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Supporters of the Dera Sacha Sauda vandalised vehicles in Panchkula. Police used water cannon in an attempt to disperse the crowd. (Photo: AP)

Now, Canada asks its citizens travelling India to be on alert amid Dera violence

In Haryana’s Panchkula, 29 people died and over 250 were injured after the Dera Sacha Sauda followers went on a rampage on Friday.

26 Aug 2017 4:10 PM

Haryana Chief Secretary D S Dhesi also denied any special treatment being given to the Dera chief in a Rohtak jail after being held guilty in a 15-year-old rape case by a CBI court in Panchkula on Friday. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

No 'Z-plus' security, VIP treatment in jail for Dera chief: Haryana chief secy

Earlier, Haryana Director General of Police (Jails) K P Singh had also denied any special treatment being extended to the convict.

26 Aug 2017 3:46 PM

Vehicles burn in violence following Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s conviction in Panchkula on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

You let Panchkula burn for political benefits: HC raps Haryana govt

The high court asked the state government for details of Ram Rahim Singh's movable and immovable properties

26 Aug 2017 1:29 PM

A media personnel walks towards vehicles burning in violence following Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s conviction in Panchkula on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Dera violence: DCP suspended, Army in Sirsa ahead of Rahim sentence

IPS officer Ashok Kumar has been put under suspension with immediate effect, an official order said.

26 Aug 2017 12:40 PM

The violence that claimed 31 lives has left locals in shock and anguish, with many questioning why authorities failed to assess and control the situation on time. (Photo: AP)

Ram Rahim jailed: Uneasy calm in Panchkula after Friday’s mayhem

31 dead so far, curfew relaxed, officials say situation is under control.

26 Aug 2017 11:19 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned violence and damage to public property by followers of the Dera Sacha Sauda and asked all people to maintain peace. (Photo: PTI/File)

Kovind, Modi condemn Panchkula protests, appeal for peace

Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi also expressed grave concern over violence in Panchkula, other parts and.

25 Aug 2017 9:06 PM

Popularly known as Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh claims to command a veritable following of more than 60 million of his faithfuls, especially the Dalit Sikhs, according to the website of his organisation Dera Sacha Sauda. (Photo: File | PTI)

Everything you wanted to know about Ram Rahim's rape case

Quantum of sentence will be announced on August 28.

25 Aug 2017 7:42 PM

Ram Rahim convicted of rape; quantum of sentence on Aug 28

Apart from the rape allegations, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is also accused of murdering journalist, Ranjit Singh, in October 2002.

25 Aug 2017 3:07 PM

Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard near an Indian court in Panchkula, India. (Photo: AP)

Army arrives in Panchkula, tight security ahead of court verdict

Singh left Sirsa by road for Panchkula to appear before a special CBI court in the sexual exploitation case against him.

25 Aug 2017 11:52 AM

Thousands of 'premis', what Dera followers are popularly known, have descended in Panchkula, which has virtually turned into a fortress. (Photo: ANI)

Dera chief Ram Rahim reaches Panchkula CBI court; verdict soon

The 50-year-old Dera head left the sect-headquarters at Sirsa, about 260 km from Chandigarh, at about 9 am amid tight security.

25 Aug 2017 10:15 AM

Followers of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gather at a park in Panchkula. (Photo: AP)

Ram Rahim rape verdict: Women stand guard with sticks at Dera complex

Outside the gates of the sprawling complex, just on the outskirts of the city, a battalion of women stands, wooden sticks in hand.

25 Aug 2017 9:15 AM

Security arrangements near Dera Sacha Sauda ahead of the verdict in the rape trial of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, in Sirsa. (Photo: AP)

Ram Rahim rape trial: 74 trains cancelled for today in view of law and order situation

The possibility of an outbreak of violence in Haryana has also affected the cost of air travel.

25 Aug 2017 8:45 AM

Followers of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh gather at his 'ashram' in Sirsa on Thursday, ahead of the verdict in the rape trial of Ram Rahim. (Photo: AP)

Video: Dera chief appeals to followers to maintain peace, respect law

The Dera Sacha Sauda chief released a video message asking his supporters, camping in Panchkula, to go back home.

25 Aug 2017 8:09 AM

The sexual exploitation case was registered against the Dera chief in 2002 by the CBI on the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court after anonymous letters were circulated about the alleged sexual exploitation of two 'sadhvis' (female followers) by Ram Rahim Singh. (Photo: AP)

Dera chief verdict: Punjab, Haryana tense; mobile internet services blocked

Dera Sacha Sauda has a huge following in Punjab as well as Haryana and both the states are on a high alert.

24 Aug 2017 7:48 PM

High alert has been sounded in Ludhiana ahead of the verdict in a rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and public have been asked to maintain peace. (Photo: PTI)

Ram Rahim Singh confirms his appearance in court tomorrow for rape case verdict

Section 144 has been imposed in Punjab ahead of the final verdict of CBI over the 14 yr-old rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

24 Aug 2017 1:21 PM

On Friday CBI court will give its final judgment over the 14 year-old rape case against Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case: Punjab govt imposes Sec 144 prior to CBI verdict tomorrow

Security has been tightened along Punjab-Haryana border, as well as the connecting roads to prevent any incursions.

24 Aug 2017 8:18 AM

Ahead of the court judgment in a rape case against the Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, administrative officials and police personnel at a flag march in Bathinda. (Photo: PTI)

Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case: Maximum alert in two states ahead of verdict

The Chandigarh administration has also closed all educational institutes on Thursday and Friday.

24 Aug 2017 1:43 AM

BJP to rope in Dera sect to rid city of trash crisis

Manoj Tiwari to join Ram Rahim in cleaning drive.

04 May 2017 1:13 AM

Twinkle Khanna turns producer with Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Padman'.

Twinkle welcomes new neighbour Gurmeet Ram Rahim with hilarious tweet

The actress went true-blue paparazzi on her new neighbour, snapping him in all his regal glory.

11 Jan 2017 4:03 PM

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