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Amritpal Singh Manhunt
ObjectiveTo locate and apprehend Amritpal Singh, a Sikh activist accused of multiple crimes
Date18 March 2023 – 23 April 2023

Amritpal Singh manhunt was a search operation conducted by the Indian authorities for Amritpal Singh, a pro-Khalistan Sikh activist who has been accused of multiple crimes, including attempted murder and hate speech.[1]

Following a recent crackdown by Punjab Police, Singh went into hiding and was reportedly seen in several different cities. Despite efforts by authorities, Singh managed to avoid capture by changing vehicles and disguising himself as a Hindu preacher.[2][3]

Timeline

On 18 March 2023, Indian authorities launched a manhunt for Amritpal Singh after he was accused by police of attempted murder, obstruction of law enforcement and creating "disharmony" in society.[4][5] On 20 March 2023, the Punjab government enforced the stringent National Security Act against Singh and five of his close aides.[6][7][8]

During the manhunt, Indian authorities deployed thousands of paramilitary police and restricted mobile Internet and mobile messaging services for nearly 30 million people across the Punjab state.[9] Indian authorities also arrested more than 200 people while conducting a massive manhunt.[10][11][12]

In Amritsar, the second-largest city in Punjab, the police issued a “hue and cry notice” calling on the public to offer information on the whereabouts of Singh.[12]

In a video released on 29 March 2023, Singh appealed to the Sikh community and Akal Takht for support, without disclosing his location or explaining why he is evading arrest. He criticised the government for detaining Sikh youth and called for a "Sarbat Khalsa" on Baisakhi. The situation gained media attention, with some questioning how Singh had managed to evade authorities.[13]

Sikh activists and organisations expressed concern for Singh's safety and called for fair treatment under the law. Meanwhile, Singh remained at large, and the search for him continued.[14][15][16]

On 23 April 2023, after more than a month, Singh was arrested from Rode village in Moga district, Punjab. Later, he was taken to the high-security Dibrugarh jail in Assam state.[17]

Reaction

In March 2023, Sikhs protested across the United States,[18] the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and Punjab, India, against the manhunt of Singh and the crackdown on his organisation Waris Punjab De, carried out by the Indian authorities.[19][20]

References

  1. ^ "India police seek Sikh leader, arrest separatist supporters". Associated Press. 23 March 2023.
  2. ^ https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/on-the-run-amritpal-appears-on-video-492404
  3. ^ "Amritpal should flee to Pakistan, just like in 1984: Lok Sabha MP Simranjit Singh".
  4. ^ "Khalistan: The outlawed Sikh separatist movement that has Indian authorities on edge". CNN. 22 March 2023.
  5. ^ Jaiswal, PK (20 March 2023). "Know about criminal cases that led to crackdown on Khalistan sympathiser Amritpal Singh". The Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-28.
  6. ^ "Amritpal Singh manhunt: Punjab Police recovers toy drone on outskirts of pro-Khalistan preacher's village in Amritsar". India TV News. 31 March 2023.
  7. ^ "NSA invoked against Amritpal Singh, Punjab tells high court". Hindustan Times. 21 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Amritpal Singh still eludes capture; NSA slapped on 5 of his aides". The Times of India. 21 March 2023.
  9. ^ "India's Manhunt for a Hardline Sikh Leader Leads to Internet Shutdowns and Global Protests". Time. 23 March 2023.
  10. ^ Lawler, Dave (23 March 2023). "Manhunt for Sikh separatist in India stirs up old fears". Axios.
  11. ^ "India arrests more than 100 people in manhunt for Sikh separatist". www.aljazeera.com. 20 March 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Manhunt for fugitive Sikh separatist puts India's Punjab on edge". Financial Times. 4 April 2023.
  13. ^ "Tracing the origin of 'hue and cry' notice issued against Amritpal Singh: From England's King Edward-I to Punjab Police". 31 March 2023.
  14. ^ "Amritpal Singh News Live Updates: Police search expanded to deras in Hoshiarpur". The Times of India. April 2023.
  15. ^ "India Cuts Off Internet to 27 Million People to Catch One Man". www.vice.com. 22 March 2023.
  16. ^ Sharma, Yashraj (28 March 2023). "India can't find a Sikh separatist leader, but its manhunt has got the world's attention". www.nbcnews.com.
  17. ^ "Amritpal Singh: Sikh separatist arrested after weeks on the run". BBC News. 23 April 2023.
  18. ^ Kaur, Brahmjot (23 March 2023). "Protests erupt across the U.S. amid internet shutdown in India and manhunt for activist". www.nbcnews.com.
  19. ^ "Protests over action against Amritpal Singh erupt in 4 countries, India objects". Hindustan Times. 21 March 2023.
  20. ^ "Pro-Khalistan protests at Golden Temple as hardliners back Amritpal Singh". Hindustan Times. 27 March 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-28.