Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case verdict: As it happened

A special CBI court in Panchkula held Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim guilty of rape

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 02:05
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Panchkula: Self-styled 'godman' Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was on Friday convicted of rape by a court here, triggering widespread violence and arson in Haryana.

Arson by followers of the head of Dera Sacha Sauda was also witnessed in Delhi, Punjab and Rajasthan within a few hours of the pronouncement of the judgement by the CBI court in the 2002 case.

CBI judge Jagdeep Singh held Ram Rahim, 50, guilty of rape in a case that was registered on the basis of an anonymous written complaint in 2002 that he had sexually exploited two female followers.

26 August 2017, 00:57 AM

As many as 445 trains have been cancelled due to the law and order situation in Punjab and Haryana.

26 August 2017, 00:39 AM

PM Modi held over three hours long meeting with BJP chief Amit Shah tonight, as per India Today.

 

25 August 2017, 23:32 PM

The Centre has asked the Haryana government to provide adequate security to the CBI special court judge who convicted Dera Sacha Sauda chief, PTI reports.

Also ReadHaryana CM admits lapses in handling situation

25 August 2017, 23:32 PM

Curfew imposed in Sangrur, security stepped up after violent protests by Dera followers.

25 August 2017, 22:47 PM

DTC suspends its inter-state as well as Delhi-Lahore bus services following the violence.

25 August 2017, 22:47 PM

Section 144 imposed in Uttarakhand's Nainital.

25 August 2017, 22:47 PM

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to PM Modi, requesting to ensure safety of people of Kerala in violence affected areas.

25 August 2017, 21:59 PM

Panchkula is completely peaceful at the moment, flag marches conducted, says DGP Haryana, BS Sandhu.

It would have been very difficult to take Ram Rahim Singh to Ambala jail as Dera followers were there on the way. As a strategy, we didn't take Ram Rahim Singh to Ambala but Rohtak's Sunaria jail where he is present right now, he adds.

25 August 2017, 21:50 PM

No major incident took place in Delhi today, 5 arrested for involvement in small incidents. Will keep close watch tomorrow also. Dera Sacha Sauda followers tried creating mischief, case has been registered. We have CCTV footage, probe underway, says Madhur Verma, Delhi Police.

25 August 2017, 21:47 PM

Baba Ramdev tweets:

25 August 2017, 21:44 PM

Vehicles burnt, media OB vans was torched, action will be taken against those who took law in their hands. Haryana government had made complete arrangements, the mob was really huge, says Khattar.

25 August 2017, 21:43 PM

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar visits Civil Hospital in Panchkula to meet those injured in violent protests.

Also ReadViolence in Haryana is deeply distressing, urge everyone to maintain peace: PM Modi

25 August 2017, 21:42 PM

Ghaziabad District Magistrate directs all schools in the region to remain closed tomorrow.

25 August 2017, 21:40 PM

Congress VP Rahul Gandhi tweets:

25 August 2017, 20:57 PM

Police issues helpline number 0130-2221500 for Sonepat, Haryana

25 August 2017, 20:42 PM

PM Narendra Modi condemns Panchkula violence, says: 

The instances of violence today are deeply distressing. I strongly condemn the violence & urge everyone to maintain peace.

The law & order situation is being closely monitored. I reviewed the situation with the NSA & Home Secretary.

Urged officials to work round the clock to restore normalcy and provide all possible assistance that is required.

25 August 2017, 20:37 PM

Police say prohibitory orders implemented in 11 Delhi districts, to be in force till Sept 8; Delhi's north, central districts not under prohibitory order. 

25 August 2017, 20:32 PM

Rahul Gandhi condemns violence in Haryana, says "violence, brutality have no place in society; condemns lawlessness"

25 August 2017, 20:25 PM

Hearing in Dera chief's prison sentence to take place on August 28 via video-conferencing
 

25 August 2017, 20:22 PM

Sirsa District Civil Surgeon says 2 Dera followers have
died in violence; 7 injured

25 August 2017, 20:03 PM

All petrol pumps shut in Delhi in the wake of Haryana violence

25 August 2017, 19:58 PM

Bathinda: Heavy security in place; Rapid Action force also deployed

25 August 2017, 19:57 PM

Curfew imposed in Punjab's Sangrur, Moga districts

25 August 2017, 19:53 PM

High-level meeting called at Home Minister's residence tomorrow. Home Secy and others senior officials will also be present: MHA Sources

25 August 2017, 19:52 PM

President Ram Nath Kovind condemns violence and damage to public property, tweets: 

"Violence and damage to public property after court verdict is highly condemnable; appeal to all citizens to maintain peace"

25 August 2017, 19:51 PM

Sonia Gandhi speaks to Punjab CM Amarinder Singh over violence post Ram Rahim Singh's conviction

25 August 2017, 19:22 PM

Sonia Gandhi speaks to Punjab CM Amarinder Singh over violence post Ram Rahim Singh's conviction

25 August 2017, 19:20 PM

Almost 250 trains cancelled. All trains going towards Rohtak cancelled for tomorrow: Neeraj Sharma, CPRO, Northern Railway

25 August 2017, 19:17 PM

Section 144 imposed in Shamli, Bhagpat and Muzaffarnagar

25 August 2017, 19:13 PM

Death toll rises to 28 in Panchkula violence, over 250 injured: PTI

 

 

25 August 2017, 19:10 PM

I have alerted all officers posted at Delhi Metro stations: DG CISF OP Singh

25 August 2017, 19:09 PM

Section 144 also imposed in Noida, Ghaziabad following violence by Dera Sacha Sauda followers

25 August 2017, 19:01 PM

Violence reported in Rajasthan; Dera supporters set power sub-station office on fire in Sriganganagar,vehicle at sub-station premises also torched

25 August 2017, 19:00 PM

I appeal Dera supporters to stay calm and deter the protesters. It is their duty too to maintain law and order: Additional Chief Secy to Haryana government

25 August 2017, 18:59 PM

Protesters identified. We have video footage&strict action will be taken against them. Most of the protesters ousted from city: Ram Niwas

25 August 2017, 18:59 PM

Dera Sacha Sauda describes as 'unjust' the verdict against Gurmeet Ram Rahim, says it would appeal against it

25 August 2017, 18:58 PM

Government will compensate for the losses of media personnel and the properties of others: Ram Niwas, Addl. Chief Secy to Haryana Government

25 August 2017, 18:57 PM

Three miscreants have been arrested, patrolling is being done in different areas: Madhur Verma, Delhi Police PRO

25 August 2017, 18:44 PM

Delhi Metro stations alerted. Vigil intensified at stations along Uttar Pradesh, Haryana borders: CISF DG OP Singh

 

25 August 2017, 18:42 PM

Punjab Govt asks central government for more security forces in view of violence at different places

25 August 2017, 18:40 PM

All trains to be run from Delhi to Rohtak cancelled in view of violence carried out by Dera supporters in four states 

Delhi Police PRO Madhur Varma says situation under control in the national capital

25 August 2017, 18:37 PM

Alert issued in Noida following court's verdict on Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case

25 August 2017, 18:36 PM

Delhi L-G Anil Baijal directs police commissioner to take effective measures to ensure protection of life, property

 

25 August 2017, 18:36 PM

Section 144 imposed in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar and Baghpat, in view of violent protests in Punjab and Haryana

25 August 2017, 18:34 PM

Army called out in Haryana's Sirsa to control Dera Sacha Sauda followers, says Superintendent of Police

25 August 2017, 18:33 PM

Have talked to Haryana DGP, he says situation is being brought under control gradually: Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi

25 August 2017, 18:33 PM

No one is above law. Appeal people to not believe in rumors and steer clear of people with criminal intentions: CM Manohar Lal Khattar

25 August 2017, 18:32 PM

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar says, "Action will be taken against those taking law in their hands, appeal everyone to remain cautious"

25 August 2017, 18:25 PM

1000 Dera Sacha Sauda have been detained, says Haryana's ADGP (Law & Order) Muhammad Akil. 

The 1000 Dera Sacha Sauda followers have been detained in Panchkula.

25 August 2017, 18:25 PM

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh presently at Rohtak's Police Training College in Sunaria; was brought here in a helicopter