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Haryana and Punjab were put on alert ahead of Friday's court verdict in a sexual exploitation case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh with the state government today saying it is not averse to seeking Army's help to maintain law and order. The Centre has also assured all possible help to the Punjab and Haryana governments to deal with any situation. Home ministry is in regular touch with the governments of Punjab and Haryana. Whatever help is required, ministry will provide. (PTI Photo)
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In view of the verdict by the CBI court in Panchkula, the Haryana government has directed that Deputy Commissioners, Sub Divisional Officers (Civil) and other Haryana Civil Services officers would not avail leave till further orders. (PTI Photo)
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All district administrations need to be in full strength. The leave, if already sanctioned, stands cancelled. Haryana Health Department too has cancelled leave of all its medical and para-medical staff up to August 30. (PTI Photo)
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The government was also mulling a ban on social media platforms in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh by banning mobile internet services in case the situation warrants. (PTI Photo)
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Taking precautionary measures to discourage more followers from reaching Panchkula, Haryana Roadways has stopped plying buses bound for Chandigarh and Panchkula. (PTI Photo)
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As a precautionary measure the administration has declared a three-day holiday from Thursday in all schools in Chandigarh. (PTI Photo)
Nearly two lakh sect followers have already descended on Panchkula and its nearby places from across the two states and its neighbouring areas. (PTI Photo)

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