Fugitive Amritpal Singh: NIA Team Reaches Punjab, May Take Over Case

Chandigarh: Punjab police have not yet been able to nab pro-Khalistani preacher Amritpal Singh, who also heads the controversial ‘Waris Punjab De’ organization. Meanwhile, a team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) reached Punjab on Tuesday hinting that the national agency may take over the case.

A team of NIA has reached Punjab and is speaking to the senior officials of Punjab Police, reported the Tribune. There are now high possibilities that the NIA may take over the case on Tuesday.

According to sources, the NIA is seeking details and documents related to the case.

NIA might take over the case as it involves a terror link connected to Pakistan’s ISI. So, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs can decide to transfer the case to the NIA.

Amritpal is currently on the run. Some suspect he might have fled abroad. His family has alleged that he is in the custody of Punjab Police and he could be killed in an encounter. NIA has not given any statement regarding this case.