Ajit Karn
Wednesday, while summarising the situation in Punjab, Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vikram Doraiswami, said “there is no truth to the sensationalist lies circulating on social media.”
The Indian High Commissioner discussed the legal action taken against Waris Punjab De.
“Travel conditions are normal, and visitors, including those from the United Kingdom, are secure. Doraiswami stated in a video address released by the Indian High Commission in London, “Let me assure all of our friends in the United Kingdom, especially our brothers and sisters with relatives in Punjab, that the sensationalist lies circulating on social media are untrue.”
Amritpal Singh, the alleged leader of the pro-Khalistan group ‘Waris Punjab De,’ and his associates were arrested on Saturday as part of a police operation to seize control of several districts of Punjab. On Saturday, it was reported that mobile Internet services had been suspended in several districts of Punjab.
Last month, Amritpal’s supporters clashed with police personnel at the Ajnala police station on the periphery of Amritsar, demanding the release of one of Amritpal’s closest aides, Lovepreet Toofan. The police action occurred almost three weeks after the clashes.
The Indian High Commissioner in the United Kingdom stated, “The situation in your ancestral homeland is not as reported.” The state’s elected chief minister and local police authorities have released detailed information, including television interviews; please view these. Do not believe the few individuals who spread falsehoods and disinformation.”
According to the India’s High Commissioner, the Punjab police launched an operation on March 18 against members of Waris Punjab De who have been charged with crimes. Specifically against this organisation’s leader, Amritpal Singh, and other elements.
“Four criminal cases, including allegations such as sowing discord, murder, assault on police personnel, etc., have been filed. Approximately 100 individuals have been arrested, and only those facing criminal charges. “Those who commit such crimes will be punished according to the law, and their constitutional rights to a defence will be protected,” he said.
“All communication services, including the mobile telephone network, are still accessible across the state as of today at noon, with the exception of four districts. Broadband Internet access has not been affected throughout the state. There are no limitations on media coverage,” he added.
Thousands of Amritpal’s supporters invaded the Ajnala police station on February 23, brandishing swords and high-caliber firearms and threatening the police with dire consequences if they did not release Lovepreet Toofan, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting and kidnapping a man.
The supporters, armed with swords and firearms, breached the police barricades set up in front of the Ajnala police station.
Later, the police announced that Lovepreet Singh Toofan will be released “in light of the evidence presented.”
Lovepreet Singh was released from prison on February 24 on the orders of an Ajnala court in response to a police petition.
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Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann responded to the incident by stating that these “one thousand people” do not represent Punjab and that they are “funded by Pakistan” to disrupt peace in the state.
