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There has been no incidence of violence after sentencing of Dera chief, says Haryana Police

Gurmeet Ram Rahim was on Monday sentenced to ten years of imprisonment in a rape case.

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New Delhi: The Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who was held guilty on charges of rape of a female devotee in 1999, was on Monday sentenced to ten years of imprisonment by the Special CBI Court of Panchkula

Necessary security arrangements were made for the sitting of a CBI Court in Sunaria District Jail, Rohtak for the pronouncement of quantum of sentence against Ram Rahim Singh.

Earlier on Friday, CBI judge Jagdeep Singh held the 50-year-old Dera chief guilty of rape in the case that was registered on the basis of an anonymous written complaint in 2002 that he had sexually exploited two female disciples. 

 

28 August 2017
19:50 PM

He said both sentences will run consecutively for a total of 20 years in jail for the Dera chief.

Singh also fined him Rs 15 lakh in each of the two cases, of which Rs 14 lakh each would go to the two victims who were part of his sect.

19:50 PM

CBI Judge Jagdeep Singh pronounced two sentences of 10 years rigorous imprisonment in each of the two cases that date back to 2002, said defence lawyer SK Garg Narwana.

18:50 PM

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after his conviction in two rape cases.

18:44 PM

Judge has slapped Rs 15 lakh fine each in two cases and Rs 14 lakh each to be paid to both victims, says Ram Rahim Singh's lawyer.

18:31 PM

We will read the judgement in detail and will definitely appeal in higher courts, Ram Rahim Singh's lawyer.

18:03 PM

Safe passage has been given to people inside Dera to leave peacefully; If court orders sealing of complex then it will be done, says DIG SSB.

17:34 PM

Curfew to be imposed in Punjab 's Barnala from 9 pm today till 9 am tomorrow, says Harjeet Singh, SSP Barnala.

17:30 PM

Please be assured that no guilty will be spared during violence probe - AS Dhillon, IG.

17:28 PM

We were planned for Friday like situation. Everything is normal in the state - IG Hisar.

17:23 PM

Working to identify those who were behind instigation of violence - Haryana Police.

17:08 PM

There are still more than 1000 people inside the Dera, but numbers have come down significantly, says Haryana Police.

16:59 PM

BSP chief Mayawati asks why the Haryana government has not been dismissed after violence by Dera followers.

"Had there been any honesty and truth in what the prime minister stated in his 'Mann ki Baat' yesterday, the Manohar Lal Khattar government would have been dismissed by now after the stern view taken by the Punjab and Haryana High Court," she says in a statement.
 

16:57 PM

Environment peaceful after announcement of sentence and given adequate security arrangement no untoward incident will happen, says Barnala SP.

16:57 PM

Court has set an example that no one can escape the law, says Baba Ramdev.

16:45 PM

"People did not agree when we said Ram Rahim Singh is involved in objectionable activities. Happy court proved it today," Anshul Chhatrapati told ANI.

16:30 PM

Satisfactory, been saying since long Ram Rahim Singh is enemy of our society, says Anshul Chhatrapati, son of slain journalist who exposed Dera.

16:14 PM

Following Ram Rahim Singh's sentencing in rape case, Army conducts flag march in Haryana's Sirsa.

16:00 PM

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been fined with Rs 50,000, 10,000 and 5,000 for three different cases.

15:50 PM
15:48 PM

Talking to ANI, Punjab CM Amarinder Singh said,"There is total normalcy, our forces are on their toes. Will not let any untoward incident happen."

15:47 PM

Post-sentencing, Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh refused to move from the courtroom, being forcefully removed by security personnel. 

15:46 PM

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar called for emergency meeting post sentencing of rapist Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh. 

15:42 PM

After being awarded 10-year-jail term, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh undergoing medical examination. Later on, he will be given a jail uniform and will be allotted a cell in the prison. 

15:28 PM

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh awarded 10-year jail term

15:27 PM

Extra forces deployed outside the court, media persons asked to be on standby. 

15:26 PM

"I appeal to Dera followers to peacefully abide by the judgement today," urges Dera chairperson Vipassana Insaan. 

15:21 PM

Minutes before the verdict, 2 cars set on fire by Dera supporters in Phoolka area of Haryana's Sirsa. 

15:10 PM

CBI Judge Jagdeep Singh starts reading the verdict in 15-year-old rape case, calls for complete silence. 

15:08 PM

Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh breaks down and asked for forgiveness with folded hands from CBI judge Jagdeep Singh. 

14:52 PM

As per the reports, nine people including rape convict self-styled godman Ram Rahim Singh are present in the makeshift courtroom. Hearing underway 

14:51 PM

The defence argued that Dera chief Ram Rahim Singh is a social worker who has worked for the welfare of people, so the judge should take a lenient view and give him minimum sentence. 

14:48 PM

CBI demands maximum sentence for Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in 15-year-old rape case. 

14:37 PM

Court proceedings begin. Special CBI Judge Jagdeep Singh has allotted 10 minutes each to both sides (prosecution and defence) to put forward their arguments. 

14:33 PM

Lawyers from both sides present inside Rohtak's makeshift court. Hearing begins. 

14:23 PM

Ahead of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's sentencing, power and broadband services have been snapped at Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa, Haryana. 

14:14 PM

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's lawyer, SK Garg Narwana said that they will appeal for minimum punishment. 

14:13 PM

Police patrolling in Rohtak ahead of the quantum of sentence hearing of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh. 

13:59 PM

Ram Rahim's defence lawyer SK Narwana has arrived in the makeshift court inside the premises of Rohtak Jail, ahead of quantum of sentence hearing

13:18 PM

As rape convict Ram Rahim has complained of uneasiness last night, civil surgeon Dr Deepa has reportedly gone into Rohtak jail premises followed by an ambulance, says report. 

13:10 PM

Special CBI judge Jagdeep Singh reached Rohtak's Sunaria Jail, court proceedings to begin at 2:30 PM.

12:14 PM

High-level meeting on the security situation in Punjab and Haryana ends. Officials have been directed to continuously monitor the situation, claims ANI report.

11:59 AM
11:55 AM

Court proceedings at Sonaria jail to begin at 2:30 PM 

11:54 AM

Special CBI Court Judge Jagdeep Singh left Panchkula, to reach Rohtak within 40 minutes. 

11:04 AM

As per the reports of TV channels, CBI judge Jagdeep Singh to arrive at Sonaria jail at 11.30 AM.

 

11:04 AM

Flag march being conducted by police and Rapid Action Force in Barnala ahead of rape convict Dera Chief's sentencing. 

11:02 AM

Ahead of Ram Rahim Singh's sentencing, a high-level meeting is underway at North Block to discuss security situation in Punjab. Home Minister Rajnath Singh, NSA Ajit Doval, Home Secy, Director IB and other Home Ministry officials present at the meet. 

10:42 AM

The Haryana police have been asked to watch out for code word 'Paudharopan' ( plantation), which the Dera supporters used on Friday to announce that devastation had to be caused. 

10:36 AM

While talking to ANI, Navdeep Singh Virk, IGP Rohtak Range said that the police have recovered around 100 objectionable items including batons from Sonipat's Bahalgarh Dera. 

"Objectionable items were kept hidden in fields, interrogation underway," Virk added. 

10:35 AM

If reports are to be believed, rape convict self-styled godman Ram Rahim Singh has been suffering from bouts of diabetes since yesterday.

10:00 AM

Hours before the court proceedings, a high alert has been given to all districts of the Agra zone, Meerut Zone on the UP borders, said the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Kumar. 

"While necessary security arrangements have been made, instructions have also been given to the district administration to impose Section 144 when needed," Kumar told ANI. 

09:58 AM

Ahead of Ram Rahim's sentencing, 23 Dera followers arrested in Punjab's Sangrur till now

09:50 AM
09:48 AM

Sadhus in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi demand death sentence for rape convict Ram Rahim Singh. 

09:38 AM

On behalf of its chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Dera chairperson through its mouthpiece 'Sach Kahoon' urged followers to maintain peace and not violate law and order. 

 

09:38 AM

"No movement of people, other than those authorized, will be allowed within a distance of 10 km from the prison premises," IANS reported. 

08:41 AM

Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said,"The quantum of sentence of Ram Rahim Singh is not for any political party to decide. However, every pre-emptive and preventive method should be implemented to minimize conflagration and provocation of the situation. No excuses will be accepted this time."

08:27 AM

Police arrested Ram Rahim's woman supporter, who wanted to meet the self-styled godman at Sunaria jail last night. Later on, she was sent to Jhajjar jail. 

08:05 AM

Security tightened outside Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's residence, ahead of rape convict Ram Rahim Singh sentencing.

07:59 AM

As per the reports, curfew to continue in Haryana's Sirsa town, where the sect's headquarters are located. 

07:58 AM

"We are fully prepared for any situation. The Army has been kept on stand-by," Haryana Director General of police (DGP) B.S. Sandhu said.
 

07:57 AM

The district jail premises, about 10 km from Rohtak town, has been completely cordoned off by security forces, including para-military forces and Haryana Police. The Army has been kept on stand-by.
 

07:52 AM

Delhi Police PRO Madhur Verma requested people to not panic and avoid social media rumours which claimed that schools are closed or routes are diverted. "Delhi Police has made proper arrangements and deployment. Additional forces mobilized," Verma told ANI. 

07:51 AM
07:44 AM

Special Weapons and Tactics(SWAT) teams and reserve forces have been deployed to prevent any violence. 

 

07:44 AM

Internet services have resumed in Chandigarh. 

07:38 AM

"Ready to deal with any eventuality. Several barricades with strong police and paramilitary presence set up," Navdeep Singh Virk added. 

07:37 AM

"We have ensured no Dera follower is allowed to enter the entire Rohtak district or move around jail," Navdeep Singh Virk, IGP Rohtak Range informed ANI. 

07:36 AM

"If any person is seen as a threat to the peace of the region or tries to harm anybody or himself, shoot at sight orders will be passed immediately. We are maintaining strict vigil and will not tolerate carelessness of any kind," Rohtak DC Atul Kumar told ANI.

07:34 AM

Talking to ANI, Rohtak District Collector Atul Kumar said,"Will implement Shoot-at-sight orders if anti-social elements try to harm self or others, will take strong action according to the situation."

07:33 AM

Ahead of Dera Chief Ram Rahim Singh's sentencing security beefed up outside Sonaria jail, Rohtak.

07:07 AM

As per the reports of PTI, a special courtroom has been set up in the Sunaria Jail in Rohtak, where self-styled godman Ram Rahim has been lodged since his rape-conviction. 

07:05 AM
07:05 AM

Talking to ANI, Delhi Police PRO Madhur Verma said,"Fake traffic advisory circulated, no such advisory issued. No road closures, metro remains as per schedule."

06:53 AM

Delhi Police rubbishes social media reports on closure of schools, traffic divergence saying everything will function as normal.