A search operation was launched within the Doaba area with contemporary intel inputs suggesting that pro-Khalistan chief Amritpal Singh might be within the space.

A heavy police motion was witnessed as groups had been placed on excessive alert as inputs advised that Amritpal was making an attempt to achieve Amritsar to make sure his entry into Golden Temple.

“A counter intelligence team witnessed some suspicious movement and started chasing an Innova car (PB-10 CK0527) around 7.30 pm,” in keeping with individuals conversant in the event. “Three people were in the car but they left their vehicle near Gurdwara Bhai Chanchal Singh on Phagwara-Hoshiarpur road and fled on foot,” he added.

Police have cordoned off Mernaian Kalan village in Hoshiarpur district and began door-to-door search to nab Amritpal.

According to a senior police official concerned within the probe, few reviews about Amritpal’s actions in Hoshiarpur and Jalandhar district had been obtained on Tuesday night after which varied groups had been placed on excessive alert.

Earlier, a contemporary CCTV footage (dated March 21) noticed Amritpal and his aide Pappalpreet Singh on Delhi streets. Amritpal is seen with out turban, sporting a denim jacket and a masks. His aide Papalpreet is seen proper behind him. HT, nonetheless, couldn’t independently confirm the authenticity of the footage.