Chandigarh, April 23: According to sources, after a month-long chase, Waris Punjab De leader and Khalistan sympathiser, Amritpal Singh, surrendered before the Punjab police and was arrested from Moga district on Sunday morning.
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A senior police official confirmed the arrest and added that Singh is being transferred to Assam’s Dibrugarh jail, where other members of his outfit are already lodged.
Amritpal Singh had been on the run since March 18 and was arrested from the Gurdwara Janam Asthan Sant Khalsa of Rode village in Moga, which happens to be the native village of slain militant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.
Earlier, the Punjab Police had launched a major crackdown on Amritpal Singh and members of his ‘Waris Punjab De’ outfit.
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The arrest of Amritpal Singh is a significant step towards countering the growing threat of Khalistani terrorism in Punjab.
The ‘Waris Punjab De’ outfit had been involved in various unlawful activities, including the dissemination of seditious material and inciting violence against the Indian state.
The Punjab Police had been tracking Singh’s movements for over a month and had launched a massive manhunt to apprehend him.
The surrender of Amritpal Singh is a major victory for the police and a significant blow to Khalistani groups that are trying to revive the separatist movement in Punjab.
The Punjab Police has been working tirelessly to counter the threat of Khalistani terrorism in the state. The arrest of Amritpal Singh is a testament to their efforts and a warning to other Khalistani elements that the Indian state will not tolerate any attempt to challenge its sovereignty.
The surrender and arrest of Waris Punjab De leader Amritpal Singh is a significant step towards countering the growing threat of Khalistani terrorism in Punjab.
The Punjab Police’s tireless efforts to apprehend Singh have paid off and his arrest will serve as a warning to other Khalistani elements. It is hoped that more such steps will be taken in the future to ensure the safety and security of the people of Punjab and India as a whole.
