In a significant step towards raising awareness against drug abuse, Honourable Deputy Commissioner of Fatehgarh Sahib, Dr. Sona Thind, today inaugurated the official T-shirt for the upcoming “Run For Life” Anti-Drugs Awareness Marathon organised by Rotary Club Sirhind & Distt. Administration Fatehgarh Sahib. The T-shirt, symbolic of the fight against drug addiction and a call for a healthier, drug-free society, was unveiled amidst enthusiasm and commitment from community leaders and organizers. 

 AAP Cabinet Minister Harpal Singh Cheema expressed deep condolences to the families of the 14 victims who lost their lives due to spurious liquor in Majitha. Calling the incident a heinous act, Cheema assured that strict action is being taken against the culprits, with no one to be spared, irrespective of their political or administrative affiliations.

Cheema stated, “First and foremost, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this tragic incident. This is a despicable crime, and the government is committed to delivering justice. Many of the culprits have already been apprehended, and cases of murder under stringent provisions of the law have been registered against them.”

At least 15 men have died after allegedly consuming spurious liquor in four villages of the Majitha area in Amritsar district, officials said on Tuesday.

The deceased, mostly labourers working in brick kilns, include residents of Bhangali, Marari Kalan Therwal and Patalpuri villages.

Superintendent of Police (Amritsar Rural), Maninder Singh said the main accused Prabhjit Singh has been arrested and he turned out to be the mastermind behind supplying the spurious liquor.

A First Information Report (FIR) was on Tuesday registered under Section 105 of the BNS and 61-A of the Excise Act.

The others arrested were Kulbir Singh, alias Jaggu, a brother of the main accused Prabhjit Singh, Sahib Singh, alias Sarai, Gurjant Singh and Ninder Kaur, wife of Jeeta.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday urged the people to refrain from rushing to the spot of any missile or drone attack and touching the unidentified debris or remains until it has been defused by Army authorities.

In an emotive appeal to people, the Chief Minister said that people should not rush to the spot where any part of drone or missile is found as it can be harmful before it is defused. Soliciting fulsome support and cooperation from general public, he urged them to immediately inform the police if they see any missile or ballistic material. Bhagwant Singh Mann cautioned them against approaching or touching such hazardous objects as they can be fatal for them.

Gearing up to tackle any unforeseen situation amidst ongoing escalation in border, the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday dedicated fire apparatus worth Rs 47 crore to strengthen emergency response in border areas of the state.

Addressing the gathering Chief Minister said that the state government is fully sensitised about the tension brewing at the borders along with the state. He said that in order to cater to needs of border region fire apparatus, including small and medium fire tenders and other essential machinery worth ₹47 crore has been dedicated to people of the state. Bhagwant Singh Mann said that this include Disaster Deployment Kit (DD Kit), Hydraulic Combi Tool Collapse Structure and Rescue Kit (CSSR Kit),  Gas Detectors, Fire Entry Suits, Battery Backup Lighting Tower, Multipurpose Fire Tender, Quick Response Vehicle (Small) and others.

Amidst the tense situation in Punjab's border districts, 10 cabinet ministers of the Punjab government are continuously visiting border areas to provide relief to the people and ensure a fearless environment.

On Saturday, for the second consecutive day, the ministers visited various locations in districts adjoining Pakistan, such as Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Pathankot, Fazilka, and Ferozepur. They inspected emergency services and public facilities with local officials.

The ministers issued clear directives to the authorities to ensure that people face no shortage of essential supplies during this tense period, particularly medicines and FMCG items such as milk, yogurt, flour, rice, and other crucial necessities.

Public Convenience and Maintaining Order is CM Bhagwant Mann’s Top Priority

Punjab Cabinet Ministers Tarunpreet Singh Sond and Baljit Kaur on Saturday visited Fazilka to assess the civil administration preparedness and to interact with locals in forward areas along the International Border, but the Indian forces are in a "high state" of operational readiness.

During the visit, the ministers held a meeting with the district administration and reviewed arrangements at the local Civil Hospital.

They also visited city markets to meet residents and provide reassurance of the government's continued support.

Minister Sond said the government stood firmly with the people of border areas during these testing times.

He said all necessary support is being extended to the armed forces as well.

Multiple enemy-armed drones were spotted flying over Khasa Cantonment in Amritsar in Punjab and they were instantly engaged and destroyed by air defence units, the Indian Army said on Saturday.

"Pakistan's blatant escalation with drone strikes and other munitions continues along our western borders. In one such incident, today at approximately 5 a.m., multiple enemy armed drones were spotted flying over Khasa Cantt, Amritsar," the Additional Directorate General of Public Information said on X.

"The hostile drones were instantly engaged and destroyed by our air defence units," it said.

"Pakistan's blatant attempt to violate India's sovereignty and endanger civilians is unacceptable. The Indian Army will thwart enemy designs," it added.

The Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday took slew of important decisions pertaining to the development, security and well being of the people of state.

Decisions to this effect was taken in meeting of Cabinet held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister here at his official residence today.

Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s office said that the Cabinet gave approval for installing V-Kavach jammer procurement in 13 high security jails of the state. These 5G enabled hi-end jammers will be installed in the jails for better security purpose. The jammers have been already successfully tested and all the jails of the state will be covered by it gradually.