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Operation to arrest Amritpal Singh: Waris Punjab De chief dodges arrest, 10 close associates detained
Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh’s cavalcade was cordoned off in Mehatpur while he was on his way to Sri Muktsar Sahib; internet services suspended till Sunday noon
Police have detained at least 10 close associates accompanying Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh during a major operation in Jalandhar’s Mehatpur area even as the self-style separatist leader managed to dodge arrest on Saturday.
It was learnt that Amritpal’s cavalcade was cordoned off in Mehatpur while he was on his way to Sri Muktsar Sahib.
A senior police official said Amritpal managed to flee from the spot where his associates were apprehended, adding that he dodged the police party by switching his vehicle.
Officials privy to the operations said police teams are following Amritpal and he was yet to be detained.
Deputy inspector general (DIG) Jalandhar range Swapan sharma and senior superintendent of police (SSP) Jalandhar rural Swarandeep Singh, meanwhile, could not be immediately contacted for information despite repeated attempts.
With police looking to keep tab on Amritpal’s movement, heavy police force, including personnel from nearby districts, has been deployed in Jalandhar rural areas since Saturday morning.
Police personnel were also deployed at Amritpal’s village, Jallupur Khera in Amritsar.
Mobile internet services, meanwhile, will remain suspended in Punjab until 12 pm pn Sunday.
