Ajnala Incident: Action Will e Taken Against Attackers, says Punjab DGP

GG News Bureau

Chandigarh, 25th Feb. A day after supporters of Sikh leader Amritpal Singh, the head of Waaris Punjab De, attacked police officers, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said that appropriate action would be taken against those involved in Thursday’s violence.

“As far as yesterday’s incident is concerned, appropriate action will be taken. Video footage is being analyzed. SP has been injured with 11 stitches. Five other Police personnel were also injured. Their statement will be recorded and further legal action will be taken,” Punjab DGP Yadav said on Friday.

Terming the attack on Policemen as cowardly, Yadav said, “Police worked with utmost restraint to maintain the dignity of Guru Granth Sahib. Attacking the Police under its cover was an act of cowardice.”

“SSP Amritsar Rural informed that he was assured that the protestors would stop wherever they are stopped. But Police was attacked yesterday, sharp-edged weapons were used and stones were pelted. The attack was carried out under the cover of Guru Granth Sahib and Palki Sahib. Six policemen were injured,” he added.

Amritpal Singh supporters clashed with police officers at the gate of the Ajnala Police Station in Amritsar, protesting the arrest of one of his associates.