Dera Sacha Sauda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi briefed about situation in Haryana, Punjab

Before the Prime Minister was briefed, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh held meetings with top officials, including Mehrishi and Jain, to review the situation.

Aug 25, 2017, 19:00 PM IST

Dera sect will have to compensate for violence losses: High Court

In its resumed hearing, the High Court said the sect would have to compensate for the losses caused in the arson and violence.

Aug 25, 2017, 18:54 PM IST

Gurmeet Ram Rahim conviction: Two buses set ablaze on Mandoli flyover in Delhi

The quantum of the sentence will be pronounced on August 28.

Aug 25, 2017, 18:11 PM IST

Trail of death and destruction descends on Panchkula

Thick smoke billowed high in the sky as terrified local residents locked themselves inside their homes as scenes outside shook even the toughest of the tough to the bone.

 

Aug 25, 2017, 18:10 PM IST

BJP leader blames Punjab for allowing Dera followers in Haryana

Asked why the situation was allowed to escalate, Joshi said: "The supporters came from Sangrur and Malwa areas of Punjab. Why did the Punjab government allow them to come to Haryana?"

Aug 25, 2017, 17:43 PM IST

Army columns deployed in Panchkula, on stand-by in Sirsa

Six army columns were deployed in Haryana`s Panchkula on Friday after violence erupted following the verdict convicting Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case, said army sources.

Aug 25, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

Ram Rahim supporters set 2 railway stations afire in Punjab

"Two stations have been affected and we are still getting inputs on the extent of damage. No injuries have been reported so far," Northern Railway spokesperson Neeraj Sharma told PTI.

Aug 25, 2017, 17:28 PM IST

High alert issued in Delhi, Noida as violence breaks out after court's verdict on Gurmeet Ram Rahim

The security in areas bodering Haryana has been heightened, the police said.

Aug 25, 2017, 17:06 PM IST

Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda appeals for calm in Haryana

"The priority now is to maintain law and order and peace. I appeal to the people of Haryana to keep calm and see that there is no loss of life or damage to property," he told reporters.

Aug 25, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

Amarinder Singh appeals for peace after Dera chief court conviction

Amarinder Singh also posted a video message after the court verdict and urged people to maintain peace. 

Aug 25, 2017, 16:43 PM IST

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh convicted in 2002 rape case, sentencing on August 28

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was on Friday held guilty of rape by the Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court.

Aug 25, 2017, 15:02 PM IST

Use weapon or force if required: High Court on Dera situation

A full bench of the court also ordered that no political leader, including minister, will interfere in the working of officers in handling the situation arising out of the verdict.

 

Aug 25, 2017, 14:18 PM IST

Dera chief verdict: Police, paramilitary deployed in Delhi

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court will deliver its verdict in Haryana`s Panchkula.

Aug 25, 2017, 11:45 AM IST

WATCH: When Virat Kohli, Ashish Nehra took Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's blessings

The self-styled Godman also claims that Vijender Singh has become a world-class boxer only after taking his blessings.

Aug 25, 2017, 11:39 AM IST

Gurmeet Ram Rahim case verdict: 201 Punjab, Haryana-bound trains cancelled – Full list here

With tension mounting in Haryana's Panchkula, Army was called in to deal with any situation along with other security forces.

Aug 25, 2017, 09:13 AM IST

Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape trial: CBI court to pronounce verdict at 2:30 pm

Nearly two lakh sect followers have descended on Panchkula and nearby places mostly from across Punjab and Haryana.

Aug 25, 2017, 08:54 AM IST

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's late night video message to 'premis': Maintain peace, go back home

A day before the crucial verdict in the alleged rape case, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh requested millions of Dera followers, who themselves 'premis', to go back home and maintain peace.

Aug 25, 2017, 06:53 AM IST

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and his controversies

Sexual exploitation case was registered against Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in 2002.

Aug 25, 2017, 01:32 AM IST

Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case: Punjab, Haryana on high alert; Army on standby in Panchkula, Sirsa

The sexual exploitation case was registered against the Dera chief in 2002 by the CBI.

Aug 24, 2017, 23:16 PM IST

Ahead of Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case conviction: As it happened

A day ahead of the CBI court verdict in a sexual exploitation case against Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, thousands of security personnel have been deployed across Haryana and Punjab to maintain law and order situation.

Aug 24, 2017, 22:52 PM IST