Haryana police arrest 3 with suspected ties to pro-Khalistan outfits from Sonipat
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Three men have been arrested by Haryana police from a village in Sonipat for alleged ties with pro-Khalistan outfits.
Haryana police have arrested three men with suspected ties to pro-Khalistani outfits. The arrests were made on Saturday from Juan village in Haryana's Sonipat district.
Sagar alias Binni, Sunil alias Pahalwan and Jatin alias Rajesh - the three men arrested for alleged involvement in contract killings in Punjab were in touch with pro-Khalistani outfits on social media, claims Haryana Police.
The three accused have been booked under sections 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), along with Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and relevant sections of the Arms Act.
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