This Article is From Aug 26, 2017
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Case Live: 30 Dead, 250 Injured As Violence Spreads After Dera Chief Verdict
Lakhs of followers of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh turn violent in Panchkula and Sirsa, two strongholds of the leader. Home Ministry has sounded alert in New Delhi as well.
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Updated : August 26, 2017 1:22 am IST
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh supporters set a bus on fire in Delhi, after the godman convicted of rape.
Chandigarh: Violent clashes across Punjab and Haryana have followed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh conviction for raping two women followers in 2002. The self-styled godman will be sentenced on Monday. Heavy security is deployed across Punjab and Haryana. New Delhi along with several cities across the two states remain on high alert. An NDTV engineer was injured after violent Dera supporters attacked the channels Broadcast or OB van. Army is on stand by in the state. Lakhs of Dera followers have gathered in towns across the states with Panchkula, Sirsa, Bhatinda emerging as major flash points. Two train stations were set on fire in Punjab in the towns of Malout and Balluanna. Ram Rahim has denied that he sexually exploited two female followers in 2002.
Aug 26, 2017 01:06 (IST)
Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district in the wake of widespread violence in Haryana.
Aug 26, 2017 00:15 (IST)
BJP Lawmaker Sakshi Maharaj Says Ram Rahim Being 'Harassed', Attacks Court
Self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, held guilty of raping two women followers by a court in Haryana's Panchkula today, found strong support in BJP lawmaker Sakshi Maharaj, who said the chief of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect is being "harassed."
Self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, held guilty of raping two women followers by a court in Haryana's Panchkula today, found strong support in BJP lawmaker Sakshi Maharaj, who said the chief of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect is being "harassed."
Aug 25, 2017 23:50 (IST)
DTC spokesperson Sanjay Saxena said the Delhi-Lahore bus
services remained suspended today as well.
Aug 25, 2017 22:54 (IST)
Curfew imposed in Sangrur, Punjab. Security stepped up after violent protests by Dera followers post.
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Aug 25, 2017 22:49 (IST)
Baghpat District Magistrate directs all schools in the region to remain closed tomorrow: news agency ANI
Aug 25, 2017 22:48 (IST)
Section 144 imposed in Uttarakhand's Nainital, says news agency ANI
Aug 25, 2017 22:29 (IST)
At least 12 fuel stations near the Haryana border in Delhi have been shut down as a preemptive measure following violence in the neighbouring state, a Delhi Petrol Pump Association official said.
Aug 25, 2017 22:26 (IST)
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar visited Civil Hospital in Panchkula to meet those injured in violent protests.
Aug 25, 2017 22:24 (IST)
Delhi Transport Corporation has suspended bus services to NCR due to incidents of arson.
Aug 25, 2017 21:47 (IST)
50-year-old Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh convicted in rape case.
Aug 25, 2017 21:35 (IST)
'Deeply Distressing,' Says PM Modi After Violence Over Ram Rahim Verdict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned this evening's massive violence in Haryana in strong terms and asked the people to keep the peace.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned this evening's massive violence in Haryana in strong terms and asked the people to keep the peace.
Aug 25, 2017 21:12 (IST)
Rakesh Kumar, a reporter with PTC News received injuries in attacks allegedly by followers of the Dera Sacha Sauda chief while the video journalist Shipendar Happy accompanying him has gone missing after the assault.
Aug 25, 2017 21:05 (IST)
Aug 25, 2017 20:56 (IST)
PM Narendra Modi tweeted on the violence in Panchkula:
Aug 25, 2017 20:54 (IST)
30 dead, 250 injured in violence in Haryana after Ram Rahim Singh verdict, reports news agency PTI
Aug 25, 2017 20:42 (IST)
Curfew has been imposed in Patiala, Punjab: news agency ANI.
Aug 25, 2017 20:31 (IST)
Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi condemned about the violence on twitter. He tweeted:
Violence & brutality have no place in our society. Condemn the rampage and lawlessness in Haryana & appeal to restore peace and tranquility
Violence & brutality have no place in our society. Condemn the rampage and lawlessness in Haryana & appeal to restore peace and tranquility
Aug 25, 2017 20:28 (IST)
Section 144 CrPC imposed in 11 districts of Delhi till September 8 including New Delhi. Maintain peace,people are requested to cooperate: Delhi Police
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