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Sikhs-sponsored shutdown disrupts rail, road traffic in Punjab
Normal life was hit across Punjab on Wednesday, as activists of several Sikh organizations stopped trains and buses in response to a shutdown call given by Harnam Singh Dhuma, the chief of the Damdami Taksal (Bhindranwala) against the killing of a Sikh in Dabwali in Sirsa District on July 18, allegedly by the followers of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda. ANI
Tension prevails in Dabwali (Update-Dabwali-protest)
Situation remained tense and a curfew was imposed in Dabwali town of Sirsa District, as the Sikh community continued its protest over the death of a member of Sikh community after a clash with the supporters of controversial Dera Sacha Sauda on Friday. ANI
SGPC demands arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda chief
Condemning the killing of a Sikh in a clash between followers of the Dera Sacha Sauda Sect and a group of Sikhs in Haryanas Dabwali town today, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandhak Committee (SGPC) demanded the immediate arrest of Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the chief of the sect. ANI
Indefinite curfew imposed in Sirsa over Dera-Sikh clash
An indefinite curfew has been imposed in Dabwali town of Sirsa District today following clashes between a group of Sikhs and Dera Sacha Souda followers. ANI
Sikh demonstrators paralyse rail routes in Punjab
Sikh demonstrators on Wednesday blocked railway routes in Punjab demanding action against the Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, over the alleged murder of a sikh youth by his bodyguards. ANI
Lawmakers appeal for peace as Sikhs demand justice
Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal has appealed the people to maintain calm in the wake of protests by Sikhs over the alleged killing of a community member by security guards of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. ANI
Lawmakers appeal for peace as Sikhs demand justice
Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal has appealed the people to maintain calm in the wake of protests by Sikhs over the alleged killing of a community member by security guards of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. ANI
Sikhs intensify protest against Dera Sacha Sauda sect, block trains in Punjab
A large number of Sikhs, protesting against the Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, blocked several trains in Punjab today. ANI
Sikhs take their ire against Ram Rahim Singh to streets(Lead: Sikh protest)
Sikhs on Monday intensified their protests against controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, and demanded his immediate arrest. ANI
Shiromani Akali Dals core committee meet today to discuss Mumbai clashes
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has convened a meeting of the core committee of the party here today to discuss the situation arising out of Saturdays firing incident that took place in Mumbai. ANI
Protest continues against Ram Rahim Singh as Muslim clerics issue Fatwa
Protests continue against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda sect, as the Muslim clerics issued Fatwa in Ludhiana on Sunday barring Muslims from attending his meetings. ANI
Protest continues against Ram Rahim Singh
In a series of protest by the various organisations against the killing of a Sikh in Mumbai by the guards of Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Friday, Shri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar Committee and members of the Damdami Taksal took out a protest march in Amritsar today. ANI
Violence erupts in Mumbai as Sikhs protest killing by Dera chiefs guard
Violence erupted in Mumbai on Saturday as Sikhs protest against the alleged killing of a man by the security guards of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the controversial chief of Dera Sacha Sauda sect. ANI
Punjab CM Badal asks Maharashtra CM to arrest Baba Ram Rahim
Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal has demanded of the Maharashtra government to immediately arrest Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh over the killing of one person by his security guards last evening in Mumbai. ANI
Woman sent to police custody for involvement in attack on Ram Rahim Singh
A local court on Friday remanded a seven-days police custody to a woman for her alleged involvement in the last months attack on Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. ANI
Hearing against Dera chief deferred till March 8
Special Judge R K Saini exempted Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, from personal appearance and deferred the hearing for March 8. ANI
High alert in Punjab, Haryana after attack on Dera Chiefs cavalcade
Haryana and Punjab have been put on high alert after an attack on Dera Sacha Sauda chief Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singhs cavalcade in Karnal district last evening. ANI
Hearing on framing of charges against Dera chief today
A special court here today will hear arguments on the framing of murder and sexual harassment charges against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. ANI
Hearing on framing of charges against Dera chief deferred
A special court here today deferred the hearing of arguments on the framing of murder and sexual harassment charges against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh till December 1. ANI
Dera chief to appear before CBI court
Chief of the Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda sect, Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, will today appear before a CBI court in connection with two cases of murder and one of sexual harassment. ANI
Dera Sacha Sauda chief granted regular bail (Lead- Dera Bail)
Chief of the Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda sect, Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, was today granted regular bail by a CBI court in connection with two cases of murder and one of sexual harassment. ANI
Dera Sacha Sauda chief granted regular bail (Lead: Dera)
The embattled head of the Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda sect, Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, was today granted regular bail by a CBI court in connection with two cases of murder and one of sexual harassment. ANI
SC says no to quashing of interim bail of Dera chief
The Supreme Court today declined to quash the interim bail granted to Dera Saccha Sauda chief, Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, in connection with the criminal cases filed against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). ANI
Hearing of Dera manager murder case today
A court in Ambala will today hear the murder case of Dera Sacha Sauda manager Ranjit Singh, in which the Dera chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, is an accused. ANI
Dera Sacha Sauda chief to present himself before CBI court on October 4
The chief of the Dera Sacha Sauda, Baba Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh, has been asked to appear before a Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on October 4, 2007 in connection with two cases of murder and the rape of a disciple. ANI
Dera Chief receives temporary reprieve from High Court (Lead: Dera)
Chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, today received an extension of his interim bail by the High Court till it pronounces an order on his anticipatory bail plea in three cases of murder and rape. ANI
Dera Sacha Sauda chiefs bail plea hearing today
The Punjab and Haryana High Court will today hear the bail plea of the Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, in connection with murder and rape cases. ANI
Dera followers assemble to show solidarity with their chief
Thousands of followers of Dera Sacha Sauda gathered here today to show their support to the sect chief, Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who faces arrest for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Sikh community. ANI
Punjab court issues arrest warrant against Dera chief
A Bathinda court today issued an arrest warrant against Dera Sacha Sauda head Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Sikhs, even as the sect sent a fresh apology letter to Sikh leaders. ANI
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