Internet and SMS services suspended in Punjab as police mobilize to arrest Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh
All mobile internet services, all SMS services and all dongle services provided on mobile networks except voice call, in Punjab territorial jurisdiction have been suspended as police mobilize to arrest Waris Punjab De and Khalistan chief – Arrest sympathizers Amritpal Singh. All mobile internet and messaging services have been suspended until 12 noon tomorrow, March 19, in the interests of public safety, the Punjab government said in a statement on Saturday.
All mobile internet services, all SMS services and all dongle services provided on mobile networks except voice call, in Punjab territorial jurisdiction have been suspended as police mobilize to arrest Waris Punjab De and Khalistan chief – Arrest sympathizers Amritpal Singh. All mobile internet and messaging services have been suspended until 12 noon tomorrow, March 19, in the interests of public safety, the Punjab government said in a statement on Saturday.
In a statement, Punjab’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Justice said: “All mobile internet services, all SMS services (except banking and mobile top-up) and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, under the territorial jurisdiction Punjab will be suspended from March 18 (12:00) to March 19 (12:00) in the interest of public safety.”
In a statement, Punjab’s Ministry of Home Affairs and Justice said: “All mobile internet services, all SMS services (except banking and mobile top-up) and all dongle services provided on mobile networks, except voice calls, under the territorial jurisdiction Punjab will be suspended from March 18 (12:00) to March 19 (12:00) in the interest of public safety.”
However, there was no official confirmation of the police action.
However, there was no official confirmation of the police action.
According to the reports, mobile internet services have been restricted in several districts of Punjab as state police take action against Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh and his aides.
According to the reports, mobile internet services have been restricted in several districts of Punjab as state police take action against Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh and his aides.
Amripal’s cavalcade was reportedly intercepted by police at Mehatpur village in Jalandhar district on Saturday. Although he managed to escape, it was revealed that six of his supporters had been arrested.
Amripal’s cavalcade was reportedly intercepted by police at Mehatpur village in Jalandhar district on Saturday. Although he managed to escape, it was revealed that six of his supporters had been arrested.
Meanwhile, a video of Amritpal Singh surrounded by his supporters has surfaced on social media. In the video, Amritpal Singh can be seen in a vehicle and one of his aides was heard saying that the police were after “Bhai saab” (Amritpal).
Meanwhile, a video of Amritpal Singh surrounded by his supporters has surfaced on social media. In the video, Amritpal Singh can be seen in a vehicle and one of his aides was heard saying that the police were after “Bhai saab” (Amritpal).
Last month, Amritpal and his supporters, some brandishing swords and rifles, broke through barricades and stormed into Ajnala police station on the outskirts of the city of Amritsar, clashed with police to release one of Amritpal’s aides.
Last month, Amritpal and his supporters, some brandishing swords and rifles, broke through barricades and stormed into Ajnala police station on the outskirts of the city of Amritsar, clashed with police to release one of Amritpal’s aides.
Six police officers, including a senior officer to the Superintendent of Police, were injured during the incident.
Six police officers, including a senior officer to the Superintendent of Police, were injured during the incident.
