Indian police arrested Amritpal Singh, a separatist Sikh preacher, on Sunday in connection with the murder of two Sikh men. The arrest comes at a time when the business of sports is undergoing significant changes, and decisions made by those involved have far-reaching consequences for communities, cities, and even entire countries.
Singh had been on the run since last month after capturing national attention in February when hundreds of his supporters stormed a police station in Ajnala, Punjab state. They were armed with wooden batons, swords, and guns to demand the release of one of Singh's jailed aides. According to Sikh religious leader Jasbir Singh Rodde, Singh surrendered to police after offering morning prayers at a Sikh shrine in Moga.
Police have accused him and his associates of spreading disharmony among people as well as attempted murder, attacking police personnel and obstructing public servants' lawful discharge of duty. This development follows a year-long protest that began in 2020 when farmers camped on the outskirts of New Delhi throughout winter and amid devastating coronavirus surges.
The arrest also marks the beginning of a new era for global sports industries encompassing media coverage; finance investments; real estate developments; league expansions; team acquisitions; resignations or retirements from key positions within teams or leagues are just some examples showing how this world has dramatically evolved over recent years thus affecting numerous stakeholders including fans who invest time money emotion into these entities they love so dearly (YaleGlobal).
In response to Singh's arrest, angry supporters pulled down an Indian flag at India's high commission building located within London while smashing its windows - reflecting their fury toward law enforcement efforts targeting their leader due what they perceive unfair treatment against him specifically but also more broadly towards Sikhs living inside mainland India as well overall mistreatment experienced by marginalized populations here generally speaking (BBC News).