Despite best efforts, radical preacher Amritpal not arrested yet, Punjab govt. tells HC
The Hindu
The habeas corpus plea claimed that Amritpal Singh was in “illegal custody” of police
The Punjab government on March 29 informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that "despite best efforts", radical preacher Amritpal Singh has not been arrested yet.
Justice N.S. Shekhawat was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by advocate Imaan Singh Khara, seeking the "release" of the Khalistan sympathiser from alleged police custody.
The habeas corpus plea was recently filed by Mr. Khara, claiming Amritpal Singh was in "illegal custody" of police.
During the resumed hearing in the matter on Wednesday, the petitioner sought more time from the court for producing evidence to show that Amritpal was in “illegal custody” of police.
The court on Tuesday pointed out that the State's stand is that Amritpal had not been arrested so far and had asked the petitioner to show evidence that the preacher was in "illegal custody".
The State government, through an affidavit of Deputy Inspector General of Police (Border range) Narinder Bhargav filed in the high court, said that Amritpal is absconding from the law.
“Raids have been conducted to apprehend and detain Amritpal Singh. Multiple teams headed by senior police officers, including senior superintendent of police, have raided at various suspected hideouts of Amritpal Singh.”
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