Delhi – Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday approved the release of 70-year-old TADA convict Sikh political prisoner Waryam Singh from jail on the ground of “old age” and “good conduct”.
Waryam Singh, who has been in jail for 25 years after his conviction under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act during militancy days in Punjab, is currently lodged in Bareilly jail in UP. Sources said the home ministry’s approval came on a request from the UP government, which had been in favour of his release.
Waryam Singh has never availed of parole and his conduct in jail has been impeccable, sources said, adding that Uttar Pradesh government had moved a proposal saying he should be released as he is also 70 years of age.