‘I didn’t sleep whole night…’: Punjab CM on crackdown against Amritpal Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

‘I didn’t sleep whole night…’: Punjab CM on crackdown against Amritpal Singh

Live Mint  

After radical preacher Amritpal Singh was arrested by Punjab Police in Moga district on Sunday, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said he was in touch with senior officials throughout Saturday night about the operation and asserted that those who try to disturb peace will face action as per law, according to the news agency PTI. He said after he received information on Saturday night, “I did not sleep the whole night and I was in regular touch with senior officials over phone after every 15 minutes, half an hour to get information.” "I wanted that entire thing should be done in a peaceful manner," he added as quoted by PTI. Referring to the police crackdown on March 18 against Amritpal Singh and his aides belonging to 'Waris Punjab De' outfit, Mann said in an attempt to arrest the radical preacher on that day, "maybe, bullets could have been fired. Amritpal, charged under the stringent National Security Act, was arrested in Rode village of Punjab's Moga district on Sunday morning after police personnel surrounded him, leaving him with no way to escape.

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Punjab police say Amritpal Singh poses ‘serious threat’ to CM Bhagwant Mann's life: Report
3 months ago

Punjab police say Amritpal Singh poses ‘serious threat’ to CM Bhagwant Mann's life: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab police on Saturday claimed that radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh and his associates pose a serious threat to the life of chief minister Bhagwant Mann, in addition to being a threat to law and order in the state. Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh has written an email to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla seeking permission to attend the …

Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi advocates for Amritpal Singh: '20 lakh people have chosen him'
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi advocates for Amritpal Singh: '20 lakh people have chosen him'

India TV News  

In what could boil down to another major controversy, former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Thursday advocated for Khalistani terrorist Amritpal Singh, who is lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh district under the National Security Act. But what about the undeclared Emergency in the country today?.This too is Emergency that a man who was elected as an MP by 20 …

Amritpal Singh Moves Punjab & Haryana High Court Challenging NSA Proceedings Against Him
5 months ago

Amritpal Singh Moves Punjab & Haryana High Court Challenging NSA Proceedings Against Him

News 18  

Newly elected MP Amritpal Singh, who has been detained under the National Security Act moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court after challenging the proceedings as well as his preventive detention. According to a Live Law report, Amritpal while submitting his plea contended that his life and liberty was completely taken away in “an unusual and cruel manner” by applying …

Day after Ludhiana sword attack, Opposition seeks CM Mann’s resignation
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Day after Ludhiana sword attack, Opposition seeks CM Mann’s resignation

New Indian Express  

CHANDIGARH: A day after Punjab Shiv Sena leader Sandeep Thapar was attacked by three Nihangs in Ludhiana, the opposition hit out at the ruling AAP demanding resignation of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on moral grounds. Expressing concern over the “poor” law and order situation, Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar said that the chief minister’s callous attitude towards governance is making …

Jailed pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh gets 4 days parole to take oath as MP
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jailed pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh gets 4 days parole to take oath as MP

Op India  

Pro-Khalistani separatist leader Amritpal Singh who is currently lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail along with nine associates under the stringent National Security Act, has been granted a four-day parole to enable him to take oath as MP. The parents of “Waris Punjab De” chief and Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh had on June 9, applied for their son’s release or parole …

No decision yet on ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh contesting Lok Sabha polls, says his mother
7 months, 4 weeks ago

No decision yet on ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh contesting Lok Sabha polls, says his mother

The Hindu  

Amid reports that ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh, currently locked up at Dibrugarh jail in Assam under the National Security Act, will be contesting as an Independent candidate for Lok Sabha election from Khadoor Sahib constituency in Punjab, Balwinder Kaur, mother of Amritpal Singh, has denied the report, saying no decision has been taken yet. She told The Hindu …

Punjab CM Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail, says being treated like hardcore criminal
8 months, 1 week ago

Punjab CM Mann meets Kejriwal in Tihar jail, says being treated like hardcore criminal

Hindustan Times  

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann met Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail on Monday and alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party chief was not being given amenities that are provided even to hardcore criminals. Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann interacting with the media outside Tihar Jail on Monday after meeting Delhi CM and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, who is …

Amritpal Singh's mother, uncle arrested day before proposed march seeking his shifting from Assam to Punjab
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Amritpal Singh's mother, uncle arrested day before proposed march seeking his shifting from Assam to Punjab

India TV News  

Punjab Police on Sunday arrested six persons, including the mother and uncle of jailed radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh in Amritsar. Balwinder Kaur, the mother of Amritpal has been sent to judicial custody, Deputy Commissioner of Police Alam Vijay Singh said on Sunday. Amritpal's uncle Sukhchain Singh and three others have also been held, police said. Various organisers of the …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Delhi, rather than investigating death of 21 in hooch tragedy: Anurag Thakur
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Delhi, rather than investigating death of 21 in hooch tragedy: Anurag Thakur

The Hindu  

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on March 24 hit out at Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann over the deaths of 21 people due to the consumption of spurious liquor. Addressing a press conference at the BJP’s national headquarters in New Delhi, Mr. Thakur said that it was shameful that as Chief Minister of Punjab, a State where so many people lost …

Punjab cop shot dead in Amritsar, Akali Dal questions government
1 year, 1 month ago

Punjab cop shot dead in Amritsar, Akali Dal questions government

India Today  

An assistant sub-inspector of Punjab was shot dead in Amritsar’s Khankot on Friday. The police official was allegedly shot dead by unknown assailants on Friday morning at Khankot when he was going to the High Court. The incident triggered a political row in Punjab as the General Secretary of Shiromani Akali Dal, Bikram Singh Majithia, blamed Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann …

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s confrontation with governor ‘uncalled for’: Sunil Jakhar
1 year, 3 months ago

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s confrontation with governor ‘uncalled for’: Sunil Jakhar

Hindustan Times  

State Bharatiya Janata Party chief Sunil Jakhar on Saturday termed chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s conduct in his confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit as unprofessional, unnecessary and uncalled for. Punjab Congress Party Chief Sunil Kumar Jakhar on Saturday termed chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s conduct in his confrontation with governor Banwarilal Purohit as unprofessional, unnecessary and uncalled for. “There are daily reports …

Amritpal Singh demands 'martyr' status for Khalistani terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Avtar Khanda
1 year, 5 months ago

Amritpal Singh demands 'martyr' status for Khalistani terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Avtar Khanda

Op India  

Pro-Khalistan separatist leader Amritpal Singh, currently lodged in Assam’s Dibrugarh Central Jail has purportedly written a letter demanding that the status of ‘martyr’ be accorded to dreaded Khalistani terrorists Hardeep Singh Nijjar and Avtar Khanda. Image source: NorthEast Now In the four-page letter, a copy of which is being widely circulated on social media, Amritpal Singh made an appeal to …

'Amritpal Singh could be dangerous if…', say Punjab Police sources: Report
1 year, 7 months ago

'Amritpal Singh could be dangerous if…', say Punjab Police sources: Report

Hindustan Times  

Amritpal Singh, a pro-Khalistan leader who is currently in Assam’s Dibrugarh central jail, has declined to disclose the source of his funding and indicated that he will “not cross the line of criminality if let off”, News18 reported citing Punjab Police sources, who claimed that he could be a potential threat to peace and security. In the News18 ‘exclusive’ report, …

Govt’s of traditional parties ruined Punjab’s youth, farmers: Bhagwant Mann
1 year, 7 months ago

Govt’s of traditional parties ruined Punjab’s youth, farmers: Bhagwant Mann

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday held a road show in Shahkot and Adampur assembly segments in favour of Aam Aadmi Party candidate Sushil Kumar Rinku in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha byelection. Mann on Friday held a road show in Shahkot and Adampur assembly segments in favour of Aam Aadmi Party candidate Sushil Kumar Rinku in the Jalandhar Lok Sabha …

With Amritpal in Net, Khalistan Bogey Buried in Punjab; ISI May Continue to Stir Trouble Abroad
1 year, 7 months ago

With Amritpal in Net, Khalistan Bogey Buried in Punjab; ISI May Continue to Stir Trouble Abroad

News 18  

Finally, after a 36-day-long run, Amritpal Singh gave himself up to the Punjab Police in the native village of his role model and the original Khalistan mascot, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale. While the failure of the Punjab Police to nab him before he reached Rode village or over the last 36 days is a matter of debate, Singh’s eight-month long sojourn …

Why was Amritpal Singh, his aides sent to Assam’s Dibrugarh central jail
1 year, 7 months ago

Why was Amritpal Singh, his aides sent to Assam’s Dibrugarh central jail

Live Mint  

After 36 days of manhunt, Punjab Police finally succeeded in arresting radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh on 23 April and brought to Assam's Dibrugarh Central Jail under the National Security Act. The other nine of his aides Daljit Singh Kalsi, Papalpreet Singh, Kulwant Singh Dhaliwal, Varinder Singh Johal, Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala, Harjit Singh, Bhagwant Singh, Basant Singh and Gurinderpal Singh …

We are relieved to know about his whereabouts: Amritpal’s family
1 year, 8 months ago

We are relieved to know about his whereabouts: Amritpal’s family

Hindustan Times  

AMRITSAR: A sense of peace and calm prevailed in Jallupur Khera village, around 40km from Amritsar, the native place of Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh, on Sunday after his arrest in Moga district, with his family saying it was a relief for them to know about his whereabouts. Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh being brought to Dibrugarh Central …

Amritpal arrested in Punjab after 37 days
1 year, 8 months ago

Amritpal arrested in Punjab after 37 days

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Police arrested radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh on Sunday morning, ending a 37-day hunt that began after the 30-year-old dramatically escaped a massive police search party. 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, who was on the run since March 18, addresses devotees in the Rodewala Gurudwara hours before his arrest by the Punjab Police, in Moga on Sunday. He …

Amritpal shifted to Assam on Centre’s directive, to be in solitary confinement
1 year, 8 months ago

Amritpal shifted to Assam on Centre’s directive, to be in solitary confinement

The Hindu  

The Punjab government has decided to shift pro-Khalistan propagator Amritpal Singh to jail in Assam, more than 2,600 km away from Punjab, on the directions of the Centre, a senior government official said on April 23. Singh, the chief of Waris Punjab De, who has been detained under the National Security Act, will be kept in solitary confinement in the …

Questions on Amritpal saga
1 year, 8 months ago

Questions on Amritpal saga

Hindustan Times  

Thirty-seven days after he mounted a dramatic escape to slip through a Punjab Police cordon, radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh was arrested from Moga’s Rode village in the early hours of Sunday. Details of the exact sequence of events are still falling into place, but it appears that Mr Singh delivered a speech in a gurdwara before his arrest in …

‘He was working to save people…’: Amritpal Singh’s family to fight legal battle
1 year, 8 months ago

‘He was working to save people…’: Amritpal Singh’s family to fight legal battle

Live Mint  

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh was arrested from Moga on Sunday morning and shifted to a jail in Assam's Dibrugarh. His mother said that the fugitive had ‘surrendered like a warrior’ and announced their intention to ‘fight a legal battle’. I felt proud that he surrendered like a warrior.We will fight a legal battle and we will also go and meet …

Amritpal Singh, eight aides reach Assam’s Dibrugarh jail after arrest: Watch
1 year, 8 months ago

Amritpal Singh, eight aides reach Assam’s Dibrugarh jail after arrest: Watch

Live Mint  

Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh reached Dibrugarh jail in Assam on Sunday after his arrest in the Moga district of Punjab. Many other accomplices of Amritpal Singh are also lodged in Dibrugarh jail. Nine of Amritpal's aides - Daljit Singh Kalsi, Papalpreet Singh, Kulwant Singh Dhaliwal, Varinder Singh Johal, Gurmeet Singh Bukkanwala, Harjit Singh, Bhagwant Singh, Basant Singh, and …

Amritpal Singh's arrest: Those who try to disturb peace, harmony will face action, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann
1 year, 8 months ago

Amritpal Singh's arrest: Those who try to disturb peace, harmony will face action, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Firstpost  

Bhagwant Mann also thanked the people of Punjab for maintaining peace in the state during an over 30-day-long hunt for Amritpal Chandigarh: Those who try to disturb peace and harmony will face action as per law, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on Sunday, hours after radical preacher Amritpal Singh was arrested. Mann also thanked the people of Punjab for …

Those who try to disturb peace, harmony will face action: Punjab CM Mann on Amritpal's arrest
1 year, 8 months ago

Those who try to disturb peace, harmony will face action: Punjab CM Mann on Amritpal's arrest

The Hindu  

Those who try to disturb peace and harmony will face action as per law, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said on April 23, hours after radical preacher Amritpal Singh was arrested. @ArvindKejriwalpic.twitter.com/oOB9eKVlzt — Bhagwant Mann April 23, 2023 Mr. Mann also thanked the people of Punjab for maintaining peace in the State during an over 30-day-long hunt for Amritpal. "Those …

Amritpal Singh arrest: 'Waris Punjab De' chief shifted to Dibrugarh jail; flag-march in Mohali
1 year, 8 months ago

Amritpal Singh arrest: 'Waris Punjab De' chief shifted to Dibrugarh jail; flag-march in Mohali

India TV News  

Shortly after 'Waris Punjab De' Chief Amritpal Singh was arrested, Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Sunday said that it is a result of over one month of tireless efforts of Punjab Police and the state government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.Amritpal was arrested from Moga's Gurudwara today from where he will be shifted to Assam's Dibrugarh. "I want to …

AAP govt committed to peace, security in Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal after Amritpal Singh's arrest
1 year, 8 months ago

AAP govt committed to peace, security in Punjab: Arvind Kejriwal after Amritpal Singh's arrest

India TV News  

Amritpal Singh Arrest: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday arrested that Aam Aadmi Party is committed to ensuring peace and security in Punjab. Ending an over a month-long manhunt, Punjab Police on Sunday arrested Amritpal Singh in Moga's Rode village. Punjab Police achieved success without any bloodshed and firing,” Kejriwal said in his tweet, adding, “Many thanks to the …

Punjab CM on Amritpal Singh's arrest: 'Didn't sleep entire night, was in touch with officials over phone'
1 year, 8 months ago

Punjab CM on Amritpal Singh's arrest: 'Didn't sleep entire night, was in touch with officials over phone'

India TV News  

Amritpal Singh's arrest: Hours after 'Waris Punjab De' chief and Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh was arrested on Sunday, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that he didn't sleep the entire Saturday night as he was in regular touch with senior officials over the phone. CM Bhagwant Mann said that he was in touch with senior officials throughout Saturday night about …

Crackdown against Amritpal: Assam detainees not in illegal custody, Punjab tells HC
1 year, 8 months ago

Crackdown against Amritpal: Assam detainees not in illegal custody, Punjab tells HC

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab government on Tuesday told Punjab and Haryana high court that associates of radical Sikh preacher, Amritpal Singh, sent to Dibrugarh in Assam are detained under the National Security Act 1980 and not in illegal custody. Crackdown against Amritpal: Assam detainees not in illegal custody, Punjab tells HC Replies filed on a clutch of petitions by Amritsar senior superintendent …

Amritpal Singh’s latest video statements suggest stage is set for surrender
1 year, 8 months ago

Amritpal Singh’s latest video statements suggest stage is set for surrender

The Hindu  

Preacher calls for “Sarbat Khalsa” to mobilise people, dispel fears stoked by the government. In a video appearance on March 30, he appealed to the Akal Takht jathedar, the acting head of the highest temporal seat of Sikhs, Giani Harpreet Singh, to carry out a “Khalsa Waheer” from Amritsar and conclude it on Baisakhi at Damdama Sahib, one of the …

Centre told Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to take action on Amritpal Singh: officials
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre told Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to take action on Amritpal Singh: officials

The Hindu  

Days before the Punjab police launched a coordinated crackdown against pro-Khalistan propagator Amritpal Singh, the Central government convinced Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to initiate action against the fugitive, according to senior Central officials. After a violent mob of Mr. Singh’s supporters mobbed a police station in late February, Central government officials briefed the Punjab CM, warning him that the …

As Amritpal remains elusive, Akal Takht chief priest raises question over Punjab Police ability
1 year, 8 months ago

As Amritpal remains elusive, Akal Takht chief priest raises question over Punjab Police ability

The Hindu  

As pro-Khalistan preacher Amritpal Singh remained elusive almost a week after a crackdown began against him and his outfit, Waris Punjab De, Giani Harpreet Singh, chief priest of Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of Sikhism, on Saturday raised question over the ability of the Punjab Police. Mr. Harpreet Singh said a pertinent question was bound to rise about why …

Amritpal Singh: The story so far
1 year, 8 months ago

Amritpal Singh: The story so far

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 25, 2023 16:32 IST - 9 MINS READ Amritpal Singh, the hardline Sikh separatist campaigner, disappeared from public sight in Punjab’s Jalandhar district on March 18 following a 25-km police chase, a part of which was livestreamed on Facebook from Amritpal’s SUV. On March 19, the Punjab police arrested Amritpal Singh’s alleged financier Daljeet Singh Kalsi, a …

Amritpal Singh promoted gun culture in Punjab, had links with drug dealers, say officials
1 year, 9 months ago

Amritpal Singh promoted gun culture in Punjab, had links with drug dealers, say officials

The Hindu  

According to security agencies, fugitive Amritpal Singh was encouraging gun culture in Punjab and facilitating criminal gangs while operating under the guise of a religious preacher. They said that he was launched by foreign elements inimical to Indian interests, The police crackdown on “Waris Punjab De ” and its chief, Mr. Amritpal Singh, is aimed at taking stringent legal action …

Assam steps up security at jail where Amritpal Singh's associates are kept
1 year, 9 months ago

Assam steps up security at jail where Amritpal Singh's associates are kept

Hindustan Times  

The seven associates of radical preacher Amritpal Singh, including his uncle, who are lodged in Dibrugarh Central Jail are kept in separate cells under round-the-clock CCTV surveillance, a senior official said on Thursday. Seven associates of Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh were shifted to Dibrugarh Central Jail, in Assam. A jail official said a team of the elite Black Panther Assam …

Amritpal changed clothes, fled on motorbike with associates: police
1 year, 9 months ago

Amritpal changed clothes, fled on motorbike with associates: police

The Hindu  

The Punjab police have invoked the National Security Act provisions against pro-Khalistan radical preacher Amritpal Singh, who still remains at large. Inspector-General of Punjab Police Sukhchain Singh Gill on Tuesday told mediapersons that four persons, identified as Manpreet Singh, Gurdeep Singh, Harpreet Singh and Gurpesh Singh, were arrested following the seizure of Mr. Amritpal Singh’s getaway car. Investigations have revealed …

'80,000 cops...': HC slams Punjab amid hunt for Amritpal Singh
1 year, 9 months ago

'80,000 cops...': HC slams Punjab amid hunt for Amritpal Singh

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court ticked off Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann's government Tuesday as the manhunt to capture Khalistani leader and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh enters its fourth day. an irate court observed after the Punjab government - in response to a plea seeking Singh's 'release' - said it planned to invoke the stringent National Security …

’What were 80k cops doing, how could Amritpal Singh escape’: HC raps Punjab govt
1 year, 9 months ago

’What were 80k cops doing, how could Amritpal Singh escape’: HC raps Punjab govt

Live Mint  

Slamming the Bhagwant Mann-led government, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday asked how did Amritpal Singh escape and what are the 80,000 cops doing in the state. This came amid a massive crackdown by the Punjab Police against Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh entered the fourth day on Tuesday. We can't believe the story.” The Punjab government …

OPINION | AMRITPAL SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORNERED MUCH BEFORE
1 year, 9 months ago

OPINION | AMRITPAL SHOULD HAVE BEEN CORNERED MUCH BEFORE

India TV News  

A nationwide hunt is on for pro-Khalistan preacher Amritpal Singh, who remains elusive after Punjab Police carried out a massive crackdown against his outfit ‘Waris Punjab De’ three days ago. Police has invoked National Security Act against five persons, including Amritpal Singh’s uncle Harjit Singh, financier Daljit Singh Kalsi, Bhagwant Singh, Gurmeet Singh and ‘Pradhanmantri’ Bajeka, all of whom have …

Punjab CM on Amritpal Singh: 'Elements with foreign powers help were trying to spoil state's environment'
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab CM on Amritpal Singh: 'Elements with foreign powers help were trying to spoil state's environment'

India TV News  

Amritpal Singh case: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday broke his silence on Amritpal Singh as the hunt for Khalistan sympathiser entered day 4. Action has been taken against them and they have been arrested and strict punishment will be given to them.Action has been taken against them and they have been arrested, strict punishment will be given to …

Amritpal Singh's 'escape' is intelligence failure: Punjab and Haryana High Court raps Bhagwant Mann govt
1 year, 9 months ago

Amritpal Singh's 'escape' is intelligence failure: Punjab and Haryana High Court raps Bhagwant Mann govt

India TV News  

Amritpal Singh case: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday pulled up the state government for 'intelligence failure' over Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh's 'escape'. On Saturday, the Punjab government began a major crackdown on 'Waris Punjab De', headed by Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal, who is wanted in several criminal cases. Meanwhile, breaking his silence over the police crackdown on Amritpal …

Punjab Police looking into the ISI’s role, and foreign funding, in Amritpal Singh case
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab Police looking into the ISI’s role, and foreign funding, in Amritpal Singh case

The Hindu  

The Punjab Police on March 20, 2023, said they were investigating the suspected role of Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence, and possible foreign funding to Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh, who continued to evade arrest on the third day of the crackdown against him and his associates. At a press conference, Punjab Inspector General of Police, Sukhchain Singh Gill, told mediapersons …

Amritpal Singh case | Punjab Police invokes stringent NSA against five people
1 year, 9 months ago

Amritpal Singh case | Punjab Police invokes stringent NSA against five people

The Hindu  

The Punjab Police on March 20 said it has invoked the stringent National Security Act against five people linked to radical preacher Amritpal Singh's 'Waris Punjab De'. Addressing the media, Punjab Inspector General of Police Sukhchain Singh Gill further said the preacher was on the run and efforts were on to nab him. Harjit Singh, the uncle of Amritpal Singh, …

Found bulletproof jackets, guns; Amritpal tried to form militia: Punjab Police
1 year, 9 months ago

Found bulletproof jackets, guns; Amritpal tried to form militia: Punjab Police

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab Police on Monday hinted that Amritpal Singh was trying to form a milita called ‘Anandpur Khalsa Fauj’, this after bulletproof jackets and rifles recovered and the gate of the Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh had initials ‘AKF’ written on them. Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh's uncle and driver surrendered last night. Addressing a presser, Punjab inspector …

Amritpal's uncle, driver surrender; Khalistani leader at large
1 year, 9 months ago

Amritpal's uncle, driver surrender; Khalistani leader at large

Hindustan Times  

The uncle and driver of fugitive pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh surrendered before the Punjab Police near Bullandpur Gurudwara in Shahkot area late on Sunday night. The hunt for Amritpal Singh is still on, Amritpal’s uncle Harjit Singh and driver Harpreet Singh surrendered around 1:30am before the deputy inspector general of police Narendra Bhargav. The hunt for Amritpal, however, is still …

4 Amritpal Singh associates taken to jail in Assam
1 year, 9 months ago

4 Amritpal Singh associates taken to jail in Assam

Hindustan Times  

Four members of the Punjab-based outfit headed by Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh were flown to Assam on Sunday for undisclosed reasons. Four associates of Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh were shifted to Dibrugarh Central Jail, in Assam, on Sunday. A 27-member team of Punjab Police headed by inspector general of prisons and superintendent of police Tejbir Singh Hundal brought the four …

Punjab on high alert, Amritpal key aides moved to Assam, 34 more supporters held
1 year, 9 months ago

Punjab on high alert, Amritpal key aides moved to Assam, 34 more supporters held

Live Mint  

Police on Sunday conducted flag marches and searches across Punjab in their manhunt for radical preacher Amritpal Singh, arresting 34 more supporters and shifting four men in custody to a jail in far-off Assam. Security has also been tightened at Amritpal's native village Jallupur Khera in Amritsar, where his father Tarsem Singh said his son may have already been detained …

Amritpal Singh evades arrest for second day, high security alert in Punjab; key aide Kalsi taken to Assam
1 year, 9 months ago

Amritpal Singh evades arrest for second day, high security alert in Punjab; key aide Kalsi taken to Assam

Firstpost  

Chandigarh: Punjab Police on Sunday intensified its manhunt for radical preacher and Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh, while security forces conducted flag marches at many places and authorities extended curbs on mobile internet and SMS services till Monday noon amid a high alert in the state. Amritpal’s alleged advisor and fund provider Daljit Singh Kalsi and three others who were arrested …

Amritpal Singh's close aides sent to Assam jail - What CM Himanta Sarma said | VIDEO
1 year, 9 months ago

Amritpal Singh's close aides sent to Assam jail - What CM Himanta Sarma said | VIDEO

Hindustan Times  

Hours after four suspected close aides of Punjab’s pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh were brought to Assam's Dibrugarh jail, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that it is a “police-to-police cooperation”. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma “When one time there were arrests in Assam, we had flown some accused to Bihar's Bhagalpur jail due to security reasons. …

4 members of outfit headed by Amritpal Singh flown to Dibrugarh after arrest in Punjab
1 year, 9 months ago

4 members of outfit headed by Amritpal Singh flown to Dibrugarh after arrest in Punjab

The Hindu  

Four members of an outfit headed by Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh, who were arrested in Punjab, have been brought to Assam’s Dibrugarh on March 19, police said. The Punjab government earlier extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services till noon on March 20, even as the hunt for radical Sikh preacher and Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh continued. Talking …

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