Amritpal Singh Parole Demand Grows After Grandmother's Death, Family Moves Court
A demand for parole for Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh has intensified following the death of his grandmother, with the family reportedly approaching the court seeking permission for him to attend her last rites. According to media reports, the family has also postponed the funeral for some time in the hope that Amritpal Singh will be able to pay his last respects. The court's decision on the reported parole request is now awaited.
Manpreet Singh Ayali Raises Parole Demand
MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali has also urged the government to grant Amritpal Singh parole for a few days on humanitarian grounds. Ayali questioned what he described as double standards in the treatment of prisoners. He said no grandson should be deprived of the opportunity to attend his grandmother's last rites. He also alleged that while people convicted of serious crimes are granted parole on different occasions, Sikh prisoners and political detainees are denied similar humanitarian relief.
Waris Punjab De Supporters Demand Permission
Following the death, supporters of Waris Punjab De have also demanded that Amritpal Singh be allowed to attend his grandmother's funeral and share the family's grief. With the family reportedly having approached the court, attention is now focused on the judicial decision and the government's response to the parole request. No decision granting parole has been confirmed in the supplied report.