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Imprisoned gangster weds Cambodian partner on parole in Haryana
Notorious gangster Manpal Dhilla has married his long-time Cambodian partner during a 12-hour custody parole granted by authorities. The wedding ceremony took place at a farmhouse in Jhajjar, Haryana.
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Manpal Dhilla, a high-profile gangster currently imprisoned in India, was granted a brief custodial parole to marry his Cambodian girlfriend, Meta Chan, in a ceremony held at a farmhouse in Jhajjar district of Haryana.
Authorities permitted the 12-hour parole specifically to allow Dhilla to solemnize his marriage with Chan, with whom he shares children. The wedding marks a significant moment in the life of the incarcerated criminal, who has maintained his relationship across international borders despite his incarceration.
Dhilla had previously fled India in 2018 while on parole, using fraudulent documentation to escape to Cambodia. During his time abroad, he established a life with Chan and fathered children with her. His eventual return to Indian custody and the circumstances surrounding his re-apprehension remain part of his criminal history.
The granting of parole for personal milestones such as marriages is not uncommon in Indian penal practice, though such permissions are typically subject to strict conditions and supervision to ensure the prisoner's return to custody.