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The recent release of convicted cult leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has reignited discussions regarding the potential impact of his religious following on upcoming Punjab legislative elections in 2027.
Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been granted a 21-day furlough, marking his 17th such release since his 2017 conviction. This decision has drawn attention as he continues to receive temporary releases from jail.
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.
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.
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.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh has been granted parole for 21 days, marking his 17th release since 2020.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ruled that the solitary evidence presented for a conspiracy in the Ram Rahim Singh case is not reliable, impacting the ongoing legal proceedings.
The recent release of religious leader Ram Rahim is expected to significantly impact electoral dynamics in Punjab, particularly in the Malwa region where his sect holds considerable influence.
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.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has denied bail to a man accused of posing as an Army officer and defrauding a woman of Rs 4 lakh, citing the 'major' nature of the fraud.