On Saturday, a special team of the state police chased the Waris Punjab De chief's convoy as it headed to Jalandhar, but he was able to escape on a motorcycle.
Digital Desk: Amid the fierce manhunt for Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh, his uncle, and driver have surrendered themselves before Jalandhar police.
Since Saturday, when the Punjab Police started a "major state-wide cordon and search operations (CASO)" in the state against members of the "Waris Punjab De," which is led by him, the extremist preacher has been on the run.
Amritpal's uncle Harjit Singh and driver Harpreet Singh surrendered near a gurdwara in the Mehatpur district of Jalandhar late Sunday night, Jalandhar Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural) Swarandeep Singh said, PTI reported. So far, 112 supporters of Amritpal have been arrested. In their search for Amritpal, the police launched flag marches and conducted searches all over the state.
On Saturday, a special team of the state police chased the Waris Punjab De chief's convoy as it headed to Jalandhar, but he was able to escape on a motorcycle. Singh's supporters, however, asserted that he was already being held against his will by the police.
Police apprehended numerous others for interrogation while detaining 78 members of Singh's group during the statewide operation. Nine firearms, including a revolver, seven 12-bore rifles, 315 bore rifle, and 373 live rounds of various calibres were found by the police.
According to the authorities, Waris Punjab members are connected to four criminal cases involving causing class strife, attempting murder, attacking police officers, and interfering with the lawful performance of public workers' responsibilities.
