Illicit liquor tragedy in Punjab: six arrested, 14 dead, several hospitalised

May 13, 2025 11:46 AM

Illicit liquor tragedy in Punjab: six arrested, 14 dead, several hospitalised

In the aftermath of a tragic incident involving the consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab’s Majitha block, six individuals have been arrested in connection with the case that has claimed 14 lives and left six others hospitalised. The incident spans five villages under the Majitha block in Amritsar district, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Border Range, Satinder Singh, described the situation as “deeply unfortunate,” adding, “So far, six peopl...

Vitul Kumar Assigned Officiating Charge as CRPF Director General

December 30, 2024 8:27 PM

Vitul Kumar Assigned Officiating Charge as CRPF Director General

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday assigned senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vitul Kumar the officiating charge for the post of Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following the retirement of the incumbent force chief, Anish Dayal Singh, on Tuesday. Kumar, a 1993-batch IPS officer from the Uttar Pradesh cadre, is currently serving as the special director general of the CRPF. According to an office memorandum issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, he w...