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Former Haji Ragi Baldev Singh Wadla Meets Punjab CM Over Jagat Singh Hawara’s Parole
✍️ Amar Ujala · Amritsar
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 04:37 PM
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Baldev Singh Wadla, a former Haji Ragi, met the Punjab chief minister in Amritsar to seek parole for convicted militant Jagat Singh Hawara.
Amritsar – In a meeting held in the city, former Haji Ragi Baldev Singh Wadla approached Punjab Chief Minister to request parole for Jagat Singh Hawara, a convicted militant serving a life sentence. Wadla, known for his political activism, presented his case to the chief minister’s office, emphasizing humanitarian grounds and the petitioner’s family circumstances. The chief minister’s office acknowledged the request but did not disclose any immediate decision, noting that parole applications are processed according to established legal procedures. Hawara’s parole has been a recurring subject of political debate, with supporters arguing for his release on humanitarian grounds while opponents cite his involvement in past violent activities. The meeting underscores the ongoing tension between political advocacy and legal considerations in Punjab’s security-related cases.