Jailed Punjab MP Amritpal Singh Gets 1-Day Bail For Grandmother's Last Rites
Jailed MP Amritpal Singh has been granted one-day interim bail to attend his grandmother's funeral. His temporary release is being closely watched due to his political influence and the upcoming 2027 Punjab Assembly elections.
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Amritpal Singh's political status as a jailed MP remains a contentious and significant factor in Punjab's regional politics.
Khadoor Sahib MP and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh has secured major relief from an Amritsar court, which has granted him one-day interim bail to attend the last rites of his grandmother, Charan Kaur. His uncle Harjit Singh has been granted three days of interim bail, while close aide Sukhmandeep Singh has received two days of relief.His return to Punjab on November 14 will be significant as he has remained lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh Central Jail for more than three-and-a-half years. Amritpal Singh was arrested on April 23, 2023, after surrendering before Punjab Police at Rode village in Moga district.
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