Panchkula

Dera chief verdict: 484 trains affected in Haryana

The railways on Friday said that at least 484 Haryana-bound trains were affected.

Aug 26, 2017, 01:22 AM IST

Massive violence after Dera chief's conviction, Dera supporters go on rampage: In Pics

Violence erupted in several towns of five states including Punjab and Haryana soon after a CBI special court on Friday held controversial godman Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh guilty of the rape and sexual exploitation of two female disciples in 2002.

Aug 25, 2017, 23:56 PM IST

Centre asks Haryana govt to ensure security of judge who convicted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in rape case

CBI judge Jagdeep Singh on Friday held Dera chief guilty of raping a female follower more than 15 years ago.

Aug 25, 2017, 23:45 PM IST

Panchkula violence: Rajnath Singh calls high-level meet on Aug 26

Home Minister Rajnath Singh called a high-level meeting at his New Delhi's residence on Saturday in the wake of massive violence that took place after a verdict against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on an alleged rape charge

Aug 25, 2017, 21:53 PM IST

Dera chief lodged in make-shift jail in Rohtak

"Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been put in (special jail at) PTC Sunaria," Rohtak Deputy Commissioner Atul Kumar told PTI, adding, tight security arrangements have been made.

Aug 25, 2017, 20:49 PM IST

Dera chief conviction: Hearing on quantum of sentence through video- conferencing

The quantum of sentence will be pronounced on August 28, CBI counsel HPS Verma told reporters outside the court in Haryana.

 

Aug 25, 2017, 19:55 PM IST

Ram Rahim conviction: President Ram Nath Kovind expresses condolence over violence, damage

At least 28 people were killed and more than 200 were injured in spiralling violence in Haryana's Panchkula city.

Aug 25, 2017, 19:45 PM IST

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar warns of strict action against agitators

Earlier in the day, a CBI special court held the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief guilty and convicted him on charges of raping and sexually exploiting two female disciples.

Aug 25, 2017, 19:43 PM IST

Delhi: 3 arrested for arson, cops say situation under control

Madhur Verma, the Delhi Police's Public Relations Officer, said a few incidents of buses being torched by some miscreants were reported as violence spread to the national capital.

Aug 25, 2017, 19:37 PM IST

History of cases and controversies against DSS chief Gurmeet Ram Raheem Singh

Gurmeet Ram Rahim, was on Friday held guilty by the Special CBI Court of Panchkula. The quantum of sentence will, however, be announced on August 28.

Aug 25, 2017, 19:06 PM IST

Dera violence result of mixing politics, religion: JD(U) leader Sharad Yadav

Self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was today convicted of rape, sparking violence from thousands of his followers in parts of Haryana, Punjab and Delhi.

Aug 25, 2017, 19:05 PM IST

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

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

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

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

Ram Rahim Verdict: Dera followers ignore appeals to move out of Panchkula

Ignoring appeals from the administration and their sect head, a large number of Dera Sacha Sauda followers continued to stay put in Panchkula today giving a tough time to authorities.

Aug 25, 2017, 10:02 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 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