Punjab Seeks Court Permission to Re-arrest Amritpal Singh in Assam Before NSA Detention Ends
The Punjab government has filed an urgent plea with the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking permission to re-arrest Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh in Assam before his preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA) expires on April 22, 2026. Authorities aim to keep him incarcerated at Dibrugarh Central Jail rather than transferring him back to Punjab, citing significant security concerns and potential law and order disruptions. The state proposes conducting all subsequent judicial proceedings, including remand and chargesheet presentation, via video conferencing. During the hearing, the bench questioned why a formal arrest had not been executed earlier despite the completion of the investigation. The government argued that constitutional powers under Article 226 allow for such inter-state custody arrangements, supported by a no-objection certificate from the Assam government under the Transfer of Prisoners Act. Amritpal’s counsel requested time to review the petition, leading the court to adjourn the matter for further hearing. This legal move follows the high court's recent dismissal of Amritpal’s challenge against his third NSA detention order, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding his alleged separatist activities and the state's efforts to maintain continuous custody.
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Punjab Seeks Court Permission to Re-arrest Amritpal Singh in Assam Before NSA Detention Ends
The Punjab government has filed an urgent plea with the Punjab and Haryana High Court, seeking permission to re-arrest Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh in Assam before his preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA) expires on April 22, 2026. Authorities aim to keep him incarcerated at Dibrugarh Central Jail rather than transferring him back to Punjab, citing significant security concerns and potential law and order disruptions. The state proposes conducting all subsequent judicial proceedings, including remand and chargesheet presentation, via video conferencing. During the hearing, the bench questioned why a formal arrest had not been executed earlier despite the completion of the investigation. The government argued that constitutional powers under Article 226 allow for such inter-state custody arrangements, supported by a no-objection certificate from the Assam government under the Transfer of Prisoners Act. Amritpal’s counsel requested time to review the petition, leading the court to adjourn the matter for further hearing. This legal move follows the high court's recent dismissal of Amritpal’s challenge against his third NSA detention order, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding his alleged separatist activities and the state's efforts to maintain continuous custody.
The Indian Express