Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has indicated that notorious gangster Abu Salem could be granted a two-day emergency parole, according to legal sources. The decision comes after a petition filed by his family citing urgent personal reasons that necessitate his temporary release from prison.
Court proceedings revealed that the High Court is examining the merits of the request, taking into account Salem’s criminal record, current health, and the nature of the emergency. Authorities are expected to ensure that strict security measures are in place if the parole is approved.
Legal experts note that emergency parole is generally granted in exceptional circumstances, such as medical emergencies or urgent family matters, and is subject to stringent monitoring.
While Abu Salem has been serving multiple sentences for crimes including extortion and terrorism, his lawyers argued that the temporary release would not pose any risk to public safety, urging the court to consider his request sympathetically.
The High Court is expected to announce a final order shortly. Law enforcement agencies in Mumbai have been put on alert to implement the necessary protocols in case the parole is sanctioned.
— Reported by Anam Siddiqui
