June 19th 2024.
In Chandigarh, the news has surfaced that the detention of newly elected Punjab MP, Amritpal Singh, and nine others under the National Security Act at Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam has been extended for a year. This decision was made on Wednesday, and it means that Singh will continue to remain in jail, where he has been since March of last year.
The extension of Singh's detention has come as a surprise to many, as his supporters and sympathizers were hoping for his release. The detention of Amritpal Singh, who is the chief of 'Waris Punjab De', and three of his associates, was originally set to expire on July 24th. Similarly, the NSA detention for six other associates was supposed to end on June 18th. However, the authorities have decided to extend their detention for another year.
Amritpal Singh made headlines when he won the Khadoor Sahib seat in his first electoral contest, defeating his nearest rival, Congress candidate Kulbir Singh Zira, by a whopping 1,97,120 votes. However, his radical views and affiliations have raised concerns among many. For his supporters and sympathizers, he is seen as the next-generation of Sikh 'separatist leaders' like Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, who was killed during Operation Blue Star in 1984. In fact, Singh himself considers the late separatist as an inspiration for his actions.
Before his arrest, Amritpal Singh was known for his pro-Khalistan propaganda and was often seen giving speeches promoting separatism. He was also on the radar of central investigating agencies, who saw him as a potential threat due to his resemblance to Bhindranwale and his attire, which included a navy blue turban, a white chola, and a sword-sized kirpan.
Despite his imprisonment, Amritpal Singh's supporters continue to see him as a leader and a voice for their cause. The extension of his detention only adds to the controversy surrounding his case, and it remains to be seen what the future holds for him and his associates.
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