Hisar operation to arrest 'godman' Rampal cost taxpayers over Rs 26 cr
10 years, 3 months ago

Hisar operation to arrest 'godman' Rampal cost taxpayers over Rs 26 cr

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The massive operation to locate and arrest controversial ‘godman’ Rampal cost the exchequer over Rs 26 crore, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was today told. Amidst tight security, Rampal was produced before a division bench of justices M Jeyapaul and Darshan Singh here which adjourned the case to December 23 when Rampal would be produced along with co-accused Ram Pal Dhaka and O P Hooda. Chandigarh: The massive operation to locate and arrest controversial ‘godman’ Rampal cost the exchequer over Rs 26 crore, the Punjab and Haryana High Court was today told. As per the figures presented by the states, Haryana spent Rs 15.43 crore on locating and arresting Rampal, Punjab Rs 4.34 crore, Chandigarh Administration Rs 3.29 crore and Union of India Rs 3.55 crore, totaling Rs 26.61 crore The bench asked the Director General of Police, Haryana, to submit medical report of those injured.

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'Used Devotees As Human Shields To Resist Arrest': P&H High Court Denies Bail To Self-Styled Godman Rampal Accused Of Waging War Against India
1 year, 6 months ago

'Used Devotees As Human Shields To Resist Arrest': P&H High Court Denies Bail To Self-Styled Godman Rampal Accused Of Waging War Against India

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has dismissed the bail plea of self-styled Godman Rampal, who was booked for an attempt to wage war against the government in 2014. Rampal had allegedly garnered a huge crowd of devotees in front of his ashram to resist his arrest in connection with a murder case and perpetrated large-scale violence with the police …

Punjab & Haryana High Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost In Contempt Case Against Police Officer For Handcuffing Accused
1 year, 11 months ago

Punjab & Haryana High Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Cost In Contempt Case Against Police Officer For Handcuffing Accused

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on a police officer who had handcuffed Suresh Kumar Satija, an Akali Dal member, while taking him to market in connection with investigation in a 2018 forgery case. "Considering the fact that the petitioner was handcuffed by the respondent, the respondent is directed to pay a cost …

Godman Rampal, in jail for murder, gets life imprisonment in another case
6 years, 5 months ago

Godman Rampal, in jail for murder, gets life imprisonment in another case

Deccan Chronicle  

Hisar: A Haryana court sentenced self-styled godman Rampal and his 13 followers to life imprisonment in second case of murder on Wednesday. The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge in Hisar sentenced Rampal, 67, and his followers in the case registered at Barwala police station in the district on November 19, 2014. On Tuesday, the court sentenced the engineer-turned …

Self-Styled Godman Rampal Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Two Murders
6 years, 5 months ago

Self-Styled Godman Rampal Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Two Murders

Live Law  

Self-styled godman Rampal was on Tuesday reportedly sentenced to life imprisonment by a sessions court in Haryana's Hisar in connection with two murder cases.Rampal and the other convicts have also been fined with Rs. Additional District and Sessions Judge, Hisar, DR Chaliya had last week found him guilty in the two cases. Rampal and 27 of his followers were charged …

Self-styled godman Rampal awarded life imprisonment in two murder cases
6 years, 5 months ago

Self-styled godman Rampal awarded life imprisonment in two murder cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Hisar: Self-styled godman Rampal has been sentenced to life in jail in connection with two cases of murder. Rampal and 27 of his followers were charged with murder and wrongful confinement after four women and a child were found dead in his Satlok Ashram in Barwala in Hisar on November 19, 2014. On November 17, 2014, a case was registered …

Haryana court convicts self-styled godman Rampal for murders
6 years, 5 months ago

Haryana court convicts self-styled godman Rampal for murders

India TV News  

Self-styled godman Rampal was convicted in two cases of murder by a Haryana court in Hisar town. The two cases against the controversial godman relate to the murder of six people during violent clashes between his supporters and the Haryana Police at his Satlok Ashram near Barwala town in Hisar district, around 245 km from here. Earlier, the Hisar court …

Haryana Police to double reward for information leading to arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda functionary Aditya Insan
7 years, 2 months ago

Haryana Police to double reward for information leading to arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda functionary Aditya Insan

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Haryana police has decided to double the reward money from Rs 1 lakh to two lakh for information leading to the arrest of absconding Dera Sacha Sauda functionary Aditya Insan, who is alleged to be a key culprit behind the mob violence on 25 August Chandigarh: Haryana police has decided to double the reward money from Rs 1 lakh to …

Haryana: Self-styled 'godman' Rampal acquitted in 2 criminal cases
7 years, 6 months ago

Haryana: Self-styled 'godman' Rampal acquitted in 2 criminal cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Hisar: A Hisar court on Tuesday acquitted self-styled godman Rampal in two criminal cases. Rampal, was accused of conspiracy in an 11-year-old case, in which his followers opened fire on villagers in Rohtak, killing one person and injuring several others. On November 17, 2014, a case was registered against Rampal and his followers under IPC sections 186, 332 and 353. …

Rampal Acquitted in Two Criminal Cases, but Won’t Walk Free Yet
7 years, 6 months ago

Rampal Acquitted in Two Criminal Cases, but Won’t Walk Free Yet

The Quint  

In 2006, Rampal courted controversy when he raised objection against the core text of Arya Samaj, calling certain parts “impractical and anti-social.” His comments led to a clash between the followers of the two sects on 12 July 2006. In 2014, the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against him, following which his bhakts blocked traffic. …

Six security personnel arrested from godman Rampal's Hisar ashram
10 years, 2 months ago

Six security personnel arrested from godman Rampal's Hisar ashram

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An Army man and a head constable were among six security personnel arrested from godman Rampal’s ashram at Barwala in Hisar district during the operation to apprehend the controversial preacher, the Haryana government today told the Punjab and Haryana High Court. Chandigarh: An Army man and a head constable were among six security personnel arrested from godman Rampal’s ashram at …

Haryana police to conduct search of 'godman' Rampal's ashram in MP
10 years, 3 months ago

Haryana police to conduct search of 'godman' Rampal's ashram in MP

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A team of Haryana police has arrived in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district to conduct a search at an under-construction ashram of ‘godman’ Rampal. Bhopal: A team of Haryana police has arrived in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul district to conduct a search at an under-construction ashram of arrested self-styled ‘godman’ Rampal, where his commandos were reportedly recruited, trained and sent to Hisar …

Rampal's sect expansion plans go bust
10 years, 3 months ago

Rampal's sect expansion plans go bust

India TV News  

Barwala : Just before his run-in with the law that landed him behind bars with serious charges such as murder, sedition and other cases slapped on him, self-styled godman Rampal had embarked on well-thought plans for expansion of his sect. Seeing the growing popularity of his sect and the increasing number of followers, Rampal and his key aides felt the …

Rampal says allegations against him are false
10 years, 4 months ago

Rampal says allegations against him are false

India TV News  

Panchkula: Arrested controversial ‘godman' Rampal today rejected charges that he had asked thousands of his followers to be kept “hostage” for past several days inside his ashram at Barwala to evade police action in a contempt of court case. “Yeah jhuthee ilzaam hein,” 63-year-old godman told reporters after his medical examination was conducted at General Hospital here. Asked about claims …

Godman Rampal booked for murder, SIT formed: DGP
10 years, 4 months ago

Godman Rampal booked for murder, SIT formed: DGP

Live Mint  

Barwala/Chandigarh: On a day of swift developments, Haryana police on Thursday slapped charges of murder and violence against arrested “godman” Rampal, formed a special investigation team and made 469 arrests, including three persons from Nepal. “The operation remained successful as our priority was to save innocent lives and to execute the court order to arrest Rampal,” DGP said. “We have …

Hisar crackdown: Centre rushing 500 paramilitary troops at godman Rampal's ashram; IB warns of violence
10 years, 4 months ago

Hisar crackdown: Centre rushing 500 paramilitary troops at godman Rampal's ashram; IB warns of violence

Firstpost  

500 paramilitary personnel are being rushed to Haryana to deal with law and order situation at Rampal’s ashram in Hisar. New Delhi: Around 500 paramilitary personnel are being rushed to Haryana to deal with law and order situation at Rampal’s ashram in Hisar even as the Intelligence Bureau has warned that there could be more violence if police attempt to …

Rampal still in ashram, operation to continue till he is nabbed: DGP
10 years, 4 months ago

Rampal still in ashram, operation to continue till he is nabbed: DGP

India TV News  

Chandigarh: As the situation remained tense and volatile at the ashram of ‘godman' Rampal in Barwala town, Haryana DGP S N Vashisht today said security personnel were exercising maximum restraint as lives of women and children being used as “human shields” were involved. Besides, the police had to deal with large number of arms, ammunition and an LPG dump inside …

Controversial godman Rampal does not appear before HC, says he is unwell
10 years, 4 months ago

Controversial godman Rampal does not appear before HC, says he is unwell

India TV News  

Chandigarh: Controversial godman Rampal did not appear in Punjab and Haryana High Court today, the deadline set for his appearance in a contempt case, with his counsel saying he was "unwell" and pleading for more time to present him before the court. The Haryana government, meanwhile, told the two-judge bench that it is taking steps to comply with the court …

Gujarat High Court stays arrest of Asaram aide
11 years ago

Gujarat High Court stays arrest of Asaram aide

India TV News  

Gujarat High Court stays arrest of Asaram aide Ahmedabad : Gujarat High Court yesterday stayed the arrest of an aide of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu and his son Narayan Sai in connection with a case of bribery lodged by Surat police.Dr KD Patel Ahmedabad : Gujarat High Court yesterday stayed the arrest of an aide of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu …

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