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Amritpal has been on the run since March 18. Security measures in Bathinda have been tightened ahead of Baisakhi celebrations in the state, following an unverified video of Khalistan preacher and 'Waris Punjab De' leader Amritpal Singh urging supporters to spread the word to Let the large Baisakhi congregation discuss issues before the Sikh community. Police Additional Director General Surinder Pal Singh Parmar said the security deal is a positive message that the situation is normal in Punjab.
"We have made elaborate security arrangements. We are here for the comfort of the people. We want more and more people to visit Baisakhi State. This will send a positive message that the situation is normal in Punjab. No restrictions have been imposed." ADGP said. about the security arrangements in Bathinda ahead of the Baisakhi celebrations on April 14.
Earlier on April 2, amid speculation that fugitive Punjab leader Waris De would likely visit the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Deputy Commissioner for Police, Law and Order Parminder Singh Bhandal said that if the Khalistan leader wanted to surrender , they would. . help you do it in accordance with the law.
“We are constantly working for the safety of the people of Amritsar. Right now we are focusing more on traffic management as Baisakhi is just around the corner. If Amritpal wants to surrender, we will do our part according to the law." he said. Earlier, the fugitive Khalistan leader appeared in a new video saying he was not 'a fugitive' and would 'appear before the world soon'.
Amritpal said those who think he ran away or left his friends should "put that out" of their minds.
The KhaIistan leader, who has been declared a fugitive by Punjab police, said no one should fear that he has fled his village.
"Soon I will appear in front of the world. I am not the type of person who will go abroad and release videos," he said.
"Many people said that I cut my hair. Before I cut my hair, they will cut off my head," he said.
Amritpal has been on the run since March 18, when Punjab police launched a massive manhunt against him.
The crackdown came nearly three weeks after Amritpal supporters attacked the Ajnala police station in Amritsar on February 23, demanding the release of one of their closest associates, Lovepreet Toofan.
