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
Ludhiana ACP booked for taking bribe
The vigilance bureau has registered a corruption case against assistant commissioner of police (Gill) Gurcharan Singh for accepting Rs 25 lakh as bribe to favour a motor vehicle inspector (MVI), Rakesh Kumar Gupta, who is absconding and faces charges of corruption and possessing opium.
Updated on Sep 10, 2012 09:23 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
CCTVs help Daresi policemen breathe easy
Daresi police are breathing a bit easy of late in the wake of snatchings incidents in their area ever since close circuit television (CCTV) cameras were installed to catch anti-social elements.
Updated on Sep 07, 2012 07:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Letter claims mother of newborn rescued from canal was raped
In a new twist to the case of a newborn who was rescued from a canal near Sudhar village, but died during treatment, CPM leader Santokh Gill has received a letter that the biological mother of the infant was a rape victim.
Updated on Sep 04, 2012 09:39 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Warehouse officials caught enjoying booze in office
A day after the Ludhiana vigilance bureau seized four trucks loaded with wheat from Jugiana, officers of the Machhiwara warehouse, to refrain action, not only opened their offices to maintain the records on Sunday, but were also caught enjoyed liquor in the office.
Updated on Sep 02, 2012 11:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Firing in police station: Police beef up security
A day after a youth allegedly shot at a suspect in a lock-up at the Sahnewal police station, the police beefed up security in Sahnewal and surrounding areas on Saturday.
Updated on Sep 01, 2012 09:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
New plan for handling high security numberplate rush
Faced with the task of assigning high security number plates to all old vehicles along with the new ones, the Ludhiana district transport office has decided to issue the new plates according to the number assigned and not as per the series.
Updated on Aug 24, 2012 10:05 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Cop in dock for using stolen car
Though it is the duty of the police to ensure justice to victims, contradicting the moral conduct of the department a sub-inspector deputed as SHO, city police station, Fazilka, was allegedly found using a luxury car for the past nine months since it was stolen from the Basant City area of Ludhiana, instead of returning it to the owner.
Updated on Aug 21, 2012 12:40 AM IST
None | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Accident victim fights fate, police apathy
Fate has dealt a cruel blow to Darshna Rani, who has been confined to bed ever since she was hit by a speeding car on August 8. And adding insult to the injury, police have allegedly been dilly-dallying in taking action against the culprit, said to be a woman belonging to a well-off family.
Updated on Aug 20, 2012 12:15 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Ignoring rules, DTO issues 200 licences in a day
There is no doubt that the district tops the list in traffic violations as getting a driving licence in Ludhiana is as easy as learning ABC. Recently, district transport officer (DTO) Manpreet Singh Chhatwal issued 200 licences in a day in the absence of the motor vehicle inspector of Ludhiana, who is absconding since he was caught in the vigilance net.
Updated on Aug 14, 2012 01:18 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Police to kick-off drive against drunken driving sans equipment
The police are going to start a drive against drunken driving without giving a thought for the essentials. Interestingly, the police of Khanna, Ludhiana (rural) and Fatehgarh Sahib districts that fall under the DIG Ludhiana range are going to start the drive without possessing a single breath analyser.
Updated on Aug 11, 2012 10:45 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
5 Punjabi youths go missing in Guatemala
At least five youths of Machhiwara have gone missing in Guatemala on way to the United States of America.The youths were not in contact with the families for the past two years, but the travel agent kept the families in the dark saying the youths were busy.
Updated on Aug 07, 2012 12:04 AM IST
None | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Mysterious loud bang keeps Ludhiana residents on tenterhooks
A mysterious loud sound around 12.30pm in the city on Monday created panic among Ludhiana residents who called up police control room and fire brigade during the day to seek information.
Updated on Aug 06, 2012 08:35 PM IST
None | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Punjab on a drug high: DGP Saini
Now, Punjab doesn't just deal in synthetic drugs such as heroin, but residents have also started consuming them. The drug menace has reached an alarming situation in Punjab and the police are concerned about it. What is more concerning is that the youth is falling in its prey. Top officials of Punjab are studying the pattern thoroughly, Punjab DGP Sumedh Singh Saini said on a visit to Ludhiana on Saturday.
Updated on Aug 05, 2012 12:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
HIV strikes Ludhiana police
Administrative problems and departmental bickering apart, the Ludhiana police commissionerate is faced with a grave problem - at least 14 of its personnel are HIV-positive. This came to light in the annual medical check-up organised by the department last month.
Updated on Jul 20, 2012 12:50 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Man held for murder of wife, kid
In an appalling incident, a 35-year-old migrant of Prem Nagar has allegedly murdered his 10-year-old daughter and later his wife. The accused identified as Mohan Choudhary allegedly committed the crime as he suspected that his wife had an illicit relationship.
Updated on Jul 11, 2012 06:12 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Army gives up technical posts from Punjab quota
Despite the fact that the army has maximum recruits from Punjab, it is now finding it difficult to spot suitable young men from the state who have qualified Class 12 in science stream. As a result, it is forced to surrender technical posts from Punjab's quota.
Updated on Jul 06, 2012 02:03 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Now, pay thrice for not obeying traffic rules
Now onwards, carelessness in not obeying the traffic rules will cost heavy on the pocket of vehicle owners. According to the new notification issued by the department of transport, government of Punjab, the fine for traffic violation has been increased threefold.
Updated on Jul 04, 2012 12:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Police spare selves, tow away vehicle of trainee IAS officer
Taking a brave step, the traffic wing of the police commissionerate initiated a tow-away drive against wrongly parked vehicles at mini-secretariat here.
Updated on Jun 21, 2012 03:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Police complete probe, submit challan in DSP murder case
Ludhiana police have completed investigation into the murders of Moga DSP Balraj Singh Gill and a woman Monika Kapila after around four-and-a-half months and submitted a challan in the local court of Amrinder Pal Singh today.
Updated on Jun 15, 2012 10:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Raikot SAD chief among 4 held for fraud
Raikot police have booked Kulwinder Singh Bhatti, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader of Raikot city, and three others on the charge of forgery. The action was taken following deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal's statement that strict action would be taken against the party leaders who indulged in land grabbing.
Updated on Jun 05, 2012 02:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
After terror threat, police making fresh list of ultras
Following intelligence reports of terror threats to chief minister Parkash Singh Badal, deputy CM Sukhbir Badal and other leaders including DGP Sumedh Singh Saini, all district police heads have been asked to prepare lists of people who have a criminal record related to militancy.
Updated on Jun 04, 2012 03:41 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Ludhiana man awaits Oz court ruling in his daughter's murder case
Baldev Singh of New Janta Nagar is waiting to hear an Australian court's verdict scheduled for June 7 in the case of murder of his daughter Manpreet Kaur, in which her husband Chamanjot Singh faces charges of manslaughter.
Updated on Jun 03, 2012 04:24 PM IST
None | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Police intensify security after intelligence reports
The state police have stepped up vigil following intelligence reports pointing to a possible threat to top state leaders from terrorist groups. The intelligence wing has alerted the police on the security of VVIPs in the state, saying they were under a possible terrorist threat.
Updated on May 21, 2012 12:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Victim's tale belies cops' rosy picture on crime rate
Instead of curbing crime in the city, police officials seem to be busy concealing the crime rate. In order to cover up crime, policemen have been evading registering of cases, especially burglary, theft and snatching, to show that their area is crime free.
Updated on May 16, 2012 02:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Excise dept cracks whip on boozers, eating joint owners
Bacchus worshipers who are in the habit of enjoying delicacies while sitting in their air conditioned vehicles parked outside eating joints near residential areas seem headed for some tough times, as excise officials and police have decided to crack the whip on such offenders.
Updated on May 13, 2012 05:44 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
'Humiliated' NRI groom ends life
Evil intentions of middlemen who allegedly dupe youths keen on settling abroad by luring them with various promises made an NRI youth end his life.
Updated on May 10, 2012 06:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Kerosene shortage fuels shopkeepers' hunger to mint money at cost of poor
With depot holders on strike in protest against the central government's decision to reduce Punjab's kerosene quota, the labour class has been forced to look for other alternatives to cook meals. Due to scarcity of kerosene, shopkeepers in certain areas are minting money by selling LPG on the black market.
Updated on May 04, 2012 10:43 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Woman aboard train robbed of Rs 70 lakh jewellery
A woman was reportedly robbed of jewellery worth Rs 70 lakh while she was travelling on a train near Ambala on Saturday night. A miscreant after snatching the woman's purse alighted from the train.
Updated on Apr 29, 2012 09:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
Fire destroys crop on 12 acres near Ferozepur Road
Sore over the fire incident wherein "ready to harvest" crop on 12 acres was reduced to ashes on Wednesday, the residents of Baddowal, Karimpura and Hasanpur villages alleged that the district administration was soft on the owners of marriage palaces.
Updated on Apr 27, 2012 03:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Tarsem Singh Deogan, Ludhiana
