Parole application filed for Amritpal Singh following grandmother's death

Amritpal Singh, Member of Parliament from Khadur Sahib and head of 'Waris Punjab De', has filed a parole application in the Amritsar court to attend the funeral and religious rites of his grandmother, Mata Charan Kaur, who passed away at the age of 84. According to reports, Mata Charan Kaur had been ill for a long time and passed away on Sunday around 4 pm.

The application filed by the legal team seeks parole not only for Amritpal Singh but also for his uncles, Harjit Singh and Sukhmandeep Singh. All three are currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail in Assam. The panel of lawyers has requested the court to grant them relief for at least 10 to 12 days to complete the religious and family rituals.

Media in-charge Shamsher Singh Pandher and members of the legal panel stated that Mata Charan Kaur had been unwell and bedridden for a long time. Lawyer Karamveer Singh and Advocate Mansa explained that Mata Charan Kaur shared a deep affection for her grandson Amritpal Singh and wished to speak with him during her illness. For this purpose, permission had been sought from the court to facilitate communication via video conferencing (VC).

The legal team has made a serious allegation that despite alleged directions from the court, the administration and government did not arrange for the communication. During this period, Mata Charan Kaur's health deteriorated further and she became unconscious, eventually leading to her death. Consequently, Amritpal Singh was unable to speak with his grandmother one last time.

The application filed in the Amritsar court seeks parole on humanitarian grounds. The lawyers argued that according to Sikh religious traditions, besides the funeral, important rituals such as the immersion of ashes, Sahaj Path of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, and Bhog are yet to be completed. A period of 10 to 12 days has been requested for all these religious rites. The lawyers requested the court to either grant parole for the entire duration or provide relief in separate stages as required.

The legal team further stated that it is the humanitarian and family right of Amritpal Singh to be present during this difficult time for the family. They argued that courts have continued to grant parole upon the death of family members even in serious cases. Now, the Duty Magistrate will issue notices to the government and the concerned administration in this matter. The final decision on parole will be taken after the administration's report and the court's deliberation.

When lawyers and representatives were asked whether the funeral of Mata Charan Kaur would be put on hold until parole is granted, they stated that the family would try to wait until the legal process is completed. The family wishes for Amritpal Singh to give his grandmother a final farewell. However, the final decision regarding the date and time of the funeral will be taken in consultation with the family following the court's order and the government's response.