A wanted Khalistani terrorist, identified as Tirath Singh (32), was arrested in a joint operation by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Special Operation Group (SOG) of the Punjab Police from his residence at Thaparnagar area under the Sadar Bazar Police Station limits in Meerut District of Uttar Pradesh on May 30, reports Times Now. As per the report, Tirath Singh had been staying at the said area and was associated with the Khalistan movement on social media for quite a long while. Information about his presence was received by the Punjab Police and passed on to the ATS in Uttar Pradesh. Tirath Singh was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) by the Mohali Police in January 2020. The Uttar Pradesh ATS, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), D.K. Thakur said that literature pertaining to the Khalistan movement has been recovered from his possession. Posters of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale were also recovered from him. The official said that the social media account and WhatsApp of Tirath Singh were filled with messages showing his support to the Khalistan movement.