'Godman' Rampal's supporters open fire on police, cops use teargas shells
10 years, 4 months ago

'Godman' Rampal's supporters open fire on police, cops use teargas shells

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Barwala: The stand-off between the Haryana government and ‘godman’ Rampal’s supporters continued on Tuesday as Rampal’s supporters allegedly opened fire on policemen, according to reports. A senior police official said supporters of the ‘godman’ were firing from inside the ashram but police was exercising maximum possible restraint to minimise casualties. Police also said that stones were being hurled at them from inside the Ashram as several followers and Rampal’s ‘private army’ had pitched themselves on the rooftop of the premises. Some disciples who managed to come out from the ashram premises on Tuesday claimed that “thousands” of people were inside and most of them wanted to leave but were being prevented by lathi-wielding supporters of the ‘godman’ from leaving. Some followers of the ‘Baba’ who are from other states asked us to stay inside…” He told reporters that Rampal should surrender before the court immediately and let the law take its own course.

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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 …

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 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: 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

Firstpost  

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 …

Ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal centres of terror: BJP
10 years, 3 months ago

Ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal centres of terror: BJP

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party has sought a ban on ashrams run by 'godmen' like Rampal, saying they have become centres of "terror" in the name of faith. An editorial in the latest issue of party mouthpiece Kamal Sandesh said, "These ashrams which have become centres of terror in the name of faith should be deeply investigated." Though it …

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 …

After Rampal's arrest, followers move out of his ashram in Madhya Pradesh
10 years, 4 months ago

After Rampal's arrest, followers move out of his ashram in Madhya Pradesh

Firstpost  

With arrest of controversial godman Rampal in Haryana two days back, his under-construction ashram in Betul wore a deserted look as some of the followers left the place. Betul : With arrest of controversial godman Rampal in Haryana two days back, his under-construction ashram in Betul wore a deserted look as some of the followers left the place. The ashram …

When self-styled godman Sant Rampal got busted
10 years, 4 months ago

When self-styled godman Sant Rampal got busted

Live Mint  

When self-styled godman Sant Rampal got busted 7 Photos. Updated: 20 Nov 2014, 04:31 PM IST Share Via After six people lost their lives and scores of others were injured in a violent stand-off with police, sham godman Sant Rampal of Hisar, Haryana, was finally arrested on Wednesday. 1/7A picture of the self styled godman Sant Rampal on a damaged …

'Godman' Rampal's followers holed up inside ashram still coming out
10 years, 4 months ago

'Godman' Rampal's followers holed up inside ashram still coming out

India TV News  

Barwala : A day after his arrest, followers of self styled ‘godman' Rampal were gradually coming out of his ashram here even as the security personnel were treading with caution before launching a full-scale search. Early this morning, the authorities appealed to the followers still inside the Satlok Ashram to come out telling them that the police and civil administration …

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 …

Ashram showdown: Rampal’s militia reared head in 2006 too
10 years, 4 months ago

Ashram showdown: Rampal’s militia reared head in 2006 too

Hindustan Times  

Satlok Ashram head Rampal’s followers, who opened fire at the police and paramilitary forces on Tuesday in Barwala to thwart attempts of arresting their leader, are not new to gun-wielding. Status: Pending in court of judicial magistrate, Rohtak July 12, 2006: Case registered at Rohtak Sadar police station following a clash at Satlok Ashram, Karontha, between members of mahapanchayat and …

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 …

Hisar: 3 bodies found in ashram, authorities slap sedition charges on Rampal
10 years, 4 months ago

Hisar: 3 bodies found in ashram, authorities slap sedition charges on Rampal

Firstpost  

Ruling out any talks with ‘godman’ Rampal, authorities on Wednesday mounted pressure on him as sedition and other serious charges were slapped against him and several of his followers while bodies of four women were found in the ashram here in Haryana, a day after clashes Barwala/Chandigarh: Ruling out any talks with ‘godman’ Rampal, authorities on Wednesday mounted pressure on …

Six dead after police storms Godman Rampal’s Hisar ashram
10 years, 4 months ago

Six dead after police storms Godman Rampal’s Hisar ashram

Live Mint  

Hisar: Police discovered five bodies on Wednesday after storming the ashram of self-styled godman Rampal in Hisar in Haryana and another of the man’s followers died in hospital, an officer said. “What started as a trickle hasn’t yet stopped and we have dropped off around 10,000 people at nearby bus and train stations,” assistant police superintendent Jashandeep Singh said of …

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 …

Hisar clashes: Violence at Rampal's ashram leaves over 200 injured
10 years, 4 months ago

Hisar clashes: Violence at Rampal's ashram leaves over 200 injured

Firstpost  

Violent clashes broke out at the Satlok Ashram of self-styled ‘godman’ Rampal in Barwala in Haryana leaving over 200 persons. Barwala: Violent clashes broke out at the Satlok Ashram of self-styled ‘godman’ Rampal in Barwala in Haryana leaving over 200 persons, including security and media personnel, injured, as efforts to arrest him were met with stiff resistance by his supporters …

Rajnath advises Rampal's supporters to follow rule of law, cooperate with authorities
10 years, 4 months ago

Rajnath advises Rampal's supporters to follow rule of law, cooperate with authorities

Firstpost  

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday advised the supporters of self-styled godman Rampal to follow rule of law and cooperate with authorities. New Delhi: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday advised the supporters of self-styled godman Rampal to follow rule of law and cooperate with authorities which is trying to arrest the controversial man in the wake of an order …

Godman Rampal still in Hisar ashram, Haryana CM monitoring situation, say police
10 years, 4 months ago

Godman Rampal still in Hisar ashram, Haryana CM monitoring situation, say police

Firstpost  

State DGP SN Vashisht said the police was committed to bring out Rampal who was “still inside” even as he described the operation as “very tough”. Chandigarh: With the situation at the ashram of ‘godman’ Rampal in Hisar district’s Barwala town turning volatile, state DGP SN Vashisht on Tuesday said the police was committed to bring out the godman who …

Murder accused Baba Rampal locked people inside his Satlok Ashram to evade police
10 years, 4 months ago

Murder accused Baba Rampal locked people inside his Satlok Ashram to evade police

India TV News  

Hisar: Many of the thousands of men, women and children who formed a protective ring around self-styled godman Rampal, who faces arrest in a murder case are now abandoning their position saying, “we were forced to stay there by the baba and his supporters.” "Baba has locked people in and is not letting them come out. Initially a very few …

UAVs to track elusive ‘godman’ Rampal
10 years, 4 months ago

UAVs to track elusive ‘godman’ Rampal

Deccan Chronicle  

Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday issued a fresh non-bailable warrant for November 21 against controversial self-styled “godman” Rampal after he failed to appear in a contempt case, with his counsel saying he was “unwell”. Hearing in the matter concerning contempt proceedings against the self-styled “godman”, a division bench of the High Court came down heavily on …

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 …

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