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Topic: Amritsar

BSF jawan’s death after arrest in drugs case pits NCB’s claims against kin’s custodial torture charge

A BSF constable died weeks after arrest in a drugs smuggling case in which his brother, also a BSF jawan, was dismissed earlier. NCB linked the death to ‘cardiac events’.

Punjab MBBS students call off strike after govt agrees to address stipends & fee demands

The development was announced by Forum of Resident Doctors, Punjab. Over 2,000 students of govt medical colleges in Amritsar, Faridkot & Patiala had been protesting since 7 May.

Breadwinner of a family of 5 among victims, these Amritsar villages are no stranger to hooch tragedies

Family members report similar symptoms suffered by their loved ones before they died—abdominal discomfort, still and dry eyes before their bodies stiffened up.

Amritsar hooch tragedy: ‘Kingpin’, 9 others arrested, Majitha DSP, SHO suspended for negligence

Overall, 31 people from multiple villages in Majitha, who consumed the spurious liquor, were admitted in hospital. Of them, 21 succumbed. 

Stoicism with a hint of anguish—a view of India-Pakistan tensions from border villages near Amritsar

iWitness — the story behind the story of ThePrint journalists’ experiences on assignment.

Amritsar under fresh wave of attacks by Pakistan drones, 5 shot down by Indian Air Defence System

Saturday was the third consecutive day when Amritsar came under attempted attack by Pakistani armed drones. A red alert has been declared in the city.

Second night of pitch darkness in Amritsar as Indian air defences engage Pakistani drones

Amritsar district administration announced earlier in the day that safety measures would kick in 17 8 pm, and that residents must not take to rumours.

Punjab & Haryana HC restricts functioning of Amritsar, Ajnala courts amid India-Pakistan tensions

Order issued by the Registrar General of Punjab & Haryana HC has restricted public entry to courts in the Pakistan-bordering city and town, and moved urgent hearings online.

2 Amritsar men held for ‘spying’ for Pakistan’s ISI, ‘leaking’ defence inputs in exchange for money

Punjab Police say the 2 residents of Ballaharwal village shared photos & videos of troop movements, entry-exit points of their camps.

75% cross-border drones BSF shot down in Amritsar in last 4 years were launched from Lahore

Drones flying from across border have become a major source of narcotics & ammunition for low-key operatives working with Pakistan-based terrorist groups, say Punjab Police & BSF.

On Camera

AAP has brought Punjab to its knees. State needs BJP governance

The past week saw the defection of 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chaddha and Ashok Mittal, into the BJP. This lays bare the fragility and inconsistency within the party.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.