Khadoor Sahib MP and Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh has been granted one-day interim bail by an Amritsar court to attend the last rites of his grandmother, Charan Kaur. His uncle, Harjit Singh, has received three days of interim bail, while close aide Sukhmandeep Singh has been granted two days of relief.
Amritpal Singh is expected to return to Punjab on November 14. His temporary release comes after he spent more than three-and-a-half years in Assam’s Dibrugarh Central Jail.
The Waris Punjab De chief was arrested on April 23, 2023, after surrendering before the Punjab Police at Rode village in Moga district. The arrest followed a wide-ranging police operation against the organisation after the February 2023 incident at Ajnala police station.
During that incident, Amritpal Singh’s supporters entered the police station premises while seeking the release of his associate, Lovepreet Singh Toofan. Amritpal Singh was later transferred to Dibrugarh Central Jail along with several associates under the National Security Act.
Although his detention under the NSA ended in April 2026, he continued to remain in custody following his formal arrest in connection with the Ajnala case.
Electoral Success from Jail
Amritpal Singh made a significant political breakthrough during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections despite being in custody. Contesting as an independent candidate from Khadoor Sahib, he defeated Congress candidate Kulbir Singh Zira and secured a strong electoral mandate.
His victory reflected his influence among sections of voters in the Majha region and brought Panthic politics back into national political discussion.
Focus on 2027 Punjab Elections
His temporary return to Punjab comes as political parties begin preparing for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections. His electoral performance and support among sections of Sikh voters could influence political calculations in the state.
Amritpal Singh’s presence may also revive debates over Panthic politics, Sikh representation, religious issues and the continued detention of his associates. The development could place pressure on the Aam Aadmi Party, Shiromani Akali Dal and Congress to address issues that matter to sections of the Sikh electorate.
The interim bail is restricted to family and religious ceremonies and does not alter Amritpal Singh’s underlying legal position. However, his brief return after more than three years in Assam is expected to draw considerable political attention in Punjab ahead of the next Assembly election.
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