Massive security arrangements have been put in place in Chandigarh and Panchkula as largescale violence feared by followers of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim who will be appearing in court on Friday for hearing in a rape case against him.
The Dera Sacha Sauda chief is accused of raping two women 15 at his ashram in Sirsa 15 years ago.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has pulled up both the Centre and Haryana government warning them against repeat of Jat agitation-like violence by Dera followers. Thousands of Ram Rahim supporters are already camping in Panchkula, where a special court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday (August 25).
HERE ARE THE LATEST UPDATES:
- At least 22 trains heading to Haryana on Friday have been cancelled in view of the law and order situation in the state.
- The Punjab Government has declared holiday on Friday for government offices situated at Chandigarh, ANI reported.
- The Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has suspended 150 bus routes to neighbouring states from today midnight till tomorrow.
- 22 trains cancelled in Haryana ahead of court verdict in a rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
- Haryana government suspends mobile internet services for the next 72 hours.
- Will direct army if you won't do the needful: HC to Centre. All necessary steps have been taken, assures Centre.
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