Punjab Police on Sunday arrested Daljeet Singh Kalsi alias Sarabjeet Singh Kalsi, an alleged advisor and financer of 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, news agency PTI reported citing CCTV footage
Pro-Khalistan outfit, Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh was declared fugitive on late Saturday evening by the Punjab Police, shortly after he was said to be on the run. On Saturday, the Punjab Police had launched a massive statewide cordon and search operation in the state against the members of the outfit against whom several cases stand registered.
Speaking to news agency ANI, Jalandhar Commissioner of Police Kuldeep Singh Chahal said, “Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh has been declared a fugitive. His two cars were seized and gunmen nabbed. We also checked if the firearms of his security escorts had been procured legally.
“A case has been registered. Punjab Police have launched a manhunt for Amritpal Singh and we are hopeful that he will be arrested soon. A total of 78 people have been arrested so far and further searches and raids are underway," Chahal added.
Security has been enhanced across the state to nab the Khalistani sympathiser.
During the operation, a total of 78 persons were arrested by Punjab Police on Saturday, while, several others were detained for questioning.
Nine weapons including 8 rifles, one revolver have been recovered during the operation, the police said.
Internet services remain suspended across the state and the Punjab Police urged people to maintain peace and harmony and not to spread fake news, panic or hate speech. "Punjab Police is working to maintain law and order," the Punjab Police tweeted.
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