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Special CBI judge Jagdeep Singh, while holding the Sirsa-based Dera chief guilty of raping two female followers more than 15 years ago, had on Friday said the quantum of sentence would be pronounced on August 28. (Photo: highcourtchd.gov.in)

CBI judge to be flown to Rohtak jail for sentence hearing against Ram Rahim

The high court asked the state government to make arrangements for security of the judicial officer and 2 others.

26 Aug 2017 9:29 PM

Amarinder Singh added that there were no deaths in Punjab and everything is peaceful now. (Photo: PTI)

Khattar failed to take preventive steps before Ram Rahim's verdict: Punjab CM

The Punjab chief minister had earlier on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting over the law and order situation in the state.

26 Aug 2017 8:02 PM

The High Court also took note of Khattar's statement on Friday in which he blamed anti-social elements for the violence. (Photo: PTI/File)

HC slams Haryana CM, says govt surrendered to Dera 'premis' for political gains

The court also slammed Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for 'protecting' Dera followers and extending political patronage to them.

26 Aug 2017 7:56 PM

A firefighter tries to douse a fire as a vehicle belonging to a television media burns in violence following Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s conviction in Panchkula. (Photo: PTI)

36 killed in Dera violence; 524 people held, weapons recovered

Haryana DGP B S Sandhu said that the sentence will be pronounced through video-conferencing.

26 Aug 2017 6:05 PM

Haryana Chief Secretary D S Dhesi also denied any special treatment being given to the Dera chief in a Rohtak jail after being held guilty in a 15-year-old rape case by a CBI court in Panchkula on Friday. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

No 'Z-plus' security, VIP treatment in jail for Dera chief: Haryana chief secy

Earlier, Haryana Director General of Police (Jails) K P Singh had also denied any special treatment being extended to the convict.

26 Aug 2017 3:46 PM

A media personnel walks towards vehicles burning in violence following Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s conviction in Panchkula on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Dera violence: DCP suspended, Army in Sirsa ahead of Rahim sentence

IPS officer Ashok Kumar has been put under suspension with immediate effect, an official order said.

26 Aug 2017 12:40 PM

Indian paramilitary soldiers stand guard near an Indian court in Panchkula, India. (Photo: AP)

Army arrives in Panchkula, tight security ahead of court verdict

Singh left Sirsa by road for Panchkula to appear before a special CBI court in the sexual exploitation case against him.

25 Aug 2017 11:52 AM

The sexual exploitation case was registered against the Dera chief in 2002 by the CBI on the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court after anonymous letters were circulated about the alleged sexual exploitation of two 'sadhvis' (female followers) by Ram Rahim Singh. (Photo: AP)

Dera chief verdict: Punjab, Haryana tense; mobile internet services blocked

Dera Sacha Sauda has a huge following in Punjab as well as Haryana and both the states are on a high alert.

24 Aug 2017 7:48 PM

High alert has been sounded in Ludhiana ahead of the verdict in a rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and public have been asked to maintain peace. (Photo: PTI)

Ram Rahim Singh confirms his appearance in court tomorrow for rape case verdict

Section 144 has been imposed in Punjab ahead of the final verdict of CBI over the 14 yr-old rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

24 Aug 2017 1:21 PM

On Friday CBI court will give its final judgment over the 14 year-old rape case against Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case: Punjab govt imposes Sec 144 prior to CBI verdict tomorrow

Security has been tightened along Punjab-Haryana border, as well as the connecting roads to prevent any incursions.

24 Aug 2017 8:18 AM

Ahead of the court judgment in a rape case against the Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, administrative officials and police personnel at a flag march in Bathinda. (Photo: PTI)

Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case: Maximum alert in two states ahead of verdict

The Chandigarh administration has also closed all educational institutes on Thursday and Friday.

24 Aug 2017 1:43 AM

The minor rape survivor, who was denied abortion by Supreme Court, delivered a baby through C-section on Thursday in Chandigarh. (Photo: DC/Representational)

Chandigarh: Minor rape victim whose abortion plea SC denied, gives birth

A doctor who operated on the victim said the C-section was 'uneventful' though it was a high-risk pregnancy.

17 Aug 2017 2:03 PM

The incident happened at the children's traffic park, located in the heart of the city, Tuesday morning. (Photo: File)

Man sexually assaults a minor girl in Chandigarh park on I-Day

The victim, a student of Class 8 of a government school, was taken to a government hospital in Sector 16 for a medical examination

15 Aug 2017 4:17 PM

Police arrested the duo after examining the CCTV footage of the incident, saying that they have sufficient evidence against the accused persons. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Haryana stalking case: Vikas Barala, friend sent to 2-day police custody

Police will get two more days to interrogate the duo for stalking 29-year-old Varnika Kundu on Friday.

10 Aug 2017 3:32 PM

On August 5, Vikas Barala, son of Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Haryana unit President Subhash Barala, was arrested on the charges of stalking and harassing an IAS officer's daughter in Chandigarh. (Photo: PTI/ANI)

Haryana stalking case: Vikas Barala, friend Ashish to appear in court today

Subhash Barala, Haryana BJP chief and accused's father, rebuffed the claim of putting pressure on or influencing the police in the case.

10 Aug 2017 10:01 AM

Varnika Kundu accused Vikas Barala, son of Haryana BJP chief Subhash Barala, and his friend Ashish Kumar of stalking her through the streets of Chandigarh. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Stalkers arrest, a great move: Varnika thanks people for support

The Chandigarh Police said it has sufficient evidence to establish that the accused stalked, harassed Varnika Kundu.

09 Aug 2017 9:37 PM

Chandigarh Police arrest Haryana BJP chief's son Vikas Barala for stalking Varnika Kundu. (Photo: File)

Haryana stalking: Police arrest Vikas for attempt to kidnap

Chandigarh Police had summoned Haryana BJP chief's son, Vikas and his friend for stalking a woman last week.

09 Aug 2017 5:13 PM

Heavy security at Sector 26 Police station in Chandigarh where Vikas Barala has appeared for questioning. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Haryana stalking case: Vikas Barala reaches police station hours after summon

Haryana BJP chief son, Vikas Barala reached the police station almost after three hours.

09 Aug 2017 3:33 PM

Reacting on the refusal of accused for blood and urine samples, Varnika Kundu said she is disappointed and it will definitely change things. (Photo: Screengrab)

Disappointed, lost faith in system: Varnika after stalkers refuse blood, urine tests

The medical reports showed Vikas Barala and his friend refused to give their blood and urine samples after their arrest.

09 Aug 2017 2:52 PM

The accused were asked to appear before the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sector-26 Police Station 'sharp at 11 am' in connection with the Haryana stalking case. (Photo: ANI)

Have enough proof Haryana BJP chief's son stalked girl: Police

Police on Wednesday morning summoned Vikas and his friend Ashish Kumar in the case.

09 Aug 2017 11:35 AM

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