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Police Pilot Project: Horse-mounted patrols to cover hills, villages & narrow lanes in Panchkula | Chandigarh News

Police Pilot Project: Horse-mounted patrols to cover hills, villages & narrow lanes in Panchkula | Chandigarh News

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2 min readPanchkulaUpdated: Jun 20, 2026 03:01 PM IST Panchkula police said the horse-mounted patrols will now be deployed to the unit in hilly terrain, villages and narrow lanes, with an aim to strengthen policing in difficult-to-access areas, ACP Vikram Nehra said on Friday. Police are launching horse-mounted patrols as a pilot project for areas where conventional vehicles often struggle to reach. The ACP also said the pilot project initiative was also to patrol remote and deserted stretches, crowded areas and rugged terrain within the district’s jurisdiction. This comes a day after police launched the horse patrols under the supervision of Sector 21 police post in-charge Didar Singh. During the patrol exercise, mounted personnel also interact with residents to gather feedback on security concerns. Nehra said Panchkula police currently has a dedicated horse-mounted unit stationed at the Sector 21 police post. The administration has also assigned trained riders for operating the patrols. “The initial response has been encouraging and we are also assessing the extent of fuel savings that such a model can generate,” he …

SIT to look into firing on club owner; arrested gangster acted as key coordinator: Panchkula police

SIT to look into firing on club owner; arrested gangster acted as key coordinator: Panchkula police

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The district police have constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the June 3 firing incident, in which Panchkula club owner Rattan Lubana (30), a close relative of a municipal councillor from ward number 1, was targeted by shooters allegedly linked to fugitive gangsters Rohit Godara and Goldy Brar. Lubana had reportedly received threats in the past. Shooter sent to 7-day police custody; another, who was injured in encounter, under treatment. (HT File) According to police officials, gangster Shakeel Ansari, who was recently apprehended by the anti-gangster task force (AGTF) after an encounter in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar, is suspected to have acted as a key handler between the shooters and Rohit Godara. Shakeel was allegedly involved in recruiting shooters and arranging logistical support and weapons for gang operations. Police said shooter Jaspreet Singh (34) of Ludhiana was allegedly in direct contact with Shakeel, who guided him in executing the attack. As part of the investigation, the SIT recently visited Sri Ganganagar to gather details regarding Shakeel’s role in the Panchkula firing. Police are also exploring …

Army family donates brain dead woman’s organs to save 14-year-old

Army family donates brain dead woman’s organs to save 14-year-old

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A 14-year-old boy suffering from end-stage heart failure got a new lease of life after the family of a woman, wife of a serving Indian Army officer, consented to donating her organs after she was declared brain dead at Command Hospital, Chandimandir, in Haryana’s Panchkula, officials said. The 41-year-old woman had suffered a brain haemorrhage. Her husband, along with their two young daughters, supported the decision to donate her organs, turning their personal loss into a life-saving opportunity for others. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Haryana Human Rights Commission seeks report over ‘non-functional’ CCTV cameras in Panchkula

Haryana Human Rights Commission seeks report over ‘non-functional’ CCTV cameras in Panchkula

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Chandigarh, The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report pertaining to a large number of CCTV cameras installed by the Municipal Corporation, Panchkula being “non-functional” and called for a report from the concerned officials in the matter. Haryana Human Rights Commission seeks report over ‘non-functional’ CCTV cameras in Panchkula In its order issued on Tuesday, the HHRC has expressed serious concern over the issue. According to the news report, out of a total of 473 CCTV cameras installed by the Municipal Corporation, Panchkula, nearly 200 cameras are currently non-functional, constituting a substantial portion of the surveillance infrastructure. Despite repeated concerns raised by the traffic police for timely repair and maintenance, the issue persists, indicating administrative delay. As a result, there has been a significant decline in traffic challans issued through electronic surveillance, the report said. The HHRC, comprising Chairperson Justice Lalit Batra and Members Kuldip Jain and Deep Bhatia, has taken a serious view of the matter. In its order, the Commission observed that non-functionality of such a large …

Panchkula man held for breaking into woman’s house, stabbing her

Panchkula man held for breaking into woman’s house, stabbing her

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Two days after a man intruded into a woman’s house and attacked her with a sharp-edged weapon in Kings Valley Society, Gulabgarh Road, Dera Bassi, on Tuesday, police cracked the case with the accused’s arrest. Following his arrest, the accused allegedly attempted to escape custody by jumping from a room, and injured his right arm and feet, said police. (HT) He was identified as Ramesh Kumar, resident of Budhanpur, Sector 16, Panchkula. The police also recovered a sharp-edged weapon and Honda Activa used in the crime, which they attributed to a monetary dispute. Giving details, Mohali SSP Harmandeep Singh Hans said the accused, wearing a helmet, unlawfully entered the residence of a woman in Kings Valley Society on Tuesday. The accused attempted to murder the victim using a sharp-edged weapon, leaving her with stab injuries. In this regard, an FIR was registered at the Dera Bassi police station under Sections 115 (2), 126 (2), 333 and 118 (1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Under the supervision of Dera Bassi SP Bikramjit Singh Brar, a …

Arson at Capt Abhimanyu’s house: CBI court acquits 56 accused; says prosecution failed to prove charges

Arson at Capt Abhimanyu’s house: CBI court acquits 56 accused; says prosecution failed to prove charges

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A special CBI court in Panchkula on Friday acquitted all 56 accused in the case related to arson and vandalism at the Rohtak residence of former Haryana finance minister Captain Abhimanyu during the 2016 Jat reservation agitation, holding that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt. During the trial, three accused died and one was declared a proclaimed offender, leaving 56 to face proceedings. (HT Photo for representation) The case pertained to violence reported during the agitation when, as per the prosecution, a mob allegedly marched towards the minister’s residence from the Delhi Bypass side and attacked the property. An FIR was registered in 2016 on the statement of the minister’s nephew Rohit, alleging that the crowd, armed with weapons and petrol bombs, forcibly entered the premises, set vehicles on fire, vandalised the house and looted belongings. It was further claimed that petrol bombs were hurled inside with the intention of causing harm to the occupants, resulting in a blaze that destroyed property worth crores of rupees. Initially investigated by Rohtak police, …

Panchkula Extension-2: Prices, Sectors, Connectivity Explained

Panchkula Extension-2: Prices, Sectors, Connectivity Explained

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4 min readChandigarhUpdated: Feb 20, 2026 12:50 PM IST With property prices in Chandigarh and Panchkula climbing steeply, the 24 upcoming sectors under Panchkula Extension-2 along National Highway-7 are attracting attention for offering plots at less than half the prevailing rates in Panchkula. Private developers have already begun work in at least four of these sectors, where plots are being sold between ₹50,000 and ₹1 lakh per square yard. In comparison, Panchkula’s property prices have crossed ₹2 lakh per square yard in some areas, making the extension comparatively a more “affordable” option. A senior officer from the Town and Country Planning Department explained that the plan for developing 24 sectors under Panchkula Extension-2 (Kot-Behla Urban Complex) was originally drawn up in 2008, but residential development only began about five years ago with Eldeco’s township, followed by projects such as Eco City, Sigma Residency, Sunlit Urbana, Hill View, Rangoli, Orange Flower City, Palm Valley, and Sigma Jaswant Garden. Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel described the extension as having “great possibilities for development in the …

Seven arrested in Panchkula for online betting on Women’s Premier League cricket matches | Chandigarh News

Seven arrested in Panchkula for online betting on Women’s Premier League cricket matches | Chandigarh News

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The Panchkula police in Haryana have said they busted a racket involved in online betting on Women’s Premier League (WPL) cricket matches, arresting seven people from a rented house in Sector 21 on Monday night. The police said on Wednesday that they also recovered Rs 7 lakh in cash, along with four laptops, 46 mobile phones, two computer monitors, three tablets, and a sound recorder from the house. The arrests and seizures followed a tip-off the police received late on Monday night. Bets were being placed on an ongoing cricket match between Uttar Pradesh and Bengaluru when a team of detective staff led by in-charge Mandeep Singh raided the spot, according to the police. The police identified the arrested accused as Anil Kumar, Pawan Mahajan, and Sameer Wadhwa of Chandigarh; Amit Bhatia, Nipun Arora, and Ankit Aggarwal of Panchkula; and Anshu Sharma of Jammu.They were booked under section 4(1) of the Gambling Act, said Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Arvind Kamboj. The police are analysing the electronic devices to trace financial transactions and identify others …

Over 2,750 police personnel to be deployed for Amit Shah’s visit in Panchkula | Chandigarh News

Over 2,750 police personnel to be deployed for Amit Shah’s visit in Panchkula | Chandigarh News

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Ahead of the proposed visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Panchkula on Wednesday, the district police has put in place elaborate security arrangements. In this regard, a high-level security review meeting was held on Monday evening under the chairmanship of Panchkula Police Commissioner (ADGP) Shivas Kaviraj at the GO Mess in the Police Lines. An official said that as part of the security deployment, a sea of police force has been mobilised. A total of 10 officers of SP/DCP rank, four Additional SPs, 41 DSPs/ACPs, 90 inspectors and around 2,750 police personnel will be deployed to handle security duties during the visit. Additional police force has also been drawn from various police ranges, commissionerates and districts across the state to strengthen the arrangements, the police official added. Police Commissioner Shibash Kabiraj has issued detailed guidelines regarding venue security, route plans, parking arrangements, traffic regulation, crowd control and emergency response mechanisms. The emphasis, he said, would be on coordination, alertness and swift response at all levels. DCP (Panchkula) Srishti Gupta has been appointed as …

Cyclist who lost leg in truck accident, awarded Rs 49.54-lakh compensation by MACT | Chandigarh News

Cyclist who lost leg in truck accident, awarded Rs 49.54-lakh compensation by MACT | Chandigarh News

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The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) has awarded a compensation of Rs 49.54 lakh to a cyclist who had lost his leg after being hit by a truck in Panchkula. The tribunal ruled in favour of Heera Singh, 37, a professional chef, holding the truck driver, owner and insurer liable for the accident that left him permanently disabled. According to the case, Heera Singh, who was working as a chef at a private hotel in Panchkula, met with the accident on April 14, 2023. The petition mentioned that the incident occurred around 1.30 pm when he was returning home on his bicycle after finishing work. As he reached the traffic light point between Sectors 4 and 12 in Panchkula, a truck rammed into his bicycle. The impact threw Heera Singh on the road, and the truck reportedly dragged him for some distance, causing severe injuries. He was immediately rushed to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), where doctors found multiple fractures in his legs. Due to the seriousness of the injuries, …