Sentencing in Dera Sacha Sauda manager murder case today, CBI seeks death for Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
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The Central Bureau of Investigation has sought death sentence for Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim but he has pleaded for mercy via video conference from Rohtak Jail.
PANCHKULA: A special CBI court in Panchkula will on Monday pronounce the quantum of punishment for Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and four others in connection with the murder of his former manager Ranjit Singh in 2002.
On October 8, Dera Sacha Sauda chief and four others were found guilty and convicted for the murder of Ranjit Singh in 2002 by the special CBI court here.
Ahead of the sentencing, prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code for Criminal Procedure (CrPC) have been imposed in Haryana's Panchkula district. "In view of the apprehensions of loss of life and property, creating any tension in the district, disturbance of peace and riots due to the announcement of punishment of five accused including Ram Rahim, Section 144 is applicable today," DCP Mohit Handa said.
