Mallika Dureja
Special operation to nab Amritpal Singh: Here is what happened so far
1. Punjab Police launched a high-level operation to chase Amritpal Singh. while he was reportedly on his way to Shri Muktsar Sahib.
2. The Police cordoned off Amritpal’s cavalcade in Mehatpur.
3. HT learnt from a senior police official that Amritpal switched his vehicle at the spot where his cavalcade was intercepted by the police and attempted to dodge the police.
4. A heavy police force is involved in the entire operation.
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5. Punjab Police appealed for maintaining peace and harmony as the internet services have been snapped.
6. AAP MP Sanjay Singh said the AAP government of Bhagwant Mann is very strict with the law and order situation. “Bhagwant Mann ji is committed to strengthening the law and order situation of Punjab. The government will officially issue a statement on this. As the operation is still on, it will not be right to comment,” Sanjay Singh said.
7. Where is Amritpal Singh? Some unverified video showed him sitting in a vehicle as one of his aides said cops were after Bhai saab.
8. Internet services in Punjab will remain suspended until 12 noon on Sunday, police said.
