AMRITPAL SINGH (KHALISTANI LEADER) ARREST `9 MARCH 2023 LATEST NEWS

According to the provided search results, there are conflicting reports about whether Amritpal Singh, the chief of 'Waris Punjab De' and a Khalistani sympathizer, has been arrested or is still on the run. One of his aides claimed that he had been arrested on Sunday, while Punjab Police said that he was still on the run following a massive manhunt launched to arrest him. However, it is confirmed that at least 78 people have been arrested so far in connection with Amritpal Singh's case. Six to seven gunmen of Amritpal were among those arrested.

The police launched a "massive state-wide cordon and search operations (CASO)" against elements of 'Waris Punjab De'. The operation involved around 100 police cars and resulted in six associates from Amritpal Singh’s team being arrested after a tense high-speed chase. Security has been beefed up in many places across the state, and there has been intensive vehicle checking. Police have also deployed outside Singh's house.

Internet restrictions have been extended across Punjab until 12 pm Sunday as Amritpal Singh's aides started circulating frantic videos appealing to supporters to reach Shahkot. A large contingent of police has also been deployed outside Amritpal Singh's village, Jallupur Khaira, in Amritsar district. Sources said police and paramilitary forces have sealed the village.

In summary, there are conflicting reports about whether Amritpal Singh has been arrested or is still on the run. However, at least 78 people have been arrested so far in connection with his case. The police have launched a massive operation against elements of 'Waris Punjab De', and security has been beefed up in many places across the state.