Armed men attack Nabha jail in Punjab, free Khalistani terrorist, five others

Khalistani terrorist Harminder Singh Mintoo who was arrested by Delhi police today sent to 7 day police remand.

One more person arrested from Dehradun (Uttarakhand) in connection with the case. More details awaited: News agency ANI

Khalistan terrorist Harminder Mintoo brought to Patiala House Court

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Khalistani terrorist Harminder Mintoo, who was arrested by Delhi Police today, brought to Patiala House Court <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/punjabjailbreak?src=hash">#punjabjailbreak</a> <a href="https://t.co/zv1MooJCVk">pic.twitter.com/zv1MooJCVk</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/803180981741981696">November 28, 2016</a></blockquote>

Separatist Khalistan Liberation Force terrorist Harminder Mintoo was today arrested in Delhi, just a day after he was broken out of the high-security Nabha Jail in Punjab's Patiala district. Who is Harminder Mintoo? Read on to know some facts about the man who was wanted in 10 terror-related cases, when he was first arrested in 2014.

'Mintoo had trimmed his beard, it was difficult to identity him'

DCP monitoring situation; interrogation of Harminder Mintoo underway, we're conducting further probe based on leads given by him-Arvind Deep

& mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) November 28, 2016

If escaped Khalistani terrorist Harminder Singh Mintoo wasn't caught, it would have been very dangerous; He's a big fish

Khalistan movement resurrected itself in last two years especially because of drugs smuggling

We overpowered him after a lot of effort, he was planning to go to Dehradun: Ajay Anand,(Meerut range IG) on Parminder #punjabjailbreak pic.twitter.com/VODkjyHLeG

& mdash; ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) November 28, 2016

Another car with Punjab number plate found in Pharal village in Kaithal (Haryana), suspected to be in connection with the jailbreak.

Khalistan Liberation Front chief Harminder Mintoo , who along with five others escaped from Nabha jail in Punjab yesterday, was arrested in Delhi today. Mintoo was reportedly arrested in a joint operation by Punjab and Delhi police.

Delhi home secretary briefed about Mintoo's arrest

VIDEO: Delhi Home Secretary briefed about Khalistani terrorist Harminder Mintoo's arrest #PatialaJailbreak pic.twitter.com/jQlDVOebVm

& mdash; TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) November 28, 2016

New Delhi range of special cell nabbed KLF chief and Nabha escapee Harminder Singh Mintoo on a tip off from an intel agency @timesofindia

& mdash; Raj Shekhar Jha (@rajshekharTOI) November 28, 2016

Khalistani terrorist Harminder Singh Mintoo, who escaped after Nabha jailbreak, has been arrested by Delhi Police.

Car with Punjab number plate found in Sonu Majra village in Kaithal (Haryana), suspected to be in connection with the jalbreak

Car with Punjab number plate found in Sonu Majra village in Kaithal (Haryana),suspected to be in connection with the jailbreak: IG, Karnal

There was high alert in UP since morning. We had information that the accused might try to go towards Nepal. During checking, we nabbed him: Daljeet Singh Choudhary, UP ADG

Accused Parminder has been arrested with huge cache of arms. He has confessed to the crime

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Central intel: Possibility of KLF chief Mintoo, aides hiding in a pre-identified place in Himachal or U&#39;khand hills. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nabhajailbreak?src=hash">#Nabhajailbreak</a></p> &mdash; Bharti Jain (@bhartijainTOI) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhartijainTOI/status/802858659801743360">November 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Intel: KLF chief Mintoo unlikely 2 have escaped thru border to Pak after jailbreak; may b hiding in Punjab or Haryana/Himachal/U&#39;khand..2/2</p> &mdash; Bharti Jain (@bhartijainTOI) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhartijainTOI/status/802856428205551616">November 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Central intel agencies: Nabha jailbreak a well planned operation. Suspects would have also identified post-escape hideout in advance...1/2</p> &mdash; Bharti Jain (@bhartijainTOI) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhartijainTOI/status/802855013739470848">November 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> We are saddened,he shouldn&#39;t have escaped. Fearing encounter by police...he should be put back in jail:Uncle of Vicky Gondar <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nabhajailbreak?src=hash">#Nabhajailbreak</a> <a href="https://t.co/MEyLM2slst">pic.twitter.com/MEyLM2slst</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/802855557346435072">November 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Humein ab darr lag raha hai police ab encounter na kara dein uska:Uncle of Vicky Gondar(one of gangsters freed by armed men from Nabha jail) <a href="https://t.co/vijYy5lixG">pic.twitter.com/vijYy5lixG</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/802854838329491457">November 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="in"> Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal visits Nabha Jail to assess the situation <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PunjabJailBreak?src=hash">#PunjabJailBreak</a> <a href="https://t.co/GNSmUxWFGL">pic.twitter.com/GNSmUxWFGL</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/802852123918512128">November 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Rest of the details will be given after the investigation is complete, Punjab DGP says.

Six known criminals and terrorists were able to escape. Investigation on who's fault is under way

A reward of Rs 25 lakhs announced for person who gives information about the fugitives.

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal lashes out at the Punjab government

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> Punjab Home Minister shud immediately resign taking responsibility of jail break and killing of innocent girl by Punjab police</p> &mdash; Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/802819874770690048">November 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The ministry of home affairs has sought a detailed report on the jailbreak. A special task force has been formed.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="en"> BRk:Punjab dy CM <a href="https://twitter.com/officeofssbadal">@officeofssbadal</a> goes out of jail. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nabhajailbreak?src=hash">#Nabhajailbreak</a> .Leaves without speakin to press.Had flown frm Amritsar <a href="https://twitter.com/timesofindia">@timesofindia</a> <a href="https://t.co/rIrvWO34Bs">pic.twitter.com/rIrvWO34Bs</a></p> &mdash; Rohan Dua (@rohanduaTOI) <a href="https://twitter.com/rohanduaTOI/status/802833701167972352">November 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Demand President’s rule in the state in wake of the jail break that wouldn't have been possible sans connivance of Badal govt

​ <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr" lang="hi"> Mujhe umeed hai PM Bharat ke khilaaf shadyantra rachne wale Pakistan ko jad se ukhaad fekenge apne 5 saal mein:Brother of Naik Chandra Singh <a href="https://t.co/oYp2FCTB3G">pic.twitter.com/oYp2FCTB3G</a></p> &mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/802826551783870464">November 27, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Punjab Home minister should immediately resign, taking responsibility of jail break and killing of innocent girl by Punjab police

BRk:Most IPS,PPS stand by ADGP prisons M K Tiwari,say his suspension unjust/unfair. Questn Punjabgovt's recent parole-rules #Nabhajailbreak pic.twitter.com/ed9Edl5Hir

& mdash; Rohan Dua (@rohanduaTOI) November 27, 2016

SIT has been formed by the Punjab Police to investigate the escape of six under-trials.

Punjab govt announces Rs 25 lakh reward to any person providing info leading to arrest of escaped prisoners.

Pakistan desperate to revive terror post-surgical strike. Could be behind the jailbreak

Politics takes centrestage around jailbreak

VIDEO: Politics takes centre stage following the #PatialaJailbreak with Congress alleging the Shiromani Akali Dal govt is behind it pic.twitter.com/c9Bb70rqpM

& mdash; TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) November 27, 2016

'Assailants brought blankets to hide men'

BRK: 39-yr-old Eyewitness Sukhwinder narrates the #Nabhajailbreak incident to @timesofindia.Says assailants brought blankets to hide men pic.twitter.com/eneHIicOiW

& mdash; Rohan Dua (@rohanduaTOI) November 27, 2016

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal calls for an emergency meeting, reports ANI.

A 24-year old woman, Reena, was killed on Sunday in Samrala, Punjab, when police opened fire at a vehicle which jumped a security barricade. Police in the state are on high alert after six inmates of Nabha jail - including dreaded Khalistan Liberation Force chief Harminder Mintoo - escaped earlier today.

Amarinder said "the incident had exposed a complete breakdown of law and order in the state, while triggering fears of revival of terrorism ahead of the Assembly elections". The shocking manner in which the gangsters walked into the high-security jail and freed a dreaded Khalistani terrorist along with other convicts clearly shows complicity at the highest levels, said Amarinder.

Massive traffic jams in Punjab's Patiala after jailbreak involving Khalistan terrorists. Nakas at roads to UP, Jammu&Kashmir and Rajasthan.

BRk: Punjab DCM @officeofssbadal suspends DG Prisons Sanjiv Gupta, dismisses Jail Supdt, Deputy Supdt #Nabhajail @timesofindia

& mdash; Rohan Dua (@rohanduaTOI) November 27, 2016

BRk:Patiala cops laid a naka in Samrala to nab #Nabha assailants,a car with unarmd members of orchstra band didnt stop.24yr girl Reena kild

& mdash; Rohan Dua (@rohanduaTOI) November 27, 2016

High alert sounded across Punjab

Nabha (Punjab): High alert sounded across the state after #PunjabJailBreak, check-posts erected; Police on vigil. pic.twitter.com/Eo7JaM9hnf

& mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) November 27, 2016

Jail superintendent and Jail deputy superintendent dismissed: Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal #PunjabJailBreak pic.twitter.com/7VIDC2Xyg1

& mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) November 27, 2016

Home Ministry seeks report from Punjab government over the Jailbreak incident.

There were at least 20 men- one dressed in ASI uniform, others dressed in police uniforms; they opened indiscriminate fire: Eyewitness pic.twitter.com/h8qvBrRs09

& mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) November 27, 2016

BRK:Other escaped men include gangsters Neeta Deol, Vikramjit, Amandeep Doda, and another terrorist Kashmir Galwaddi @timesofindia https://t.co/rrcyWaTgfM

& mdash; Rohan Dua (@rohanduaTOI) November 27, 2016

Punjab police records have also revealed that Mintoo visited Europe in 2010 to develop contacts and left Pakistan in June 2013 for an extensive tour of Europe lasting 11 months.

He visited Italy, Belgium, Germany, France and other European countries before reaching South East Asia.