Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Released on 30-Day Parole Amid Controversy
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh granted 30-day parole, walks out of jail
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the leader of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been granted a 30-day parole from Rohtak's Sunaria Jail, marking his 16th temporary release since his conviction for sexual assault. His advocate confirmed that he will stay at his Dera in Sirsa during this period.
- 01Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been serving a 20-year sentence since 2017 for sexual assault.
- 02This marks his 16th temporary release on parole, with a previous 40-day parole granted earlier in January 2023.
- 03He was recently acquitted in the murder case of journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- 04In 2024, he was also acquitted in the 2002 murder case of former Dera official Ranjit Singh.
- 05His temporary releases have faced political criticism and raised security concerns.
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been released from Rohtak's Sunaria Jail after being granted a 30-day parole, marking his 16th temporary release since his conviction for sexual assault in 2017. He exited the jail at approximately 6:34 am with minimal security. His lawyer, Jitendra Khurana, confirmed that he will reside at the Dera in Sirsa during this parole period. Ram Rahim has a history of multiple releases, including a 40-day parole earlier in January 2023. Recently, he was acquitted in the murder case of journalist Ramchandra Chhatrapati by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which overturned his previous life sentence. Additionally, he was acquitted in the 2002 murder case of former Dera official Ranjit Singh. These repeated paroles have sparked political criticism and raised concerns regarding public safety.
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Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's release on parole raises concerns about public safety and political implications in Haryana.
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