Maroon turban, sunglasses and a can: Fresh Amritpal Singh photo surfaces

A new picture of radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh with his key aide Papalpreet Singh has surfaced on social media even as the operation to nab the pro-Khalistani leader entered Day 10.

Amritpal has remained elusive since a Punjab Police crackdown against him and members of his 'Waris Punjab De' began on March 18.

In the picture, both men, sitting atop a truck looked relaxed; Amritpal Singh is seen holding a beverage can. Papalpreet is said to be Amritpal's mentor. He was allegedly in contact with Pakistan's spy agency ISI.

In the photo, Amritpal is seen wearing a jacket, a maroon turban and sunglasses. Amritpal is also seen holding a can. His companion, sitting beside him, is in a sweatshirt.

Papalpreet Singh, who appears in the picture, is said to be Amritpal Singh's mentor. He was allegedly in contact with Pakistan's spy agency ISI.

On March 21, the Punjab Police on Tuesday evening released a few pictures of 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh.

"There are several pictures of Amritpal Singh in different attires. We are releasing all of these pictures. I request you display them so that people can help us to arrest him in this case," said Punjab IGP Sukhchain Singh Gill.

On March 25, CCTV footage emerged purportedly showing Amritpal Singh talking on a mobile phone.

The preacher escaped the police dragnet in Jalandhar district on March 18, switching vehicles and changing appearances.

He and his associates have been booked under several criminal cases related to spreading disharmony among classes, attempt to murder, attack on police personnel and creating obstructions in the lawful discharge of duty by public servants.

The Punjab Police on Sunday said it has released 197 people out of 353 till then taken into preventive custody on apprehension of breach of peace and disturbance of law and order.