Will Punjab’s Amritpal Singh go Bhindranwale way?

Amritpal Singh has emerged as the new headache for Punjab police & security forces

By his own admission, he is a Khalistani. He calls himself follower of Bhindranwale

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An engineering dropout, Amritpal returned from Dubai last year

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He has set himself on the path baptising, arming and organising Sikh youth to fight drugs

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Amritpal cries “injustice” of Delhi against youth of Punjab

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He says drug addicts in Punjab don’t need medicine or support, but Guru’s blessings

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