Amritpal Singh arrested by Punjab Police, 78 Waris Punjab De supporters held; internet shut

In a major breakthrough, the Punjab Police on Saturday launched a massive manhunt operation to arrested Waris Punjab De chief and Khailstan sympathiser Amritpal Singh. The police launched an operation against the Khalistan sympathiser a day after G-20 Summit concluded in Amritsar. As police started surrounding his residence, the "Waris Punjab De" chief managed to flee after the police vehicles surrounded his residence but finally he has been arrested by police. Reports also surfaced that Singh entered Bulandpuri Sahib Gurdwara located at Malsiya road in Jalandhar along with his aides.The development came almost a month after Amritpal's supporters laid siege to the police station in Amritsar's Ajnala. Notably, earlier this month Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed law and order situation in the state.The Punjab Police launched a massive manhunt operation to nab "Waris Punjab De" chief Amritpal Singh. Notably, earlier reports surfaced that Amritpal had been arrested; however, the police issued a press release stating that he is still on the run.