Shimlapuri
Shimlapuri is a mixed-use area in Ludhiana city in Punjab, India.
It has small scale industry, and a population of about 400. It is along Sidhwan Canal and includes both residential and industrial buildings.
The relatively small neighborhood has been the scene of several suicides and/or murders between 2016 and 2024, which the Indian media often labels as "died under mysterious circumstances" or similar euphemism for taboo issues.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
The area has been described in the Indian media in early 2025 as a "slum" in need of "rehabilitation".[7][8][9] According to unofficial media estimates, the neighborhood has "a population of 400," consisting of 50 families with 300 children.[7] Local commissioner Jitendra Jorwal appealed to think of the children, that is to say, "the long-term vision of the project, which aims to secure a brighter future for slum children,"[8] and "that this project will serve as a stepping stone to secure a bright future for children in the slum by facilitating their admission into nearby schools after proper educational counseling."[9]
Miscellaneous data
[edit]The Postal pin code is 141003.
| Place : | Shimlapuri |
| PIN Code | 141003 |
| District : | Ludhiana |
| Tehsil/ Taluka : | Ludhiana |
| State : | Punjab |
| Latitude : | 30.8713377 |
| Longitude : | 75.8664572 |
| Nearby Places |
| A.P. Basti |
| Indl Colony |
| Janta Nagar |
| Labour Colony |
| Millerganj |
| Shimlapuri |
The ward counselors include:[10]
| Ward No | Councilors Name and Address 2013-2018 |
| 8 | Sh. Daljit Singh Grewal Bholla,
B-XXX1/14195, Guru Gobind Singh Nagar Tibba Road, Ludhiana. IND. |
| 16 | Sh. Radha Krishan
H.No.1567/1, St.No.1, Shaheed Baba Deep Nagar,Ludhiana |
| 63 | Sh. Jagbir Singh Sokhi
6004,New Shimla Puri, Street No.7, Block-21, Daba Road, |
| 64 | Sh. Sat Pal Singh 10192, 120-
B, V.P.O Lohara Ludhiana. |
| 67 | Sh. Ranjit Singh Ubhi 3619,
Street No.4, Chet Singh nagar, Gill Road, Ludhiana |
| 73 | Smt. Baby Singh 7171, Mahan
Singh Nagar, daba Lohara Road, Ludhiana. |
References
[edit]- ^ "Man kills himself in Shimlapuri: A 38 year old man died under mysterious circumstances at his house in Shimlapuri area". India Tribune. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Ludhiana: Woman found dead under mysterious circumstances; Parents of the 23-year-old woman, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances, alleged that her husband and in-laws have murdered her for dowry, while her husband claimed that she had committed". Hindustan Times. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "2 Women Among 3 Held For Shimlapuri Murder claimed that she had committed". Times of India. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Ludhiana: 9 booked for bid to murder two friends; The local police on Monday booked 10 miscreants for an alleged murder bid on two New Shimlapuri residents". Hindustan Times. 16 September 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Nihang stabs relative to death with kirpan; held in Ludhiana". Hindustan Times. 3 November 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Man stabbed to death over parking, four hurt: A man was stabbed to death with a sharp weapon in the Shimlapuri area ..." India Tribune. 4 November 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Slum rehabilitation project for Shimlapuri area coming soon; Quality education, health screening, skill training focus areas". The Tribune. 16 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Ludhiana To Launch Slum Rehabilitation Project In Shimlapuri". Times of India. 15 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Ludhiana Adm to launch slum rehabilitation project in Shimlapuri". Babushahi. 14 January 2025. Retrieved 22 January 2025.
- ^ "Ward-wise list of Councilors" (PDF). 2018.