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2023 - 3 - 18

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Amritpal Singh LIVE UPDATES: Security beefed up across Punjab ... (India TV)

Amritpal Singh LIVE UPDATES: Security has been enhanced across the state of Punjab as searches continue to nab Khalistani sympathiser 'Waris Punjab De' chief ...

Police should have arrested him before he left home," said Tarsem Singh. Tarsem Singh, Amritpal's father, said the police should have arrested him before he left the house." Father of pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh, who was declared a fugitive by the Jalandhar Commissioner on Saturday (March 18), said the Punjab Police conducted searches at his residence in Amritsar but did not find "anything illegal".

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Amritpal Singh on the run, Punjab suspends internet services till ... (Business Today)

On Saturday, the state police launched a massive operation against Singh. While nearly 80 of his aides were arrested, Singh managed to escape.

The police on Saturday suspended the internet services till today, March 19. However, the suspension has now been extended by one day till Monday. On Saturday, the state police launched a massive operation against Singh.

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Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh remains elusive for 2nd day, high ... (India Today)

Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh has been declared a fugitive by the Punjab Police after launching a state-wide crackdown on elements of Waris Punjab De on ...

Post police breakdown on Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh, Pakistan agencies trying to vitiate atmosphere by spreading out misinformation on social media. They didn't find anything illegal...Police should have arrested him when he left from the house...: Tarsem Singh, Father of Amritpal Singh to ANI [pic.twitter.com/QACVqh1FkX] [March 18, 2023] Amritpal escaped from the spot and our efforts are underway to nab him. Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh has been declared a fugitive by the Punjab Police after launching a state-wide crackdown on elements of Waris Punjab De on Saturday. Last night an FIR under Arms Act has been registered against them and Amritpal Singh is the main accused in the FIR. Referring to Amritpal Singh, Jakhar said that a local-level gangster who radicalised the youth of Punjab is getting national attention. Police recovered 315 bore pistol, sword and walkie-talkie from the car. Punjab police might have thought its better for the suspects to be in Assam. Punjab Police had on Saturday launched a major crackdown against Amritpal, with police arresting 78 members of an outfit headed by him. "G20 represents a large portion of the world and in front of them, this operation is being conducted. Four aides of absconding Sikh radical leader Amritpal Singh were brought to Assam's Dibrugarh district on Sunday due to security reasons. "Flag marches are being conducted in Jalandhar to assure people that there is no law and order situation.

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Manhunt on for Amritpal Singh as 78 held in crackdown, say Punjab ... (Hindustan Times)

Breaking news, March 18, 2023 updates: Get latest news, breaking news, latest updates, live news, top headlines, breaking business news and top news of the ...

Taking to Twitter, Kashmir Zone Police said, "#Encounter has started at Mitrigam area of #Pulwama. Visuals from the India Gate area. An encounter broke out at the Mitrigam area of Pulwama. (ANI) Our mission for Shree Anna is going to be a blessing for these small farmers. Shree Anna market will benefit them and the associated ecosystem. In its fifth chargesheet this month against PFI, the NIA has filed charges against 19 persons, including 12 National Executive Council (NEC) members, founding members and senior leaders of the banned outfit. In last few years, under the able leadership of PM Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh has made remarkable progress. UBS, Credit Suisse and key regulators are rushing to finalise a deal on the merger of the two Swiss banks as soon as Saturday evening, the FT reported. Punjab Police launched a massive state-wide Cordon And Search Operations in the state against elements of Waris Punjab De. Airport Customs officers booked a case against 2 Indian Nationals who landed at Delhi airport on March 15 for smuggling gold worth over ₹1 cr. -

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Radical preacher Amritpal Singh still on the run, Punjab Police ... (Economic Times)

Some supporters of 'Waris Punjab De' chief shared some videos on social media claiming that policemen were chasing them. A video also showed Amritpal sitting in ...

Earlier today, Punjab Police intercepted Amritpal's cavalcade and arrested six of his supporters but the preacher managed to escape with other supporters in a vehicle. In a statement, Punjab Police said that it has launched massive state-wide Cordon and Search perations in the state against elements of Waris Punjab De. Four states Maharashtra, Kerala, Gujarat and Karnataka — account for most of the new infections. Punjab Police has asked people to maintain peace and harmony. Several others including Amritpal Singh are on the run and a massive manhunt has been launched to nab them," the state police said in a statement. [Amritpal Singh](/topic/amritpal-singh)is still on the run and that a massive search operation has started to arrest the chief of Waris Punjab De group.

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With Amritpal Singh Still On The Run, Mobile Internet To Remain ... (Zee News)

Punjab government on Saturday launched a major crackdown against Khalistan sympathizer Amritpal Singh and arrested 78 members of an outfit -- Waris Punjab ...

Four members of the 'Waris Punjab De', who were arrested in Punjab, have been brought to Assam's Dibrugarh on Sunday, police said. The state authorities had on Saturday suspended the internet and SMS services till Sunday noon. An official statement from the Bhagwant Mann-led government said that mobile internet services will remain suspended in Punjab till 12 pm on March 20 in the "interest of public safety". The Punjab government had on Saturday launched a major crackdown against Amritpal Singh and arrested 78 members of an outfit -- Waris Punjab De -- headed by him. Punjab government on Saturday launched a major crackdown against Khalistan sympathizer Amritpal Singh and arrested 78 members of an outfit -- Waris Punjab De -- headed by him. With Amritpal Singh Still On The Run, Mobile Internet To Remain Suspended in Punjab

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Crackdown against Amritpal Singh: Punjab extends suspension of ... (The Indian Express)

As per an official order from the state home department, all mobile internet services (2G/3G/4G/5G/CDMA/GPRS), all SMS services (excluding banking and ...

“Whereas, Director General of Police, Punjab has brought to my notice that certain sections of society are likely to threaten public order by incitement to violence as also resorting to widespread violence with an aim to stoke and cause communal tension, obstruction or injury to persons, danger to human life and property, disturbance of public peace and tranquillity thereby threatening public safety and public order in the State of Punjab,” read the order. The initial order suspended the services from Saturday noon to Sunday noon. Amid its crackdown on self-proclaimed Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh and his associates, the Punjab Government on Sunday extended the suspension of mobile internet services across the state for another 24 hours.

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Amritpal Singh hunt updates: 'Waris Punjab De' chief's friend arrested (Hindustan Times)

Check out live updates of state-wide operation by Punjab Police to hunt down self-styled radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh.

Jalandhar Police have recovered ISUZU car in which Amritapal Singh has reportedly fled from Mehatpur-Malsian road. of weapons & 2 cars also seized. His speeches are heavily led by an anti-migrant stand with a clear message that ‘Punjab is for Punjabis’. Amritpal was earlier working in his family-owned transport business in Dubai and returned to India in 2022. This case was filed a day after the February 23 siege. Amritpal Singh and his aides are named in four criminal cases involving allegations of spreading communal disharmony, attempt to murder and attacking policemen. SP Tejbir Singh Hundal led the team of Panjab Police which brought the four in Assam. Senior superintendent of police (Jalandhar Rural) Swarndeep Singh said the law and order situation in the city and the state is normal. He said with the arrest of the accused, they have also recovered 6 illegal .12 bore weapons and 193 cartridges. Swarandeep Singh, SSP Jalandhar Rural, stated that 315 bore weapons and 56 live catridgea were also recovered from the car. - A total of 78 people have been arrested so far, including six to sever gunmen of Amritpal.

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