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The Sikh religious body Akal Takht has strongly criticized the Indian government's decision to grant another furlough to convicted cult leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, citing concerns over unequal treatment of prisoners.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case, overturning a 2019 life sentence. While the Dera Sacha Sauda chief was acquitted, three other accused had their convictions upheld. The court's decision came after an appeal challenging the CBI's investigation and evidence.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted a 30-day parole, marking his 16th release from prison since his 2017 conviction for rape and murder. He walked out of jail on this latest parole.
Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted his 16th parole since 2017, allowing him to leave Rohtak jail for 30 days. He has now spent a total of 406 days out of jail on various paroles.