Amritpal Singh Released, Set To Take Lok Sabha Oath Today, Viral Video

Amritpal Singh Released, Set To Take Lok Sabha Oath Today, Viral Video

Amritpal Singh, the chief of ‘Waris Punjab De’, a pro-Khalistan outfit, has been released from Dibrugarh jail where he was held under the National Security Act (NSA) since April last year. He is expected to take oath as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Khadoor Sahib constituency in Delhi on July 5th, following his victory in the recent Lok Sabha elections.

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#WATCH | Assam: Waris Punjab De Chief Amritpal Singh taken out of Dibrugarh jail. He is likely to take oath as Lok Sabha MP in Delhi.

Amritpal Singh won the Khadoor Sahib parliamentary seat in Punjab. pic.twitter.com/EbVbbQ00fI

— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2024

Amritpal secured the Khadoor Sahib seat with a significant margin of 1,97,120 votes, defeating Congress candidate Kulbir Singh Zira.

Key Points About Amritpal Singh:

1. Arrest and NSA Charges: Amritpal and nine associates were arrested and detained under the NSA last April. They were accused of promoting Khalistani ideology and disrupting public order.
2. Association with Khalistan Movement: Known for his association with the Khalistan movement, Amritpal Singh has drawn comparisons to slain Khalistani leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.
3. Escapes and Incidents: In March last year, he evaded security agencies in Jalandhar by changing vehicles and appearance. Earlier, in February 2023, Amritpal and his supporters stormed a police station in Amritsar, attempting to free an associate, resulting in a crackdown by Punjab Police.
4. Legal Issues: He and his associates faced multiple charges, including incitement of violence, attacking law enforcement, and obstructing public officials.