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AAP revisits sacrilege plank as CM’s yatra begins today

May 06, 2026, 01:52 (IST)

Sacrilege can divide nations, warns Giani Harpreet Singh

Mar 19, 2026, 01:59 (IST)

CBI demand in suicide case, but Punjab withdrew consent in 2020; central agency, Punjab Police had conflicting conclusions in sacrilege cases

TNN / Mar 26, 2026, 06:43 (IST)

Punjab's past friction with the CBI resurfaces as calls for a central probe into a district manager's suicide grow. The state previously withdrew general consent for CBI investigations in 2020, stemming from a contentious legal battle over the 2015 sacrilege cases. This history fuels current demands for an impartial inquiry.

dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim acquitted in journalist murder case

TNN / Mar 08, 2026, 04:34 (IST)

Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the 2002 murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, overturning a life sentence. Ram Rahim remains jailed for rape convictions, and his family plans to challenge the acquittal in the Supreme Court.

Key witness in Dera chief case kept tossing like a ping pong ball, says Punjab and Haryana high court

TNN / Mar 10, 2026, 07:58 (IST)

The Punjab and Haryana High Court exonerated dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the murder conspiracy of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati. The court found insufficient evidence directly implicating the Dera chief, suggesting followers may have acted independently due to excessive zeal. Criticism was leveled at the CBI's investigation methods and the failure to examine key witnesses.

Why Punjab & Haryana high court acquitted Ram Rahim in journalist murder case

TNN / Mar 08, 2026, 13:31 (IST)

A significant legal development has occurred in the Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. This decision overturns a previous conviction by a special CBI court. Ram Rahim will remain in prison due to a separate rape conviction. The journalist's family plans to appeal the verdict in the Supreme Court.

dera sacha sauda followers to marry rape victims

TNN / Mar 30, 2015, 06:56 (IST)

dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Sunday announced that 'Bhakt Yodha' (Dera followers) will tie nuptials with rape victims.

Marriages at dera sacha sauda under court scanner

TNN / May 20, 2022, 03:38 (IST)

In a first of its kind case, marriages solemnised at dera sacha sauda by Diljod Mala (garlanding each other) without performing religious ceremonies of any faith have coome under legal scrutiny.

President Ram Nath Kovind condemns violence,asks people to maintain peace

PTI / Aug 25, 2017, 19:56 (IST)

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday condemned violence and damage to public property by followers of the dera sacha sauda and asked all people to maintain peace.

dera sacha sauda's assets under scrutiny

TNN / Oct 30, 2017, 20:06 (IST)

The assets of dera sacha sauda, once headed by Gurmeet Ram Rahim, in Gurgaon and other parts of the state are under scrutiny.

Punjab govt withdraws security of dera sacha sauda head

PTI / May 19, 2007, 17:50 (IST)

The Punjab government has withdrawn the security of the head of dera sacha sauda Baba Gurmeet Ram Raheem Singh.

CBI coerced key witness in Dera chief case: HC

TNN / Mar 10, 2026, 02:32 (IST)

Car torched near Sirsa after Dera chief sentenced to 10 years

PTI / Aug 28, 2017, 17:08 (IST)

A car was set on fire by unknown persons in the Kotli village near Sirsa today after dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced to ten years in prison for rape, the police said.

SC declines to entertain petitions on Dera controversy

PTI / Jun 04, 2007, 12:15 (IST)

The Supreme Court refused to take up petitions relating to dera sacha sauda saying the Punjab and Haryana High Court was already monitoring the matter.

Violence deeply distressing, situation being closely monitored: PM Narendra Modi

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 25, 2017, 21:05 (IST)

PM Narendra Modi on Friday strongly condemned violence by followers of the dera sacha sauda and urged officials to work round the clock to restore normalcy.

Warrants against Dera head conspiracy linked to Punjab polls, will fight it out in court, says management

TNN / Oct 27, 2021, 19:07 (IST)

While terming it to be deep rooted conspiracy, management said that all this is linked to assembly elections in Punjab.

Badals facilitated pardon to dera head: Interim report

TNN / Aug 03, 2018, 08:53 (IST)

Sirsa dera properties worth 1.19 crore sealed in Mohali

TNN / Aug 29, 2017, 12:28 (IST)

Action Taken On Orders By State Government, Report Sent

15th release since 2017: Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 40-day parole; to remain at Sirsa headquarters

TNN / Jan 04, 2026, 11:51 (IST)

dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving sentences for rape and murder, has been granted a 40-day parole. This marks his 15th release from Sunaria Jail, Rohtak, since his 2017 conviction. He will spend his parole period at the Dera headquarters in Sirsa.

Sangrur police intelligence bureau carries out search inside dera sacha sauda premises

TNN / May 12, 2018, 20:07 (IST)

dera sacha sauda threatens stir

PTI / Dec 02, 2013, 04:09 (IST)

dera sacha sauda on Sunday sought "strict action" against those responsible for attacking its followers at a congregation in Mehna area of the district and threatened to block traffic across Punjab.

Mediators to ask Akal Takht to extend May 27 deadline

PTI / May 26, 2007, 15:51 (IST)

Swami Agnivesh, a key mediator, on Saturday said "the religious leaders would approach the Akal Takht to extend the deadline given to vacate the Deras."

Trailer of Dera chief''s second movie released

TNN / Aug 22, 2015, 07:14 (IST)

TThe official trailer of movie 'MSG-2: The Messenger' by Sirsa-based dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was released on Friday. According to dera sacha sauda, the trailer was released on Friday at 3.36pm on YouTube and about 20,358 people viewed it till filing of the report.

Dera followers offer to wed sex workers

TNN / Nov 14, 2009, 05:05 (IST)

At a religious congregation of dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Friday, 15 youths volunteered to marry those involved in flesh trade.

No plans to enter Dera headquarters in Sirsa: Army

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 26, 2017, 15:26 (IST)

After moving security personnel to surround the headquarters of the dera sacha sauda near Sirsa town in Haryana, the Army and the Haryana government clarified on Saturday afternoon that the forces had still not entered the sect's premises.

Badals facilitated pardon to dera head: Interim report

TNN / Aug 04, 2018, 07:35 (IST)

Court grants bail to Dera chief

PTI / Jun 29, 2007, 14:19 (IST)

Punjab and Haryana HC granted interim bail to head of dera sacha sauda Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a case of allegedly hurting religious sentiments of Sikhs.