The Centre on Wednesday told the Punjab and Haryana high court that Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, who is detained in Assam’s Dibrugarh, has been granted 54 days’ leave of absence from the Lok Sabha
Giani Gargaj, who is jathedar of Takht Kesgarh Sahib, also advocated for the release of other Sikh prisoners, including Jagtar Singh Hawara, Paramjit Singh Bheora, Jagtar Singh Tara and Balwant Singh Rajoana
Following the formation of a 15-member committee by the Lok Sabha speaker to examine leave applications of absent members of Parliament, including Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, the Centre on Tuesday informed the Punjab and Haryana high court that the matter had been considered and the committee’s recommendations would be placed before Parliament on March 10
The Punjab and Haryana high court has directed the registrar-general of the Gauhati high court to facilitate the service of notice to Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, who is currently lodged in the Dibrugarh Central Jail