Punjab

The accused fled after committing the crime but was arrested by the police and section 302 of the IPC was invoked against him.

Ten protest sites have been finalised for the rail roko protest by farmers, in which the BKU Ugrahan and BKU Dakaunda (Dhaner faction) would participate together.

Protesting farmers take a CID official hostage because they believed he was accumulating information regarding them.

He further stated that if talks did not succeed then the AAP would announce candidates on the six seats of its choice and get on with election preparations.

The protest this time has been called by Sanyukt Kisan Morcha and Punjab Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee led by farmer union leaders Jagjeet Singh Dallewal and Sarwan Singh Pandher.

Among several demands by protesters, one includes monthly pension of Rs 10,000 to farmers after they turn 60.

He told the Congress workers to understand that they have to fight, at some places have to fight alone and have to fight till the end and achieve victory. Koi Aye to theek, na aye to theek. Translation – It’s well and good if alliance partners contest with us, okay if they don’t want to join their fight. 

Haryana police have been asked to ensure a ban on entry of Punjab farmers in Delhi on February 13 for the 'Delhi Chalo' march

In Punjab’s Kapurthala, a 32-year-old woman was mauled to death by a pack of 20 stray dogs in Passan Kadim village on Wednesday (7th February).

On Wednesday (7th February), Jammu and Kashmir Police stated that a non-local who hails from Punjab’s Amritsar was killed while another person sustained critical wounds after terrorists opened fire at the Shaheed Gunj area in Srinagar.