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Ram Rahim Singh verdict: Rajnath, Doval hold high-level meeting to discuss security situation in Punjab, Haryana

Ram Rahim Singh verdict: Rajnath, Doval hold high-level meeting to discuss security situation in Punjab, Haryana

4New Delhi: The hearing for deciding the quantum of punishment to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, will take place on Monday through video conferencing. As per the reports, the court proceedings against the rape convict self-styled godman are scheduled to take place around 2:30 pm. The punishment can be a jail term not less than seven years but may even extend to life imprisonment.Necessary security arrangements have been made for the sitting of a CBI Court in Sunaria District Jail, Rohtak for the pronouncement of quantum of sentence against Ram Rahim Singh. Panchkula, Sirsa, Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring areas have been put on high alert, with paramilitary forces deployed in various pockets of the states. 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.
As per the reports of TV channels, CBI judge Jagdeep Singh to arrive at Sonaria jail at 11.30 AM.
Flag march being conducted by police and Rapid Action Force in Barnala ahead of rape convict Dera Chief’s sentencing.
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.
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.
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.
If reports are to be believed, rape convict self-styled godman Ram Rahim Singh has been suffering from bouts of diabetes since yesterday.
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.
Ahead of Ram Rahim’s sentencing, 23 Dera followers arrested in Punjab’s Sangrur till now

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