NEW DELHI: Congress has alleged a conspiracy by the Centre and the AAP authorities in Punjab over studies of radical pro-Khalistan supporter Amritpal Singh escaping regardless of heavy police presence and evading his arrest in reference to the violent pro-Khalistan protests within the state and elsewhere. Demanding motion in opposition to those that helped Amritpal Singh in fleeing Punjab, state Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring additionally sought to know if the novel preacher was conscious of the police motion.
“How Amritpal escaped in the presence of police officials? It means Amritpal was aware of the plan. I doubt the intention of both the Punjab and Central govt. There is some conspiracy behind it. Action should be taken against those involved in anti-national activities & talk about Khalistan but action shouldn’t be taken against innocent youth of Punjab,” the Punjab Congress chief was quoted as saying by ANI.
How Amritpal escaped within the presence of police officers? It means Amritpal was conscious of the plan. I doubt the intention of each Punjab and Central govt. There is a few conspiracy behind it. Action ought to be taken in opposition to these concerned in anti-national actions & speak about… pic.twitter.com/oHZuAamQwQ
— ANI (@ANI) March 22, 2023
Lookout Circular, Non-Bailable Warrant For Amritpal Singh
The Punjab Police have issued a lookout round (LOC) and non-bailable warrant (NBW) in opposition to `Waris Punjab De` chief Amritpal Singh, the fugitive pro-Khalistani sympathiser, who’s behind latest violent protests within the state. Addressing a press convention, Inspector General of Police (Headquarters), Punjab Sukhchain Singh Gill stated that Amritpal Singh, a Khalistani sympathiser, has not been arrested but.
“We are making all efforts to arrest him. We`re hopeful that we`ll arrest him soon…It is difficult to say that. Punjab Police is receiving full cooperation from other states and central agencies,” the IGP stated. “A lookout circular (LOC) and non-bailable warrant (NBW) have been issued against Amritpal Singh, who remains a fugitive and efforts are being made to arrest him,” stated the Information and Public Relations Department of the Punjab authorities.
Amritpal Singh’s Pictures Released
As a part of its efforts to arrest Amritpal Singh, Punjab Police launched his footage on Tuesday. IGP Gill requested individuals to assist them in Amritpal`s arrest. “There are several pictures of Amritpal Singh in different attires. We are releasing all of these pictures. I request you display them so that people can help us to arrest him in this case,” stated Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sukhchain Singh Gill. One of the photographs reveals Amritpal Singh as clean-shaven.
Punjab Police releases a couple of footage of ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh.
“There are several pictures of Amritpal Singh in different attires. We are releasing all of these pictures. I request you display them so that people can help us to arrest him in this case,” says… pic.twitter.com/wh7gNb4BUA
— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023
How Amritpal Singh Escaped Arrest?
According to a preliminary probe, police stated he visited a Gurdwara in Jalandhar district whereas on the run and escaped on a motorbike after altering garments. According to the CCTV visuals, Amritpal Singh was seen escaping in an SUV in Jalandhar on March 18. He remains to be on the run. He was requested if Amritpal Singh had fled to some other state.
“In the preliminary investigation, it was found that they went to Gurdwara Sahib in Nangal Ambian where Amritpal changed his clothes and they escaped on two motorcycles. Teams are working, further investigation is underway,” the senior police official stated.
Over 150 arrested So Far
He stated a complete of 154 individuals have been arrested and brought into custody to date. “Around 12 weapons, including rifles and revolver, recovered”. An area villager in Jalandhar stated they obtained know on Tuesday that Amritpal Singh and his accomplices got here to the village on March 18.”We got to know today morning when the police came that Amritpal along with his associates was here in the village on March 18. He changed clothes at a local gurudwara, had food and then went away on a motorcycle. Babaji who`s being questioned by police now had admitted that Amritpal came here,” the villager stated.
Locals of the Jalandhar village claimed Amritpal Singh`s presence of their village on March 18. A CCTV video has emerged sourced from the native villagers. Punjab police haven’t formally confirmed this. The video reveals a automotive and males ready on a motorbike close to a area. Another bike is parked close by and because the first bike strikes with three riders, the opposite additionally readies to go away.
Police have recovered the automotive by which `Waris Punjab De` chief Amritpal Singh fled. Gill stated that they’ve arrested 4 individuals who helped the fugitive pro-Khalistani chief. He stated weapons from recovered from the car by which Amritpal Singh was travelling. “We have arrested four more people in this case – Manpreet, Gurdeep, Harpreet, and Gurpej. These four people had helped Amritpal Singh escape in a Brezza vehicle from the Naka point. We recovered the vehicle, one rifle, and other equipment. Arms Act has been invoked,” he stated.
Gill stated the 4 have been arrested underneath the Arms Act. Arms Act has been invoked in opposition to the 4 individuals who helped him. An essential reality has come to mild that Amritpal Singh, after fleeing, visited the Gurudwara in Nangal Ambian village (in Jalandhar district) and adjusted his garments earlier than fleeing once more. This got here to be recognized within the questioning of the 4 individuals who have been nabbed,” Gill stated on the press convention.
NSA Invoked Against Amritpal Singh
He stated National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked in opposition to Amritpal Singh. “A non-bailable warrant has been issued against him on March 18. Police are working as per law. People have suspicions, but the prime accused (Amritpal Singh) has not been arrested yet. As soon as the arrest is made, we will inform you,” he stated.
Earlier within the day, the Punjab authorities advised the Punjab and Haryana excessive courtroom that the National Security Act (NSA) has been invoked in opposition to Amritpal Singh. Punjab Advocate General Vinod Ghai advised the High Court in a listening to {that a} seek for the Waris Punjab De chief is on. “We were armed but we refrained from using force. Some matters are so sensitive, that can`t be explained in court. We are doing a good job in action against Amritpal. NSA has been imposed on him,” the AG advised the courtroom.
