The Punjab Police said the force has so far arrested 78 people but the pro-Khalistan radical preacher is still absconding and a massive manhunt has been launched to nab him.
Earlier, police sources had claimed that the separatist leader was arrested after initially evading the police Mehatpur Some of Amritpal’s associates were detained in Mahatpur, an area of Jalandhar district, while he managed to escape in his vehicle.
The chase was streamed live from his vehicle. Sources claimed that Amritpal was finally arrested but this turned out to be untrue.
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Nine weapons including one .315 bore rifle, seven 12 bore rifles, one revolver and 373 live cartridges of different calibers have been recovered during the statewide operation so far. “Enmity between classes, attempt to murder, assault on police personnel and obstructing public servants in lawful discharge of duties,” the Punjab Police said in a statement issued late on Saturday. An FIR has been registered for the attack at Ajnala police station. Is.”
Internet Services has been suspended across the state till Sunday afternoon.
Requesting all citizens to maintain peace and harmonyPunjab Police is working to maintain law and order.
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In a state-wide crackdown, the Punjab Police also detained other individuals, including social media influencers.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Police asked people to maintain peace and harmony. It said in a tweet, “Request all citizens to maintain peace and harmony. Punjab Police is working to maintain law and order. Citizens are requested not to panic or spread fake news or hate speech.” “
as soon as the police started the chase Amritpal Singh in Jalandhar’s Shahkot area in the afternoon, and by the time he reached Mehatpur, his colleagues immediately circulated the information of the police action. A heavy police force was involved in the entire campaign.
The drive to arrest Amritpal comes a day before he is expected to launch the second phase of Khalsa Waheer from Muktsar on Sunday.
Last month, Amritpal and his supporters, some of them brandishing swords and guns, broke through barricades and entered the Ajnala police station on the outskirts of Amritsar city and clashed with police demanding the release of an aide of Amritpal.