Amritpal Singh: Things to know about Waris Punjab De chief

Khalistan ideologue and 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh is still absconding while so far 114 people have been arrested in connection with the March 18 crackdown. Here we list everything about Pro-Khalistan supporter and radical preacher you need to know.

Amritpal was unknown outside the social media until a year ago, and now he is one of the most talked about personality in present times. Credit: PTI Photo

Fugitive Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh Sandhu was born at village Jallupur Khera near Amritsar in Punjab. Credit: PTI Photo

Amritpal Singh earned degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lord Krishna Polytechnic College, Kapurthala in Punjab. IN 2012, he relocated to Dubai in 2012 and worked in his family business, Sandhu Cargo Transport. Credit: PTI Photo

Amritpal's popularity was restricted to social media where his views on Sikh unity and statehood found plenty of resonance, reported BBC. Credit: PTI Photo

Amritpal's life changed completely post his return from Dubai in 2022. He took charge of Sikh socio-religious organisation, 'Waris Punjab De', after the death of its founder Deep Sidhu. Credit: Reuters Photo

Amritpal underwent a major makeover as he took 'amrit' and had his 'dastarbandi' at the end of September 2022. Credit: PTI & Reuters Photo

Amritpal married a UK-basied NRI, Kirandeep Kaur in February 10, 2023. Smitten by his vision, Kirandeep flew down to Punjab to settle down with him. Credit: PTI Photo

Pro-Khalistan supporter and radical preacher Amritpal Singh has allegedly been maintaining close links with drug peddlers and Pakistan's ISI to further his goal for a separate country for the Sikhs. Credit: Twitter/@vaibhavUP65