Amritpal Singh

A massive search operation continued on the second day on Sunday to nab pro-Khalistan activist Amritpal Singh, police has said.

The elusive preacher himself, however, gave the police a slip and escaped their dragnet when his cavalcade was intercepted in Jalandhar district. Dubai-returned Amritpal Singh was last year anointed the head of ‘Waris Punjab De’, which was founded by actor and activist Deep Sidhu who died in a road accident in February last year. After the incident, in which six policemen including a Superintendent of Police rank officer had suffered injuries, the AAP government in the state had faced severe flak and was accused of kowtowing to extremists. A police spokesperson said that the followers of ‘Waris Punjab De’, or WPD, are involved in four criminal cases relating to spreading disharmony among classes, attempt to murder, attack on police personnel, and creating obstructions in the lawful discharge of duties of public servants. Police on Saturday launched a “massive state-wide cordon and search operations (CASO)” in the state against the members of the ‘Waris Punjab De’ group, headed by Singh, against whom several criminal cases have been registered. The police action came a day ahead of the start of Amritpal Singh’s ‘Khalsa Wahir’ -- a religious procession -- which was to start from Muktsar district.

Amit Shah, concerned after the Ajnala incident, recently summoned Bhagwant Mann and reportedly asked him to take strict action against the elements trying ...

On February 23, thousands of his supporters stormed the Ajnala police station, flashing swords and high-calibre firearms. Mann had also met the Punjab governor on the same issue. [Amritpal Singh](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/punjab-police-crack-down-on-amritpal-s-outfit-78-held-101679163278057.html) soon, reports suggest that the central agencies have been nudging the Punjab government for a long to initiate police action against him. The overall strength of these companies is around 19,000 personnel. Mann met with Shah on March 2 and reportedly discussed it. [Latest India News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news)along with [Latest News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/latest-news)and [Top Headlines](https://www.hindustantimes.com/)from India and around the world.

Here are all the latest updates on Amritpal Singh's search operation. 19 Mar 2023, 10:29:31 AM IST. Police arrest Waris Punjab de's financier Sarabjeet Singh ...

The manhunt to arrest Amritpal Singh was not an impromptu decision. According to the police, a total of 78 people have been arrested who have links with the radical organisation. A massive search operation is on in Punjab to detain separatist leader Amritpal Singh, chief of Waris Punjab De. According to the Punjab Police, WPD elements are involved in four criminal cases relating to spreading disharmony among classes, attempt to murder, attacking police persons and creating obstructions in the lawful discharge of duties of public servants. Carrying swords and other arms, scores of supporters led by Singh had assembled at the police station in Ajnala in Amritsar. A Punjab Govt official said that they chased Amritpal Singh for about 20-25 kms but he managed to escape.

A manhunt was still on to nab radical Sikh preacher and Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh, police has said. "He is now a fugitive and we are looking for ...

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'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh is on the run after being chased by the Punjab Police.

'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh is on the run after being chased by the Punjab Police.

Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh is still on the run from the Punjab Police and a search is on to trace him, the police said today.

Six police officials were injured in the clash. Police have urged citizens to maintain peace and not share any doctored videos. Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh is still on the run from the Punjab police and a search is on to trace him, officials have said.

Punjab Police has neither confirmed nor denied any allegation about the crackdown.

There was a kidnapping case registered against Amritpal at the Ajnala police station in Amritsar. Khalsa Vaheer was started by Amritpal last year with an aim to baptise the Sikh youth. Amritpal had plans to visit a village in Bathinda district. The crackdown came just days before Amritpal was to resume Khalsa Vaheer from Muktsar district. [Jalandhar](https://indianexpress.com/section/cities/jalandhar/) and the other in Moga. Amritpal was to attend two functions on Saturday, one at Shahkot in

While radical preacher Amritpal Singh is yet to be arrested, a total of 78 people have been nabbed so far and further searches and raids are underway, ...

The elusive preacher himself, however, gave the police a slip and escaped their dragnet when his cavalcade was intercepted in Jalandhar district. As the operation went underway, authorities stepped up security at several places and suspended internet and SMS services in the state till Sunday noon. Senior police officials accompanied by Punjab police personnel and companies of para-military forces conducted search operations in villages in Nakodar and Shahkot areas. “We also checked if the firearms of his security escorts had been procured legally. Even the roads leading to Moga and Muktsar from Nakodar were completely sealed as no vehicles were allowed to move ahead without adequate checking. Security has been tightened at many places in Punjab with intensive vehicle checking.

According to sources, Amritpal was to be arrested at Mehatpur on the Jalandhar-Moga Road Saturday. However, the Khalistan sympathiser was able to evade the ...

However, the authenticity of the footage is yet to be verified. Late on Saturday, the police, which had remained tight-lipped the entire day, issued a press release saying Amritpal was absconding and that 78 supporters associated with Waris Punjab De had been arrested. According to sources, Amritpal was to be arrested at Mehatpur on the Jalandhar-Moga Road Saturday.

Lagatar24 Desk. Amritsar, March 19: Amritpal Singh, Khalistani leader, is on the run along with his accomplices after police launched a mega operation to ...

According to sources, on March 2, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Home Minister Amit met to explore the idea of arresting Amritpal Singh. On his trip to Jalandhar’s Shahkot tehsil yesterday, the Khalistani leader’s convoy was escorted by a special state police squad made up of officers from seven districts. According to sources, 78 members of his group ‘Waris Punjab De’ have been apprehended by the police while others have been held for interrogation.

Amritpal Singh, the Khalistani leader and 'Waris Punjab De' chief, has been arrested, claimed one of his aides on Sunday even as police said that he is on ...

Daljeet Singh Kalsi alias Sarabjeet Singh Kalsi, who is an alleged advisor and financer of Amritpal Singh, was arrested by the authorities on Sunday.

As efforts are underway to nab pro-Khalistan 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, an alleged advisor and financer of the “fugitive” has been arrested, ...

Lovepreet Singh was released from jail on February 24 following orders of a court in Ajnala on an application by the police. On February 23, thousands of his supporters stormed the Ajnala police station, flashing swords and high-calibre firearms and threatening the police with dire consequences if they did not release Lovepreet Toofan, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting and abducting a man. Several others including Amritpal Singh are on the run and a massive manhunt has been launched to nab them.” Police should have arrested him before he left home," said Tarsem Singh in an exclusive interview with ANI on Saturday. "Situation in the state is completely stable. In an exclusive interview with ANI, the Jalandhar Commissioner said, "Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh has been declared a fugitive.

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.

New Delhi, March 19: Amritpal Singh, the leader of 'Waris Punjab De,' took a car to flee, and the Punjab Police confiscated it on Sunday along with a number ...

“The law and order situation is normal in Jalandhar and the state. Seven of Amritpal Singh’s aides, according to the police, have been detained, and attempts are being made to find the pro-Khalistan leader as well. One Kirpan and a .315 bore weapon with 57 live cartridges have also been recovered from it.

The Punjab Police has shifted the Sikh hardliner Amritpal Singh's aides to Dibrugarh in Assam. The motive for moving them out of the state has not been ...

Meanwhile, the Punjab Police have declared Amritpal a fugitive. While Amritpal was drawing a lot of attention due to his open demand for Khalistan, the latest police action on him and his team in Waris Punjab De was linked to Ajnala incident last month, said the Punjab government in its press release last night. Somehow, he managed to escape. In the latest video, a joint team of Punjab police and Haryana police was seen arresting Daljeet Singh Kalsi alias Sarabjeet Singh Kalsi, an alleged advisor and financer of Amritpal Singh from his flat in Gurgaon. He said, “It is a chor-police game. Our main motive right now is to maintain law and order.”

Amritpal Singh pulled a fast one on the Punjab Police and remains elusive as the chase to nab the radical Sikh leader is still on.

In the unverified video, Amritpal Singh was seen fleeing in a car as a supporter said the police was chasing bhaisaab (Amritpal). It is the same car which was seen in the video which surfaced on Saturday. Amritpal Singh pulled a fast one on the Punjab Police and remains elusive as the chase to nab the radical Sikh leader is still on. The car in which Amritpal Singh believed to have escaped was found abandoned in Salema village. According to reports, the radical Sikh leader changed vehicle and pulled a fast one on the police. [Amritpal Singh ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/amritpal-singh)still remains absconding, the Punjab Police said there was no lapse in the chase.

Radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh got married in February this year. His wife Kirandeep Kaur is an NRI but Amritpal Singh said his wife would stay with him ...

Amritpal Singh's father said he did not have the correct information on whether Amritpal Singh was arrested or not. Before becoming the chief of Deep Sidhu's Waris Punjab De, Amritpal Singh used to be a truck driver in Dubai when he reportedly got indoctrinated and became a Khalistani sympathiser. Petitioner Imaan Singh Khara claimed Amritpal Singh has been "illegally and forcibly" detained by the police. Radical Sikh leader Amritpal Singh got married in February this year. [Amritpal Singh ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/amritpal-singh)has remained elusive on the second day of Punjab Police's crackdown on Waris Punjab De while two more FIRs have been registered against him -- in connection with the recovery of a weapon from an abandoned car. To this, Sharma said it is a possibility but it is a matter of investigation.

The extreme preacher and Khalistan supporter has been on the run since the Punjab Police began a big operation on Saturday, arresting 78 members of his ...

The Punjab Police on Saturday asked people to maintain peace and harmony. Punjab Police is working to maintain Law & Order. Some supporters of 'Waris Punjab De' chief shared some videos on social media claiming that policemen were chasing them.

The self-styled radical preacher has been on the run since the Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown on Saturday and arrested 78 members of the 'Waris ...

Also, police confiscated uniforms and jackets, officials said, adding that the weapons and ammunition seized from the radical [Sikh](/topic/sikh)preacher's car bore "AKF" marking on it. They were being brainwashed to choose the path of slain terrorist Dilawar Singh, who acted as a human bomb and killed former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, the officials said. A thick dossier prepared with inputs from various security agencies claimed that Singh, who returned from Dubai last year allegedly at the behest of Pakistan's ISI and Khalistan sympathisers residing overseas, was mainly engaged in brainwashing youths to become "khadkoos" or human bombs.

More than "100 people have been arrested" so far, including Amritpal's 10 gunmen and several "weapons and over 300 bullets seized".

I have nothing to say on this." As Amritpal gave the police a slip when his cavalcade was intercepted in Jalandhar district, [Punjab Police](/topic/punjab-police)declared him a 'fugitive'. Dibrugarh deputy commissioner and SP received the team at Mohanbari Airport amid tight security. "There is no information since yesterday. In Kurukshetra, Kaithal and Sirsa, strict vigil was being maintained, they said. At Shambhu border, extra checkpoints were set up and police personnel deployed, officials said.

Security agencies had raised a red flag after intelligence inputs suggested that Khalistan sympathiserAmritpal Singh was using drug de-addiction centres and ...

They were being brainwashed to choose the path of slain terrorist Dilawar Singh, who acted as a human bomb and killed former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, the officials said. During the ongoing investigation, several arms and ammunition meant for the so-called Anandpur Khalsa Front (AKF), a creation of Amritpal Singh, were seized. Amritpal used to attend “shaheedi samagam” (memorial events) of slain terrorists where he termed them so-called “martyrs of the Panth” and glorified the use of weapons.

Security agencies had raised a red flag after intelligence inputs suggested that Amritpal Singh was using drug de-addiction centres and a gurdwara for ...

[Amritpal has been at large](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/search-for-amritpal-on-security-tightened-101679250538209.html) since the Punjab Police launched a massive crackdown on Saturday and arrested 78 members of his outfit. He was told to motivate naive young Sikhs in name of religion. The police also seized uniforms and jackets. [Latest India News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news)along with [Latest News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/latest-news)and [Top Headlines](https://www.hindustantimes.com/)from India and around the world. During the ongoing investigation, several arms and ammunition meant for the so-called AKF were seized, PTI reported. [Amritpal Singh, the 'fugitive' pro-Khalistan preacher ](https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/amritpal-singh)and the ‘ [Waris Punjab De](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/amritpal-singh-hunt-police-seize-2-cars-of-waris-punjab-de-chief-101679209833859.html)’ chief, was trying to raise his own army - the Anandpur Khalsa Force (AKF) - on the lines of the Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and a human bomb squad.

Amritpal Singh's uncle Harjit Singh and driver Harpreet Singh surrendered around 1:30am before the Punjab Police near Bullandpur Gurudwara in Shahkot area.

The vehicle, an Isuzu SUV, was found abandoned at a village in Jalandhar district early in the morning. Amritpal’s uncle Harjit Singh and driver Harpreet Singh surrendered around 1:30am before the deputy inspector general of police (Border Range) Narendra Bhargav. The state police has so far arrested 112 supporters of Amritpal. The men were identified as alleged fund raiser Daljit Singh Kalsi, Bhagwant Singh, Gurmeet Singh and ‘Pradhanmantri’ Bajeka. [Latest India News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news)along with [Latest News](https://www.hindustantimes.com/latest-news)and [Top Headlines](https://www.hindustantimes.com/)from India and around the world. Amritpal Singh's uncle Harjit Singh and driver Harpreet Singh surrendered around 1:30am before the Punjab Police near Bullandpur Gurudwara in Shahkot area.

Radical preacher Amritpal Singh's uncle and driver have surrendered before the police in Jalandhar while the Khalistan sympathiser was still on the run, ...

- Amritpal's uncle Harjit Singh and driver Harpreet Singh surrendered near a gurdwara in the Mehatpur area in Jalandhar late Sunday night, Jalandhar Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural) Swarandeep Singh said. Radical preacher Amritpal Singh's uncle and driver have surrendered before the police in Jalandhar while the Khalistan sympathiser was still on the run, police said on Monday.

Amritpal Singh: As the chase for Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh entered Day 3, his uncle and driver surrendered today. His uncle Harijit Singh and driver ...

The police added that Amritpal Singh has been confined to a small area. Among those arrested was Daljeet Singh Kalsi, the man who handles Amritpal Singh's finances. Harijit Singh said he and Amritpal split during the 15-16 km cop chase.

An officer said a message has been sent to all units of the BSF and SSB along with two pictures of Amritpal – with and without his turban.

Officials in intelligence agencies said Amritpal had gone to Dubai in 2012 to work as a truck driver in his family transport business. The Punjab Police booked Amritpal and seven of his associates under the Arms Act Sunday after they claimed to have recovered six 12-bore rifles and 196 cartridges. An officer said a message has been sent to all units of the BSF and SSB along with two pictures of Amritpal – with and without his turban.

Harnek Uppal 'Fauji', who heads Deep Sidhu faction of 'Waris Punjab De', was part of a social app, ClubHouse group, and confirmed first introduction of ...

Intelligence agencies suspected that Amritpal may join the Sidhu Moosewala march, and the situation may go out of the hand of the AAP government, which has been struggling to keep gangsters and anti-social elements in check. There were doubts in Punjab that Amritpal was probably a stooge of powerful groups in New Delhi, whereas the central agency had their own suspicions on why Punjab Police was soft on Amritpal. Toofan and others were booked on the complaint of Varinder Singh of Ropar on February 17. Amritpal was not among the designated speakers, but soon, egged on by some NRIs and members on his ‘knowledge on Punjab’, he became one of the speakers. However, it seemed police remained as an observer only on his activities as Amritpal denounced violence in his first speeches. On February 23, Amritpal stormed the Ajnala police station and took control of it. The confrontation between the BJP-ruled Centre government and Aam Aadmi Party-ruled Punjab fuelled several conspiracy theories about the origin and support of Amritpal. Harnek Uppal ‘Fauji’, who heads the Deep Sidhu faction of ‘Waris Punjab De’, was part of the ClubHouse group and confirmed the first introduction of Amritpal on the Punjab scene. He was a truck driver in Dubai and was a dropout from a polytechnic college from Kapurthala. However, the state and central police and government initially worked separately due to a trust deficit. He dressed up as Bhindranwale, wearing a long white kurta over short loose pants, a blue turban, a Kirpan, and alternately carrying a silver arrow or a weapon. Mandeep Sidhu, brother of Deep Sidhu, has also spoken in media interviews on how Deep Sidhu distanced himself from Amritpal.

Police warned that strict action will be taken against anyone spreading rumours, saying it was monitoring fake news and hate speeches from different ...

The Punjab Police on Sunday continued its crackdown on Waris Punjab De arresting more than 30 persons for supporting "fugitive" Amritpal Singh and car.

In Patiala, the police cracked down on some persons by taking them into preventive custody while some others were released after brief detention and questioning. Bathinda senior superintendent of police Gulneet Singh Khurana said some persons were holding a protest against the crackdown on Amritpal at Talwandi Sabo on Saturday night and they were taken into custody under preventive action. He does not have any hold in the belt nor could he gain followers from there". I appeal to the public to not pay heed to rumours," said IG GS Bhullar.Late night action Police and paramilitary forces conducted flag marches in Amritsar, Pathankot, Sangrur, Mohali, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Batala, Kapurthala, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Barnala and other parts of the state, and heavy security was deployed across the state. They urged the public to stay calm and not believe in rumours.

Harnek Uppal 'Fauji', who heads Deep Sidhu faction of 'Waris Punjab De', was part of a social app, ClubHouse group, and confirmed first introduction of ...

Intelligence agencies suspected that Amritpal may join the Sidhu Moosewala march, and the situation may go out of the hand of the AAP government, which has been struggling to keep gangsters and anti-social elements in check. There were doubts in Punjab that Amritpal was probably a stooge of powerful groups in New Delhi, whereas the central agency had their own suspicions on why Punjab Police was soft on Amritpal. Toofan and others were booked on the complaint of Varinder Singh of Ropar on February 17. However, it seemed police remained as an observer only on his activities as Amritpal denounced violence in his first speeches. Amritpal was not among the designated speakers, but soon, egged on by some NRIs and members on his ‘knowledge on Punjab’, he became one of the speakers. On February 23, Amritpal stormed the Ajnala police station and took control of it. The confrontation between the BJP-ruled Centre government and Aam Aadmi Party-ruled Punjab fuelled several conspiracy theories about the origin and support of Amritpal. Harnek Uppal ‘Fauji’, who heads the Deep Sidhu faction of ‘Waris Punjab De’, was part of the ClubHouse group and confirmed the first introduction of Amritpal on the Punjab scene. He was a truck driver in Dubai and was a dropout from a polytechnic college from Kapurthala. However, the state and central police and government initially worked separately due to a trust deficit. He dressed up as Bhindranwale, wearing a long white kurta over short loose pants, a blue turban, a Kirpan, and alternately carrying a silver arrow or a weapon. Mandeep Sidhu, brother of Deep Sidhu, has also spoken in media interviews on how Deep Sidhu distanced himself from Amritpal.