New Delhi, April 11 -- Controversial preacher Sant Rampal, accused in the 2014 violence case, walked out of jail on Saturday, April 11, after spending 11 years in custody. Rampal was granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, citing age and long incarceration. Outside the jail, Rampal's family members and followers were present to receive him.

Ahead of his release, the police had made elaborate security arrangements to maintain law and order situation. A video of the controversial preacher's comeback to his ashram has also surfaced on social media, with his supporters claiming victory.

Rampal, born September 8, 1951, is a self-styled Godman. He has a diploma in civil engineering from the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Ni...