Drums, music and band greet gangster as he reaches village for naming twin daughters
Gangster Sandeep, known as Kala Jathedi, was granted temporary parole to attend a naming ceremony for his twin daughters in his native village. The event drew large crowds and required significant police security due to his extensive criminal record.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the intersection of the Indian judicial system's parole policies and the public notoriety of organized crime figures.
SONIPAT: Gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi, lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail, was brought to his native Jathedi village on Sunday on parole to attend the naming ceremony and religious rituals of his twin daughters.Jathedi’s arrival drew a large crowd, with people gathering outside his residence to catch a glimpse of him. Drums and traditional band music were played as the police vehicle carrying him reached the village.As Jathedi stepped out of the vehicle, he waved to those gathered before being escorted into his house amid tight security.According to his wife Anuradha Chaudhary, the family had sought custody parole to allow Jathedi to participate in the naming ceremony and other rituals for their daughters. The twins were born through IVF, while Anuradha underwent a Caesarean delivery following complications during childbirth, sources said.Extensive security arrangements were made for Jathedi’s visit.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in