Punjab Newsline | Amritsar
The visit of Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh to Amritsar remains uncertain despite the court granting him three-hour custody parole on November 14 to attend his grandmother’s last rites. His family has approached the court again, seeking a change in the parole date from November 14 to November 17.
The Amritsar court has granted Amritpal custody parole from 12 pm to 3 pm, allowing him to attend the funeral. As per the court's directions, he will have to return to jail immediately after the ceremony. He is expected to attend the subsequent bhog ceremony through video conferencing.
However, the family has argued that it would not be possible to make the necessary arrangements for the last rites at such short notice. It has, therefore, filed a fresh application requesting the court to allow him to visit on November 17 instead.
Another major question surrounding his visit is the mode of transportation from Dibrugarh Jail in Assam to Amritsar. The court has directed Amritpal to bear his travel expenses, but the family has reportedly not yet been informed about the estimated cost or the arrangements.
It remains unclear whether he will be brought to Amritsar by flight or a special helicopter.
Meanwhile, Akali Dal Waris Punjab De, the party led by Amritpal Singh, has issued a statement on its social media platforms saying that the MP will not be arriving in Amritsar today.
The party has also appealed to supporters not to travel to Amritsar or gather there on November 14, further adding to the uncertainty surrounding his proposed visit.
