Briefs: Heroin seized from youth

Abohar: A 21-year-old youth from Abohar was apprehended in Hanumangarh for carrying heroin in his car. A team led by police station in-charge Subhash Kachhwa stopped the vehicle near Chak 12-HMH village late last night and seized heroin.

Brahma Kumaris’ new chief

Abohar: BK Mohini Didi, a senior member of the Brahma Kumaris, has been appointed as the Administrative Head of the organisation, sources confirmed. The NGO currently operates approximately 6,000 service centres across 137 countries.

Student hurt by pellet

Malerkotla: The police have launched an investigation into an incident where a student from the Government College for Education sustained a pellet injury during the institute’s convocation and annual prize distribution function on Saturday. “Upon examining the student, a pellet-like object was found lodged near his neck. He was given necessary treatment and referred to Rajindra Hospital in Patiala,” said Dr Jagjit Singh, SMO at the Malerkotla Civil Hospital.

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