Biker killed in nayagaon mishap

Mohali: A motorcyclist died while the pillion rider sustained injuries when two bikes collided near Karoran temple in Nayagaon here on Friday night. A case has been registered at the Nayagaon police station. The deceased, Jagga Singh, and the injured, Sukhwinder Singh, were going to get medicine when the accident happened. The person driving the other motorcycle fled the spot. TNS

Two held with illicit liquor

Dera Bassi: The police have arrested two persons and seized 51 cases of illicit liquor from their possession near the Handesara area. A case has been registered at the Handesara police station. TNS

Travel agent couple booked

Zirakpur: The police have booked a couple, operating as travel agents, for duping a Dhakoli resident of Rs10 lakh on the pretext of sending him abroad. On the statement of complainant Ramesh Kumar, the police have registered a case of cheating against Ghaziabad resident Sushil Sehgal and his wife. The victim said the travel agent couple took Rs10 lakh from him in May 2020 to send his son abroad. However, the accused neither sent his son abroad nor returned the money. TNS

11 stolen mobikes recovered, 1 held

Mohali: The police have nabbed a Tarn Taran resident, Gurjant Singh, and recovered 11 stolen motorcycles from him. He was nabbed from Phase 3B2 riding a bike without a registration plate. His interrogation led to the recovery of 10 more bikes. His accomplice Punjab Singh is still absconding. A case under Sections 379 and 411 of the IPC was already registered against him at the Mataur police station on February 17. TNS

Laptop, iPad stolen at ISBT-43

Chandigarh: A Pune resident, Chimnay Dandavate, reported that an unknown person had stolen his Apple laptop and an iPad from his seat in a bus at the ISBT, Sector 43, here, on February 24. A case under Section 379 of the Indian Penal Code has been registered at the Sector 36 police station. Further investigation is on into the case. TNS

Cricket academy at P'kula stadium

Panchkula: The Haryana State Warehousing Corporation started a cricket academy at Tau Devi Lal Cricket Stadium in Sector 3 here. Admissions to the academy will start from March 15 for players in the age group of 10-15 years, 15-25 years and 25 years and above. A total of 40 players in each category will be selected. Interested players can register their name at the academy's venue on or before March 15. TNS

Chandigarh Dist Bar Assn win

Chandigarh: In the ongoing Lawyers Cricket Tournament, the Chandigarh District Bar Association defeated the Jagadhri District Bar Association by 51 runs on Saturday. Batting first, Chandigarh District Bar Association lads posted 172/6 in allotted 20 overs. Tejwinder Gill (55), Harsh Manocha (55) and Vineet Soni (33) were the main run scorers for the side. In reply, the visitors scored 121 runs. Vinay Kashyap claimed a five-wicket haul, while Amit Kherwal claimed three wickets for the bowling side. TNS

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