Edited By: Pathikrit Sen Gupta
Last Updated: March 23, 2023, 22:46 IST
The manhunt for Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh has sparked pro-Khalistan protests in the UK and US. (File pictures: ANI)
The Khalistani separatist had applied for British citizenship in February, the sources added. This is on the idea of his marriage with Kiran Kaur, who’s a UK citizen
Fugitive Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh needs citizenship of the United Kingdom, high intelligence sources have instructed CNN-News18.
The Waris Punjab De chief had applied for British citizenship in February, they added.
This is on the idea of his marriage with Kiran Kaur, who’s a UK citizen.
According to sources, Amritpal’s utility is pending with British authorities and they’re but to take a choice on the matter.
This might be as a result of the separatist understood the strain and ambiance constructing in opposition to him via native authorities and civil society, mentioned officers.
He was discredited by the Sikh group and he needs a protected exit to the UK, they added.
Amritpal Singh leads Waris Punjab De, a radical organisation began by actor and activist Deep Sidhu, who died in a street accident in February final 12 months.
He is linked to an enormous protest on February 23 in opposition to the arrest of his key affiliate and kidnapping accused, Lovepreet Singh. Six policemen have been injured in the course of the clashes.
Amritpal claims to be a follower of Khalistani separatist and terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, and his supporters name him “Bhindranwale 2.0″.
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