Tensions prevail in Punjab as the state police have launched a massive Cordon and Search Operations against pro-Khalistani leader & Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh. Till now 7 cases have been registered against Amritpal Singh. In the latest development, Amritpal Singh’s uncle and driver have surrendered before the Punjab Police.
Reportedle, Amritpal’s uncle Harjit Singh and driver Harpreet Singh surrendered to police late at night on Sunday near the gurdwara in the Mehatpur area. SSP Rular Swarandeep Singh on Monday informed about the latest development in Amritpal Singh’s search operation. However, the pro-Khalistani supporter is still on run but the arrest can happen anytime soon. Police are carrying out various flag marches and search operations in and near Jalandhar. Apart from this, manhunt has also been increased in areas ranging from Shahkot to Malsia. The police suspect Amritpal Singh to be hiding in Jalandhar due to which the entry and exit points of the district have been blocked. The force is also stationed in Amritpal's village Jallukheda.
Cordon and Search Operations against Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh started almost 23 days after he and his supporters clashed at the Ajanala Police Station and attacked the deployed policemen. Meanwhile, Punjab government on Sunday extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in Punjab till 12 noon on Monday.