India, March 18 -- The Punjab government's decision not to seek further National Security Act (NSA) custody for Khadoor Sahib MP and radical leader Amritpal Singh and his nine aides has provided temporary relief for the detainees. However, a lengthy legal battle still lies ahead as all 10 face at least 14 serious charges and their arrests are imminent once the Punjab Police secure their custody from Dibrugarh jail, officials familiar with the development said.

On their release from Dibrugarh jail, Amritpal and his aides will be arrested in cases ranging from attempt to murder to extortion, arms violations, robbery and trespassing. Seven of Amritpal's associates will be arrested in relation to the attack on the Ajnala police station on Fe...