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Crime
Three Arrested for Writing Khalistani Slogans in Diljit Dosanjh's Village
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 08:36 AM
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Three men from Moga were detained by Jalandhar police after they painted Khalistani slogans on walls in Dosa Kalan, the village associated with Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh.
Three men, residents of Moga, were taken into custody by Jalandhar police on Thursday after they were found painting Khalistani slogans on the walls of Dosa Kalan, the village where Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh hails from. The police say the men were caught by a patrol that was conducting a routine check in the area.
According to the police report, the slogans were painted on a public wall near the village entrance. The officers seized the individuals and collected the paint cans as evidence. The men were booked under sections dealing with extremist propaganda.
The incident has drawn attention to the presence of pro-Khalistan sentiment in the region. Local authorities have stated that they will continue to monitor the area for any further extremist activity.
The arrests are part of a broader effort by law enforcement to curb the spread of separatist slogans in Punjab. Police officials have urged residents to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
According to the police report, the slogans were painted on a public wall near the village entrance. The officers seized the individuals and collected the paint cans as evidence. The men were booked under sections dealing with extremist propaganda.
The incident has drawn attention to the presence of pro-Khalistan sentiment in the region. Local authorities have stated that they will continue to monitor the area for any further extremist activity.
The arrests are part of a broader effort by law enforcement to curb the spread of separatist slogans in Punjab. Police officials have urged residents to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.