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Drug racket busted: Three held with heroin, 2 pistols in Ferozepur

Sharing details, director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday said that arrested individuals have been identified as Sandeep Singh and Judge Singh, both residents of Kamal Wala village, and Babbu Singh alias Babbu of Jallo Ke village in Ferozepur.

Teams arrested Sandeep Singh and Judge Singh with 465 grams of heroin, two pistols with magazines, and a pistol slide near the Government College, Mohkam Wala, in village Kotwal. (HT Photo)

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Published on May 08, 2025 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Schools in Punjab border districts to remain closed

This comes after the military strikes were carried out under ‘Operation Sindoor’, two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

Students return home after schools closed, following the air strike by India on terrorists in Pakistan, in Amritsar on Wednesday. (Sameer Sehgal/Hindustan Times)

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Published on May 08, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByHTC, Chandigarh

BSF jawan detained by Pak: Pregnant wife, son arrive at Chandigarh airport from Hooghly

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Published on Apr 28, 2025 07:37 PM IST

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Wife of BSF jawan detained by Pakistan to visit Punjab to seek details of his return

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Published on Apr 27, 2025 07:50 PM IST

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Punjab: Woman killed, friend critical after getting trapped in farm fire in Ferozepur

This is the second such incident since Sunday when two youngsters lost their lives in a farm fire in Ferozepur’s Zira village

Deputy superintendent of police Karan Sharma said a probe is on to ascertain the cause of fire. (HT File)

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Published on Apr 25, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar , Ferozepur

Ferozepur: 16-year-old boy dies, friend critical after being caught in field fire

According to reports, the fire is believed to have been triggered by a spark from a high-voltage power line that ignited the ripe wheat crop. The flames rapidly spread to neighbouring villages.

A 16-year-old boy died while his friend is fighting for his life after both were caught in a field fire while riding their bike at a village near Zira in Ferozepur on Sunday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:38 AM IST

ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar, Ferozepur

Wheat crop on 100 acres gutted in Punjab’s Zira

A fire devastated over 100 acres of wheat crops in Zira, Ferozepur, affecting multiple villages. The cause is unknown; compensation for farmers is being arranged.

As per information fire, fuelled by strong winds, affected crop in Malsian Kalan, Tindwan, Basti Gamewali, and Basti Hajiwali villages spanning over 100 acres.

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Published on Apr 20, 2025 09:04 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Punjab: Narrow escape for 30 school students as bus falls into dry canal in Ferozepur

Students were heading to school when the driver lost control and the bus crashed through the railing of the bridge to fall into the Sem canal that was fortunately dry. They escaped with minor bruises.

The private school bus being pulled out of the dry canal in Ferozepur on Saturday morning. All 30 schoolchildren and the bus driver escaped with bruises. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2025 01:40 PM IST

ByAsian News International

Cross-border drug smuggling racket busted, one held with 3.5-kg heroin

The DGP said that preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was in direct contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler, who was using drones to drop the drug consignments from across the border. Further investigation is underway to trace the forward and backward linkages in this case, he added.

The Counter-Intelligence (CI), Ferozepur, has busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler and recovered 3.5 kg heroin from his possession, said director general of police (DGP), Punjab, Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Published on Apr 01, 2025 07:59 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

3 drug smugglers held, 14-kg heroin recovered

In the Tarn Taran operation police dismantled a drug trafficking cartel with the arrest of two drug smugglers and recovered 6kg heroin from their possession, said director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.

Those arrested by Tarn Taran police have been identified as Hardeep Singh, alias Deep, and Harjeet Singh, both residents of Thathi Sohal village. The police teams have also impounded their Swift car being used for smuggling drugs.

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Published on Mar 31, 2025 07:24 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents

Punjab: 3.3kg heroin, drone seized in Ferozepur; 2 smugglers nabbed

According to Gurpreet Singh, superintendent of police, ANTF, Ferozepur range, the arrested brothers used social media platforms to coordinate with drug traffickers in Pakistan

Two smugglers, Joginder Singh, 24, and his brother Jash Singh, 25, both residents of Mahitab Wala, Ferozepur, were arrested for their alleged involvement in cross-border drug trafficking. (HT File)

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Published on Mar 10, 2025 08:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Punjab: Gangster held with sophisticated weapons, ammo from Faridkot

Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said in a statement on X that a Glock pistol, a Beretta .30mm pistol, a pump-action gun, 141 assorted cartridges of 9mm, .30 caliber, besides 45 gm heroin and a Swift car were seized from him.

The arms and ammunition recovered from the gangster in Ferozepur, Punjab, on Sunday. (ANI)

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Published on Mar 03, 2025 06:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

‘Happy’ to meet friend, man fires celebratory shots in Mohali’s Sector 91, held

The accused was identified as Manpreet Singh of Talwandi Mange Khan village, Zira, Ferozepur; he was visiting Mohali to meet a friend, as per police

Mohali police on Friday received a complaint from a resident of Sector 91, stating that multiple persons were engaging in hooliganism in the area and firing shots in the air. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

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Published on Feb 03, 2025 08:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

12 die as pick-up van collides with truck in Punjab’s Ferozepur

Guru Har Sahai MLA Fauja Singh Sarari said ₹2-lakh financial assistance will be provided to the families of the deceased

Police said the pick-up was ferrying labourers from Guru Har Sahai, a sub-division in Ferozepur district, to Jalalabad in neighbouring Fazilka district when the accident took place. (HT File)

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Published on Feb 01, 2025 08:16 AM IST

ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar, Ferozepur

Revoke murder bid charges against protesters: Farm body

A total of 26 farmers were charged with attempt to murder nearly 11 months after the Prime Minister’s convoy was blocked on a flyover in Ferozepur

On January 5, 2022, the Samyukta Kisan Morcha had called for peaceful demonstrations at district headquarters to highlight farmers’ demands. (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 22, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Punjab: Two drug smugglers caught with 3.2kg of heroin in Ferozepur

Acting on a tip-off, police set up a checkpoint and caught the duo with the contraband as they headed towards the Ferozepur-Zira road.

Two drug smugglers were arrested with 3.2kg of heroin in Ferozepur on Friday. (Representational photo)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2025 03:57 PM IST

ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar

Punjab: NITI Aayog awards ₹1.5 crore to Makhu block

The funds will support systematic interventions in health, education, agriculture, and skill development, aiming to transform Makhu into a model block and pave the way for sustainable growth, the district administration said.

The announcement was made on December 24 through a communication from BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO of NITI Aayog, to the chief secretary of Punjab. (HT File)

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Updated on Dec 31, 2024 05:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

2 miscreants steal Punjab roadways bus, one held

The bus was stopped outside a roadside dhaba on the Ferozepur-Fazilka road for a meal when the bus was taken away; it was found near Gurudwara Pargat Sahib where the accused were dismantling it.

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Warehousing corporation inspector caught for graft in Ferozepur

The VB had laid a trap after receiving a complaint from Mohan Lal, a commission agent in Ferozepur, that the inspector, identified as Amit Kumar Kakkar, was demanding bribe for passing bills pertaining to labour and sewing charges on purchased paddy bags. He initially demanded ₹2 per bag but later settled at ₹1.30 per bag, which came to ₹45,000.

The accused was caught red-handed accepting bribe in the presence of two official witnesses. The bribe money was also recovered from his possession (Getty Images)

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 08:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

2 arrested with 1kg heroin in Ferozepur

The investigation is ongoing, with the police continuing to work on uncovering more details through their interrogation of the suspects, the AIG said.

Giving details, Lakhbir Singh, assistant inspector general (AIG), counter-intelligence, Ferozepur, said that the police team apprehended two suspects, identified as Sandeep Singh alias Lala, a resident of Mumbe Ke village in Fazilka, and Paramjit Singh alias Bhutti, a resident of Asif Wala village also in Fazilka

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Updated on Nov 21, 2024 07:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Punjab: Ferozepur police seize cache of arms, zero in on two accused

Weapons recovered from two motorcycle-borne suspects at Talwandi Bhai naka on Ferozepur-Moga highway includes 11 pistols and 21 magazines.

Punjab Police seized a cache of weapons, including 11 pistols and 21 magazines, from two motorcycle-borne suspects in Ferozepur district on Wednesday night. (HT Photo)

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Published on Nov 14, 2024 03:18 PM IST

ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar

Punjab: Ferozepur chief agriculture officer suspended for dereliction of duty

Chief agricultural officer Jagir Singh has been suspended and issued a chargesheet for failing to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding illegal DAP fertiliser storage in Ferozepur

The action comes amidst directives to closely monitor the distribution of DAP fertiliser due to its critical shortage. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 08, 2024 08:32 AM IST

ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar, Ferozepur

Punjab: CI nabs absconding ‘smuggler’ in 77-kg drug haul case

The Ferozepur CI had recovered 77.8kg of heroin, three pistols, six magazines and 115 live cartridges in August last year

The accused evaded capture and was declared a proclaimed offender by the court. (HT File)

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Updated on Nov 06, 2024 05:12 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Wanted for Ferozepur-Tarn Taran murders, two arrested in Lucknow

The custody of the two suspects has been given to Punjab cops who will take their transit remand from a court in Lucknow.

Lucknow deputy commissioner of police (north) Ram Nayan Singh said the two suspects have been identified as Bikramjit, alias Vicky, of Sur Singh village and Punjab Singh of Sandhra village, both in Tarn Taran district. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 30, 2024 08:42 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Lucknow/chandigarh

Punjab Police: Triple-murder accused, another wanted criminal nabbed in Lucknow

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Published on Oct 29, 2024 10:15 PM IST

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Farmers end 18-month stir outside DC office in Ferozepur

The protest led by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Ekta Sidhupur, stemmed from the government’s decision to allot the disputed land on an annual lease (chagota), causing unrest among 62 families from four villages

On Tuesday evening, two farmers Dara Singh, 77, and Ranjit Singh ended their hunger strike after the district administration agreed to their demands. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 24, 2024 06:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ferozepur

Punjab: Peacefull repolling at two villages in Ferpozepur

Repolling in Mansa Khurd saw 75.87% turnout, while Lohke Khurd recorded 49.38%. Previous voting was halted due to ballot errors and misconduct.

On Tuesday, voting was stopped after printing errors in the ballot papers were found. (HT File)

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Updated on Oct 17, 2024 05:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Bathinda

Punjab: 3-yr-old dies of diphtheria in Ferozepur

Health authorities, along with a team from the World Health Organisation (WHO), have mobilised to contain the outbreak

A vaccination driveat Awa Basti in Feozepur. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 14, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar, Ferozepur

Cops, villagers clash, gunshots fired, 2 constables among 6 injured in Ferozepur

Six injured, including two policemen, in a clash in Ferozepur. Villagers allege unprovoked police gunfire; investigation underway.

An injured undergoes treatment after the clash in Chak Hamad village in Ferozepur.

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Updated on Oct 07, 2024 07:30 AM IST

ByGaurav Sagar Bhaskar, Ferozepur

Panchayat polls: Violence, chaos mar last day of nominations

Violence erupted during the last day of nomination filings for Punjab's panchayat polls, with clashes reported across multiple districts, injuring several.

Candidates check their documents before filing the nomination papers in Patiala on Friday. (ANI)

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Updated on Oct 05, 2024 08:50 AM IST

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Sharing details, director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday said that arrested individuals have been identified as Sandeep Singh and Judge Singh, both residents of Kamal Wala village, and Babbu Singh alias Babbu of Jallo Ke village in Ferozepur.

This comes after the military strikes were carried out under ‘Operation Sindoor’, two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.

BSF jawan detained by Pak: Pregnant wife, son arrive at Chandigarh airport from Hooghly

Wife of BSF jawan detained by Pakistan to visit Punjab to seek details of his return

This is the second such incident since Sunday when two youngsters lost their lives in a farm fire in Ferozepur’s Zira village

According to reports, the fire is believed to have been triggered by a spark from a high-voltage power line that ignited the ripe wheat crop. The flames rapidly spread to neighbouring villages.

A fire devastated over 100 acres of wheat crops in Zira, Ferozepur, affecting multiple villages. The cause is unknown; compensation for farmers is being arranged.

Students were heading to school when the driver lost control and the bus crashed through the railing of the bridge to fall into the Sem canal that was fortunately dry. They escaped with minor bruises.

The DGP said that preliminary investigation revealed that the accused was in direct contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler, who was using drones to drop the drug consignments from across the border. Further investigation is underway to trace the forward and backward linkages in this case, he added.

In the Tarn Taran operation police dismantled a drug trafficking cartel with the arrest of two drug smugglers and recovered 6kg heroin from their possession, said director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav.

According to Gurpreet Singh, superintendent of police, ANTF, Ferozepur range, the arrested brothers used social media platforms to coordinate with drug traffickers in Pakistan

Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said in a statement on X that a Glock pistol, a Beretta .30mm pistol, a pump-action gun, 141 assorted cartridges of 9mm, .30 caliber, besides 45 gm heroin and a Swift car were seized from him.

The accused was identified as Manpreet Singh of Talwandi Mange Khan village, Zira, Ferozepur; he was visiting Mohali to meet a friend, as per police

Guru Har Sahai MLA Fauja Singh Sarari said ₹2-lakh financial assistance will be provided to the families of the deceased

A total of 26 farmers were charged with attempt to murder nearly 11 months after the Prime Minister’s convoy was blocked on a flyover in Ferozepur

Acting on a tip-off, police set up a checkpoint and caught the duo with the contraband as they headed towards the Ferozepur-Zira road.

The funds will support systematic interventions in health, education, agriculture, and skill development, aiming to transform Makhu into a model block and pave the way for sustainable growth, the district administration said.

The bus was stopped outside a roadside dhaba on the Ferozepur-Fazilka road for a meal when the bus was taken away; it was found near Gurudwara Pargat Sahib where the accused were dismantling it.

The investigation is ongoing, with the police continuing to work on uncovering more details through their interrogation of the suspects, the AIG said.

Weapons recovered from two motorcycle-borne suspects at Talwandi Bhai naka on Ferozepur-Moga highway includes 11 pistols and 21 magazines.

Chief agricultural officer Jagir Singh has been suspended and issued a chargesheet for failing to provide a satisfactory explanation regarding illegal DAP fertiliser storage in Ferozepur

The Ferozepur CI had recovered 77.8kg of heroin, three pistols, six magazines and 115 live cartridges in August last year

The custody of the two suspects has been given to Punjab cops who will take their transit remand from a court in Lucknow.

Punjab Police: Triple-murder accused, another wanted criminal nabbed in Lucknow

The protest led by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Ekta Sidhupur, stemmed from the government’s decision to allot the disputed land on an annual lease (chagota), causing unrest among 62 families from four villages

Repolling in Mansa Khurd saw 75.87% turnout, while Lohke Khurd recorded 49.38%. Previous voting was halted due to ballot errors and misconduct.

Health authorities, along with a team from the World Health Organisation (WHO), have mobilised to contain the outbreak

Six injured, including two policemen, in a clash in Ferozepur. Villagers allege unprovoked police gunfire; investigation underway.

Violence erupted during the last day of nomination filings for Punjab's panchayat polls, with clashes reported across multiple districts, injuring several.

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