The supporters of Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh laid siege on the police station, which led to a scuffle and injuries to several police personnel. On Thursday, thousands of supporters of the group broke barricades at a police station in Amritsar using weapons and threatened to disturb law and order. See pics (Photos/PTI)
Updated On: 2023-02-24 02:17 PM IST
Followers of 'Waris Punjab De' founder Amritpal Singh clash with the police while breaking through barricades at the police in protest against filing of FIR against him and his associates, at Ajnala near Amritsar
Capt Amarinder also questioned the motive behind carrying the holy Guru Granth Sahib to the protest site, which he said was unacceptable
'Waris Punjab De' founder Amritpal Singh along with his supporters arrive at the police station demanding the release of his associate, at Ajnala near Amritsar
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh expressed grave concern over the Ajnala incident where the supporters of Sikh preacher Amritpal laid siege on the police station, which led to a scuffle and injuries to several police personnel
Punjab police have decided to release Lovepreet Toofan, a close aide of 'Waris Punjab Ke' chief Amritpal Singh. Senior Superintendent of Police told ANI, "As per the evidence presented before us, Lovepreet Toofan will be discharged. SIT constituted to investigate the case"