Sangrur, Feb. 28 -- Six persons have been arrested for allegedly putting up a pro-Khalistan flag in chief minister Bhagwant Mann's village, Satoj. Superintendent of police Palvinder Singh Cheema said a flag inscribed with the word "Khalistan", had been discovered in the village on February 12.

Following this, a case was registered under Sections 192 (provoking in a way that could lead to riots) and 61(2) (criminal conspiracy) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (1967) at Dharamgarh police station.

Investigation led the team to a viral video posted by Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, in which he was heard inciting this act of rebellion with the intention of fueli...