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Three Arrested Over Pro-Khalistan Graffiti at Singhu Border
Police arrested three men over slogans and graffiti found near the Singhu border.
The markings supported the pro-Khalistan cause.
Police say the men were told to do this by Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.
The men were arrested in Faridkot, Punjab.
Investigators used CCTV footage to trace them.
Police also recovered the car they allegedly used.
The three are being questioned by the Special Cell and Intelligence Bureau.
Investigators are checking whether one suspect had links to people in Pakistan.
Delhi Police arrested Preetpal, Harminder Singh and Sheeshpal in Punjab.
The three are accused of painting pro-Khalistan graffiti near the Singhu border.
The graffiti was found on September 6, prompting an FIR and investigation.
Police allege Gurpatwant Singh Pannun directed Preetpal and later claimed responsibility online.
Investigators recovered the alleged getaway car and are examining possible Pakistan-based links.
- Who
- Delhi Police arrested Preetpal, Harminder Singh and Sheeshpal; police allege Gurpatwant Singh Pannun directed the activity.
- What
- The three men were arrested for allegedly writing objectionable slogans and painting pro-Khalistan graffiti.
- Where
- The graffiti was found at the Singhu border, while the arrests took place in Faridkot, Punjab.
- When
- The graffiti was found on September 6; the arrests were reported on September 12.
- Why
- Police allege the graffiti was carried out on Pannun’s instructions; investigators are also examining possible links to Pakistan-based operatives.
Key facts
- Accused
- Preetpal, Harminder Singh and Sheeshpal
- Graffiti location
- Walls near the Singhu border
- Discovery date
- September 6
- Arrest location
- Faridkot, Punjab
- Investigation agency
- Delhi Police Special Cell, with Intelligence Bureau teams
- Recovered item
- The car allegedly used to carry out the graffiti
- Legal case
- A case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is already registered against Preetpal
Sources
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