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‘Cowardly’ speeding driver who fled after killing toddler in crash is jailed

Sharjeel Shahzad ran off seconds after his stolen Porsche smashed head-on with a Toyota, causing fatal injuries to two-year-old Shehbaz Singh.

Evening Standard

Seven associates of radical preacher Amritpal rearrested by Punjab Police

The accused were produced before a Ajnala Court. The Court remanded them to police custody till 25 March. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jailed MP Amritpal Singh approaches Punjab HC seeking direction to attend Parliament session

Jailed Lok Sabha MP Amritpal Singh has moved the Punjab High Court to allow him to attend the ongoing Parliament session as there is a possibility that his seat may be vacated due to his prolonged absence Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rebellion, rise in radical Sikh politics: Inside the Akali Dal’s existential crisis

Jagtar Singh, a resident of Halwara village in Ludhiana district, was once a hardcore supporter of the Shiromani Akali Dal. He is now among the many voters in Punjab who are growing increasingly wary of the country’s second-oldest political outfit.

Newslaundry

Hafta letters: Delhi, Khalistan, competitive exams

Following the media stories from Delhi, it seems every year is Groundhog Day. May-June bring stories of water shortages; July will bring stories of flooding and waterlogging, soon followed by dengue. Then, after a brief respite, we will get pollution from farm fires and Diwali in the winter months, and…

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 326: UP Lok Sabha, inside Amritpal Singh’s poll campaign

This week, host Sumedha Mittal is joined by independent journalists Sunil Kashyap and Jatinder Kaur Tur.

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‘Vote against jail’: How two Modi critics won India election from prison

In Kashmir and Punjab, candidates jailed for being alleged national security threats have won. What does that say?

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India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 7: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters will decide the fate of 904 candidates contesting 57 seats in the last phase of the Lok Sabha polls on June 1.

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Punjab 2024: Is Amritpal Singh contesting just to get out of jail?

Four days before polling, only one face dominates political posters through Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib city. That face belongs to Amritpal Singh, whose visage is splashed across the Lok Sabha constituency of the same name. The separatist leader, currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail in Assam, is contesting as an independent candidate.

Newslaundry

No decision yet on ‘Waris Punjab De’ chief Amritpal Singh contesting Lok Sabha polls, says his mother

Amritpal Singh's mother denies reports of him contesting Lok Sabha election from Punjab amid immense pressure.

The Hindu

Amritpal Singh’s mother held day before proposed march in his support

Amritsar arrest of Amritpal Singh's mother before march demanding his transfer to Punjab from Assam jail.

The Hindu

Gadgets found with Sikh extremists: Assam jail superintendent arrested

Assam jail superintendent arrested over recovery of smartphone and spy camera from the cell where 10 pro-Khalistan activists have been jailed since April 2023

The Hindu

Assam CM’s security strengthened after threat from Sikh outfit

Assam Police strengthens security for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after threat from banned Khalistani outfit.

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Smartphone, spy cam found in Assam jail cell of Khalistani sympathiser Amritpal Singh

The staff of eastern Assam’s Dibrugarh Central Jail on Saturday detected a major security breach in the National Security Act

The Hindu

Punjab 2023: Governor, CM at loggerheads; radical preacher Amritpal Singh triggers 'Khalistan' scare

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Governor Banwarilal Purohit sparred over SYL canal, farmers' protests, radical preacher and more in 2023.

The Hindu

NIA arrests key accused in Attari heroin seizure case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested a key accused in connection with the seizure of over 102 kg of Afghan-origin heroin at the Attari border in April 2022, after he was intercepted by immigration officials while trying to flee to Dubai.

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Attari border 102 kg heroin seizure case: NIA arrests key absconding accused trying to flee Dubai

In a major breakthrough, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a key absconding accused in the Attari border heroin seizure case involving the smuggling of over 102 kgs of narcotics from Afghanistan via the India-Pakiastan border in April 2022. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Railways women overcome Tamil Nadu, meet Kerala in final

Tamil Nadu women led in the first-half, but champion Railways struck in the second to eke out a 69-62 victory in the semifinals.

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Indian police accused of harassing Sikh activist in UK before his sudden death

Family of Avtar Khanda question UK authorities’ account that his death was reviewed by police and that there was no foul play

The Independent UK

What to know about the Sikh independence movement following US accusation that activist was targeted

The U.S. has charged an Indian national in what prosecutors allege was a failed plot to assassinate a Sikh separatist at the behest of an unnamed Indian government official

The Hindu

NIA files supplementary charge sheet in Khalistan Tiger Force case

The charge-sheet was filed before the Special NIA Court, New Delhi.

The Hindu

Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor

Punjab CM to move Supreme Court against Governor's refusal to approve three Bills. Assembly adjourned sine die. CM urges Speaker to adjourn House to avoid tussle with Governor. Governor had written to CM, withholding approval for Bills. Congress questions Speaker on legality of session. Speaker asserts session is legal.

The Hindu

Agniveer died from ‘self-inflicted injury’, says Army

It is due to this no guard of honour or military funeral was provided to him, in accordance with the existing policy, the Army says, amid criticism on social media.

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Soldier dies of bullet injury near LoC in J&K's Poonch

Army personnel died in Poonch, J&K due to bullet injury from own service rifle. Sepoy Amritpal Singh found in pool of blood after gunshot heard. Investigations revealed self-inflicted or accidental discharge. Police started inquest proceedings to ascertain facts.

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