Defending their inactions against the sea of supporters of radical preacher Amritpal Singh, Punjab Police on Friday mentioned cops labored with utmost restraint to keep up the dignity of Guru Granth Sahib. On Thursday, Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh’s supporters, a few of them brandishing swords and weapons, broke by means of barricades and barged right into a police station in Ajnala on the outskirts of the Amritsar metropolis over the launch of Amritpal Singh’s shut aide Lovepreet Singh.
Talking about Ajnala incident, Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav mentioned, “SSP Amritsar Rural informed that he was assured that the protesters would stop wherever they’re stopped. But Police were attacked… sharp-edged weapons were used, stones were pelted. The attack was done under cover of Guru Granth Sahib and Palki Sahib.”
He additionally mentioned that six policemen have been injured. “Police worked with utmost restraint to maintain the dignity of Guru Granth Sahib. Attacking the Police under its cover was an act of cowardice,” Yadav mentioned.
“As far as yesterday’s incident is concerned, appropriate action will be taken. Video footage is being analysed. SP has been injured with 11 stitches. Five other Police personnel were also injured. Their statement will be recorded & further legal action will be taken,” he added.
Dubai-returned Amritpal Singh, who heads an organisation referred to as ‘Waris Punjab De’, had Thursday talked to reporters at the police station, issuing an “ultimatum” for the launch of Lovepreet Singh.
Earlier that day, Amritpal Singh’s supporters had staged a protest in the center of the street at Dhilwan toll plaza in Kapurthala district after being stopped by the police from marching in the direction of the Ajnala police station. But the police later allowed them to proceed with their march.
The protesters had additionally introduced a car carrying a duplicate of the “Guru Granth Sahib” for holding ‘Amrit Sanchar’ (a Sikh ceremony) at the police station.
