Punjab police arrest Amritpal Singh, aides; internet services suspended in till Sunday noon
- In Reports
- 09:36 PM, Mar 18, 2023
- Myind Staff
Punjab police arrested 'Waris Punjab De' head Amritpal Singh on Saturday arrested following a state-wide crackdown on him and his aides.
Earlier, six aides of Amritpal were reportedly arrested as he evaded the police. Amritpal was intercepted near Mehatpur in Shahkot but he evaded the police, whereas his associates were held.
Meanwhile, Internet services have been suspended in Punjab till Sunday noon, according to the state home department officials.
"All mobile internet services, all SMS services (except banking and mobile recharge), and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice call, in the territorial jurisdiction of Punjab shall be suspended from March 18 (12:00 hours) to March 19 (12:00 hours) in the interest of public safety," an order by Punjab’s Department of Home Affairs and Justice read.
Reportedly, Amritpal was arrested from Nakodar and was taken to Jalandhar. Police are yet to confirm the arrest.
Amidst the crackdown on the radical outfit, Punjab Police asked people to maintain peace and harmony.
“Request all citizens to maintain peace & harmony Punjab Police is working to maintain Law & Order. Request citizens not to panic or spread fake news or hate speech,” it said in a tweet.
As reported earlier, Amritpal and his supporters last week barged into Ajnala Police Station on the outskirts of Amritsar city to get one of their aides released. Brandishing swords and guns, they broke through barricades and clashed with the police.
Earlier this month, a close aide of Amritpal Singh was arrested at Amritsar airport after he allegedly tried to flee the country.
Airport authorities at Sri Guru Ramdas International airport detained Gurinderpal Singh Aujala, who reportedly handled social media for the controversial radical preacher.
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