Dheeraj Ahuja, when she was struck by the bike

The accused biker helped rush the injured woman to GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh, in a private vehicle. However, despite medical efforts, she succumbed to her injuries during treatment. (iStock)

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Published on May 04, 2025 08:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 300 cops to be deployed for NEET exam on May 5

Chandigarh police will maintain round-the-clock surveillance inside and near the exam centres; each centre will have dedicated security teams; the focus will be on crowd management, prevention of impersonation, and curbing any attempts at cheating, said a senior police official

All candidates will undergo mandatory frisking before entering the examination halls. Both male and female frisking personnel have been assigned to inspect the candidates for any prohibited items, including mobile phones, smart watches, electronic gadgets, hidden notes, or communication devices. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 03, 2025 09:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 3 juveniles among 6 held for arson attack

The third such case of attempted arson in Chandigarh within a week, the incident occurred outside the house of the complainant

A case under Sections 190, 191(2), 191(3) and 326(G) of the BNS was registered at the Sector 31 police station in Chandigarh. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 02, 2025 09:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Cyber fraud in Chandigarh: Woman loses ₹8L from fixed deposit

The victim approached the cyber cell and filed an official complaint, seeking action against the unknown accused and recovery of her lost funds

After preliminary inquiry, a case has been registered at the concerned police station under Sections 319(2) (cheating by personation), 318(4) (cheating), 336(3) (forgery), 338 (forgery of valuable security, will, etc), 340(2) (forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine), and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 28, 2025 09:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Soon, e-Naka app to catch crime in motion

If a vehicle has any pending challans or is connected to any criminal activity, the app will automatically flag it, allowing officers to take immediate action

The e-Naka app is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing platforms like e-Challan, e-Vahan, and e-Sarthi, and help officers to instantly access key vehicle details, including ownership information, pending violations, and whether the vehicle has been flagged as stolen. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 28, 2025 08:50 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh admn issues guidelines for safety of runaway couples

As per the notification, the superintendent of police (City) in Chandigarh will serve as the state nodal officer and will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to these guidelines

The Chandigarh Police have also created a dedicated online platform titled “Special Cell for Protection of Runaway Couples”, allowing them to file grievances without the need to be physically present at a police station. (HT)

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Published on Apr 26, 2025 10:36 AM IST

ByHillary Victor, Chandigarh

Tap for help: New e-beat app to bring Chandigarh Police closer to citizens

The new mobile app has features designed to cut down response time, improve accountability and enhance grievance redressal for the citizens of Chandigarh.

With just a few taps, Chandigarh residents will be able to locate their nearest local police station, identify their beat area and directly call the respective beat officer through the app. (Shutterstock)

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Published on Apr 22, 2025 10:24 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: 2 days on, police nabs murder accused who fled custody

The accused, Rintu, 27, a resident of Phase-2, Ramdarbar, who was booked in a murder case in Zirakpur on March 12, 2023, was being escorted back from a Mohali court on April 17 when he escaped by pushing one of the officers.

On the night of April 19, at approximately 10:45 pm, sub-inspector Gurwinder Singh, while patrolling near Hallomajra with his team, spotted the accused who allegedly attempted to flee on seeing the cops. (File)

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Gully cricket tournament kicks off

As many as 68 matches were played on the opening day of the third edition of the Allengers Gully Cricket Tournament organised by the UT Cricket Association in association with the Chandigarh Police.

Spanning 22 days, the tournament is being played in a knockout format across 18 venues in the city. (Photo for representation)

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Actor Abhinav Shukla gets death threat after wife Rubina's spat with Asim Riaz

The Instagram user allegedly referred to the recent shooting at Salman Khan's house and threatened to attack Abhinav Shukla in a similar way.

Abhinav Shukla urged the police to take firm and prompt action against the death threat.

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Updated on Apr 21, 2025 05:16 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Chandigarh man duped of ₹46 lakh in investment scam by fake finance group

According to the complaint, the scam began when victim was approached by individuals claiming to be from the ‘Prestige Group Finance Department’; they offered lucrative returns on investments, convincing him to deposit ₹46.47 lakh over time into multiple bank accounts

The accused allegedly continued to make fresh demands under various pretexts, such as taxes, processing fees and more recently, a “security fee” of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22.31 lakh for the release of victim’s original investment. (File)

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Published on Apr 20, 2025 07:02 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Police bust heroin racket, five arrested

In all, five individuals, including two women, were arrested, and 54.91 gm heroin, five crank balls and ₹45,000 in drug money were seized, Chandigarh police shared

Chandigarh Police uncovered a wider heroin trafficking network operating across the tricity. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 10:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh-based retd Colonel, wife duped of ₹3.41 crore: Three more held

On March 18, Bajwa, a resident of Sector 2-A, Chandigarh, received a call from an international number in which the caller pretended to be a government official

The cybercrime cell of Chandigarh Police is now probing the financial trail, including other linked accounts. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 08:46 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

₹3.66-cr online trading scam: All 6 accused land in Chandigarh police net

The complainant, a resident of Sector 49, Chandigarh, reported that he joined a WhatsApp group named “P15 Stock Market Exchange Club” created in December 2023

The sixth accused in a high-value online trading fraud has been arrested by the Chandigarh Police cyber crime cell. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 08:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Duo who scammed retd Col of ₹3 crore lands in net

The arrested scammers were identified as Mehak Yadav, 25, from Narnaul, Haryana, and Sachin Sharma, 23, from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan

The fraudsters had placed the retired Colonel and his wife under digital house arrest, instructing them to keep their phones on at all times and forbidding them from contacting anyone. This digital arrest lasted 10 days, from March 18 to March 27. (HT)

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Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Cross-FIRs filed day after clash between NSUI factions at Panjab University, 6 held

The clash near Boys Hostel Number 4 had left at least five students injured, days after the fatal stabbing of a UIET student during a concert on the campus on March 28

Chandigarh Police officials confirmed that all arrested individuals were released on bail and that further investigations were ongoing to determine accountability. (iStock)

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Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh SP to head probe in Col Bath assault case

The Punjab and Haryana high court had on April 3 directed Chandigarh Police to get the matter probed by an AGMUT-cadre IPS officer within four months

Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath had sustained severe injuries during the attack by a few policemen in Patiala last month .

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Published on Apr 09, 2025 09:52 AM IST

ByNaina Mishra, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Liquor contractor in dock for giving fake bank surety for vend

M/s Brother and Company, located in Sector 37 D, Chandigarh, had successfully bid for licensing Unit-42 under the Excise Policy for a whopping ₹6.51 crore

The case came to fore after the when the firm defaulted on the instalment due in September 2024, the department moved to encash the bank guarantee to recover dues and the bank informed that it never issued such guarantee. (iStock)

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Updated on Apr 08, 2025 06:27 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Embezzlement of bank funds: Police recover ₹4.6 crore stashed away in pit, field

The recoveries were made after the interrogation of two key accused in the case, Rocky Malik and Gaurav Tomar

Three accused who were brought to Baghpat on ‘B’ warrant.

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Published on Apr 08, 2025 06:34 AM IST

ByDeepak Lavania, Meerut

Assault on Col: HC hands over probe to UT police

The HC bench of justice HS Brar ordered that the Chandigarh director general of police (DGP) would entrust the probe to an IPS officer, posted in UT and belonging to the AGMUT cadre, within a week. The officer would complete the probe in four months and submit report to the court concerned, it added.

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Thursday transferred the investigation into the recent assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath, allegedly by 12 Punjab Police personnel in Patiala, to Chandigarh Police. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/ Representational image)

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 08:26 AM IST

BySurender Sharma, Chandigarh

Chandigarh Police bust two international drug peddling gangs, 4 held

Police investigations revealed that the gang was linked to the ISI and was involved in sending drug money to Pakistan through hawala channels. Approximately 297.40-gram heroin, one country made pistol, ₹5,200 drug money, one Swift car, a drug weighing machine, and 100 cocaine crack balls (47.10 gram) has been recovered from their possession.

The Operations Cell of the Chandigarh Police has busted two international drug peddling gangs, arresting four individuals, including a Tanzanian woman. While one of the peddling gangs was operating from Goindwal Jail (Punjab), another one was operating from Delhi. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Assault on Colonel: High court hands over probe to Chandigarh Police

Chandigarh DGP told to constitute a special investigation team within a week and the SIT would complete the probe in four months.

The high court bench of justice HS Brar ordered that the Chandigarh director general of police (DGP) would constitute a special investigation team within a week and the SIT would complete the probe in four months. (Representational photo)

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Updated on Apr 03, 2025 12:20 PM IST

BySurender Sharma

Chandigarh cop suspended after wife’s viral dance reel at Gurdwara Chowk

The video, featuring senior constable Ajay Kundu’s wife, was shot by her sister-in-law at the Sector 20/30/32/33 rotary in Chandigarh, said officials

The incident, which occurred around 4.30 pm on March 22, came to fore after a reel video of the act went viral on social media. (HT)

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Published on Apr 01, 2025 07:20 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Three policemen suspended for ‘assaulting’ duo at Hallomajra police post

Following the assault on March 16, an ambulance was called, and one of the victims, Rohit, was rushed to GMCH-32, Chandigarh; he reportedly suffered a fractured thumb, severe facial swelling, and head and spinal injuries

According to the complaint, the incident occurred on March 16 when Gobind received a distress call from Rohit, informing him that two young girls, Meenakshi and Sakshi, were being physically abused by their father at their Hallomajra residence. In response, Gobind and Rohit rushed to the Hallomajra police post to seek intervention. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 30, 2025 08:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh: Former HC judge Nirmal Yadav acquitted in cash-at-judge’s door case

One of the longest running trials at the district courts complex in Chandigarh — the cash-at-judge’s door case involving retired justice Nirmal Yadav — reached a conclusion 17 years after the FIR was registered in the first case where a sitting judge was booked for corruption .

A special CBI court on Saturday acquitted former Punjab and Haryana high court judge Nirmal Yadav in a 2008 corruption case. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Mar 29, 2025 05:08 PM IST

ByBrijender Gaur

Six Haryana residents held as Chandigarh cops foil murder bid on couple

The six suspects, including the girl’s brothers and cousins, were intercepted in Sector 22, Chandigarh, after the police received a tip-off about their movements

The police have booked the accused under the Arms Act and detained them at the crime branch office for further questioning. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 29, 2025 10:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh:17 years on, judgment in cash at judge’s door case expected on March 29

Over the 17-year trial period, various judges who held charge of the CBI court heard the case at least 230 times; as many as 69 of the 84 cited witnesses were examined by the prosecution in the case as trial continued over the years

While reserving the verdict, the special CBI court in Chandigarh listed the case for March 29 when the final judgment is expected, officials confirmed. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 28, 2025 11:08 AM IST

ByRajanbir Singh, Chandigarh

3 Chandigarh cops arrested for harbouring UP ATM heist accused

The crime branch of Chandigarh Police arrested inspector Jasminder Singh, head constable Satish Kumar and senior constable Samunder on the charges of “destruction of evidence, suppression of facts, harbouring the accused, forgery of documents and criminal conspiracy”

The arrested trio will be produced in court in Chandigarh on Thursday. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 27, 2025 10:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

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In the first case, a team from the Industrial Area police station, acting on a tip-off, arrested 20-year-old Honey Kumar, a resident of Chauinda Devi village in Amritsar, Punjab, near the cremation ground in Phase-1 on Friday; a total of 41.83 gm heroin was recovered from his possession

Parents complain around ₹2 crore hanging in balance after centre in Sector 35, Chandigarh, was shut down abruptly in February

According to Chandigarh Police, on Thursday, the victim, Gulsan Ahuja, a resident of Sector 30-B, was on her way to the ECHS Hospital in Sector 47 with her son Dheeraj Ahuja, when she was struck by the bike

Chandigarh police will maintain round-the-clock surveillance inside and near the exam centres; each centre will have dedicated security teams; the focus will be on crowd management, prevention of impersonation, and curbing any attempts at cheating, said a senior police official

The third such case of attempted arson in Chandigarh within a week, the incident occurred outside the house of the complainant

The victim approached the cyber cell and filed an official complaint, seeking action against the unknown accused and recovery of her lost funds

If a vehicle has any pending challans or is connected to any criminal activity, the app will automatically flag it, allowing officers to take immediate action

As per the notification, the superintendent of police (City) in Chandigarh will serve as the state nodal officer and will be responsible for ensuring strict adherence to these guidelines

The new mobile app has features designed to cut down response time, improve accountability and enhance grievance redressal for the citizens of Chandigarh.

The accused, Rintu, 27, a resident of Phase-2, Ramdarbar, who was booked in a murder case in Zirakpur on March 12, 2023, was being escorted back from a Mohali court on April 17 when he escaped by pushing one of the officers.

As many as 68 matches were played on the opening day of the third edition of the Allengers Gully Cricket Tournament organised by the UT Cricket Association in association with the Chandigarh Police.

The Instagram user allegedly referred to the recent shooting at Salman Khan's house and threatened to attack Abhinav Shukla in a similar way.

According to the complaint, the scam began when victim was approached by individuals claiming to be from the ‘Prestige Group Finance Department’; they offered lucrative returns on investments, convincing him to deposit ₹46.47 lakh over time into multiple bank accounts

In all, five individuals, including two women, were arrested, and 54.91 gm heroin, five crank balls and ₹45,000 in drug money were seized, Chandigarh police shared

On March 18, Bajwa, a resident of Sector 2-A, Chandigarh, received a call from an international number in which the caller pretended to be a government official

The complainant, a resident of Sector 49, Chandigarh, reported that he joined a WhatsApp group named “P15 Stock Market Exchange Club” created in December 2023

The arrested scammers were identified as Mehak Yadav, 25, from Narnaul, Haryana, and Sachin Sharma, 23, from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan

The clash near Boys Hostel Number 4 had left at least five students injured, days after the fatal stabbing of a UIET student during a concert on the campus on March 28

The Punjab and Haryana high court had on April 3 directed Chandigarh Police to get the matter probed by an AGMUT-cadre IPS officer within four months

M/s Brother and Company, located in Sector 37 D, Chandigarh, had successfully bid for licensing Unit-42 under the Excise Policy for a whopping ₹6.51 crore

The recoveries were made after the interrogation of two key accused in the case, Rocky Malik and Gaurav Tomar

Chandigarh DGP told to constitute a special investigation team within a week and the SIT would complete the probe in four months.

The video, featuring senior constable Ajay Kundu’s wife, was shot by her sister-in-law at the Sector 20/30/32/33 rotary in Chandigarh, said officials

Following the assault on March 16, an ambulance was called, and one of the victims, Rohit, was rushed to GMCH-32, Chandigarh; he reportedly suffered a fractured thumb, severe facial swelling, and head and spinal injuries

One of the longest running trials at the district courts complex in Chandigarh — the cash-at-judge’s door case involving retired justice Nirmal Yadav — reached a conclusion 17 years after the FIR was registered in the first case where a sitting judge was booked for corruption .

The six suspects, including the girl’s brothers and cousins, were intercepted in Sector 22, Chandigarh, after the police received a tip-off about their movements

Over the 17-year trial period, various judges who held charge of the CBI court heard the case at least 230 times; as many as 69 of the 84 cited witnesses were examined by the prosecution in the case as trial continued over the years

The crime branch of Chandigarh Police arrested inspector Jasminder Singh, head constable Satish Kumar and senior constable Samunder on the charges of “destruction of evidence, suppression of facts, harbouring the accused, forgery of documents and criminal conspiracy”

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