Abohar: The Sriganganagar police nabbed Amandeep Singh of Peer Ismail Khanwala village near Ferozepur claiming he had masterminded and also led a five-member armed bikers’ team to smuggle six packets of heroin through the Hindumalkot international border. OC

Sarpanch opens fire, 1 hurt

Fazilka: Harjinder Singh of Bakhushah village of Fazilka was injured when the sarpanch of the village opened fire over a minor dispute on Friday. Sources in the police said Harjinder was trying to drain out accumulated rainwater from his fields and the sarpanch prevented him from doing so, leading to a dispute. OC

Pupils back anganwari workers

Abohar: Schoolchildren have started participating in anti-government protests organised by anganwari workers in various urban colonies and villages. An effigy of the state government was burnt in Rajiv Nagar here by the workers, who have been staging protests for the past few days in support of their various demands. OC

Wanted peddler nabbed
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