Hawara Parole Case: Family Meets CM Mann, Seeks Early Approval to Visit Ailing Mother

Chandigarh, August 30, 2026: The parole issue involving Jagtar Singh Hawara has once again come into focus after his family members and supporters met Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and urged the government to complete the remaining formalities at the earliest so that Hawara can meet his ailing mother.

Hawara’s sister Pushpinder Kaur, along with Harpreet Singh Rana and Jaswant Sidhu Pur, met the Chief Minister on Saturday and expressed gratitude for the steps taken by the Punjab government regarding his parole request.

Family Seeks Early Decision

The family has appealed for an early decision, citing the advanced age and deteriorating health of Hawara’s mother.

The issue has gained renewed attention after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann wrote to Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, seeking 10 days of parole for Hawara on humanitarian grounds so that he could meet his mother.

Mann subsequently met the Governor and personally pressed for consideration of the request. He also assured the Governor that the Punjab government would take responsibility for maintaining law and order if Hawara were permitted to visit his family.

Mann Cites Humanitarian Grounds

According to reports, Mann has highlighted the health condition of Hawara’s elderly mother while making the parole request.

The Chief Minister said she had been waiting to meet her son after several decades and argued that the request should be considered on humanitarian grounds.

The Punjab government has maintained that its recommendation is based on the family circumstances and the health condition of Hawara’s mother.

Parole Decision Involves Central Authorities

The case has a legal and administrative complication because Hawara is lodged in Delhi and his matter falls under the jurisdiction of authorities outside Punjab.

Mann has said that the final decision regarding parole would involve the Central Government, following the appropriate recommendation and process.

Earlier, the Delhi Prisons Department reportedly offered Hawara two days of custody parole to meet his mother. However, he declined that arrangement and sought regular parole instead, according to reports.

Hawara Seeks Longer Parole

Reports indicate that Hawara had previously sought a longer period of parole to attend to his mother and had approached the courts after his application remained pending.

The current request for 10-day parole has therefore become the focus of the latest discussions between the Punjab government, the Governor and other authorities.

Politically Sensitive Case

Jagtar Singh Hawara is serving a life sentence in connection with the 1995 assassination of former Punjab Chief Minister Beant Singh.

The parole issue has consequently attracted political and public attention in Punjab. Mann's intervention is notable because it involves a sitting Punjab Chief Minister seeking parole for a person convicted in the assassination of a former Chief Minister.

At the same time, the Punjab government's stated position has focused on the humanitarian circumstances involving Hawara’s elderly mother.

What Happens Next?

The immediate question is whether the remaining formalities will be completed in time for Hawara to meet his mother.

The family is seeking an early decision, while the authorities will have to consider the applicable legal, security and administrative requirements before determining the parole request.

The matter is therefore likely to remain under close watch in Punjab in the coming days.

Key Highlights
Hawara’s family members met CM Bhagwant Mann regarding his parole.
The family sought early completion of the remaining formalities.
The request is aimed at enabling Hawara to meet his ailing mother.
CM Mann has recommended 10 days of parole on humanitarian grounds.
Mann also met Governor Gulab Chand Kataria to press the request.
The final decision involves authorities outside Punjab.
Hawara reportedly declined a shorter custody-parole arrangement and sought regular parole.
Conclusion

The latest meeting between Jagtar Singh Hawara’s family and CM Bhagwant Mann has renewed focus on the long-pending parole request.

With the family seeking an early decision because of Hawara’s mother’s health, attention is now on the authorities responsible for completing the remaining legal and administrative process.

NewsDesk7.com will continue to follow the Hawara parole case and bring verified updates as they emerge.