ISI ROLE , FOREIGN FUNDING SUSPECTED: IGP SUKHCHAIN

Hunt continues for fugitive hardliner

Amritpal Singh on third consecutive day in Punjab and neighbouring states

Chandigarh (ANI):

Punjab IGP Sukhchain

Singh Gill on Monday said they have a very strong suspicion of an ISI angle and foreign funding in ‘Waris Punjab De’ as 114 people have been arrested so far while the hunt for fugitive Amritpal Singh is still underway.

“We have a very strong suspicion of an ISI angle, based on the facts and circumstances that have come to light so far. We also have a very strong suspicion of foreign funding. Going by the circumstances, it seems that ISI is involved and there is foreign funding as well,” IGP said in a press briefing. He said that a total of 114 people have been arrested so far since the crackdown has launched.

“So far, 114 elements, who attempted to disturb peace and harmony, have been arrested. A total of 78 of them were arrested on the first day, 34 on day two and the re-

FORMER SIKKIM

BJP PRESIDENT DB CHAUHAN RESIGNS

Gangtok: Former Sikkim

BJP chief DB Chauhan on Monday resigned from the party’s primary membership. “I worked in the party in different capacities for the last 10 years in which I tried to serve our state through the party platform. I am thankful to all the party workers, leaders and well-wishers who supported me and the party. I now realise that my service is no more required in the party,” said Chauhan in his resignation letter addressed to top party leadership. “I wish all the party functionaries a good time ahead, God bless all,” he said in his letter.