Amritsar

Tragic Loss: Prominent Amritsar Lawyer Dies After Shooting; Bar Association Protests for Justice

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Amritsar, India — A local lawyer, Lakhwinder Singh, succumbed to injuries sustained during a shooting incident in the Jandiala Guru area on July 22. The attack has sent shockwaves through the community and the legal profession. Singh had been receiving medical care at a private hospital since the shooting, which left him critically injured. His family was devastated by the news of his passing. In the aftermath of the incident, authorities apprehended three individuals linked to the crime, reportedly connected to notorious gangster Happy Jatt. On Saturday, members of the Amritsar Bar Association staged a … Read more

Amritsar NGO Advocates for Harsher Penalties on Plastic Kite Strings, Calls for Legislative Action in Punjab

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Amritsar, India – A local advocacy group in Amritsar has strongly urged for more stringent legal measures against the sale and use of plastic kite strings, advocating for severe penalties to curb this practice. Citing public safety concerns, the group Voice of Amritsar (VOA) is pushing for legislative changes that would treat the sale of these hazardous materials almost akin to a criminal act. The group announced plans to submit a formal petition to all 117 members of the Punjab Vidhan Sabha. The proposed legislation would categorize the act of selling plastic strings as an … Read more