Amritpal Singh arrest: Waris Punjab De chief came to fore after pressure was built, says Punjab DGP
Chandigarh, April 25: 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh surfaced after the Punjab Police created a pressure situation by conducting extensive raids, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a review meeting with Punjab Police officers.
"CM held a law and order review meeting with Punjab Police officers. The operation that successfully concluded recently wherein NSA (National Security Act) detenues were successfully caught was reviewed. The officers who did the good work were motivated and encouraged by the CM," Punjab DGP said after meeting
He further informed that discussions were also held on the overall upgradation, technological upgradation and future roadmap.
"CM appreciated the role of Punjab Police that without firing a single bullet or any damage to any life or property, peace was maintained in Punjab. The Punjab Police is committed to maintaining peace and harmony in the state," the DGP added.
When asked about the claims that Amritpal Singh was not arrested and instead surrendered, the Punjab DGP stated, "He was arrested. This is very clear. There is nothing to revisit here. He surfaced as raids were done and pressure was built. After that, he was arrested."
Speaking over the sacrilege incident at a Gurudwara in Morinda, he said, "The sacrilege is very unfortunate. The one who did that has been arrested. We will expose the conspiracy in-depth, if any."
After a month-long manhunt, Khalistan sympathiser and 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh was apprehended by Punjab Police in Moga on Sunday and afterwards transferred to Assam's Dibrugarh jail.
Since March 18, the self-styled preacher has been dodging Punjab Police. Amritpal's aides, who had already been arrested, were also lodged in Dibrugarh.
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