YouTuber Jasbir Singh has been arrested and is in 3-day police custody due to his alleged involvement in a Pakistan-backed spy network. His connections include Shakir, a PIO linked to espionage, and another arrested YouTuber, Jyoti Malhotra. Investigations reveal Singh’s attendance at a Pakistani event and communications with suspected spies.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed grave concern over increasing tensions between Punjab and Haryana regarding water supply from the Nangal dam. Disputes arose after Punjab restricted water release, leading to BBMB’s petition. The court emphasized the need for cooperation among states, warning against actions resembling international conflicts.
Punjab Police chief Gaurav Yadav revealed that two retired officers received show-cause notices related to an FIR against Sikh preacher Ranjit Singh Dhadrianwale for a 2012 rape and murder case. The case was reopened after family allegations of police inaction, amid claims of threats against the complainant, with Dhadrianwale denying all charges.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court directed enhanced security for a judge following a suicide incident at Amritsar’s Golden Temple, where an assailant used the judge’s security officer’s gun. The Punjab Police must submit a sealed status report on the investigation, with further hearings scheduled for September 27.
On Thursday(12th Sept), the Punjab and Haryana High Court stated that disciplinary action for facilitating gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s interview in custody should include higher-ranking officers, not just lower-ranking ones. This followed the Punjab government’s commitment to initiate proceedings against the involved officers.
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The Punjab and Haryana High Court expressed concern over the TV interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and its potential impact on crime rates. The Court directed the DGP to submit data on criminal cases registered after the interview. Furthermore, it emphasized the need for a thorough investigation, jail security enhancements, and progress updates.
On Thursday(6th June),Former Punjab Police officials, DIG Dilbagh Singh and DSP Gurbachan Singh, were convicted in a 1993 fake encounter case by Judge RK Gupta in Mohali, marking 31 years since the incident. The case originated from the unlawful custody and subsequent killing of Gulshan Kumar, leading to a significant triumph for justice. The sentencing is scheduled for today.