New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) These are the top stories from the northern region at 4.45 PM.

These are the top stories from the northern region at 4.45 PM. DEL13-HR-CONG LEADER-LD DEATH Haryana Congress leader shot dead outside gym in Faridabad Faridabad/New Delhi: Haryana Congress leader Vikas Chaudhary was shot dead in broad daylight by unknown assailants here on Thursday, police said.

DEL19-JK-SHAH-DEVELOPMENT Shah directs J-K admin to tackle graft in implementation of devp schemes Srinagar: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Thursday directed the Jammu and Kashmir administration to tackle corruption and plug leakages in implementation of development schemes to ensure that benefits of those reach the impoverished sections of the society. DES11-UP-MAYAWATI Incidents of crime on communal, caste lines in BJP-ruled states defaming country: Mayawati Lucknow: BSP president Mayawati Thursday said the incidents of crime on communal and caste lines in the BJP-ruled states are "defaming" the entire country and even embarrasses the prime minister.

NRG13-RJ-TEENAGER-RAPE Teenager abducted, raped in Rajasthan's Bundi Kota (Raj): A 17-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and repeatedly raped by two men in Rajasthan's Bundi district, police said Thursday. DES3-NCR-ANTI ROMEO-PLAN Anti-Romeo squads to issue "red cards" to those harassing women: Noida Police Noida (UP): The city police will issue "red cards" to offenders found harassing women at public places, as a warning before initiating criminal proceedings against them if they are caught indulging in the act again, officials said on Thursday. IN THE PIPELINE Ludhiana: Prisoners clashed in Ludhiana central jail Thursday..