Gurmeet Ram Rahim: News
18 Oct 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC lifts stay on 2015 sacrilege cases against Ram Rahim
The Supreme Court has lifted the stay on proceedings against Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in three 2015 sacrilege cases.
09 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)How Ram Rahim's parole likely influenced Haryana election results
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Haryana was criticized by opposition Congress and others after granting a 20-day parole to imprisoned Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim on October 1.
14 Jun 2024
IndiaRape convict Ram Rahim seeks another parole to attend function
Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim has filed a new petition in the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking a 21-day parole.
28 May 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Ram Rahim, 4 others acquitted in 2002 murder case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in the 2002 murder case of Dera manager Ranjit Singh.
29 Feb 2024
India'Ram Rahim can't get parole without permission': HC to Haryana
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the Haryana government to ensure that rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh does not receive parole without the court's prior permission.
19 Jan 2024
IndiaRape convict Ram Rahim granted 9th parole in 4 years
Imprisoned Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year sentence, has been granted a 50-day parole.
20 Nov 2023
RohtakMurder-rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 21-day furlough from jail
Imprisoned Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was on Monday granted permission to leave jail on a 21-day furlough.
20 Jul 2023
HaryanaHaryana: Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted parole for 7th time
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was granted 30-day parole on Thursday, reported India TV, quoting sources.
24 Jan 2023
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Gurmeet Ram Rahim celebrates parole by cutting cake with sword
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence for raping two disciples, was granted 40-day parole from Haryana's Sunaria Jail in Rohtak district on Saturday.
14 Oct 2022
Haryana ElectionsRam Rahim gets 40-day parole ahead of Haryana panchayat polls
Dera Sacha Sauda chief and self-proclaimed godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh 'Insan', who is jailed on twin rape and murder charges, was granted 40 days of parole and is set to be released as Haryana panchayat polls will be held within weeks from now.
22 Feb 2022
HaryanaHaryana government accords Z-Plus security to rape convict Ram Rahim
The government of Haryana has granted Z-Plus category security cover to Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh—the chief of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect.
18 Oct 2021
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Gurmeet Ram Rahim sentenced for life in 2002 murder case
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court today sentenced Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to life imprisonment in the murder case of his disciple Ranjit Singh.
25 Jun 2019
HaryanaGurmeet Ram Rahim seeks parole, Haryana minister says "Why not?"
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving 20 year sentence for rape and murder, has sought 42-day parole for "farming his fields" in Haryana's Sirsa.
23 Jun 2019
PunjabPunjab: Prime accused in 2015 sacrilege case murdered inside jail
Tensions have been flying high and security has been stepped up in Punjab after prime accused in the 2015 Bargari sacrilege case was killed inside the jail on Sunday.
11 Jan 2019
HaryanaJailed 'godman' Gurmeet Ram Rahim convicted in journalist's murder
On Friday, a Haryana court convicted jailed, self-styled 'godman' Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and three others in a case pertaining to the murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.
21 Nov 2018
PunjabSacrilege cases: Actor Akshay Kumar appears before Punjab Police SIT
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar today appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Punjab Police, which is probing the 2015 police firing incidents at Behbal Kalan and Kotkapura in the state, following cases of sacrilege in Faridkot.
11 Oct 2018
HaryanaHaryana court convicts self-styled Godman Rampal in murder cases
A Haryana Court on Thursday convicted self-styled Godman Rampal in two cases of murder.
05 Oct 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Court grants bail to Gurmeet Ram Rahim in castration case
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a jail term in two rape cases, was today granted bail in a case related to alleged castration of 400 of his followers.
11 Jun 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Daati Maharaj, self-styled Godman, booked for raping disciple
On Monday, a self-styled Godman Daati Maharaj was booked for raping his disciple, two years ago. Datti heads Shani Dham in Fatehpur Beri, Delhi.
26 May 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Honeypreet learning dress designing, block printing in prison
Honeypreet Insan, the alleged adopted daughter of rape convict and Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, has enrolled for three courses - dress designing, block printing, and beauty tips - at the Ambala central prison outside Chandigarh.
16 Apr 2018
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Tricked into inaugurating night-club, Sakshi Maharaj complains against own-party member
BJP lawmaker, Sakshi Maharaj, popular for his controversial statements, inaugurated a night-club called 'Let's Meet', on Sunday in Lucknow.
02 Feb 2018
HaryanaRam Rahim Singh chargesheeted in forced mass castration case
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against former Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a 2014 castration case.
05 Jan 2018
PanchkulaHoneypreet's mother sends defamation notice to Rakhi Sawant
In a rather bizarre move, Honeypreet Insan's mother has now sent a legal notice to actress Rakhi Sawant seeking an apology from Rakhi for defaming her daughter, reports a news agency.
23 Nov 2017
Atal Bihari VajpayeeA sneak-peek inside Tera Vas, Gurmeet Ram Rahim's bulletproof house
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan was a superstar and he lived like one.
15 Oct 2017
PanchkulaHoneypreet's first night in prison: Skips dinner, spends sleepless night
Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim's adopted daughter Honeypreet reportedly skipped dinner and didn't have a sound sleep on her first night in the Ambala central jail.
04 Oct 2017
HaryanaHoly Sh*t! UN invites Ram Rahim for World Toilet Day
The flamboyant Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and his "adopted daughter" Honeypreet Insan continue to remain in high demand.
28 Sep 2017
HaryanaDera's 'Qurbani League' threatens to kill Ram Rahim's opponents
The Dera Sacha Sauda's 'Qurbani League' has reportedly issued a threat to kill those speaking against its convicted chief Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim.
20 Sep 2017
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareThe Dera's sinister secrets: 600 skeletons buried in the campus
Controversies around the Dera Sacha Sauda refuse to die down. Now an aide of Ram Rahim Singh has allegedly told investigators that 600 skeletons are buried inside its Sirsa headquarters.
19 Sep 2017
PunjabFresh murder case against Ram Rahim
In a fresh development, another murder case has been lodged against rape convict Ram Rahim Singh. The 'godman' has now been accused of murdering 22-year-old Jagsir Singh of Moga, Punjab.
18 Sep 2017
HaryanaPanchkula riots: Honeypreet, Aditya Insan top most-wanted list of 43
The Haryana government has released a list of 43 most-wanted over the Panchkula violence. Ram Rahim's adopted daughter Honeypreet and Dera spokesperson Aditya Insan top the list; the latter is wanted for sedition.
16 Sep 2017
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Ram Rahim on trial again: Hearing in 2 murder-cases begins
Hearing on two murder cases related to Ram Rahim, rape convict, will be conducted today. To prevent a massacre like last time, security has been tightened in Panchkula.
09 Sep 2017
HaryanaWhy did people have blind faith in 'godman' Ram Rahim?
Sirsa wears an almost-deserted look nowadays. The Dera headquarters, once a bustling place, has more or less been abandoned.
04 Sep 2017
HaryanaHuge cache of arms seized from Dera headquarters in Sirsa
Information has come in that police have seized a huge cache of arms from the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Haryana's Sirsa.
02 Sep 2017
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Sudesh Kumari, the woman who sent Ram Rahim to jail
The conviction of Ram Rahim Singh in two 15-year-old rape cases brought cheer to lakhs: Indian judiciary had upheld truth and refused to bow down to political pressure.
02 Sep 2017
HaryanaWhy did people have blind faith in 'godman' Ram Rahim?
Sirsa wears an almost-deserted look nowadays. The Dera headquarters, once a bustling place, has more or less been abandoned.
31 Aug 2017
HaryanaRam Rahim's daring escape plan... And how cops foiled it
There's no question the Haryana Police did a bad job of controlling the Panchkula violence despite having prior warning.
30 Aug 2017
HaryanaPanchkula riots: We did a good job, says Haryana CM
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar seems to have given himself a clean chit in the Panchkula riots case.
29 Aug 2017
HaryanaHaryana: Sirsa officials rescue 18 minor girls from Dera HQ
Following Panchkula CBI Special Court's 20-year sentence to Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for raping two female followers in 2002, Haryana authorities rescued 18 minor girls from the Dera sect headquarters near the state's Sirsa town.
29 Aug 2017
HaryanaDid you know the Dera had its own currency?
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh lived life king-size. He owned an empire, so it might not be very surprising to know the Dera even had its own currency.
28 Aug 2017
HaryanaWho will succeed Ram Rahim Singh as Dera chief?
With Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's 10-years imprisonment, the question now turns to who will lead the sect that claims the loyalty of over five crore devotees globally.
27 Aug 2017
HaryanaMeet Honeypreet Insan, the Dera chief's adopted daughter
While Dera Sacha Sauda followers went on violent rampages following Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's conviction in a rape case, the man himself was seen walking into a helicopter along with Honeypreet Insan, Singh's adopted daughter.
27 Aug 2017
HaryanaDera violence: Punjab & Haryana HC slams state, centre governments
The Punjab and Haryana High Court called out the centre and the Haryana state government for their inability to control widespread violence following the verdict in the Ram Rahim Singh rape case.
26 Aug 2017
HaryanaHaryana sacks Deputy AG Salwara caught carrying Ram Rahim's suitcase
Following the conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insaan in a rape case, Haryana fired its Deputy Advocate General, Gurdass Singh Salwara, as he was seen holding the so-called guru's suitcase.
26 Aug 2017
HaryanaThe Dera riots: Who's at fault for the violent rampage?
Thirty people have been killed and 250 injured in violence that broke out after Guru Ram Rahim Singh was convicted of sexual assault.
25 Aug 2017
HaryanaRam Rahim verdict: Meet the judge who convicted the "guru"
Fifteen years after the crime, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted for sexually exploiting two female followers at his Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa in 2002.
25 Aug 2017
IndiaRam Rahim verdict: Violence breaks out, 30 dead, curfew imposed
After Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted in a 2002 rape case, violence erupted across northern India. At least 30 people are dead and 250 injured.
25 Aug 2017
HaryanaGuru Ram Rahim Singh convicted in 2002 rape case
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda based in Haryana's Sirsa, has been convicted in a 2002 rape case.
25 Aug 2017
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)The dark secrets of spiritual guru Ram Rahim Singh
Guru Ram Rahim Singh, head of Dera Sacha Sauda, claims to have five crore followers globally. Devotion to him and the sect runs deep among them.
30 Aug 2016
Anil VijAnil Vij donates Rs.50 lakhs to sport event, faces criticism
Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij became the centre of controversy after he donated Rs.50 lakhs to spiritual organization, Dera Sacha Sauda.
