Punjab radical leader Amritpal Singh’s aide walks out of jail

Lovepreet Singh, accused of kidnapping and assault, has walked out of jail. He was released from the Amritsar Central Jail in Amritsar on Friday. (PTI Photo)

Lovepreet alias Toofan, a preacher and farmer, has been vocal on Sikh issues. He came out of Amritsar Central Jail while raising slogans of ‘Raj Karega Khalsa’ and ‘Amritpal Singh Jindabad’. (PTI Photo)

He was released a day after 'Waris Punjab De' supporters clashed with police in Amritsar. (Express Photo: Rana Simranjit Singh)

Members of the 'Waris Punjab De' organisation, wielding swords and guns, broke barricades and entered the police station demanded the release of Lovepreet Singh.

The 'Waris Punjab De' outfit is headed by radical preacher Amritpal Singh. Here, Amritpal is seen entering the police station to demand the release of Lovepreety Singh on Thursday. (Express Photo: Rana Simranjit Singh)

The Indian Express reports that Amritpal Singh is on the security radar; central agencies have prepared a dossier on him. Here, he is seen with Lovepreet Singh at the Golden Temple in Amritsar. (Express Photo: Rana Simranjit Singh)

Amritpal is openly pushing the separatist idea of Khalistan. He has been challenging the theory of nationalism, drawing parallels between the idea of Sikh sovereignty and Hindu Rashtra. He even dresses like Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, calling him his “inspiration”. (PTI Photo)

On leaving jail, Lovepreet Singh said, "It is clear that Sikhs are slave and we have to face humiliation. I had no role in the case registered against me. I am thankful to all for my release. I am thankful to God." (PTI Photo)