Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

Former MLA Virsa Valtoha seeks action against Punjab minister Baljit Kaur for visiting Dera Sacha Sauda centre

May 13, 2025 12:01 pm

The Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda is headed by rape-murder convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is also an accused in the 2015 sacrilege case in Punjab

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh released again, this time on 21-day furlough

April 09, 2025 9:16 am

Ram Rahim Parole News: Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was released on a 30-day parole in January, a week before the Delhi Assembly election.

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh out on parole ahead of Delhi polls; to stay at Sirsa HQ

January 29, 2025 2:52 am

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh will stay at the Dera headquarters in Sirsa for the first time since he was convicted of raping two disciples in August 2017.

Supreme Court notice to Dera chief as CBI challenges his murder case acquittal

January 04, 2025 2:21 am

The case relates to the alleged murder of Ranjit Singh, who was a manager in the sect.

Dera chief Ram Rahim to face trial in sacrilege cases as SC lifts HC stay

October 19, 2024 4:52 pm

The order came from the bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan on an appeal by the Punjab government. The court issued a notice to Ram Rahim, seeking his response within four weeks, noting that the matter required scrutiny.

While deras improve access to public services, they also raise concerns about accountability

October 08, 2024 12:04 pm

While the positive contributions of these organisations are commendable, a more ideal scenario might be one where the efficacy of governance does not depend on interventions by religious institutions

Paroles amid elections: How Dera chief Ram Rahim's jail exits play out in Haryana polls

October 03, 2024 7:38 am

Since 2017, when Ram Rahim was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping two of his disciples, he has been out of prison on parole or furlough at least 11 times granted by Haryana govt.

Dera chief gets 20-day parole, can’t enter Haryana, no election activities

October 02, 2024 10:00 am

The Dera Sacha Sauda chief is serving a 20-year sentence in Rohtak’s Sunaria jail for the rape of two women disciples at his ashram in Haryana’s Sirsa.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's murder conviction has been set aside. Why is he still in prison?

May 28, 2024 7:38 pm

Ram Rahim continues to be lodged in jail in Rohtak, Haryana, in relation to convictions in other cases filed against him on charges of rape and murder.

'Further parole not without court nod’: HC to Haryana on Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim

February 29, 2024 11:08 pm

The Punjab and Haryana High Court also asked the Haryana authorities to effect the surrender of the Dera chief by March 10.

'Love Charzer': A satirical pun on jailed godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

September 15, 2017 2:44 pm

Soon after self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sent to jail in a rape case, gossip mills have been abuzz with revelations from his "gufa". Taking a sarcastic jibe at him, an illustrator and graphic artist Saksham Verma doled out a comic series on the Dera chief.

30 die, Haryana burns for rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

August 26, 2017 10:35 am

At least 28 people were killed and over 150 injured in the violence unleashed by the followers of Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh after he was convicted in a rape case by a special CBI court in Panchkula on Friday. Thousands of enraged supporters went on a rampage and torched vehicles, government buildings and railway stations after the verdict.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh sentenced to life in jail for journalist's murder

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

Dera Sacha Sauda's Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced to life imprisonment in a murder case. The godman and three of his followers were sentenced on Thursday. He & three followers were convicted of killing journalist Ram Chander in 2002.

Inside look of Dera chief Ram Rahim's luxury headquarters in Sirsa

June 22, 2020 6:54 pm

After Ram Rahim, Radhe Maa Faces High Court's Wrath

June 22, 2020 6:54 pm

Ram Rahim Is Not A Sikh Leader, Say Pakistani Sikhs

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

Rapist Ram Rahim to spend 20 years in Jail

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

Heavy Security In Punjab, Haryana Ahead Of Ram Rahim Rape Case Verdict

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

Dera Followers Waiting For Ram Rahim Rape Case Verdict In Panchkula

June 22, 2020 6:55 pm

Kiku Sharda released after questioning

January 14, 2016 8:08 am

Fatehabad (Haryana), Jan 14 (ANI): Comedian Kiku Sharda has been released after being questioned by the Haryana Police on Thursday since there was no evidence and proof against him. Comedian Kiku Sharda, who plays 'Palak' in a famous comedy sequel 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' was sent to 14 days of judicial custody on Wednesday for mimicking the Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

Artists should stay in their limits: comedian Raju Srivastav

January 13, 2016 12:20 pm

Kanpur, Jan 13 (ANI): Reacting on the ruling of 14 days judicial custody to Comedy Night with Kapil fame Kiku Sharda for mimicking Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, comedian Raju Srivastav on Wednesday said although he is unaware of the entire matter in detail but feels that an artist should maintain some limitations while mimicking. Raju further added that in his 34 year long career he has mimicked almost every politician but has never faced any protest. He stressed that as long one does not insult the National flag or any religion, comedians should be free to express.

Actor Kiku Sharda arrested for mimicking Dera Sacha Sauda chief

January 13, 2016 12:18 pm

Kaithal/Haryana, Jan 13 (ANI): Comedian Kiku Sharda, who plays 'Palak' in a famous comedy sequel 'Comedy Nights with Kapil' was sent to 14 days judicial custody on Wednesday for mimicking the Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. Claiming his innocence for mimicking the Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Sharda said that he played the character only as an entertainer.