India, April 11 -- Controversial preacher Rampal walked out of a Haryana jail on Friday after more than 11 years in custody, following bail granted by the Punjab and Haryana High Court in connection with the 2014 Satlok Ashram violence case.

Rampal, 75, was received by his family members and legal team outside the prison, where heavy security arrangements were put in place as a large number of followers gathered.

On April 8, the High Court granted him bail while imposing strict conditions, including refraining from promoting "mob mentality" and avoiding participation in gatherings that could disturb law and order.

The bail order was issued by a division bench of Justices Gurvinder Singh Gill and Ramesh Kumari, allowing Rampal's appeal ...