Tarsem Singh Deogan

Tarsem Singh Deogan is a senior reporter at Ludhiana. He has 16 years of experience in journalism. He has covered all beats and now focuses on crime reporting.

Articles by Tarsem Singh Deogan

Punjab: Hate crimes, denial of visa worry students, parents

Canada popular study destination with Punjab youngsters due to easier immigration and the large Punjabi population there with a political say.

Such is the craze that the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) welcomed 5.51 lakh new international students in 2022, of which 2.26 lakh (41%) were from India.
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 08:50 AM IST
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Clunky verification process makes going easy for Nepalese helps in Ludhiana

The Ludhiana police are scrambling to find leads in this case, as well as four other similar incidents reported in the city this year

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Published on Sep 19, 2023 10:50 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Punjab former minister Garcha, wife sedated, house ransacked in Ludhiana

Police suspect absconding domestic help of former Akali minister Jagdish Singh Garcha served the family food laced with sedatives before making off with cash and jewellery; BJP leader Jagmohan Sharma, who is a neighbour, informed police on Monday morning

Police at the house of former minister Jagdish Singh Garcha, where he was found unconscious along with his wife, sister and a domestic help in Ludhiana on Monday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Published on Sep 18, 2023 02:05 PM IST

520 arrests in 8 months as cops go hard on drug mafia

The data released by the Ludhiana Police Commissionerate revealed that a total of 385 cases related to drug peddling were registered during the period

According to the data, in the first 8 months, the Ludhiana Police have recovered 54.26 kg opium, 16.26 kg heroin, 477 kg poppy husk and 212 gm ice drug from the accused (iStock)
Published on Sep 17, 2023 11:42 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Weary cops seek exemption from bringing inmates to court

Commissioner of police Mandeep Singh Sidhu wrote a letter to the district attorney and requested to conduct hearings of the cases of the inmates through video conferencing after the fatigued cops cited the night duty they performed during the festival as the reason behind their request

Only 160 inmates were physically taken to the district courts in Ludhiana for hearing on Friday. (Manish/Hindustan Times)
Published on Sep 08, 2023 11:50 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana police adopt new drug eradication strategy, start holding Nukkad meetings

Under the strategy, officers of assistant commissioner of police (ACP) ranks and above have been directed to engage directly with the public, listening to their concerns and offering support if any addict is willing to give up drugs

Police officials holding a meeting with residents as part of the state’s new outreach initiative in Ludhiana. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sep 03, 2023 10:55 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

E-challan system rolled out to curb traffic violations in Ludhiana

Under the new system, the police have received 30 handheld point of sale (POS) machines to issue challans to offenders

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Updated on Sep 02, 2023 11:12 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Baddowal school building to undergo ‘non-destructive’ test

The district administration is expected to take a call on reopening the building for students after examining the test report

Students attending classes at a gurdwara in Ludhiana on Monday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 11:28 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Mullanpur Dakha: Govt buses’ changed route irks residents

Affected passengers voiced their concerns over the sudden change in bus routes, highlighting that they were being forced to rely on private buses for their daily commute, which has also resulted in an increased financial burden

As frustrations escalate, the matter has been brought to the attention of chief minister Bhagwant Mann. (HT File)
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 12:03 AM IST

Hunt on to nab contractor in Ludhiana school roof collapse case

The school was in the inventory of 16 education facilities of Ludhiana dist which were selected to be developed as School of Eminence

A woman teacher died while 3 others were injured after the roof of a government school collapsed in Ludhiana on Thursday (HT Photo)
Updated on Aug 25, 2023 12:50 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Punjab: Teacher dies as roof of Ludhiana school collapses

Chief minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered a magisterial probe into the incident; an FIR has been registered against the contractor

The school in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 12:55 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Deafening thud, chaos: Students recount horror

Shocked teachers rushed students out of their classrooms without bags and books after the roof of the school staff room collapsed, claiming the life a social studies teacher Ravinder Kaur

The deafening sound of the explosion sent shockwaves through the building, leaving everyone bewildered and uncertain of what had just happened. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Aug 24, 2023 12:33 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana bakery owner fined 20,000 for delivering ant-infested birthday cake

The complainant, resident of Ludhiana, his family members and guests at the party had fallen ill after consuming the cake, which was delivered sans a receipt

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission directed the Ludhiana-based bakery owner to pay a compensation of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>20,000 to the complainant. (Biswajit Debnath/HT)
Updated on Aug 18, 2023 12:13 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

My wife was shot in the face at point-blank range: Ludhiana man

The woman was dragged from under the bed by the accused before being shot, says the victim’s husband

The accused dragged her outside and pumped four bullets in her face. (HT FILE)
Updated on Aug 08, 2023 12:13 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Security certificate not renewed, Punjab Police websites inaccessible

The official website of Punjab Police is not accessible since August 2, while the websites of all district police offices are non-functional since Saturday

Apart from Punjab Police website, district police websites, cybercrime portal of Punjab Police is also not functioning.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 11:47 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Punjabi folk singer Surinder Shinda passes away in Ludhiana

Known for his soulful voice and unique style of rendering folk songs, Shinda, 70, rose to prominence in the 1970s, Punjabi music industry mourns loss

Punjabi folk singer Surinder Shinda passed away after a brief illness in Ludhiana on Wednesday morning. (HT file photo)
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 04:00 PM IST

(Consumer forum) Cheque dishonoured Two bank managers directed to pay 20,000

The commission has ordered the managers of State Bank of India (SBI) to fulfill payment to Romesh Kumar, the owner of private firm M/S Auto Lines, within 30 days of receiving the order

The bank officials told the commission that the cheque was bounced due to some technical issue in the system inadvertently (iStockphoto)
Updated on Jul 21, 2023 10:54 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

‘Contract marriage’ frauds on the rise in city; 12 cases in a month : Ludhiana

Rise in cases where grooms’ foreign dreams have been shattered after their wives, whom they marry for the sole purpose of procuring a spouse visa, have disowned them upon reaching foreign lands, especially in rural areas of Ludhiana

Cases of complaints against women for duping their grooms on the promise of a spouse visa are on the rise in Ludhiana. (HT FILE)
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 11:12 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

(Elevated road construction) First day of closure Ludhiana: Chaos, confusion prevail as Bharat Nagar Chowk closed

The intersection has been closed for traffic for nearly two months due to an ongoing construction of the elevated road

The traffic jam following the closure of Bharat Nagar Chowk in Ludhiana on Monday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 11:00 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Headless body case: Wanted ‘serial killer’, wife held

hree days after the police found a headless body stuffed in a gunny bag, the police on Sunday arrested a ‘serial killer’, wanted by the Bihar and Mohali Police in four murders, and his wife in connection with the case

Headless body case: Wanted ‘serial killer’, wife held . (HT FILE)
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 12:00 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana triple murder: Taunted for being childless, neighbour bludgeoned senior citizens to death, say cops

The neighbour, who was nabbed on Saturday, was nursing a grudge against the family following a verbal spat in which one of the deceased had taunted him for being childless

The triple murder accused (face covered) in police custody in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 01:21 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana: Fearing public wrath, triple murder accused wants wife to be lodged in jail with him

The accused of a triple murder case of three senior citizens of New Janakpuri area, wants his wife to be “arrested” fearing that she may be at the receiving end of public anger against him

After being arrested, the accused Robin alias Munna, made an appeal to the police to send his wife to jail along with him though she had no role in the murders. (Representational Photo)
Updated on Jul 09, 2023 01:06 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Three members of family found murdered in Punjab’s Ludhiana

Police suspect robbery to be motive as the house in Salem Tabri area was ransacked, the role of an acquaintance being probed

Police at the spot after three members of a family were found murdered in New Kundanpuri of Salem Tabri area in Ludhiana on Friday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 12:41 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Triple murder: Colony kids noticed dadi’s absence after they did not get prasad

The children of the area noticed the absence of the family members of Chaman Lal after Surjit Kaur did not visit a shrine for the past three days

Kin of victims mourn their death in Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 11:55 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

Punjab: Three members of family found murdered in Ludhiana

Police suspect robbery to be motive as the house in Salem Tabri area was ransacked, role of acquaintance being probed

Neighbours gather around the house where three members of a family were found murdered in Salem Tabri area of Ludhiana on Friday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 01:01 PM IST

Ludhiana gas tragedy: Magisterial report fails to take into account viscera report of victims

The tragedy, which occurred on April 30 in Giaspura, a thickly populated area, claimed the lives of 11 individuals due to toxic gas inhalation.

NDRF teams reached and taking initiate rescue operation after gas leak incident at Sua road, Giaspura area in Ludhiana. (HT File)
Updated on Jul 05, 2023 01:16 AM IST
By, Ludhiana

Ludhiana gas tragedy: 11 dead but magisterial probe finds ‘no one responsible’

This has come to light in the report submitted by sub-divisional magistrate (SDM, West) Harjinder Singh to the fact-finding committee. In the report, no one has been directly blamed for the incident

NDRF teams starting rescue operation after gas leak incident at Sua road in Giaspura area of Ludhiana. (Gurpreet Singh/HT File)
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 12:54 AM IST
ByTarsem Singh Deogan andSukhpreet Singh, Ludhiana

Former MLA Kotbhai booked for duping Pearl Group CMD Bhangoo

Former Congress MLA Pritam Singh Kotbhai, five accomplices booked for duping Pearls Group chief managing director Nirmal Singh Bhangoo and his relative, Shindar Singh, of ₹3.5 crore

Former Congress MLA Pritam Singh Kotbhai and five of his accomplices were booked in Ludhiana for duping Pearls Group chief managing director Nirmal Singh Bhangoo (in photo) and his relative, Shindar Singh, of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.5 crore on the pretext of helping them dispose of cases against him. (HT file photo)
Updated on Jun 24, 2023 11:07 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

8.49 crore heist: Two more land in Ludhiana police net, 18 arrests so far

With this, a total of 18 people have been arrested so far in the case and a total of ₹7.14 crore have been recovered

Ludhiana police with the recovered money during a press conference. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 21, 2023 11:44 PM IST
By, Ludhiana

8.49 crore heist in Ludhiana: Three more arrested

With these arrests, all the 12 accused involved in the robbery have been arrested and a total of ₹6.96 crore has been recovered

Commissioner of police Mandeep Singh Sidhu giving details of the arrests in Ludhiana on Monday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
Updated on Jun 20, 2023 12:13 AM IST
By, Ludhiana
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