Following the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s directive for a response to a petition by an associate of Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh regarding his preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA), the Punjab Police submitted an affidavit citing intelligence reports indicating the heightened activity of the radical outfit members. These reports suggested ongoing efforts to disrupt law and order in Punjab.
Sarabjit Singh, also known as Daljit Singh Kalsi, filed the petition, while Satinder Singh, SSP of District Amritsar (Rural), filed the affidavit on behalf of the Punjab Police in response.
The high court is currently reviewing petitions from Kalsi and five other associates of Amritpal Singh, contesting their preventive detention under NSA.
Contrary to Kalsi’s claims, the affidavit refuted, stating, “Waris Punjab De organization aimed to propagate a gun culture among Punjab’s youth and engaged in reprehensible actions, including an attack on the Ajnala police station while misusing Shri Guru Granth Sahib Ji as a shield.”Referring to the attack on Ajnala police station in February, the affidavit highlighted video evidence of Amritpal Singh outside the station, suggesting that the Punjab Chief Minister could meet a fate similar to the late Beant Singh, who was assassinated with a human bomb. Addressing remarks made by Amritpal Singh, the affidavit pointed out their potential to mislead Punjab’s youth, glorifying violent acts such as assassinating an elected chief minister as heroic deeds.
Regarding Kalsi, the Punjab Police’s response alleged his active support for Amritpal Singh’s activities, engaging in actions detrimental to state security and public order.
