Jailed Punjab MP Amritpal Singh Granted 1-Day Bail for Grandmother's Last Rites
· India · NDTV
Jailed Punjab MP Amritpal Singh has been granted one-day bail to attend the last rites of his grandmother. He will return to Punjab on November 14 for the ceremony. Singh has been lodged in Assam's Dibrugarh Central Jail for over three-and-a-half years. His return to Punjab is considered significant due to his prolonged incarceration.
Why it matters
This temporary release allows a jailed Member of Parliament to participate in a family ritual, highlighting the legal provisions for such circumstances. His return to Punjab after a long period of imprisonment could draw public attention.
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