Punjab: The Punjab police on Thursday agreed to release a member of radical group ‘Waris Punjab Ke’ led by its chief Amritpal Singh, a Khalistan supporter who was arrested in a kidnapping case. Cops took the choice after hundreds of supporters of the group broke barricades utilizing weapons and swords at a police station in Amritsar and threatened to disturb regulation and order.
As per the proof introduced earlier than us, Lovepreet Toofan Singh might be discharged. SIT constituted to analyze the case, SSP Amritsar stated.
“They have given enough proof that he (detained Lovepreet Toofan) is innocent. SIT has taken cognizance of it. These people will peacefully disperse now and the law will take its own course,” stated Commissioner of Police Amritsar.
Speaking on the matter, Harpal Singh Blair, SAD (Amritsar) stated, “We came to talk to the administration that FIR has been registered against Lovepreet Toofan. It also included Amritpal Singh’s name. No false case should’ve been registered. Administration accepted Lovepreet wasn’t involved, so they’ll release him tomorrow and cancel the FIR.”
Some time in the past, supporters of ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh broke by means of police barricades with swords and weapons exterior Ajnala police station in Amritsar demanding the release of Amritpal’s shut aide Lovepreet Toofan.
Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh stated, “…FIR registered only with a political motive. If they don’t cancel the case in one hour, the administration will be responsible for whatever happens next… They think we can’t do anything, so this show of strength was necessary…”
Amritpal Singh additional stated that false information is being circulated that police personnel was injured. The reality is that he was injured after he took a fall.
In reality,10-12 of our folks have been damage. Within 24 hours,Toofan Singh must be launched. We will not even wait for twenty-four hours, Amritpal Singh stated in an ultimatum.
Toofan Singh and supporters have been held for allegedly kidnapping a person.
According to police, a case was registered towards Toofan Singh, a self-styled preacher for allegedly kidnapping and thrashing Varinder Singh, a resident of Chamkaur Sahib in Rupnagar district.
Amritpal Singh, the chief of ‘Waris Punjab De’ based by actor and activist late Deep Sidhu, had issued a menace not too long ago to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, saying he’ll meet the identical destiny as that of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Deep Sidhu had died in a highway accident in February final 12 months.
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