Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 2

Kartar Singh, an Asian Games gold medal-winning wrestler and former police officer, today joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

He won gold medals in the 1978 Asian Games held in Bangkok and the 1986 Asian Games held in Seoul. He won a silver medal in the 1982 Asian Games held in Delhi.

Kartar won a bronze medal in the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton and a silver medal in the 1982 Commonwealth Games. He represented India at the Olympic Games in 1980, 1984 and 1988. Kartar served as Director Sports, Punjab, and as Inspector General of Police in the state. In 1982, he received the Arjuna Award and in 1987, he received the Padma Shri.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh said that it was good to see that the people who are concerned about society are joining AAP. Kartar Singh said, “The party has a vision and programme to eradicate evil from society. That made me join AAP.”

Majithia defamation case adjourned to April 30

Ludhiana: A local court today adjourned till April 30 the defamation case filed by Minister Bikram Majithia against AAP leader Sanjay Singh. The case was fixed for the filing of a reply to Majithia's application seeking cancellation of Sanjay's bail. The AAP leader did not file a reply and sought exemption from appearing in court.