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Who is Amritpal Singh and why is he on the run?

Waris Punjab De leader remains at large as of March 22, despite 80,000 police personnel reportedly on his trail

Evening Standard

India police hunt Sikh leader, arrest separatist supporters

Indian police are searching for a Sikh separatist leader who has revived calls for an independent homeland, stirring fears of violence in northwestern Punjab state

The Independent UK

Punjab: 4 detained amid crackdown on Amritpal, bike recovered

Amid the crackdown on 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh and his aides, four accused were detained in Ludhiana on Wednesday, and were sent to jail. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Lookout circular, non-bailable warrant against Amritpal Singh

Punjab Police issued a lookout circular (LOC) and non-bailable warrant (NBW) against 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, the fugitive Khalistani sympathiser. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab: 154 people arrested for 'disturbing' peace as fugitive Amritpal continues to evade police

As fugitive Amritpal Singh continues to evade police for the fifth consecutive day, Punjab Police on Tuesday said they have arrested 154 people for disturbing 'peace and harmony' in the state, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Headquarters Sukhchain Gill informed. Read further on Dynamite news:

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India hunts Sikh preacher who has revived calls for homeland

Indian police have launched a hunt for a Sikh preacher who has revived talk of an independent Sikh homeland and stoked fears of a return to violence that killed tens of thousands of people in 1980s and early 1990s.

Reuters

"What are 80,000 cops doing?" High Court raps Punjab Police over Amritpal Singh

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday slammed the Punjab government over its failure to arrest Khalistan supporter Amritpal Singh as the search operation enters day four. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Amritpal Singh still on the run; Home Ministry asks BSF, SSB to be alert at border posts

International Borders with Nepal, Pakistan among others have been put on high alert considering the possibility that 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh might escape country. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Crackdown on Amritpal: Uttarakhand police keeping strict vigil against fugitive Khalistani leader

Amid the ongoing crackdown against 'Wris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh is being carried out by the Punjab Police, the police in the nearby state of Uttarakhand is also on full alert mode. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Journalists, Canadian author, politicians: Several Twitter accounts withheld amid Punjab crackdown

As the crackdown on Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh entered the third day amid an internet shutdown in Punjab, several Twitter accounts were withheld in India, including those belonging to a few journalists and Canadian author Rupi Kaur.

Newslaundry

Man arrested after windows smashed at Indian mission in UK

British police say windows at India’s High Commission in London have been smashed and two security guards were slightly injured during a demonstration by Sikh protesters

The Independent UK

India summons UK diplomat after violent protest at High Commission building in London

Members of separatist group filmed taking down Indian flag from its High Commission building in London and smashing windows

The Independent UK

India arrests more than 100 people in manhunt for Sikh separatist

Amritpal Singh, 30, rose to prominence in recent months demanding the creation of Khalistan, a separate Sikh homeland.

Al Jazeera

Punjab: Suspension of internet, SMS services to continue till Tuesday noon, says Govt

Amid the ongoing crackdown against the 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, the suspension of mobile internet, SMS and dongle services will continue till Tuesday noon, the Punjab government informed. read further on Dynamite News:

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Amirtpal Singh's uncle, driver surrender before Punjab Police: SSP Jalandhar

In a major development in the crackdown against 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, the uncle and the driver of pro-Khalistani leader surrendered before the Punjab Police on Sunday night. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Punjab Police, Rapid Action Force conduct flag march amid crackdown on Amritpal Singh

Punjab Police and Rapid Action Force conducted flag march at various places on Sunday as efforts are underway to nab pro-Khalistan "Waris Punjab De" chief Amritpal Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Amritpal Singh's "close aide and financer" arrested: Sources

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, central agency sources informed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Security enhanced across Punjab as efforts on to nab 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh

Security has been enhanced across the state of Punjab as searches continue to nab pro-Khalistan outfit 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, who has been declared a "fugitive", hours after a massive operation by the police. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh arrested from Jalandhar, say police sources; internet services shut across Punjab

JALANDHAR: Punjab police on Saturday detained separatist leader and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh in Mehatpur area of Jalandhar district, sources said. Earlier during the day, he managed to give the police a slip.

The Times of India

Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal on the run, dodges Punjab police after hot chase

JALANDHAR: Khalistan sympathiser and self-styled preacher Amritpal Singh, who heads Waris Punjab De (WPD), is on the run, the Punjab police said in a statement on Saturday evening. Amritpal, whose vehicle was part of a cavalcade, dodged the Punjab police in Shahkot-Mehatpur area. Two vehicles in his cavalcade were stopped…

The Times of India

SAD MP Harsimrat Badal attacks AAP govt in Punjab for 'inaction' on Ajnala incident

JALANDHAR: As she continued holding meetings in Jalandhar on Saturday for second consecutive day, Shiromani Akali Dal MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal strongly criticized Bhagwamt Mann government for not taking any action on the Ajnala incident against Amritpal Singh and his associates and accused the government of demoralizing police and people.

The Times of India

Punjab Cong MP receives threat call, asked to stop speaking against Amritpal Singh

LUDHIANA: Congress' Ludhiana MP and former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh's grandson Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday claimed to have received a call threatening him of dire consequences if he did not stop speaking against preacher and Khalistani sympathizer Amritpal Singh. Bittu, a three-time MP, is the grandson of Beant…

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Punjab: Lovepreet Toofan to be discharged as police find him innocent

Punjab police have decided to release Lovepreet Toofan, a close aide of 'Waris Punjab Ke' chief Amritpal Singh. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

‘We need young, taller, faster and stronger players’

Veselin Matic, head coach of the national men’s basketball team, is on a mission to make India competitive at the Asian and world level. He talks about the current state of the sport, what the challenges are and what can be done to improve matters

The Hindu

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