Amritpal Singh still on the run; Home Ministry asks BSF, SSB to be alert at border posts

New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked the chiefs of both the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) to direct their forces deputed on the International Borders to be on alert amid the ongoing hunt against the Khalistani radical Amritpal Singh whose hunt entered the fourth day on Tuesday, said top government sources.

International Borders with Nepal, Pakistan among others have been put on high alert considering the possibility that 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh might escape country.

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Pictures of Amritpal Singh have also been circulated on these key exit points at the International Borders so that the radical self-styled Sikh preacher could not leave the country, said the source.

The move came amid a massive crackdown by the Punjab Police against Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh entered the fourth day on Tuesday. The Punjab Police has declared Amritpal Singh a fugitive. While Amritpal Singh's uncle Harjit Singh and driver Harpreet Singh have surrendered before the Jalandhar police, the radical preacher is still on the run. The Punjab government also extended the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services.

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According to police, a total of 114 people have been arrested so far since the crackdown has been launched. (with ANI inputs)

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