ISI angle suspected in ‘Waris Punjab De’: Punjab IGP

 Rapid Action Force personnel flag march amid crackdown against ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh and his aides, in Jalandhar on Monday. (PTI)

 

 

PUNJAB Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sukhchain Singh Gill on Monday said that they have a very strong suspicion of an ISI angle and foreign funding in ‘Waris Punjab De’ outfit as 114 people have been arrested so far while the hunt for fugitive Amritpal Singh is still underway. “We have a very strong suspicion of an ISI angle, based on the facts and circumstances that have come to light so far. We also have a very strong suspicion of foreign funding. Going by the circumstances, it seems that ISI is involved and there is foreign funding as well,” Punjab IGP said in a press briefing. He also said that a total of 114 people have been arrested so far since the crackdown has launched. “So far, 114 elements, who attempted to disturb peace and harmony, have been arrested. A total of 78 of them were arrested on the first day, 34 on day two and the remainder were arrested last night,” he said.

 

He also urged the social media platforms and media persons to first fact check the news before sharing it. However, the senior cop, reiterated that the fugitive, Amritpal Singh, is still absconding. “Police are making all efforts to nab him. Several rumours are being spread. Punjab Police is clearly stating that the arrest is yet to be made and efforts are underway to arrest him,” IGP Gill added. Amid the crackdown, which started on Saturday, the suspension of the Internet, SMS and dongle services was also extended till Tuesday noon.