Amritpal Singh Waris, popularly known as De Punjab, was arrested in Punjab by the police on Friday. He has been charged with criminal conspiracy and promoting violence. The police claim that Waris was planning to carry out violent activities in the state.
Before his arrest, Waris met with former Jathedar Jasbir Singh Khalsa at his residence. The meeting lasted for over an hour, and Khalsa reportedly offered his support to Waris. Khalsa is a respected Sikh leader who served as the head of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikh religion.
The meeting between the two has raised eyebrows, as Khalsa is known for his stance against violence and his advocacy for peace. However, Khalsa has defended his meeting with Waris, stating that he was simply trying to understand the situation and offer his support to a fellow Sikh.
Waris is a popular Punjabi singer and songwriter who has been vocal in his support for the farmers’ protest against the controversial farm laws. He has been using his music to raise awareness about the plight of the farmers and has been critical of the government’s handling of the issue.
This arrest comes amidst the ongoing crackdown on individuals and groups that have been associated with the farmers’ protest. Many activists, journalists, and opposition leaders have been arrested or detained by the police under various charges.
The arrest of Amritpal Singh Waris has sparked protests in Punjab, with many people taking to the streets to demand his release. The situation remains tense in the state, and the authorities are closely monitoring the situation.
Punjab police deny entering Gurdwara in uniform during Amritpal Singh’s arrest
The arrest of Punjabi singer and songwriter Amritpal Singh Waris, popularly known as De Punjab, has caused a stir in Punjab. While the police claim that Waris was planning to carry out violent activities in the state, his supporters and many others have demanded his release, citing political motives behind his arrest.
Recently, there were allegations made against the police that they entered a Gurdwara in uniform during Waris’s arrest. However, the Punjab police have denied these allegations, stating that they waited outside the Gurdwara and only entered after Waris came out of it. The police also stated that they did not enter the Gurdwara in uniform and followed all protocols.
“Amritpal Singh has been arrested by Punjab Police around 6:45 am this morning in village Rode,” said senior police officer Sukhchain Singh.
“We surrounded Amritpal with restraint, and he had no way to escape. We waited and did not enter the gurdwara to maintain its sanctity. We could not have entered in uniform,” he said.
“Amritpal Singh has been sent to Dibrugarh under the National Security Act and will be questioned thoroughly,” the police officer said.
Waris had met with former Jathedar Jasbir Singh Khalsa at his residence before his arrest. Khalsa is a respected Sikh leader who served as the head of the Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat of the Sikh religion. The meeting between the two has raised eyebrows, as Khalsa is known for his stance against violence and his advocacy for peace. However, Khalsa has defended his meeting with Waris, stating that he was simply trying to understand the situation and offer his support to a fellow Sikh.
The arrest of Waris comes amidst the ongoing crackdown on individuals and groups that have been associated with the farmers’ protest. Many activists, journalists, and opposition leaders have been arrested or detained by the police under various charges. The situation remains tense in the state, with protests being held by Waris’s supporters demanding his release.
In the midst of all this, the Punjab police have denied the allegations of entering the Gurdwara in uniform, further fueling the debate around Waris’s arrest and the ongoing crackdown on dissent in Punjab.
