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Haryana Gangster Mainpal Dhilla Granted 12-Hour Parole to Marry Cambodian Partner
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Core Event: 12-Hour Custody Parole for Wedding
On September 24, the Punjab and Haryana High Court authorized a 12-hour parole for Mainpal Dhilla—aka “Badli”—allowing him to leave Hisar Central Jail at 8 a.m., attend his Hindu wedding at Dulina Farm on the Jhajjar-Gurugram road, and return by 8 p.m.
Background & Context
Dhilla, from Badli village, Jhajjar, is serving life sentences for three murder convictions (2013). Official records list 22 criminal cases against him, including murder, robbery and weapons offenses.
In July 2018 he was released on a six-week parole that ended on August 29, 2018. He failed to return, used a forged passport as “Sonu Kumar,” and fled to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where he started a business, partnered with Meta Chan, and had children.
Following a Haryana police request, the CBI secured an Interpol Red Notice on November 6, 2024. Cambodian authorities arrested Dhilla on July 24, 2025 and extradited him to India on September 2, 2025, where the Haryana Special Task Force took him into custody.
Timeline
- 2000 – Criminal activities begin.
- 2007 & 2010 – Three murder cases registered.
- April 29, 2013 – Life sentence for Bahadurgarh case.
- July 17, 2018 – Six-week parole; fails to return by August 29, 2018.
- July 2019 – Flees to Cambodia.
- Nov 6, 2024 – Interpol Red Notice issued.
- July 24, 2025 – Arrested in Cambodia.
- Sept 2, 2025 – Extradited to India.
- Sept 24, 2026 – Granted 12-hour parole to marry Meta Chan.
Data & Statistics
- 22 criminal cases pending (Haryana police).
- Three murder convictions (court records).
- Four or three children reported with the bride (media).
- 15 armed police, two crime units and 25 staff assigned to the venue (Deputy Commissioner Shubham Singh).
- 500–600 guests expected (media).
Official Statements & Responses
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Shubham Singh said a security detail—including two crime units, 15 armed officers and 25 personnel from Sadar Jhajjar—was deployed to escort Dhilla and secure the venue. He noted the parole required Dhilla’s return by 8 p.m.
Haryana police reiterated that the parole is strictly for the marriage and that Dhilla will be under continuous police surveillance during the 12-hour window.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources differ on the number of children accompanying Meta Chan: Hindustan Times and NDTV cite four, while Indiatimes and New Indian Express mention three. No official clarification has been given.
Why It Matters
The parole illustrates the judiciary’s discretion in granting temporary release to life-sentence prisoners for personal events, and highlights the coordination among the High Court, Haryana police, CBI, Interpol and Cambodian authorities that led to Dhilla’s capture, extradition and controlled release for the wedding. The extensive security deployment reflects concerns about public safety given Dhilla’s notoriety.