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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
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PTI photo 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.
As many as 445 trains have been cancelled due to the law and order situation in Punjab and Haryana.
PM Modi held over three hours long meeting with BJP chief Amit Shah tonight, as per India Today.
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 Read - Haryana CM admits lapses in handling situation
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to PM Modi, requesting to ensure safety of people of Kerala in violence affected areas.
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.
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.
Baba Ramdev tweets:
Every one should respect the law of land. #RamRahimVerdict
— Swami Ramdev (@yogrishiramdev) August 25, 2017
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.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar visits Civil Hospital in Panchkula to meet those injured in violent protests.
Also Read - Violence in Haryana is deeply distressing, urge everyone to maintain peace: PM Modi
Congress VP Rahul Gandhi tweets:
Violence & brutality have no place in our society. Condemn the rampage and lawlessness in Haryana & appeal to restore peace and tranquility
— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) August 25, 2017
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.
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.
Rahul Gandhi condemns violence in Haryana, says "violence, brutality have no place in society; condemns lawlessness"
High-level meeting called at Home Minister's residence tomorrow. Home Secy and others senior officials will also be present: MHA Sources
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"
Sonia Gandhi speaks to Punjab CM Amarinder Singh over violence post Ram Rahim Singh's conviction
Sonia Gandhi speaks to Punjab CM Amarinder Singh over violence post Ram Rahim Singh's conviction
Almost 250 trains cancelled. All trains going towards Rohtak cancelled for tomorrow: Neeraj Sharma, CPRO, Northern Railway
Section 144 also imposed in Noida, Ghaziabad following violence by Dera Sacha Sauda followers
Violence reported in Rajasthan; Dera supporters set power sub-station office on fire in Sriganganagar,vehicle at sub-station premises also torched
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
Protesters identified. We have video footage&strict action will be taken against them. Most of the protesters ousted from city: Ram Niwas
Dera Sacha Sauda describes as 'unjust' the verdict against Gurmeet Ram Rahim, says it would appeal against it
Government will compensate for the losses of media personnel and the properties of others: Ram Niwas, Addl. Chief Secy to Haryana Government
Three miscreants have been arrested, patrolling is being done in different areas: Madhur Verma, Delhi Police PRO
Delhi Metro stations alerted. Vigil intensified at stations along Uttar Pradesh, Haryana borders: CISF DG OP Singh
Punjab Govt asks central government for more security forces in view of violence at different places
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
Delhi L-G Anil Baijal directs police commissioner to take effective measures to ensure protection of life, property
Section 144 imposed in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar and Baghpat, in view of violent protests in Punjab and Haryana
Army called out in Haryana's Sirsa to control Dera Sacha Sauda followers, says Superintendent of Police
Have talked to Haryana DGP, he says situation is being brought under control gradually: Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi
No one is above law. Appeal people to not believe in rumors and steer clear of people with criminal intentions: CM Manohar Lal Khattar
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar says, "Action will be taken against those taking law in their hands, appeal everyone to remain cautious"
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.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh presently at Rohtak's Police Training College in Sunaria; was brought here in a helicopter
Injustice has taken place, we will appeal for it. We are facing the similar situation what previous saints faced in the past: Dera Sacha Sauda
Ram Rahim rape case verdict: Death toll in violent protests in Panchkula climbs to 17, over 200 injured
Delhi Deputy Governor speaks to Delhi Police Commissioner, appeals people to maintain peace
Security at Delhi BJP Head Quarter increased post violence at various places after Ram Rahim Singh's conviction.
Senior government officials in Panchkula should be given security by paramilitary forces, says Punjab and Haryana High Court
Punjab and Haryana High Court orders attachment of entire property of Dera Sacha Sauda, says damages to entire properties will be compensated by Dera Sacha Sauda
Drones, helicopters carry out aerial survey in Panchkula following violence by Dera Sacha Sauda followers
Violence reaches Delhi; two coaches of Rewa Express at Anand Vihar Terminal railway station set on fire
#Delhi: Two empty rakes of Rewa Express at Anand Vihar Terminal railway station set on fire #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/gtDZDAvggQ
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urges people to maintain peace after violence in Haryana and Punjab following conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim.
After court verdict on Ram Rahim, violence breaks out in four states — Haryana, Punjab, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
WATCH: Dera Sacha Sauda followers turn violent, topple media van near Panchkula's Spl CBI court after conviction of Ram Rahim Verdict
#WATCH: #DeraSachaSauda followers turn violent, topple media van near Panchkula's Spl CBI Court after conviction of #RamRahimSingh pic.twitter.com/53KCHXoVdz
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017
Security tightened at railway stations in Delhi post rape conviction of Dera Chief Ram Rahim Singh: Northern Railway Spox Neeraj Sharma
Rajnath Singh to brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi on situation in Haryana after Ram Rahim rape case conviction
Army columns moved in Haryana's Sirsa for quick reaction, as violent protests continue post rape conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief
Vehicles, including those of media, set on fire by agitating #DeraSachaSauda followers in Panchkula. #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/KaRoJv8vtH
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017
Buses set ablaze at Ghaziabad's Loni in Uttar Pradesh
Ghaziabad (UP): A bus set on fire by 2 persons in Loni, fire brigade & police on the spot #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/XmaTtPKXsv
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) August 25, 2017
Bus set ablaze near Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital in Delhi pic.twitter.com/eiQ0Ep1eRS
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017
Briefed Rajnath ji. Situation being monitoring extensively, strict action will be taken against those who try to disrupt peace: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
Heavy force deployment in Sirsa as crowds turn violent, Rapid Action Force also reaches Haryana
At least 70 people injured in violent protests in Panchkula, admitted in Sector 6 General Hospital
#DeraSachaSauda followers turn violent, damage media vans post conviction of chief #RamRahimSingh (Earlier visuals from Panchkula) pic.twitter.com/x0XppkWR4t
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017
Ram Rahim supporters set afire Malout and Balluanna railway stations in Punjab: Nothern Railway
Just briefed Rajnath Singh ji about situation in Punjab. Keeping a close watch. Would not allow anyone to disturb peace in Punjab: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
Singh had earlier tweeted:
Met BSF & Punjab Police personnel standing guard in areas in Zirakpur ahead of #RamRahimVerdict, situation is under control.
I appeal to all Punjabis to maintain peace and harmony in the state. We won't allow anyone to disturb the peace & tranquility of our state.
I appeal to all Punjabis to maintain peace and harmony in the state. We won't allow anyone to disturb the peace & tranquility of our state. pic.twitter.com/YlUeJH1mZk
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) August 25, 2017
Police use teargas shells, water cannons to disperse Gurmeet Ram Raheem followers near Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa
Central Industrial Security Force personnel deployed within one km radius of Rohtak's Sunariya Jail
Central Industrial Security Force personnel deployed within one km radius of Rohtak's Sunariya Jail
Administrative machinery geared up in Western Uttar Pradesh: Anand Kumar, ADG Law and Order
Alert sounded in adjoining districts to ensure no spillover of trouble in Uttar Pradesh through strict check on borders: ADG Law and Order
Income Tax office set on fire by few masked people
Income Tax office in Punjab's Mansa set alight by Dera protesters post rape conviction of #RamRahimSingh, vehicles in the premises torched pic.twitter.com/VSjOxSPnta
— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017
Camera person injured during violent protests in Sirsa, Haryana following verdict on Gurmeet Ram Rahim
Ram Rahim verdict: 10 injured in violent protests, shifted to a hospital in Sector 6 Panchkula
Curfew clamped in Panchkula as Dera followers go on rampage after conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim: Police.
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