Chandigarh, April 21 -- Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Sunday made explosive claims, alleging that pro-Khalistan elements associated with the radical outfit 'Waris Punjab De', led by incarcerated preacher Amritpal Singh, are plotting to assassinate him and other political figures in Punjab.
Citing purported screenshots from WhatsApp chats that have surfaced on social media platforms, Bittu said that the conspiracy has now come to light. According to the Union Minister, the chats explicitly mentioned plans to target him and Union Home Minister Amit Shah in retaliation for the extension of Amritpal Singh's detention under the National Security Act (NSA).
The Punjab Government recently extended Amritpal's NSA detention by another year...