Tarn Taran, Nov 30, 2025: Kanchanpreet Kaur was released from police custody early Sunday after the Tarn Taran district court ruled in her favor following night-long proceedings. Judicial Magistrate Pankaj Verma pronounced the order at 4 a.m., sparking joy among Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders and supporters.
“I feel relieved and trust the judiciary completely,” Kanchanpreet said, surrounded by regional SAD leaders including Virsa Singh Valtoha.
The 26-year-old was arrested by Chabal police on Friday. She is the daughter of SAD leader Sukhwinder Kaur Randhawa, who had unsuccessfully contested the Tarn Taran by-poll.
Following directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, police handed Kanchanpreet to judicial custody on Saturday, pending the arrival of her lawyers. The state government filed an application through the advocate-general’s office, delaying arguments until 10 p.m. The hearing concluded around 2 a.m., and the release order was issued two hours later.
SAD leaders condemned the arrest as politically motivated. Kanchanpreet’s lawyer Arshdeep Kaler and party officials alleged an unidentified woman disguised as her had been presented in court to mislead observers.
Valtoha later announced that Kanchanpreet will contest the forthcoming Zila Parishad elections from Kasel zone in Tarn Taran, signaling her continued political involvement.
