Arrest of Amritpal Singh: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday asserted that the Aam Aadmi Party is committed to ensuring peace and security in Punjab. This comment of AAP’s national convenor has come in view of the arrest of Christian preacher Amritpal Singh. Ending a manhunt that went on for over a month, the Punjab Police on Sunday (today, April 23, 2023) arrested Amritpal Singh at Rode village in Moga. lion does not have
The 29-year-old preacher was taken into custody at 6.45 am – in traditional attire that included a sheathed sword – from the gurdwara in Rode, Bhindranwale’s native village and also the place where he himself took office for the last time. year as the head of ‘Waris Punjab Day’.
Kejriwal’s statement
“We are committed to peace and security in Punjab. We are also ready to take tough decisions for this.
Delhi CM praised Bhagwant Mann
He lauded Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for completing the “mission” with maturity and courage and thanked the people of the state for maintaining peace and supporting the government. ,Chief Minister @ Bhagwant Mann Sahib accomplished this mission with maturity and courage. Punjab Police achieved success without any bloodshed and firing,” Kejriwal said in his tweet, adding, “Many thanks to the public for maintaining peace and supporting the Punjab government during this time.
The preacher had been on the run since March 18, when the police launched a crackdown against him and members of his organization ‘Waris Punjab De’. The Punjab Police had imposed strict NSA against him. Several cases have been registered against the Khalistan sympathizer and his associates for allegedly creating disharmony, attempt to murder, assault on police personnel and obstructing public servants in lawful discharge of duty.
(With inputs from PTI)
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