Mumbai: A day after a conflict between supporters of the chief of suspected pro-Khalistan outfit ‘Waris Punjab De’, Amritpal Singh, and Punjab Police erupted in Ajnala, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday mentioned that the regulation and order scenario is beneath management. While addressing a press briefing on the Mumbai residence of former Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, Matoshree, it appeared Mann was dodging the query on Ajnala violence.
To a query on the Ajnala conflict, Mann mentioned, “You have the wrong information. Law and order in Punjab is under control and Punjab Police is capable. Bullets were fired at social bonding in Punjab for 10 years. But people want to live together. Ours is a peaceful state.”
#WATCH | When requested about Ajnala incident, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says, “You have wrong info. Law & order in Punjab under control. Punjab Police is capable. Bullets were fired at social bonding in Punjab for 10 yrs. But people want to live together. Ours is a peaceful state…” pic.twitter.com/DogMwb1H1u
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“Big industries have started investing there. Earlier MoU used to be inked with a particular family, now MoU is being done with three crore people of Punjab,” he added.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann Friday known as on former Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray at his Mumbai residence.
Earlier on Thursday Punjab Police gave in after suspected pro-Khalistan outfit, Waris Punjab De, chief staged an enormous demonstration in Amritsar towards the arrest of Singh`s shut aide Lovepreet Toofan. The supporters holding swords and weapons in their arms broke via police barricades erected outdoors Ajnala Police Station.
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Punjab Police, nevertheless, after talks with the ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief and his followers, determined to launch Lovepreet Toofan.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Amritsar (Rural), Satinder Singh mentioned, “In the light of the evidence presented before us, it has been decided that Lovepreet Toofan will be discharged. An SIT was constituted to investigate the case (against Toofan).”
“They (‘Waris Punjab De’ members) have furnished enough evidence to support his (Toofan`s) innocence. The SIT has also taken cognisance of the same. These people have decided to disperse peacefully now. The law will take its course,” the SSP mentioned.
Amritpal Singh mentioned on Thursday, “…FIR was registered with a political motive. If they don’t cancel the case in one hour, the administration will be responsible for what happens next. They think we can`t do anything. so this show of strength was necessary.”
“False news is being circulated that a police personnel was injured (during the protest). The truth is that he (a police personnel) was injured after a fall. In fact,10-12 of our men were injured (in clashes with the police). We demand that Lovepreet Toofan be released within 24 hours. We won`t even wait 24 hours,” warned Amritpal.`Waris Punjab De` was based by activist Deep Sidhu, who died in a highway accident in February final yr.
