AI illustrationPunjab police report 231 arrests in statewide anti-gangster raids
The October 26 police update lists 543 raids and two weapons recovered; the figures describe enforcement activity, not convictions.
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AI illustrationLudhiana court sends two arms-case suspects to police custody
The October 4 remand follows Saturday’s arrests. Police are investigating an alleged link to an extortion network.
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AI illustrationSeven drug-case arrests reported after Mohali search operation
Police disclosed searches across sensitive areas on October 4. The Times of India reported seven NDPS cases, seven arrests and a 20-gram heroin seizure in the City-2 area.
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AI illustrationFerozepur police report around 15 arrests during October 4 search operation
Police confirmed district-level searches; the interim arrest figure and 42 areas checked were reported by Babushahi, quoting the district police chief.
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AI illustrationPunjab police report one apprehension and AK-47, grenade recovery near Amritsar
The October 4 announcement says an arms-and-explosives case was registered at Gharinda. Suspected foreign links remain under investigation.
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AI illustrationMann proposes advertising 10,000 additional Punjab police posts next financial year
The October 3 announcement sets out a recruitment plan; it does not mean that 10,000 personnel have already joined the force.
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AI illustrationPunjab police report 275 arrests in October 3 anti-gang operations
Police report 592 raids and 16 weapons recovered.
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AI illustrationHope’s unbeaten 162 beats India in final ODI; hosts take series 2–1
West Indies chased 352 in New Chandigarh with five wickets and ten balls remaining, overcoming KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 for India.
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AI illustrationPolice investigate killing of makeup artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar
Named police officers confirmed the October 3 shooting; the attackers and motive had not been established in the reports checked.
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AI illustrationAAP suspends Maur MLA’s membership after school-staffing criticism
The October 3 party order uses “suspended”; the legislator’s claims about teaching vacancies and the party’s objections remain competing accounts.
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AI illustrationHaryana STF discloses arrest of suspect wanted in Abohar showroom-owner killing
The October 3 police statement reports a pistol recovery in Hisar and further questioning in the 2025 murder investigation.
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AI illustrationPakistan summons Indian envoy over border deaths, seeks investigation
Pakistan’s October 3 diplomatic protest adds an accountability demand after two men died in BSF firing; the circumstances remain disputed.
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AI illustrationHockey India awaits federation report on misconduct allegations; umpire denies wrongdoing
October 2 reporting brings an institutional response to allegations against Gurinder Singh Sangha, while his direct denial disputes the reason for his early departure from the Asian Games.
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AI illustrationLudhiana police investigate rape allegation against Army soldier
Complaint alleges sexual assault and threats; evidence gathering continues.
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AI illustrationPunjab police report 303 arrests during October 2 anti-gangster operations
Police reported 617 raids, while preventive action and a separate anti-drug operation were recorded under different headings.
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AI illustrationPunjab police arrest two former Chitkara students over alleged online instigation
October 2 arrests follow the September campus unrest; police are seeking ten others named in the case.
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AI illustrationPargat Singh appointed Punjab Congress president after Warring’s resignation
The former India hockey captain takes charge immediately; existing working presidents and election committees continue.
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AI illustrationLPU violence inquiry expands with two student arrests in Jammu region
October 2 reports confirm fresh interstate police action; the sexual-assault claim that preceded the unrest remains unverified.
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AI illustrationHoshiarpur police disclose POCSO case over alleged kidnapping and rape of a child
Police said on October 2 that an investigation was under way and the accused had yet to be arrested. The alleged offence dates to September.
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AI illustrationPunjab police disclose four arrests in separate Amritsar Rural arms and heroin cases
The October 2 account reports ten pistols and 10 kg of heroin across two investigations. Police date the underlying FIRs to September 27 and 28.
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AI illustrationTwo men killed in BSF firing near Tarn Taran border; identities still being established
October 2 reports attribute an attempted crossing to officials. Post-mortem and identification procedures remain important unresolved steps.
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AI illustrationWarring meets Rahul Gandhi and hands over Punjab Congress resignation
The October 2 meeting follows earlier reports of his exit. Warring said he remained available for party work; no successor was confirmed in the reviewed reports.
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AI illustrationLudhiana police disclose jail-extortion case against six inmates
Police said two prisoners were assaulted and made to arrange ₹2 lakh, while a seized phone and alleged outside collectors are under investigation. The accusations remain unproven.
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AI illustrationJagtar Singh Johal leaves Delhi prison following bail order
The October 1 release follows nearly nine years in custody; criminal proceedings remain pending.
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AI illustrationThree accused sent to police remand in LPU violence investigation
The October 1 custody order follows arrests in the campus unrest inquiry; an underlying sexual-assault claim remains unverified.
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AI illustrationED discloses arrest and custody in S. P. Oswal cyber-fraud investigation
The October 1 statement concerns a September 28 arrest in Kolkata and custody reported until October 6.
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AI illustrationHarwinder Kumar arrested after UAE deportation; Delhi court grants transit remand
The October 1 proceedings concern the 2024 killing of VHP leader Vikas Prabhakar. The NIA’s allegations remain subject to trial.
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AI illustrationPunjab police announce four arrests and seven-pistol recovery in Gurdaspur inquiry
DGP Gaurav Yadav’s October 1 disclosure describes an alleged interstate weapons network. Claimed overseas contacts remain under investigation.
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AI illustrationTakht Kesgarh additional manager questioned in Chawla rape investigation
Police questioned the official on September 30 and are checking statements and records. Chawla denies the allegations.
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AI illustrationPunjab SIT summons Majithia and Bhola for October 5 drug-case questioning
The fresh notices concern a continuing investigation. Majithia denies involvement and describes the case as politically motivated.
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AI illustrationPunjab police report 242 arrests in September 30 anti-gang operations
Police say teams searched 566 locations, recovered five weapons and took preventive action against 182 people. The figures describe police action, not court findings of guilt.
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AI illustrationLPU unrest: High Court seeks Punjab report on assault allegation and police action
The September 30 hearing brings the campus investigation before the court, which will hear the case again on October 8. A student’s request for a CBI inquiry remains undecided.
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AI illustrationNHAI announces extra quality inspections for 17 highway projects
Projects with bids more than 15% below estimates will undergo additional checks. The first round is targeted for December, followed by a separate-team review.
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AI illustrationPunjab police announce five arrests in Amritsar arms-and-drugs investigation
The DGP’s September 30 statement reports 13 pistols, 3.267 kg of heroin and 22 cartridges recovered. Investigators are examining suspected supply networks and overseas links.
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AI illustrationPunjab police report 249 arrests during September 29 anti-gang raids
Police figures for Day 252 list 594 raids and six weapons recovered; arrests do not establish guilt or proven gang membership.
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AI illustrationED searches 14 premises in alleged ₹645-crore public-funds laundering case
September 29 searches covered Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula; investigators allege funds passed through jewellery-business accounts.
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AI illustrationPunjab and Haryana head towards a drier start to October
Forecasts point to easing showers from September 30, after uneven monsoon rainfall across the region.
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AI illustrationLPU suspends classes for ten days as police investigate sexual-assault allegation
Classes stop from September 28 and mid-term exams are postponed; the university denies the allegation behind the unrest.
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