YAMUNANAGAR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK

Yamunanagar district police have reported a series of actions ranging from support for the family of a martyred police officer and arrests in separate cases to security arrangements during the electricity employees’ strike and measures to help residents affected by disruption in drinking-water supply. The developments were shared by the police department.

1. Police officials visit family of martyred ASI Suresh Kumar

Police officials visited the family of martyred E/ASI Suresh Kumar as part of the district police’s effort to remain connected with the families of personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty. Suresh Kumar was shot dead while on duty on June 2, 2019, near Badagarh on the Narayangarh Road, according to the information provided by the police.

DSP Radaur Sunil Kumar, Welfare Inspector Kusum Bala and Jathlana SHO Amit Kumar visited the family and conveyed the department’s respect. Police spokesperson said Superintendent of Police Kamaldeep Goyal has directed police station heads to maintain contact with the families of martyred personnel and remain attentive to their concerns.

2. Suspect arrested in household temple donation-box theft case

Sadar Jagadhri police arrested Harpreet Singh alias Preet, a resident of Mehlawali, in connection with an alleged theft from a donation box kept at a household Mata Rani temple. The incident was reported to have taken place during the night of October 21–22. Police said the stolen money was recovered.

According to the police, CCTV footage and confidential information helped the investigation. The team was led by Sub-Inspector Gurmej Singh. The accused was produced before the court and sent to judicial custody. The allegations are subject to the legal process.

3. Arrest in complaint alleging sexual assault and blackmail

Police arrested Ritik, son of Jitender and a resident of Fatehchand in Titron, Saharanpur district, in a case arising from a complaint alleging sexual assault, blackmail and threats involving an obscene video. The complaint also referred to a pregnancy and its termination. The allegations have not been treated here as established facts, and the identity of the complainant is withheld to protect privacy.

The police team was led by ASI Shimla Devi. The accused was produced before a court and sent to judicial custody, according to the police information. Further proceedings will take place under the applicable legal process.

4. Police deployed at power houses during employees’ strike

In view of the three-day strike called by electricity department employees, district police deployed personnel at power houses and other important locations to maintain law and order. Police teams were instructed to coordinate with the civil administration and electricity officials so that any emerging situation could be handled promptly.

The deployment is intended to safeguard essential installations and help prevent disruption or untoward incidents during the strike period.

5. Water tankers and generators arranged amid supply disruption

With power disruption affecting water supply, police arranged water tankers and generators to help operate tubewells and provide relief to residents in affected localities. The areas mentioned by the police include Patri Mohalla, Kalyan Nagar, Vijay Nagar, Mahavir Colony near Budhiya Gate police post, Nanda Colony, Jawahar Nagar, Khadda Colony and Shiv Nagar near Farkpur police post.

The arrangements were made to address immediate drinking-water needs while the electricity disruption continued. Residents’ access to essential services remains a key concern during the strike.