The car was present in an deserted state in Salema village in Jalandhar’s Shahkot.
Amritsar:
A photograph of Khalistani separatist and terrorist Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, a rifle, had been among the many issues recovered by Punjab cops from an SUV reportedly deserted by fugitive Amritpal Singh, the chief of pro-Khalistan outfit ‘Waris Punjab De, who has been on the run for the final two days.
Amritpal Singh strikes round with armed males and a few of his supporters name him “Bhindranwale 2.0”.
The cops have arrested 78 folks, together with the 30-year-old radical preacher’s financier and father. Amritpal Singh reportedly fled on a bike, abandoning his automobile.
The police motion comes after Amritpal’s supporters clashed with cops on the Ajnala police station on the outskirts of Amritsar final month, demanding the discharge of one in every of Amritpal’s shut aides, Lovepreet Toofan.
A non-public walkie talkie, rifle, 57 reside cartridges, a sword, and scores of registration quantity plates had been among the many articles recovered from the car, police mentioned.
Additionally, the SUV had tinted glasses, which isn’t allowed.
The car was present in an deserted state in Salema village in Jalandhar’s Shahkot.
A contemporary FIR has been filed towards the fugitive preacher and a few of his associates in reference to possession of unlawful weapons.
The cops had on Saturday mentioned that an operation was launched to arrest Amritpal and his supporters for being concerned in 4 felony circumstances referring to spreading disharmony amongst lessons, try and homicide, assault on police personnel, and creating obstructions within the lawful discharge of duties of public servants.