Panchkula Tense Ahead of Verdict in Gurmeet Ram Rahim Rape Case

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is scheduled to appear before the CBI court in connection with a rape case today. 

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Dera Sacha Sauda followers waiting for the verdict in Panchkula.
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Dera Sacha Sauda followers waiting for the verdict in Panchkula.
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Self-styled godman and Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Insan is scheduled to appear before a special CBI court in Panchkula on 25 August, in connection with a rape case against him.

Haryana and Punjab police are on high alert and security personnel have been deployed at sensitive spots.

Follow live updates of the verdict here.

The army has been called in to monitor the situation in and around Panchkula, where thousands of Dera followers have assembled ahead of the verdict.

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Published: 25 Aug 2017,01:19 PM IST

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