In Pics | Sanjay Raut walks out of jail after 3 months, receives grand welcome

Sanjay Raut, a Rajya Sabha MP and a key leader of the Uddhav Thackeray faction of the Shiv Sena received a grand welcome from hundreds of his supporters after he walked out of the jail after three months.

After spending over three months in jail, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut walked out of the Arthur Road Central Jail to a hero's welcome on November 9 after being granted bail by a special court. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on August 1. Credit: PTI Photo

A special PMLA court granted bail to the firebrand leader though there was speculation that the ED may challenge the ruling in a higher court. Credit: PTI Photo

Supporters and well-wishers of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut celebrated his release outside the Arthur Road Jail in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo

Soon after his release from jail, Sanjay Raut visited the Siddhivinayak Temple to seek blessings. He was accompanied by his brother, MLA Sunil Raut. Credit: PTI Photo

The parliamentarian also visited a Hanuman temple in south Mumbai and the Bal Thackeray memorial in Shivaji Park. Credit: PTI Photo

The senior politician's bungalow was decorated with lights and hundreds of his supporters gathered outside his home to welcome him as they burst firecrackers and played music. Credit: PTI Photo

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) workers celebrated after party MP Sanjay Raut was granted bail in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the redevelopment of 'Patra Chawl, in Thane. Credit: PTI Photo

He also visited the Bal Thackeray memorial in Shivaji Park to pay homage. Credit: PTI Photo

Supporters of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) leader Sanjay Raut celebrate his release in Mumbai. Credit: PTI Photo