Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been released from Rohtak's Sunaria jail on a 21-day furlough.
This marks the 17th time the rape and murder convict has been granted temporary release from prison since his incarceration began in 2017.
The frequent parole and furlough grants have sparked significant public debate regarding the criteria and frequency of temporary releases for high-profile convicts.