Amritpal Singh, who has been evading arrested since March 18 has been arrested by the police in the Moga district of Punjab.
Confirming the arrest, Punjab Police asked people to maintain peace and not spread fake news. “Amritpal Singh arrested in Moga, Punjab. Further details will be shared by Punjab Police. Urge citizens to maintain peace and harmony, Don’t share any fake news, always verify and share,” police tweeted.
Quoting sources, NDTV reported that 29-year-old surrendered at a gurudwara in Rode village in Moga district.
Pictures of the Waris Punjab De head while being taken into custody have surfaced on social media.
Amritpal Singh is being shifted to Assam’s Dibrugarh, where eight of his aides are already being held under the National Security Act, which allows detention up to a year without any charge.