Radical preacher Amritpal Singh reportedly detained, internet services shut across Punjab

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Meanwhile, the Punjab Police asked people to maintain peace and harmony. "Request all citizens to maintain peace & harmony. Punjab Police is working to maintain Law & Order. Request citizens not to panic or spread fake news or hate speech," it said in a tweet.

Amritsar: 'Waris Punjab De' founder Amritpal Singh with his associate Lovepreet ...PTI
Punjab Police has reportedly detained radical preacher Amritpal Singh on Saturday. Times of India quoting sources reported that the chief of Waris Punjab De group was detained in Mehatpur area of Jalandhar district of Punjab.

Earlier today, Punjab Police intercepted Amritpal's cavalcade and arrested six of his supporters but the preacher managed to escape with other supporters in a vehicle. Some supporters of 'Waris Punjab De' chief shared some videos on social media claiming that policemen were chasing them.

A video also showed Amritpal sitting in a vehicle and one of his aides could be heard saying policemen were after 'Bhai saab' (Amritpal).

Another supporter in a field shared a video in which he was claiming that policemen were after him.

A heavy police force was involved in the entire operation.

Meanwhile, authorities have suspended internet services across the state till 12 noon Sunday.

Punjab Police has asked people to maintain peace and harmony. "Request all citizens to maintain peace & harmony Punjab Police is working to maintain Law & Order. Request citizens not to panic or spread fake news or hate speech," it said in a tweet.

Last month, Amritpal and his supporters, some of them brandishing swords and guns, broke through barricades and barged into the Ajnala Police Station in the outskirts of the Amritsar city, and clashed with police for the release of one of Amritpal's aide.

During the incident, six policemen including a Superintendent of Police rank officer had suffered injuries.
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