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Ram Rahim Singh conviction: Pistols recovered from kin of Dera chief security guards, say cops

Gurmeet Ram Rahim, The Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Has Been Convicted In A Rape Case Which Triggered Violent Reactions From His Supporters. Cops On Saturday Recovered Two Licensed Pistols From The Relatives Of Two Punjab Police Personnel, Deployed As Security Guards To The Self-styled Godman.

PTI | Updated on: 27 Aug 2017, 06:16:28 AM
Gurmeet Ram Rahim

Sirsa:

Two licensed pistols were recovered at Sirsa from the relatives of two Punjab Police personnel, who were deployed as security guards to self-styled godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim, police said on Saturday.

"We are questioning 3-4 relatives of the two guards for carrying weapons despite imposition of section 144 (of CrPC)here," a senior police official, who did not wish to be identified, said.

The officer said police also questioned the two Punjab Police personnel who were wearing a civilian uniform and carrying licenced AK-47.

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The security personnel were on their way back to Punjab to resume their duty. Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the Dera Sacha Sauda chief has been convicted in a rape case. 

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First Published : 27 Aug 2017, 06:10:02 AM

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