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IN an effort to further their investigation, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) on Sunday identi�ied Saturday’s homicide victim as 41-year-old Darr Khunkhun from Maple Ridge. He does not have a criminal record. IHIT said though the shooting appears targeted, its connection to the Lower Mainland Gang Con�lict remains to be determined. It said it is engaged in intelligence and information sharing with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC) to determine if this shooting is connected to ongoing gang activity. On April 9 at around 4:30 p.m., Ridge Meadows RCMP responded to shots �ired at

a parking lot near a gym at 22600-block of Lougheed Highway. First responders found one man suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics rendered treatment; however, the man was pronounced deceased at scene. IHIT was called in to investigate. IHIT is working in partnership with the Ridge Meadows RCMP, the Integrated Forensic Identi�ication Section (IFIS), and the BC Coroners Service. The investigation is at its initial stages. Video canvassing is progressing as is the collection of forensic evidence. (Police sources tell The VOICE that Khunkhun had “historical ties” to gangs and police are trying to �igure out

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exactly what those connections could be.) Homicide investigators have identi�ied a suspect vehicle seen leaving the parking lot. The vehicle is described as a newer model red Honda four-door sedan with a sun roof. Anyone who has seen this vehicle is being asked to call IHIT. Images of the vehicle have been provided for identi�ication. Homicide investigators are also seeking dash-cam and video footage in the area of 226 Street and Lougheed Highway on April 9 at around 4:30 p.m. “We are seeking this vehicle and its occupants, but warn you to not approach them,” said IHIT Sgt. David Lee. “If you think you’ve seen this vehicle driving or parked, call the police.”

Kartik Vasudev TORONTO Police on Tuesday announced the arrest of 39-year-old Richard Jonathan Edwin in the shooting deaths of 21-yearold Indian student Kartik Vasudev and 35-year-old Elijah Eleazar Mahepath. On Thursday, April 7 at approximately 5 p.m., Toronto Police received multiple calls to a shooting at Sherbourne Subway Station. Vasudev was located outside the Glen Road entrance suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to hospital where he died as result of his injuries. Investigators allege that Edwin discharged a handgun striking the victim multiple times before �leeing the scene.

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On Saturday, April 9 at approximately 7 p.m., it is further alleged that the accused approached the second victim, Mahepath, who was walking westbound on the north side of Dundas Street East near George Street. The accused discharged multiple rounds striking the victim. Again, he �led the scene on foot. Police said that these murders are believed to be random attacks and the victims were not known to the accused or each other. Investigators are working to establish the full motive behind the attacks

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A cache of firearms was found at the alleged killer’s residence CONTINUED FROM 1 and these remain active investigations. With the assistance of the Emergency Task Force, Edwin, of Toronto, was taken into custody on the evening of Sunday, April 10 without incident. He has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder. He appeared at College Park Courts on Monday, April 11. Toronto Police Chief James Ramer expressed condolences to the families of the victims and reassured the public about their safety while asking them to remain vigilant at a news conference on April 12 at police headquarters. “They’re the types of incidents that will understandably cause concern in our communities,” Ramer said. “While we appreciate that this news does nothing to ease the suffering of the victims and their families, particularly those now grieving death, I can report that the suspects for all of these incidents are now in police custody. It is my hope that this fact provides at least a sliver of closure for the families.” Homicide Detective-Sergeant Terry

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quite frankly, believe this might have just been the first step.” Browne said the security video was crucial in solving this case. “What we gleaned from the security video evidence alone provided us with great assistance in tracking our suspect from the area he resides to the area of the shooting and then back to his residence,” Browne said. VASUDEV, who was a student of marketing management program at Seneca College, had arrived in Canada in January. The Indian Consulate General tweeted last week on Friday: “We are shocked & distressed at the unfortunate killing of Indian student Kartik Vasudev in a shooting incident in Toronto yesterday. We are in touch with the family and will provide all possible assistance in early repatriation of mortal remains.” In a statement, Seneca College said, “The Seneca community is saddened to hear of the tragic death of Kartik Vasudev, a first-semester Marketing Management student. Our thoughts are with Mr. Vasudev’s family, friends and classmates. Counselling support is being made available to students and employees.”

CBC reported that the victim’s father, Jitesh Vasudev, told them from India that the family is “heartbroken.” He said: “My son was polite, humble, a sweet child. Why was my son the target?” He said his son arrived in Canada on January 5, after five years of planning his career. He was headed to his part-time job when he was shot. “He was simply going to work,” he told CBC, wondering why anyone would shoot his son. On Tuesday, his mother, Pooja Vasudev told the Toronto Star that her family was relieved to hear of an arrest within five days of her son’s death, but added that it couldn’t make up for the loss of her “innocent child.” “I sent my son for studies, not for murder. He had dreams … how can we say Toronto is a safe city if, in the daytime, a man came and shot him like this?” she told the Star. The family is calling for the “harshest punishment,” as her son represents all international students in Canada, who deserve safety, she said. Video of Toronto conference: be/2pzmusBHWyk

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Browne commended the “remarkable” work of the tactical officers who made the arrest without injury despite several loaded firearms being accessible to the suspect. He said investigators want to learn more about Edwin. “We’re doing a very deep dive on his background right now to find out who this person is, where he’s been, who he has been associating with,” Browne said. “With regards to contact with either one of these victims is that we have nothing to suggest he knew either one of these victims… It was what we describe as random. It was a chance meeting, a chance passing for reasons only known to the suspect these two people were victimized and now are dead.” Chief Ramer believes that further violence was averted through Edwin’s arrest. “Given that he had already killed two apparent strangers, as we allege, and that a cache of firearms was found at his residence we can reasonably conclude that the quick work of our investigators has prevented a further loss of life,” Ramer said. “My personal opinion is there was going to be more victims, when I don’t know, but he had an arsenal at home and I,

New Delhi (IANS): Thanks to the successful negotiations between an Indian agency and the Canadian government, Indian bananas and baby corn can now be exported there, officials said on Saturday. “The negotiations between National Plant Protection Organisations of India and Canada on market access for Indian bananas and baby corn resulted in Canadian market access for these com-

modities. Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Manoj Ahuja, held a meeting with Canadian High Commissioner Cameron MacKay on April 7 wherein this was cleared,” an official said. Canada informed that export of fresh baby corn from India to Canada may begin from April 2022 after updating of directive D-95-28: Plant Protection Import and Domestic Movement Requirements

for Corn and the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS). Further, based on the technical information provided for fresh bananas by India, Canada has approved its entry with immediate effect. “This decision of the government of Canada would immensely benefit the Indian farmers growing these crops and would also enhance India’s export earnings,” an official said.

India is the largest producer of bananas accounting for over 25 per cent of global production. Government data showed that fruits and vegetables exports were up by 12 per cent to touch $1,676 million in 2021-22 as compared to $1,492 million in 2020-21, while processed fruits and vegetables exports were up by 7 per cent to reach $1,202 million in 2021-22 as compared to $1,120 million in the previous year.

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SIX new resources aimed at reducing racism through education are now available across British Columbia. Launched by the South Asian Studies Institute at the University of the Fraser Valley, the South Asian Canadian Legacy Project aims to raise awareness and knowledge of the valuable contributions of South Asian Canadians to British Columbia’s diverse cultures, history, heritage, economy, and society. “The South Asian Canadian Legacy Project empowers British Columbians to discover, learn, research, and share the rich and robust histories of South Asian Canadians who helped build this beautiful province,” said Dr.

Satwinder Kaur Bains, Director at the UFV South Asian Studies Institute. Propelled by a $1.14 million grant from the Province of British Columbia and with support from the Abbotsford Community Foundation, the project is part of the government’s response to community consultations on racism and hate conducted in 2019. “The South Asian Canadian Legacy Project will raise awareness of the many contributions South Asian Canadians have made to our culture, heritage, and economy,” said Premier John Horgan. “It encourages us to learn from the past and take bold steps towards a brighter future. I encourage all

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CONTINUED FROM 3 do better for all British Columbians and generations to come.” Rich archives that tell the stories of South Asian migration and contributions to Canada have found a new life as part of the Legacy Project. The UFV South Asian Studies Institute has methodically digitized thousands of photos, documents, and videos from privately held collections to create the South Asian

At the event. Canadian Digital Archive (SACDA). Find it at: www. sacda.ca. “In order for students to become engaged global citizens, education must include the stories and voices of our multicultural society,” noted UFV President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Joanne MacLean. “I am pleased the South Asian Canadian Legacy Project will provide valuable resources for learning and reflecting on the many contributions made by B.C.’s South Asian

community.” The South Asian Canadian Legacy Project also includes a physical travelling exhibit that will be visiting all regions of B.C. over the next four years. The bilingual exhibit titled Haq and History — “haq” meaning “rights” in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu— was developed in collaboration between UFV and the Royal BC Museum. The exhibit explores themes of trans-pacific journeys, families and homes, community celebrations and

Moe Sihota commemorations, sawmill experiences, and community activism for rights and justice. As the exhibit travels, it will partner with local GLAM sector institutions and South Asian Canadian communities to add relevant local content with a goal to expand the historic record. The exhibit is also paired with an outreach kit that educators, schools, and community centres can use to teach content from Haq and History. B.C. schools and organizations can request

Dr Satwinder Bains and Wally Oppal an outreach kit through the Royal BC Museum. Haq and History can be viewed in the atrium of the Surrey Centre Library until June 30, 2022 before it makes its way across B.C and into its communities. Ground-breaking research is captured in Union Zindabad! which chronicles the history of South Asian Canadians’ involvement in the BC labour movement in partnership with the BC Labour Heritage Centre. The Project also undertook

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Left Photo: (L-R) Gurinder Mann, Sarbjit Kaur Randhawa, Rana Ranbir, and Dr. Sharalyn Orbaugh. in the creative arts. He noted how event is its essay contest, where cated to cultural performances his ability to express himself in his two students are recognized in from UBC Punjabi students. Four mother tongue led him to reaching the beginner’s category and two students expressively shared pothe pinnace of creative success, in the advanced category of Pun- ems from prominent writers, after and made him ready for serving jabi language. The first and second which a group of students presentas an inspiration and role model place award winners in the begin- ed a skit written by a UBC student. for tens of thousands. Ranbir em- ner’s category were both students Everyone thanked Dr. Ravi Sidhu, phasized the role of literature in from Dasmesh Punjabi School, Ab- his wife Dr. Parvathy Nair, and the our lives and encouraged the com- botsford. Two students enrolled in Sidhu family for their contribution, munity to support learning and Punjabi language courses at UBC and appreciated the hard work of reading of Punjabi. He received a earned first and second place in the organizers and participants. standing ovation. the advanced category. The event hosts were Sarbjit Kaur One of the hallmarks of this annual The event’s final part was dedi- Randhawa, Librarian, South Asian

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GNFK celebrates Vaisakhi with a commitment to meeting $2 million fundraising goal to launch a facility to serve DTES residents THIS Vaisakhi, Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen (GNFK) and Connect FM 91.5 held a radiothon on Wednesday to raise funds to establish a permanent home for GNFK’s mobile kitchen to serve residents of the downtown eastside with free, hot, nutritious meals seven days a week. “We are looking to the wider community to help us make this facility a reality,” says Paul Hundle, Radiothon Coordinator. “Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen’s permanent home will feature a food rescue program, a food bank, a meditation facility, space to connect residents with social services and counseling, and ‘langar’.” Langar is the service of free, nutritious, vegetarian food. The concept is central to the Sikh concept of “seva” and selfless service. Since 2006,

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United Truckers Association: ‘Still a number of problems from 2014 which continue to victimize drivers’ First general meeting of 2022 aims to continue momentum after recent breakthroughs

THIS past weekend, the United Truckers Association (UTA) gathered for its first meeting of 2022 following huge successes achieved on off-dock enforcement and the delay of the Port of Vancouver rolling truck-age program. There were over 500 truckers in attendance. The focus of the meeting was the 2014 Joint Action Plan, which was signed by the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia and the Port of Vancouver to end the region’s last major labour dispute. However, the three signatories have yet to live up to all of their commitments. The final piece of fixing Metro Vancouver’s drayage industry lies within that document, according to Gagan Singh, spokesperson for the UTA. “While we are pleased with the progress that is being made by the Commissioner on illegal off-duck enforcement, there are still a number of problems from 2014 which continue to victimize drivers,” said

Singh. “The meeting was a launch for our next campaign to ensure that these proposals are lived up to, and that the UTA acts as a cooperative partner in that process.” That being said, the UTA said it was extremely disappointed by the decision from the BC NDP governing caucus to snub the meeting and send no representatives. UTA members were left thinking that the

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Liberals must remove red tape to bring families of Afghan interpreters, collaborators: NDP FEDERAL NDP Critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Jenny Kwan on Tuesday called out the Liberal government for requiring Afghan interpreters to complete even more bureaucratic red tape before they can bring their families to safety in Canada. Only days after the interpreters held a protest and hunger strike to highlight the already frustrating and lengthy process in March, the government requested even more documentation from their family members seeking asylum. “Afghan interpreters and their families have gone through enough,” said Kwan. “Just days after their protest, the government decided to complicate the process even more for these Afghan interpreters and their family members threatened by the Taliban. While the families flee for their lives in Afghanistan, the government is burying their loved ones with more onerous paperwork. For some, this may as well be a death sentence.” In an email to Afghan interpreters, the government says they have 30 days to submit additional documents, or their families’ applications may be refused. The families have already submitted abundant documentation to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) when they first applied. Now, eight months later, the government is putting up more hurdles for the families. Justin Trudeau’s Liberals need to make good on their promise to bring the families of Afghan interpreters to safety in Canada, said the NDP. “Former Afghan interpreters are part of the Canadian military family — they deserve recognition,” said Kwan. “They have already gone through layers and layers of vetting

City of Surrey proclaims April 14, 2022, as ‘Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality’ THE City of Surrey this week joined the province of B.C. and the City of Burnaby in proclaiming April 14, 2022, as Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Day of Equality. Surrey Councillor Laurie Guerra read out the proclamation signed by Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum. The Proclamation reads:

Jenny Kwan and security checks when they served with Canadian troops. The Canadian military has vouched for them with certifications. At the Special Afghanistan Committee, all the former interpreters said that they will vouch for their family members. If the government doesn’t stop with this bureaucratic red tape, more lives will be lost.” The NDP is calling once again on the Liberals to waive the documentation requirements, issue single travel journey documents to the family members to reach a third country and, from there, organize evacuation flights to reunite them with their loved ones in Canada. The NDP is also calling on the government to waive the refugee determination requirements and allow Afghans to apply for the special immigration measures from within Afghanistan.

WHEREAS Surrey is a multicultural and diverse city; and WHEREAS Concerns about inequality and inequity continue to be experienced globally and efforts to eradicate inequalities need to be supported and strengthened; and WHEREAS Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, born in India, on April 14, 1891, in a community of Dalits (previously known as ‘untouchables’), chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly to make and enact the new constitution of India; and WHEREAS The dedicated efforts and vision of Dr. Ambedkar to bring about a just social and economic order should be celebrated not only in India but rest of the world as well; and WHEREAS The City of Surrey is committed to work alongside volunteers to rebuild and

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Vaisakhi greetings from Trudeau, Horgan and Bergen PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday issued the following statement on Vaisakhi: “Today, Sikhs in Canada and around the world will celebrate Vaisakhi.

Justin Trudeau “The holiest day of the year in the Sikh faith, Vaisakhi celebrates the creation of the community of baptized Sikhs, known as the Khalsa, by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699. “To mark this occasion, Sikhs traditionally gather at their local Gurdwaras to pray and read from the sacred texts and organize religious processions, known as Nagar Kirtans, across the country. While these past two years have been challenging, I know people found inspiration in Sikhism’s teachings of equality, unity, and social justice – values which we all strive to embody, now and as we recover from the pandemic and move ahead to better times. “For all Canadians, Vaisakhi is an opportunity to honour Canada’s Sikh community – one of the largest in the world – and celebrate the many contri-

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B.C. Premier John Horgan issued the following statement in honour of Vaisakhi: “Today, in B.C. and around the world, people in the Sikh community are celebrating Vaisakhi, one of the holiest holidays in the Sikh faith. Vaisakhi is a celebration of the formation of the Khalsa over 300 years ago. “Vaisakhi is normally cel-

CANDICE Bergen, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, released the following statement on Vaisakhi: “Today, Sikh communities in Canada and around the world are celebrating Vaisakhi. Vaisakhi is one of the most important celebrations of the Sikh religion, marking the solar New Year, as well

butions they have made, and continue to make, in shaping the strong, diverse, and inclusive Canada we know today. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Canadians of Sikh faith have shown their commitment to their communities and their country through seva – selfless service. They have supported their local food banks, provided warm clothing to the homeless, and raised money for many other community initiatives. “On behalf of our family, Sophie and I extend our warmest wishes to the Sikh community and all those celebrating Vaisakhi, here at home and around the world. “Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh.”

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Vancouver Mayor moves to further strengthen Empty Homes Tax with new 5 percent rate, doubling audits to reduce false declarations

VANCOUVER Mayor Kennedy Stewart on Wednesday announced a plan to boost the empty homes tax rate to five percent and increase compliance audits to continue fighting housing speculation and return more homes to locals. “My move to triple the empty homes tax in 2020 is on pace

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Road trippers urged to be cautious this Easter long weekend EVEN though spring is upon us, unpredictable weather at this time of year means road conditions can still be challenging and there may be more traffic on our roads over the Easter long weekend. That’s why ICBC is asking drivers to use caution if they’ll be travelling for a getaway or to visit family and friends this long weekend. Every Easter long weekend, an average of three people are killed and 610 injured in 2,400 crashes throughout B.C. ICBC wants all to do their part to create safer roads in B.C. by following these tips: * Get some rest: Make sure you’re well rested before heading out on a long drive. Take breaks or switch drivers every two hours to avoid fatigue.

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Delta celebrates grand opening of Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre DELTA Mayor George V. Harvie and Delta Council officially opened the new Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre to the public at a grand opening celebration held last Saturday. Located just south of City Hall, the Discovery Centre offers several unique and interactive experiences for visitors to learn about the history of Delta. The Discovery Centre is aptly named after the late Douglas J. Husband, the former mayor and long-time Delta resident, to honour his incredible contributions to the preservation and awareness of Delta’s rich history. Prior to Doug’s passing, a special private ceremony was held with Doug and family members to announce the centre’s new name. The Discovery Centre replaces the former Delta Mu-

Mayor George V. Harvie at the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre. Photo: City of Delta

seum and Archives located in Ladner Village at the historic Municipal Hall. “I’m delighted to announce the grand opening of the Douglas J. Husband Discovery Centre and finally welcome visitors to learn more about Delta’s vibrant history. This beautiful new space is a welcome addition to celebrate the rich cultural history of Delta as a centre for agriculture, fishing, and trade. I want to thank our Parks, Recreation, and Culture staff, the Delta Heritage Society, and everyone who had a role in making this facility come to life,” said Harvie. To mark the occasion, a special item loaned from the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture was on display, the Stillwell Cup. Known as the ‘Potato Cup’, this trophy was awarded to a Delta farmer

in 1911 at the Great Pan-American Exhibition in New York, whose outstanding potato crops blew the competition away. The Stillwell Cup continues to be celebrated by Delta farmers today, reflecting Delta’s longstanding success in agriculture and history as one of the earliest potato harvests in Canada. Visitors will have an opportunity to customize their experience upon entry into the Discovery Centre where they’ll learn about the contributions of the pioneers in Delta and the importance of the region to farming and transportation. They’ll also have an opportunity to see “then and now” to show the growth of the communities of Ladner, Tsawwassen, and North Delta.

Alim Feasal Hasan: Burnaby RCMP appeal for information in historical missing person investigation BURNABY RCMP are appealing for information in the 1990 disappearance of Alim Feasal Hasan, who was reported missing to Burnaby RCMP 32 years ago, on April 12, 1990. Hasan, who lived in Alberta, had been visiting family in Burnaby prior to his disappearance. The then 25-year-old was last seen on March 21, 1990, when he was supposed to have boarded a Greyhound Bus departing from Vancouver, with plans to travel home to Edmonton. But Hasan never arrived at his destination, prompting his family to report him as missing. It is not known if he ever boarded the bus as planned. More than three decades after Hasan was last seen, the investigation into his disappearance re-

to some answers in this case and for Alim Hasan’s family,” said Cpl. Mike Kalanj. “It’s hoped this appeal may help jog someone’s memory and lead to a break in the case.

mains open with Burnaby RCMP’s Missing Persons Unit. “Today our investigators are appealing to the public in hopes that someone with information may come forward to police. We believe there may be people out there with information that could lead

A clue in Hope Burnaby RCMP are specifically hoping the appeal will reach people living in Hope, where some of Hasan’s belongings were found in April 1990, about two weeks after he was last seen. A brown suitcase, later determined to be Hasan’s, was left outside the Hope RCMP detachment. The suitcase contained clothing, identification, and other personal belongings. It’s believed the suitcase had been left at the detachment around April 6, 1990, but it is not known

who dropped the suitcase off, or whether Hasan had actually been in the area himself. Unconfirmed sighting in Kelowna On May 3, 1990, an unconfirmed sighting was reported from someone who believed they spotted Hasan hitchhiking on Highway 97 near Kelowna. The witness had seen an article in a newspaper about Hasan’s disappearance, but despite repeated efforts investigators were not able to find or speak with the witness after their initial call to police. “If that witness sees this, we would urge them to call Burnaby RCMP. That person may have valuable information that could help further this investigation, even though 32

years have passed since that phone call was made,” said Kalanj. The sighting reported to police remains unconfirmed. Hasan Hasan was 25 years old the last time he was seen in 1990, meaning he would now be 57 years old. When he was last seen by family he was wearing a red-and-black mackinaw style jacket. He may have also been carrying a sports bag. Hasan may have appeared disoriented and confused if he did not have access to his regular medication. Anyone with information on Hasan is asked to call Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999 and quote file number 1990-19972 or ask to speak to the Missing Persons Unit.

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Surrey RCMP seize drugs and firearms at Guildford residence AN investigation by Surrey RCMP’s frontline officers has led to a significant seizure of suspected illicit drugs and firearms at a residence in the Guildford area. Police received information that a vulnerable person had been displaced from their residence by an individual who was using the premise to produce and sell illicit drugs. Based on further investigation into the allegations, officers obtained evidence to support a search warrant for an apartment unit in Guildford. On April 9, Surrey RCMP f*rontline officers with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team executed the search warrant in the

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New Westminster Police seeking witnesses after man points firearm ON Monday, April 11 at approximately 8:30 p.m., the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of an attempted shooting in the area of Royal Avenue and 4th Street in New Westminster.

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India’s Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, India’s Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin at the fourth U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. question in a hectoring tone, “Why not condemn Russia’s invasion? Wouldn’t this best reflect India’s foreign policy goals and international standing?” Jaishankar replied sarcastically, “So first of all, thank you for the advice and suggestions in your question. I prefer to do it my way and articulate it my way.” “Now, as Secretary Blinken has pointed out, we have made a number of statements which outline our position in the UN, in our Parliament, and in other forums. And briefly, what those positions state is that we’re against the conflict; we are for dialogue and diplomacy; we are for an urgent cessation of violence, and we are prepared to contribute in multiple ways to these objectives,” he said. A reporter for the Japanese Nikkei news service asked Jaishankar that with concerns over Russia aligning closely with China, “do you think India has to reduce reliance on Russia economically and militarily as soon as possible?” Jaishankar gave an answer

dripping with sarcasm: “This seems to be my day to get a lot of advice and suggestions from the press, so thank you for joining that.” Speaking up for diplomats and strategists, Jaishankar told the reporter, “The world will keep changing. What we have to do in our profession is to watch it and see how your interests are best advanced in that.” He said, “We watch what’s happening in the world, like any country does, and we draw our conclusions and make our assessments. And believe me, we have a decent sense of what is in our interest and know how to protect it and advance it.” “What has changed is we have more options than we did before,” he said. “We are standing here for a 2+2 with a substantial defence collaboration which has happened in the last decade, which we have been discussing how to take forward. And this wasn’t an option which was there for 40 years before that,” he explained.

Blinken also said, “Times have changed. Today we are able and willing to be a partner of choice with India across virtually every realm – commerce, technology, education, and security.” “India’s relationship with Russia has developed over decades at a time when the United States was not able to be a partner to India,” he noted. MEANWHILE, the United States on Monday reaffirmed its continued support for India’s permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and for India’s entry to the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group. The joint statement issued by the United States and India also noted: “The United States conveyed its full support to India’s upcoming G20 Presidency from December 2022 to November 2023.” The statement said: “The Ministers called on Pakistan to take immediate, sustained, and irreversible action to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorist attacks.”

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Shehbaz Sharif elected Prime Minister of Pakistan

Islamabad (IANS): PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif was on Monday elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan with 174 lawmakers voting in his favour after the MNAs of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf boycotted the election, Dawn reported. Earlier, PTI MNAs had walked out of the Assembly, with Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who was the party’s candidate for the top post, announcing that they would be resigning en masse from the National Assembly. PML-N’s Ayaz Sadiq presided over the session after Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri said his conscience did not allow him to conduct the session. Announcing the results, Sadiq reminisced that he had also chaired the session during which

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PML-N supremo and Shehbaz’s elder brother, Nawaz Sharif, was elected as the Prime Minister. “And today, I have the honour of chairing the session for Shehbaz Sharif ’s election,” he said. “Mian Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif has secured 174 votes,” he announced, adding: “Mian Mohammad Shehbaz Sharif has been elected as the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.” As soon as Sadiq announced the results and said Shehbaz is the new Prime Minister of Pakistan, lawmakers began shouting slogans in favour of Shehbaz and Nawaz. The Speaker asked Shehbaz to move to the seat of the Prime Minister in the House and he shifted to the treasury benches amid cheers,

with other members of the former joint opposition following suit. Shehbaz said it is the first time in Pakistan’s history that a no-confidence motion against a Prime Minister has been successful. “And good has prevailed over evil,” he said. Shehbaz added that it is a “big day” for the entire nation when a “selected” Prime Minister has been sent packing in a legal and constitutional manner. He said the US dollar’s value declining by Rs 8 signified the “happiness of the people”. The newly-elected Prime Minister also thanked the Supreme Court for burying the doctrine of necessity forever. “In the future, no one will be able to rely on it,” he said, Dawn reported.

Stalin declares Ambedkar birth anniversary as ‘Equality Day’

Chennai (IANS): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday declared April 14, the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, would be celebrated as “Equality Day” from this year onwards. The Tamil Nadu government has already declared September 17, the birth anniversary of social reformer E.V.S. Periyar, as “Social Justice Day”. Making the announcement in the Assembly, Stalin said that a pledge would be taken across the state on this day for upholding and following equality, and eschewing caste discrimination. The Chief Minister said that a live bronze statue of Dr Ambedkar would be installed at the Ambekar Manimandapam in Chen-

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nai following the request by VCK leader and MP, Thol Thirumavalavan. He also said that selected works of Dr. Ambedkar would be published in Tamil, adding that the opinions of the great social reformer have relevance and substance and that it was a beacon for the future. He said that the decision came on a representation he received from the DMK MP, A. Raja. The Chief Minister also said that the goal of social justice is achieving equality and added that the government would intervene in any issue which concern the Tamils. He also warned that any discrimination based on caste would not be tolerated and would be dealt with an iron hand.

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Chennai airport turning into hub for star tortoise smuggling Chennai (IANS): Chennai international airport seems to be turning into south India’s hub for the smuggling of star tortoises, and two back-to-back seizures from there of the animals have sent the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) on high alert. Air intelligence at Chennai airport had, in the past couple of months, seized several star tortoises that were bound for South Eastern countries and Gulf countries. Air intelligence sources told IANS that in a

seizure that was executed in the first week of April following a tip-off, 3,600 live star tortoises were recovered. Talking to IANS, WCCB Southern Region Deputy Director, Kirupa Sankar, said: “Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a major fall in the smuggling of star tortoises to foreign countries from Chennai airport. With the resuming of international flights, the smuggling has also resurfaced and we are on a high alert to prevent the start tor-

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Former Air Chief commends rescue ops in Jharkhand’s Deoghar Kolkata (IANS): “A very successful operation that highlights the capabilities of our security forces”, is how Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major, former Chief of Air Staff, Indian Air Force (IAF), chose to describe the rescue of 46 of 48 people trapped inside cable cars at Trikut Hills in Deoghar, Jharkhand, for nearly 48 hours since Sunday afternoon. Air Chief Marshal Major is “special”. Not only was he the only officer from the helicopter wing of the IAF to head the Force, but he also participated in a similar rescue operation in Himachal Pradesh 30 years ago as a Group Captain. ACM Major then captained a Mi-17 helicopter as para commando Col (then Major) Ivan Joseph Crasto (retd) and his men pulled out 10 people from a stranded cable car dangling 3,000 feet from the ground at Parwanoo. This operation came to be known as Op Timber Trail Rescue. “Such operations are extremely tricky and delicate due to the multitude of cables that have to be avoided. You have to be extremely careful when the winch is lowered.

This requires a lot of skill, a lot of patience and a lot of planning. It is a combined operation between the crew of the helicopter and the commando who is operating down below. It is a big challenge to hold the aircraft as steady as possible despite strong winds. There is need for total co-ordination and our

teams of rescuers have achieved that in Jharkhand,” ACM Major said. He was disappointed at news reports claiming that a life was lost due to ‘botched’ operations. “Such operations are risky and mishaps can happen. It isn’t easy to winch up a person in conditions such as these. I certainly feel that this was a

Bombay High Court directs police to crackdown on bullfights ahead of Easter Panaji (IANS): The Bombay High Court in Goa has directed the state police to crackdown on illegal bullfights in Goa, while also suggesting the use of RFID tags or microchips on bulls specially reared by bullfight enthusiasts for the illegal sport. The order was passed last week but was placed in the public domain on Wednesday, after the court disposed of a petition filed by a local NGO People for Animals, which had sought a ban on the regularly organised bullfights in the state, although the sport was deemed illegal by the High Court in the 1990s. “Many of these fights are reportedly conducted in fields within the jurisdiction of

the concerned police station and it is difficult to believe the police authorities have no means of identifying those responsible,” Justices AK Menon and RN Laddha said in their order. While bullfights are illegally held throughout the year, the frequency of such fights increase ahead of festive occasions like Easter. Once a popular post harvest sport, bullfights or dhirio was banned in Goa two decades ago following directions of the Bombay High Court bench in Panaji in the 1990s. But bullfights are organised clandestinely in several villages across the coastline.

great effort by our security forces,” he added. The IAF announced on Tuesday evening that the operation at Trikut Hills that lasted 26 hours has been completed. The rescue operation involved the use of two Mi-17V5, a Mi-17, an ALH and a Chetak helicopter. Five Garud Commandos of the IAF carried out rescue operations from the cable cars even as pilots, with no briefing about wind speeds or other weather conditions, struggled to hold their aircraft steady. The IAF also expressed grief at the loss of two lives despite their best efforts. Meanwhile, the Central government on Tuesday asked all states for safety audits of all ropeway projects to ensure safety and maintenance as per the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and the necessary guidance may be taken from National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL). Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, in an official communication to all the Chief Secretaries, said the state government must en-

gage an experienced and qualified firm or organisation for carrying out safety audits of each ropeway project. The entity operating the ropeway must comply with all the issues arising out of the audit, he further said. “For each ropeway project, a maintenance manual must be prepared. In addition to the maintenance manual, there should be a maintenance programme so that the safety standards conform to good industry practices. The entity operating the ropeways must maintain a record of all the activities undertaken as part of the maintenance programme,” Bhalla said in his letter to the states. “It should also be ensured that mock drills/mock exercises for handling contingency situations involving ropeways are periodically conducted. You may like to designate a senior officer of an appropriate level to regularly review the preparedness measures in respect of ropeway operations as per the SOPs and Contingency Plan,” the Home Secretary further said in his letter.

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Anti-Gangster Task Force to intensify action: Punjab DGP

Chandigarh (IANS): With newly constituted Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) swinging into action, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab V.K. Bhawra on Monday gave a clarion call to the people of the state to join hands with the police against the anti-social elements trying to disrupt the peace and harmony. Headed by ADGP Promod Ban, the AGTF has been constituted on the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to intensify action against gangsters using intelligence based inputs and coordinating with field units of Punjab Police. The AGTF will work directly under the supervision of the DGP. Bhawra told the media here that there have been recent reports about rise in gangsterrelated murders in the state but the fact is it has marginally decreased in comparison to

V.K. Bhawra last two years. The crime data indicates that 158 murders have taken place in the state this year in almost 100 days making an average of 50 mur-

ders per month, while in previous years, the number of murders was 724 and 757 in 2021 and 2020, respectively, making the monthly average of murders for 2021 and 2020 was 60 and 65 murders respectively. “This is not a happy situation. Punjab Police has been making strenuous efforts to eliminate the gangster culture in the state and will continue to make efforts in this direction,” said the DGP, while soliciting the support and cooperation of the public to further bring down the crime graph. Divulging more details, Bhawra said taking action against organised gangs and criminals since January 1, 2022, various units of Punjab Police have busted 16 gangster modules and arrested 98 individuals involved in these activities. A large cache of weapons has been recovered from them which includes four rifles and 68

pistols and revolvers, besides impounding 30 vehicles used by these criminals, he added. He said six gangster-related murders witnessed in the state in 2022, all of which have been traced after a thorough investigation on professional lines and 24 accused involved in these cases have been arrested along with a recovery of seven pistols, 18 cartridges and seven vehicles. All these were blind murders in which culprits were not known, he said, adding that efforts are on to arrest the remaining accused. Also, there were nine non-gangster related murders this year, causing sensation amongst the public which have also been traced and most of the accused have been arrested, said the DGP. He said family or matrimonial dispute, rivalry or monetary dispute, etc., were among the main reasons behind these crimes.

Punjab Cabinet hails Centre’s decision on shrivelled wheat grains

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The spokesperson said while welcoming the early constitution of Central teams to assess the damage of shrivelled grains, the Cabinet also appealed to the Centre to allow relaxation in the norms of shrivelled grains without any value cut, since the farmer had already been penalised on account of lower yield.

A formal request in this regard had already been made by the state government, he added. Owing to extreme heat conditions, the wheat grain has become shrivelled in many places and the grain coming in the mandis contains shrivelled grain beyond the permissible limit of six per cent.

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Punjab Governor, Chief Minister review preparedness along Pakistan border Fazilka (Punjab) (IANS): Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit and Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann last week on Saturday held a series of meetings here to take stock of the important issues concerning the border district of Fazilka, which impacts on national security. The meeting was attended by senior officers of Central government agencies posted along the Pakistan border, including the BSF, the Intelligence Bureau, the Narcotics Control Bureau, the National Investigation Agency, the Military Intelligence of the Indian Army, besides senior officers of the state government. Major issues of the border district impacting national security were taken up and detailed discussions were held with all the agencies, an

Banwarilal Purohit and Bhagwant Mann. upon the people to be eyes and official statement said. Earlier, both the Governor and ears of border security forces. He Chief Minister addressed a meet- said the past incidents of air-droping with sarpanches and local resi- ping of arms and ammunition into dents. Punjab have necessitated all conThe Governor in his address called cerned to be on vigil.

He said the security forces are doing their part but the local input and support could go a long way in checking the influx of contraband weapons and drugs into the state. He said it has been observed that in many cases the modus operandi for proliferation of firearms and weapons as well as consignments of drugs has been ‘conceal and clear’ wherein the cross-border smugglers using high-tech technology like drones to drop the consignment into the Indian territory. So. it is pertinent that the villagers should be careful of the antecedents of all the new entrants into the village and should be on guard against any attempt towards misuse of their innocence by the antinational elements.

He said the concept of security over the years has broadened. Along with traditional threats to the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the state, the security now also envisages the non-traditional threat in the form of organised crime, illegal migration, arms and drug trafficking, etc. He said that the border districts are vulnerable to this menace of contraband arms smuggling. Therefore, it is the duty of the people to extend support to the Central security forces and the state police. The thrust in the Governor’s address was also on the fact that all the agencies, central and state, should work together in tandem with regular exchange of intelligence and inputs.

Ensure Punjab not subject to remote control rule by Delhi government: Opposition

Chandigarh (IANS): The Opposition in Punjab -- the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Congress -- on Tuesday asked Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to safeguard the interests of the state and ensure that it is not subject to remote control rule by the AAP government in Delhi or be taken over by the Centre. The Opposition also asked the Chief Minister to address the pressing concerns of farmers, who are seeking compensation on account of low wheat yields. Joining the issue, newly-appointed state Congress Chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring targeted Mann over the Centre’s interfering in the state’s law and order matters in the context of the Punjab Governor’s visits to the border areas.

He also took a dig at the Chief Minister over Arvind Kejriwal summoning Punjab officials to Delhi, saying it has set a wrong precedent. Responding to the issue, senior SAD leader Daljit Singh Cheema said that instead of tackling the real issues of Punjab, the AAP government is trying to obfuscate them by diverting the attention of the people by focusing on issues like songs and similar activities. Asserting that the recent developments are very ‘dangerous’ for the state, Cheema said Punjabis are shocked that Kejriwal is holding meetings with the Punjab chief secretary and the State Power Corporation Ltd (PSPCL) Chairman. “The apprehension in the minds of the people that the Punjab government would be

run by remote control from Delhi under AAP rule is proving to be true,” he said. Asking Mann to clarify the situation, Cheema said the manner in which the Delhi Chief Minister is riding roughshod over constitutional norms has made Punjabis insecure. “Punjabis rightfully fear that the officers of Punjab could be brow beaten to sign away the rights of the state on important issues like river-waters. Mann should understand that he has been elected to office in Punjab and he alone should hold the required meetings, and not give this right to the Delhi Chief Minister,” he said. The SAD said that simultaneously, the Punjab Chief Minister should stand up to the Centre and ensure the federal structure is not diluted in any manner.

Cheema said even while the Chief Minister was in Delhi, the Punjab Governor was holding meetings in the border districts of the state. Terming this as unprecedented, the Akali leader said that Mann should explain if there is a breakdown in the constitutional machinery and the state has failed in its duties due to which the Governor had to intervene. Reacting to the development over Kejriwal’s ‘interference’, former state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu tweeted, “Punjab’s IAS officers summoned by Arvind Kejriwal in CM Bhagwant Mann’s absence. This exposes the de facto CM and Delhi remote control. Clear breach of federalism, insult to Punjabi pride. Both must clarify.”

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