Tarn Taran: The team of the local anti-narcotics staff, led by a Sub-Inspector, arrested a person from near Harike and recovered 2-kg opium from him on Friday. Jagjit Singh Walia SP (Narcotics) informed newsmen that the accused had been identified as Angrej Singh, a resident of Ghudduwala (Makhu), who was on foot in the area when he was nabbed by the police party from Booh village near Harike. A case under Sections 18-B, 61, 85 of the NDPS Act by Harike police has been registered. OC

Dowry death: Husband held

Amritsar: Two days after a newly-wed woman (Rubina) committed suicide following alleged harassment from her husband and in-laws, the Mohkampura police have nabbed the suspects on Saturday evening. Those arrested included her husband Rajesh Kumar, his father Kedar Nath and mother Chandrawati, all residents of Virse De Haveli in Mohkampura. Rubina had ended her life by consuming some poisonous substance. The victim was two month pregnant. Tribhuvan Yadav, father of the victim, told the police that his daughter was married to Rajesh on May 7. He said he gave dowry as per his capacity to her in-laws, however, her family was harassing her and demanding dowry. He said Rubina called and told him that her in- laws were harassing her. She was pregnant and her husband wanted her to opt for abortion. TNS

Man killed, wife hurt in accident

Tarn Taran: A man died while his wife suffered injuries in a road accident, which took place near Khabbe Dogran village, on Saturday. The victim has been identified as Sukha (40), a resident of Sarchoo village, Gurdaspur. His wife Raji has been admitted to a Civil Hospital where her condition is stable. The victim alongwith his wife was heading towards Patti on his motorcycle. Their bike rammed into a make-shift motorcycle (rehri). Sukha died on the spot. The Sadar police have registered a case under Sections 304-A, 279 and 427 of the IPC against the driver of the make-shift motorcycle. The accused fled from the spot leaving his vehicle behind. OC