Ram Rahim Verdict Highlights: Uneasy Calm Prevails In Punjab, Haryana After Ram Rahim's Conviction

Right now, situation in most parts of Haryana and its neighbouring state Punjab remain calm, say police and administration. However, several towns including Sirsa and Panchkula remain under curfew. Political tug of war between BJP and opposition parties has taken the fore now.

The judgment in Ram Rahim's case will be announced in the Rohtak jail on Monday.

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Dera Chief Ram Rahim Singh Now Prisoner Number 1997 In Rohtak Jail

'Baba of bling' Ram Rahim Singh head of Dera Sacha Sauda, is now prisoner number 1997.

The flashy self-styled godman known for gliding through the air dressed in pink robes in his promotional videos, spent his first night by roaming inside the cell till midnight, prison officials said.

A bowl of dal, two chapatis and mixed pickle were served to him in dinner, they added.

Arrangements have been inside the prison to keep the Dera chief secure. He has no contact with other inmates, Haryana DGP (Jails) K P Singh said.

Watch Left Right Centre: Haryana Riots- BJP Self Goal In Backing Khattar?

A day after widespread violence and rioting following the verdict against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the Punjab and Haryana High Court came out with some stinging words for the Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the free hand given to his supporters to go on the rampage. But the BJP decides to stand by ML Khattar. Is this going to be a political self goal, Left, Right and Centre team finds out

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No VIP treatment to Ram Rahim in jail, Haryana government clarifies

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh will tour some "vulnerable" areas in the state to thank people and security forces for ensuring peace despite the tension.

In view of deteriorating law and order situation in Haryana, Jammu and Punjab area, here are the trains cancelled down south

1. Train No. 22685, Yesvantpur-Chandigarh Superfast Karnataka Sampark Kranthi Express journey commencing from Yesvantpur on 26.08.2017 is cancelled.

2. Train No. 82651, Yesvantpur-Shri Mata Vaishnodevi Katra Suvidha Express Journey commencing from Yesvantpur on 26.08.2017 is cancelled.

3. Train No. 22686, Chandigarh-Yesvantpur Superfast Karnataka Sampark Kranthi Express Journey commencing on 26.08.2017 is cancelled.

Till now, 552 people have been arrested in connection to violence in Punjab and Haryana yesterday; 24 police vehicles have been damaged.

JUST IN: Sirsa district administration decides to relax curfew from 6 AM to 11 AM tomorrow.

"Transcendent failure of governance" in Haryana: Shashi Tharoor

Congress parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor today said Haryana Chief Minister M L Khattar should be sacked for his government's "complete failure" in controlling the violence following Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's conviction in a rape case.

Mayawati seeks dismissal of Haryana government over violence in the state

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Saturday demanded the dismissal of the Manoharlal Khattar government in Haryana for failing to curb the violence that erupted after a CBI court convicted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in a rape case.

In a statement here on Saturday, the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said the loss of lives, damage to property and cancellation of over 500 trains was a huge national loss and the BJP government in Haryana was responsible for failing to contain the violet outburst of the Dera sect.

She also accused the BJP of not acting in the wake of the violence in Panchkula and other parts of Haryana as it had "vote bank politics on its mind".

Arrangements being made for Ram Rahim's court in Rohtak: Police

'You let Panchkula burn for political motives': How court ripped into Haryana

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Delhi to remain on high alert today too: Police

High alert continues in Delhi. No incident reported. Section 144 to continue in the said areas till further order. Won't affect normal life: Delhi Police spokesman. Nine cases of arson were reported in Delhi yesterday after Ram Rahim Singh's supporters went violent.

With the wave of violence down now, here's the latest we know about Panchkula and Sirsa

- The Army and district authorities have been making announcements through loudspeakers, asking those inside to leave the premises.

- The self-styled godman Ram Rahim, 50, will not be brought to Panchkula for the sentencing. The Judge will be taken to the Rohtak prison where court proceedings will be held.

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In case you missed it, here's why Deputy Advocate General Gurdass Singh Salwara was sacked today

The top lawyer was caught on camera holding self-styled spiritual leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's bag after his conviction in a rape case

One more person dead in Sirsa taking the total death toll in violent protests in the town and Panchkula to 32, reports news agency ANI.

For Gurmeet Ram Rahim's sentencing in rape case, judge to be taken to Rohtak prison.

JUST IN: Deputy Advocate General Gurdass Singh Salwara sacked, reports news agency ANI. He reportedly carried Ram Rahim Singh's luggage after the latter was convicted in rape case.

A day after widespread violence, arson and rioting left 31 people dead and property worth crores destroyed by angry supporters of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in Panchkula following his conviction in a rape case, the Haryana Police today said the jailed spiritual guru will not be brought to Panchkula for the sentencing on Monday. CBI court judge Jagdeep Singh while convicting the Dera chief in the 2002 rape case and sexual exploitation of two female followers, said the quantum of punishment for the 50-year-old leader of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect would be handed out on August 28.