A Hisar court Wednesday held Sant Rampal guilty in a murder case. The quantum of sentence against the self-styled godman will be pronounced later. Earlier, the administration had halted train services to the city from different parts of Rajasthan, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana in a bid to prevent any untoward law and order situation. The case dates back to 2006, when Rampal criticised a few parts of Arya Samaj which led to violent clashes between the two sects. Rampal’s followers started firing at the villagers in Rohtak, Haryana, killing one and injuring 59 others.
In 2014, Rampal failed to appear for the hearing in the case which prompted the court to issue an arrest warrant against him. As the police reached his Ashram, Rampal’s supporters formed a protective ring around him to prevent the arrest, leading to a two-week standoff between the police and over 15,000 followers of his followers, and resulting in the death of six people.
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Today Court pronounced judgement against self-styled godman Rampal in two cases. Sentence on FIR 429 to be given on October 16 and sentence on FIR no 430 to be given on Oct 17. Section 144 to remain imposed &security forces to be present the area till Oct17: AK Meena, DC (Hisar)
Self-styled godman Rampal held guilty by Hisar Court in both cases of murder filed against him. The quantum of sentence will be pronounced next week.
Ahead of verdict on self-styled godman Rampal we have taken adequate measures to maintain law and order. bSection 144 has been imposed across Hisar district. Around 2000 police personnel have been deployed: Ashok Kumar Meena, District Collector
The crucial verdict in the murder case against self-proclaimed godman Rampal is expected today. An arrest order in the case against Rampal had resulted in six deaths in the case in 2014. Train services to Hisar have been affected. Please stick to this space for all the live updated.