LIVE UPDATES – Operation Amritpal Singh: Punjab Police releases images of Amritpal Singh in different attire, requests public to help him ‘get arrest’

Punjab: Massive crackdown on Amritpal Singh-backed Waris Punjab De is underway by Punjab Police across the state. Total of 112 associates of the group have been arrested, including 34 arrest taking place on Sunday, March 19 in connection with fugitive Amritpal Singh. Apart from imposing section 144 of the CrPc – prohibiting congregations – internet and messaging services in some parts of the Union Territory have been snapped by the state government in order to curb spread of any misinformation.

Massive crackdown was instigated after Amritpal and his associates barged into Ajnala police station near Amritsar, for the release of one of important associates of the group, which led to deadly tussle between the group’s associates and police. The scuffle caused grave injuries to several police personnel.

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PUNJAB POLICE RELEASES IMAGES OF AMRITPAL SINGH, URGES PEOPLE TO ‘ARREST HIM’

Punjab Police releases a few pictures 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… https://t.co/ZGh5aOs5jq pic.twitter.com/wh7gNb4BUA

— ANI (@ANI) March 21, 2023

Inform as soon as Amritpal Singh is arrested: Punjab IGP Sukhchain Singh Gill

“Police is 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,” says Punjab IGP Sukhchain Singh Gill.

BREAKING: FRESH FIR AGAINST AMRITPAL SINGH FOR THREATENING A FAMILY TO TAKE SHELTER

According to fresh reports, a new FIR has been lodged against Amritpal Singh, his uncle Harjeet Singh and driver Harpeet Singh for allegedly threatening a family to provide the trio a shelter.

STRONG SUSPICION OF ISI’S INVOLVEMENT: PUNJAB POLICE

“We have a very strong suspcion of ISI’s involvement in this matter. Not just ISI, but foreign funding is also active to provoke instability in the state: Based on the cirumstances and facts gathered, we are clear that ISI is involved in this matter,” said Punjab’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sukhchain Singh Gill.

AMRITPAL SINGH WAS FORMING A MILITIA: PUNJAB POLICE

While addressing the media, Punjab’s Inspector General of Police said that fugitive spearatist leader Amrit Pal Singh was forming a miltia as bulletproof jackets and rifles, with ‘AKF’ written on them, were recovered from his aides.

PUNJAB MINISTER APPEALS TO PEACE IN PUNJAB

If he (Amritpal Singh) will be arrested then he (DGP) will inform you. There are some evil forces but the police is doing good work. I appeal to people of Punjab to maintain peace and brotherhood: Punjab Minister Balbir Singh pic.twitter.com/wTXBtJpwQI

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2023

BAN ON INTERNET SERVICES EXTENDED TILL TUESDAY:

All mobile internet services, all SMS services (except banking & mobile recharge) & all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except the voice call, in the territorial jurisdiction of Punjab suspended till March 21 (12:00 hours) in the interest of public safety: Dept of… https://t.co/kkq3eD8DLe pic.twitter.com/BMNM5uOvDi

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2023

MASSIVE: Internet services have been extended till Tuesday.

Four associates of Amritpal fled to Assam held, NSA slapped

Reportedly, four associates of Amritpal Singh, flown to Dibrugarh in Assam, have been held by the police and slapped under stringent charges of National Security Act (NSA).

Congress Leader Shashi Tharoor slammed British police for incident outside High Commission:

It's utterly shocking that this was allowed to happen. The real problem is not inside the High Commission but on the premises outside which is the responsibility of the local authorities, in this case the British Authorities, to protect. If the British Police are completely… https://t.co/CgWpiklNIp pic.twitter.com/qTyOJIC69q

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2023

ARREST AND PROSECUTE EACH: MEA SLAMS UK GOVERNMENT FOR INCIDENT OUTSIDE INDIAN HIGH COMMMISSION

India lodges strong protest with UK.

Press Release ➡️ https://t.co/Apz9tgy1Ki pic.twitter.com/PV2VyUw1Lt

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) March 19, 2023

INDIAN GOVERNMENT SUMMONS TOP-UK OFFICIALS OVER INCIDENT AT INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION:

Government summons UK diplomats in Delhi pertaining to incident of protestors taking down Indian flag at High Commission in London.

Senior-most UK diplomat in New Delhi was summoned late evening today to convey India’s strong protest at the actions taken by separatist and… https://t.co/oStD4Oh36F

— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2023

INDIAN FLAG PULLED DOWN BY KHALISTANI GROUP AT INDIAN HIGH COMMISSION IN UK:

#WATCH | United Kingdom: Khalistani elements attempt to pull down the Indian flag but the flag was rescued by Indian security personnel at the High Commission of India, London.

(Source: MATV, London)

(Note: Abusive language at the end) pic.twitter.com/QP30v6q2G0

— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2023

MEGA CRACKDOWN ON AMRITPAL SINGH-BACK WARIS PUNJAB DE BY PUNJAB POLICE ON DAY 2

Day 2 on Mega crackdown on #AmritpalSingh backed Waris Punjab De wanted on criminal charges, made preventive arrests of persons attempting to disturb Law & Order in #Punjab (1/2) pic.twitter.com/CG37H0UE1K

— Punjab Police India (@PunjabPoliceInd) March 19, 2023

AMRITPAL SINGH NOT ARRESTED YET: PUNJAB IG

Punjab Police always work keeping law & order in view…Further actions regarding the case will also be done under the law, everyone has their legal rights & they can avail of legal remedies. Amritpal Singh is wanted in this case & he has not been arrested yet: IG Punjab Police,… https://t.co/ImWCd6eVuA pic.twitter.com/gfNEDQ6lZR

— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2023

FLAG MARCH BY PUNJAB POLICE

Punjab | Police conduct flag marches in Gurdaspur and Ludhiana as an operation to nab Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh continues

State govt has extended the suspension of mobile internet services till 20th March.

(L to R- pics 1&2-Gurdaspur, pics 3&4: Ludhiana) pic.twitter.com/429rhDGpIw

— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2023