Congress in Tight Contests: War of Rivals in Ludhiana Against BJP's Ravneet Bittu
Congress in Tight Contests: War of Rivals in Ludhiana Against BJP's Ravneet Bittu It is a ''fight against betrayal''. This is how Congress nominee from Punjab's Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat Amrinder Singh Raja Warring describes his electoral battle against former party colleague, and now BJP candidate, Ravneet Singh Bittu. Bittu, who had won the seat for the Congress in 2014 and 2019, quit to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on March 26, just 10 days after the announcement of the parliamentary polls. ''This is a (electoral) fight against betrayal, the way he (Bittu) deceived the party, the party' workers and the people,'' Warring, 46, who is also the Punjab Congress chief, told PTI. ''Punjabis do not like 'dhokhebaaz'. I think it is one-sided and it is clear that Bittu will not win this election at all,'' said the three-time MLA from Gidderbaha in Muktsar district. Warring, who is being seen as the Congress' best bet to retain Ludhiana, considered a bastion of the party with consecutive wins since 2009, exuded confidence that he will be victorious. He also rejected Bittu's charge that the Congress has fielded an ''outsider''. The BJP candidate levelled the charge against Warring as he is an MLA from Gidderbaha. Then by this logic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is an ''outsider'' as he is contesting from Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and BJP leader Smriti Irani -- contesting from Amethi in Uttar Pradesh -- is also an ''outsider'', Warring said. In the 2009 Lok Sabha polls, Bittu, who is the grandson of former Punjab chief minister the late Beant Singh, had won from Anandpur Sahib, while Ludhiana in that year was won by Manish Tewari. On the Bittu's ''outsider'' jab at him, Warring said BJP leader Hans Raj Hans is the sitting MP from North West Delhi but now he is contesting Faridkot in Punjab. The Congress leader said such a statement shows Bittu is ''unnerved''. ''They (BJP) do not have any issue. What is an outsider? I am Punjab Congress president and Punjab Congress president is not an outsider,'' Warring said. He said for the people of Punjab only that person matters who raises their issues and that of the country Besides Bittu and Warring, Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) Ashok Parashar and Shiromani Akali Dal's (SAD) Ranjit Singh Dhillon are also contesting the polls from Ludhiana, which goes to polls along with the other 12 seats in Punjab on June 1 in the last and seventh round of the general elections. To a question that the AAP is seeking votes on the basis of works done in the past two years by the Bhagwant Mann-led government in Punjab, Warring lashed out at the current dispensation in the state, saying, ''I do not think they (AAP) have a single achievement. They have destroyed Punjab and this is their only achievement.'' ''Law and order has collapsed, the drug problem has spread, illegal sand mining has gone up, state debt has risen, corruption has increased,'' Warring, a former Indian Youth Congress president and former transport minister, said. ''This is the 'badlav' (change) they (AAP) brought in the state,'' the Congress leader said as he accused the AAP of being unable to deliver on its pre-assembly poll promises. On his political rivals, Warring said the BJP and its former ally SAD are nowhere in Punjab. ''They are fighting for survival,'' he said. Trashing the AAP's claim of winning all 13 seats in Punjab, Warring claimed that the Congress will win the maximum number of seats in the state.
Ludhiana, May 8: Days after former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi's controversial stuntbaazi remark on the terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring made a similar statement on Tuesday, saying that BJP can do anything during elections. Pulwama attack still remains [] The post Pulwama still a big mystery BJP can do anything during election: Punjab Congress Chief Raja Warring on Channis Poonch attack remark appeared first on Northlines .
Setback for AAP in Punjab as Former Amritsar Deputy Mayor Joins BJP
A major blow hit the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab as Avinash Jolly, the former Deputy Mayor of Amritsar, tendered his resignation from the party. On Tuesday, amidst the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Jolly made a significant move by joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Amritsar. Narinder Singh, the BJP National Secretary, took to X to announce the development, stating, Avinash Jolly, former deputy mayor (Amritsar), along with hundreds of supporters, joined BJP at Amritsar, Punjab. The electoral landscape in Punjab gears up for voting across its 13 seats in a single phase. The final phase, scheduled for June 1, will witness polling in Gurudaspur, Amritsar, Khadoor Sahib, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nandpur Sahib, Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Faridkot, Firozpur, Bathinda, Sangrur, and Patiala constituencies. Meanwhile, the nomination process for the Lok Sabha elections commenced in Punjab on May 7. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has deployed general and police observers for the 13 seats in Punjab to ensure the conduct of peaceful, fair, and transparent elections. These officials are slated to assume their duties starting May 14, as per a press release from the Punjab Information and Public Relations Department. Sibin C, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Punjab, disclosed that 13 IAS officers from various states have been designated as general observers, while seven IPS officers will serve as police observers. Their primary responsibility lies in ensuring strict adherence to the guidelines and directives laid down by the ECI, particularly concerning the Model Code of Conduct. Despite being allies in the opposition INDIA bloc, both the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have opted not to forge any seat-sharing arrangement in the state. In the previous Lok Sabha Elections of 2019, the INC-led UPA alliance clinched eight seats with a vote share of 40.6 percent, while the NDA managed to secure four seats with a voting percentage of 9.7. The AAP, marking its electoral debut, secured one seat. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and AAP secured four seats each, whereas the Congress bagged three seats. The BJP managed to secure only two seats. The third phase of the general elections concluded with polling for 93 Lok Sabha seats across 12 states and union territories on Tuesday. The eagerly awaited counting of votes is scheduled for June 4 AAP Workers Detained During IPL Match Protest PM Modi's Varanasi Roadshow: A Spectacle of Democracy in Action Top Events Today: PM Modi's Andhra Rally, Uttarakhand Forest Fire Petitions, L&T's Q4 Results and More
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Congress Names Sher Singh Ghubaya as Candidate for Firozpur Lok Sabha Seat
Amritsar: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced on Tuesday that Sher Singh Ghubaya will be the Congress candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from the Firozpur constituency in Punjab.According to a press release issued by the AICC, The Central Election Committee has approved the candidature of Shri Sher Singh Ghubaya as Congress candidate to contest the ensuing general elections to the Lok Sabha from 10 - Firozpur Parliamentary constituency of Punjab. Punjab will have voting for all its 13 seats in a single phase, with the final phase scheduled for June 1. The constituencies where polling will take place include Firozpur, Ludhiana, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Khadoor Sahib, Jalandhar, Hoshiarpur, Nandpur Sahib, Fatehgarh Sahib, Faridkot, Bathinda, Sangrur, and Patiala.Meanwhile, polling is underway for 93 Lok Sabha seats across 12 states and union territories in the third phase of the general election on Tuesday. The states and union territories where elections are being held in this phase are Assam (4), Bihar (5), Chhattisgarh (7), Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (2), Goa (2), Gujarat (25), Karnataka (14), Maharashtra (11), Madhya Pradesh (8), Uttar Pradesh (10), and West Bengal (4). The BJP has won the Surat seat unopposed.In this phase, more than 1300 candidates, including around 120 women, are contesting. A total of 17.24 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in this phase at 1.85 lakh polling stations. Prominent leaders contesting in today's elections include Union Home Minister Amit Shah, former Madhya Pradesh chief ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Digvijaya Singh, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav, and NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, among others. In the 2019 general election, the BJP won 72 of the 93 seats that are going to the polls today. The Lok Sabha elections are being held across seven phases, from April 19 to June 1. The counting is scheduled for June 4. Modi Creating Hatred for Political Gain, Says Sonia Gandhi in a Video Message Container Carrying 666 Crore Worth of Gold Jewels Capsizes in Tamil Nadu CBI and Lokayukta Complaint Filed in 800 Crore Scam Involving Mallikarjun Kharge's Son-in-law
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HC directs court to swiftly complete trial in 1994 triple murder case involving ex-Punjab DGP
HC directs court to swiftly complete trial in 1994 triple murder case involving ex-Punjab DGP The Delhi High Court has asked a subordinate court to endeavour to expeditiously conclude the trial in a 1994 triple murder case in which former Punjab police chief Sumedh Singh Saini is an accused. The high court, however, refused to transfer the case to another trial court, saying there was no ground for allowing the plea. This court is sanguine that the special judge dealing with the present case will be equally sensitive to the long pendency of the trial and shall make every endeavour to conclude the trial as expeditiously as possible. ''The special judge is requested to ensure that no unnecessary adjournments are granted in the matter, Justice Jyoti Singh in a recent order. The petition had sought the transfer of the case from the court of Sunena Sharma, Special Prevention of Corruption Act Judge, to the court of Additional District Judge Naresh Kumar Laka, who had heard the matter at length on various dates before being transferred to his present roster. The case is going on in the Rouse Avenue Court here. ''The present case is one of the oldest identified cases (FIR is of the year 1994) being a 30-year-old matter and because of the transfer, the new judge will have to rehear the matter again, which would result in further delay,'' the petition said. The transfer petition has been filed in the high court by Ashish Kumar, brother of one of the three victims. The counsel for Saini opposed the plea saying that the matter cannot be transferred merely on the ground that the judicial officer has been transferred. He said as per administrative instructions, only in the cases where judgment is reserved, the judicial officer under transfer shall notify those cases and pronounce the same on the date fixed or within a maximum period of two to three weeks. The high court, while perusing the trial court record, said it is not wholly correct for the petitioner to urge that the matter is on the verge of conclusion. It also perused the administrative decision of the high court and said there is no provision for the transfer of all or any matter with the transfer of the judge to his next court. In the present case, the judge (ADJ Laka) had only heard part arguments and cross-examination of . (prosecution witness) is yet to be concluded. ''It may also be noted that being a CBI matter, Special Judge (PC Act) (CBI), Rouse Avenue Courts, is designated to hear these matters and Sh. Laka is currently posted as ADJ-07, Central, Tis Hazari Courts. In the opinion of this Court, no ground for transfer is made out, Justice Singh said. According to the plea, the criminal case is at the stage of final arguments in the trial court. It said that Judge Laka had heard final arguments for five days when the case was transferred to another court on March 19 this year and the new judge will now hear the matter. The case pertains to the alleged involvement of Saini, the then SSP of Ludhiana, in the kidnapping and murder of three persons - Vinod Kumar, Ashok Kumar and their driver Mukhtiar Singh -- in 1994 in Ludhiana. The CBI has alleged that the three men were murdered at the behest of Saini who hatched a conspiracy in connivance with other accused policemen Sukh Mohinder Singh Sandhu, Paramjit Singh and Balbir Chand Tiwari to settle a personal score against the owners of Saini Motors, an automobile dealership in Punjab. Vinod and Ashok were chief financiers to Saini Motors. The case was registered by the CBI on April 18, 1994, against Saini and others on the orders of the Punjab and Haryana High Court and was transferred to Delhi by the Supreme Court in 2004. Saini was charge-sheeted along with others in a case of abduction, wrongful confinement and criminal conspiracy.
Bittu lashes out at Channi for anti-national statement on Poonch attack
Punjab Polls: General, Police Observers Deployed
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Amethi's non-Gandhi Cong nominee has a Ludhiana link
Ludhianvis back Kishori Lal Sharma, 1st non-Gandhi Congress candidate in 25 years in Amethi. Rahul lost to Smriti Irani in 2019. Kiran runs a petrol pump in Ludhiana.
BENGALURU: The vibrant Rambo Circus concluded on a high note atthe St Johns Auditorium on Sunday. The travelling circus was live from April 26 to May 5 in the city, marking a remarkable comeback. The show dazzled viewers with a medley of acts, including the daring flying trapeze and a visually-stunning aerial ring performance. A diverse troupe of 40 artistes from across the globe, including India, Russia, and Ethiopia, brought their unique talents to the stage, ensuring an entertainment-packed experience for all ages. The show will be travelling to other cities like Mangaluru, Chandigarh, Surat and Ludhiana for the rest of the month.
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Punjab Election Campaign: BJP's Hans Raj Hans and Congress' Warring Engage in Creative Outreach
Punjab Election Campaign: BJP's Hans Raj Hans and Congress' Warring Engage in Creative Outreach In a bid to reach out to people to seek votes for the Lok Sabha polls, BJP candidate from the Faridkot Lok Sabha constituency Hans Raj Hans danced with a group of morning walkers in a park in the Moga district on Sunday. He danced to the tune of his own popular song 'nachan ton pehlan hoka deyange, sabna nu ek moka deyange' with a group of men. Wearing a cap, Hans was later seen dancing with a group of women on the same song. Hans, who is a singer, later sat in the park and enjoyed a cup of tea with some women. Tweaking the lyrics of one of his popular songs, Hans sang, ''eh jo thandi thandi aundi eh hawa, kamal wala phul khilega, Modi ji da suneha deo ja, kamal wala phul khilega.'' He then obliged to the people's requests for getting clicked with them. His supporters urged people to vote for the BJP nominee. Sitting MP from the Northwest Delhi seat, Hans is pitted against AAP's Karamjit Anmol, Congress' Amarjit Kaur Sahoke and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) nominee Rajwinder Singh from the Faridkot (reserve) seat. On the other hand, Punjab Congress chief and party candidate from the Ludhiana parliamentary constituency joined a fitness session with morning walkers in Ludhiana. Warring was accompanied by former MLA Surinder Dawar at a park in Ludhiana. After the session, he urged people to vote for him in the Lok Sabha polls. Three-time Gidderbaha MLA, Warring faces three-time MP and BJP candidate Ravneet Singh Bittu, AAP's Ashok Parashar and SAD's Ranjit Singh Dhillon. Polling for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will be held on June 1.
Young and old proxy players in legacy battles
Of all the 80 Lok Sabha seats of Uttar Pradesh, two, Kaiserganj and Amethi, have a certain kind of invidiousness which the rest of the state detests or delights depending on the degree of a patronising attention-seeker. On the edge of some wildlife sanctuaries of repute, Kaiserganj offers a truly wild side to its political existence: No one remembers when it turned into Brij Bhushan Sharan Singhs saffron chevron from Samjawadi stalwart Beni Prasad Vermas socialist stripes. So much so that the former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief has now grappled his way successfully to let his 33-year-old son rule Kaiserganj by getting him BJP nomination. Move over to redoubtable Amethi. The amazing fiefdom of Congress first family. Kishori Lal Sharma, who? The 63-year-old loyalist is originally from Punjabs Ludhiana and has been with the family for 40-odd years to challenge the aggression and vanity of the sitting BJP MP. Sharma, sources say, is excellent in his management skills, and has been representing Sonia Gandhi first in Amethi and then in Rae Bareli. Curiously, Kaiserganj and Amethi are now melded in a battle of legacies on the one hand young Karan Bhushan Sharan Singh is out to retain his fathers seat, and on the other an experienced caregiver is brought to re-assert the power of the Gandhis. Brij Bhushan, despite being snubbed by the party following his deeds as WFI chairman, has a tinge of condescension in his voice while claiming that Karans ticket was apparent, owing to the clout he enjoys; it is Gods gift to him and his clan. Karan is not the only inheritor of political legacy of Brijbhushan, who has been a six-time MP from Kaiserganj, Balrampur and Gonda. His elder son Prateek Bhushan is BJP MLA from Gonda. However, the younger scion has an added attribute inherited from father. Besides managing his fathers political affairs in Kaiserganj, he is also an amateur wrestler and is helming the UP Wrestling Federation since February this year. A law graduate, he has an Australian diploma in business management. An ace shooter of national repute, Karan is the chairman of a cooperative bank at Nawabganj in Gonda. A father of two children, he has no criminal history, with wife Neha managing the educational institutions owned by the family. In Amethi, Sharma is humbled by the party gesture. He is believed to be well aware of the political temperament of Amethi and Rae Bareli. He had his association with the twin Gandhi bastions since 1983 when late Rajiv Gandhi took him along to Amethi after the death of Sanjay Gandhi, as part of Rajivs initiative to set up a youth brigade to monitor development works in his constituency. Rajiv won from Amethi four times 1981, 1984, 1989 and posthumously in 1991. Sharma managed all his elections since 1984. Sharmas ties with the Gandhis grew stronger after Rajiv passed away. He continued to nurture Rae Bareli and Amethi on their behalf besides managing elections of the likes of Sheila Kaul and Captain Satish Sharma. Beyond Rae Bareli and Amethi, Sharma was once appointed the partys Bihar in-charge. He has been in the All India Congress Committee and Punjab Congress Committee. It is after 25 years that no Gandhi is in the fray from Amethi. The reason for Sharma replacing Rahul Gandhi in Amethi seems to be an in-house survey of the Congress indicating smooth sailing for Rahul in Rae Bareli and only 50 per cent chances of victory in Amethi. Sharma was blamed largely for the 2019 Amethi loss, but Sonia and Priyanka came to his rescue. Holding the party baton, the only task of KL Sharma is conducting poll rallies by the Gandhis he has been promised three as he believes that their presence would make all the difference for him in Amethi.
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Congress KL Sharma to Contest against BJP's Smriti Irani in Amethi
The Congress party has revealed its contenders for the crucial Amethi and Raebareli seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh. Kishori Lal Sharma, a trusted aide of the Gandhi family, will stand from Amethi, while Rahul Gandhi will contest from Raebareli. Sharma, with over four decades of allegiance to the Congress, steps into the political fray alongside a powerful opponent, BJP's Smriti Irani, in Amethi. This move signifies the Congress's resolve to reclaim its traditional strongholds. A Veteran Congress Figure: Kishori Lal Sharma Originally from Ludhiana, Punjab, Kishori Lal Sharma joined forces with the Congress in 1983, aligning with Rajiv Gandhi. Following Rajiv Gandhi's demise in 1991, Sharma's association with the Gandhi family deepened. He played a pivotal role in managing affairs in Amethi and Raebareli, especially during the absence of the Gandhis. Sharma's Influence in Amethi and Raebareli Sharma's journey in Amethi began in the 1990s when the Gandhi family opted out of electoral politics. He actively campaigned for Congress candidates during this period. Notably, Sharma was instrumental in Sonia Gandhi's electoral debut from Amethi in 1999. After Sonia Gandhi shifted her focus to Raebareli, Sharma followed suit, continuing his support in her electoral endeavors. With Rahul Gandhi's entry into politics, Sharma expanded his responsibilities to manage both constituencies. Beyond Amethi and Raebareli, Sharma's involvement in Congress activities in Bihar and Punjab showcases his commitment to the party's cause. 45 Royal Families Extend Support to PM Modi Ahead of Lok Sabha Elections Trinamool Congress Accuses Congress Leader of Promoting BJP Agenda Traditional Congress Strongholds Amethi and Raebareli have long been bastions of the Gandhi family. However, in the 2019 elections, Rahul Gandhi faced defeat in Amethi against Smriti Irani, signaling a shift in dynamics. Election Dynamics The upcoming elections on May 20 hold immense significance for both Congress and BJP. Sharma's nomination in Amethi and Rahul Gandhi's candidacy in Raebareli underscore Congress's determination to regain lost ground. Kishori Lal Sharma gears up to file his nomination from Amethi, ready to challenge BJP's Smriti Irani in what promises to be a closely watched electoral battle. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi seeks to reclaim the family stronghold of Raebareli, setting the stage for a high-stakes electoral showdown.
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LS polls: SAD, AAP served notices for MCC violations
LS polls: SAD, AAP served notices for MCC violations The Shiromani Akali Dal and the AAP have been issued warnings on the directions of the Election Commission for violation of the model code of conduct, said the office of the chief electoral officer, Punjab on Thursday. The Sukhbir Singh Badal-led party got a warning for using the phrase 'Delhi ke Dalal' against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP candidates in a video which was later deleted by the SAD. It is a violation of the guidelines of the MCC, according to an official release. Using children in an election rally of the SAD president has also been deemed to be a violation of the MCC. The deputy commissioner-cum-district election officer of Ludhiana submitted a report that children were used during an election campaign, it said. There are clear guidelines from the ECI that children should not be used in election rallies or campaigns, it added. The SAD has been warned for violating the ECI directions regarding the MCC and directed not to repeat such mistakes in future and to strictly follow the MCC guidelines in true letter and spirit in future. The AAP had lodged a complaint with the ECI against SAD chief Badal, accusing him of making a child raise slogans in favour of his party during 'Punjab Bachao Yatra.' Meanwhile, the AAP has been refrained from uploading posts or videos like 'Unsacred Games of Punjab'. Also, the ''casteist remarks'' used by AAP candidate from Khadoor Sahib Laljit Singh Bhullar for his political opponents have been considered as a violation of the MCC, it said. The deputy commissioner-cum-district election officer of Tarn Taran submitted a report that the use of casteist remarks was in violation of the instructions of the ECI, said the release. The AAP has been warned for violating the ECI guidelines on MCC and directed not to repeat such a mistake in future and strictly follow the guidelines of the MCC, it said. Polling for the 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will take place on June 1.
Missing Kota NEET Aspirant, 20, Traced In Punjab After 11 Days: Police
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Punjab Assembly Elections: EC Deploys 15 Expenditure Observers
Punjab Assembly Elections: EC Deploys 15 Expenditure Observers The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday appointed expenditure observers for Lok Sabha constituencies in Punjab to ensure parties comply with expenditure regulations during the campaign period, officials said. These 15 expenditure observers are entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing the expenditure incurred by candidates and political parties during the campaign period and ensuring that it is in compliance with election expenditure regulations, they said. Harshad S Vengurlekar has been appointed for Gurdaspur parliamentary constituency, Bare Ganesh Sudhakar for Amritsar, Anurag Tripathi for Khadoor Sahib, Madhav Deshmukh for Jalandhar (SC), and Pawan Kumar Khetan for Hoshiarpur, Punjab Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sibin C said. Similarly, Shilpi Sinha has been appointed for Anandpur Sahib, Pankaj Kumar and Chetan D Kalamkar for Ludhiana, and Akhilesh Kumar Yadava and Nandini R Nair for Bathinda constituency, he said. Additionally, Anand Kumar has been designated for Fatehgarh Sahib, Manish Kumar for Faridkot, Nagendra Yadav for Ferozepur, Amit Sanjay Gaurav for Sangrur, and Meetu Agarwal for Patiala as expenditure observers. Polling for 13 Lok Sabha seats in Punjab will take place on June 1, the Punjab chief electoral officer said.
Massive fire engulfs at Hemkunt cardboard mill in Punjab's Ladhowal
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2 killed as boiler explodes at rubber factory in Ludhiana
Ludhiana, May 2: Two labourers were killed as a boiler exploded at a rubber factory here, police said on Thursday. The incident took place in the factory located in an industrial area of Jaspal Bangar village on Wednesday. The bodies of the deceased have been sent to the Civil Hospital for post-mortem. Police said a [] The post 2 killed as boiler explodes at rubber factory in Ludhiana appeared first on Northlines .
Two killed in boiler explosion in Punjab factory
LUDHIANA: Two labourers were killed after a boiler exploded at a rubber factory here, police said on Thursday. The incident took place in the factory located in an industrial area of Jaspal Bangar village on Wednesday. The bodies of the deceased have been sent to the Civil Hospital for postmortem. Police said a case has been registered.
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