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Another aide of fugitive Amritpal held, Punjab cops seek help from central agencies
1 year, 9 months ago

Another aide of fugitive Amritpal held, Punjab cops seek help from central agencies

India Today  

Punjab Police have arrested another aide of fugitive Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh, who has been on the run for more than 15 days now, sources told India Today. Amritpal Singh had shared two video clips on March 29 and 30 asking the Akal Takht chief to hold a Sarbat Khalsa. POLICE INTENSIFY SEARCH OPS FOR AMRITPAL SINGH Meanwhile, Punjab Police …

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With eye on elections, bid to resurrect Dera Sacha Sauda
1 year, 10 months ago

With eye on elections, bid to resurrect Dera Sacha Sauda

Hindustan Times  

It looked like the end of the road for the Dera Sacha Sauda when its controversial head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was convicted in three cases, including two life terms. A poster outside the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa with portraits of founder Mastana Balochistani, his successor Satnam Singh and Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who heads the sect since …

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From the India Today archives (2017) | Gurmeet Ram Rahim: The unholy baba
2 years, 2 months ago

From the India Today archives (2017) | Gurmeet Ram Rahim: The unholy baba

India Today  

“The convict did not even spare his own pious disciples and acted like a wild beast. Gurjant Singh alias ‘Rajasthani’, chief of the dreaded Sikh terror outfit Khalistan Commando Force and Gurmeet Singh’s longstanding friend, used to frequently drop by at the dera in Sirsa. “Nearly a third of Guruji’s followers are youth who have chosen to forsake intoxicants, non-vegetarian …

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Why Deras in Punjab Still Hold Key to Influencing Voters and How Politicians are Wooing Them
2 years, 10 months ago

Why Deras in Punjab Still Hold Key to Influencing Voters and How Politicians are Wooing Them

News 18  

The Dera Sacha Sauda branch in Ahmedgarh in Malerkotla district of Punjab stands silent. Baldev Singh, known as ‘premi’ or a ‘sevadar’ of the Dera, is “happy” that Baba Ram Rahim has been released on a 21-day parole ahead of the Punjab election. Baldev Singh told News18, “We have a political committee and they tell us and our fellow villagers …

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Politicians line up at Deras ahead of Punjab election
2 years, 11 months ago

Politicians line up at Deras ahead of Punjab election

The Hindu  

As the election to the 2022 Punjab Assembly draws closer, politicians cutting across party lines are making a beeline for the different Deras in the State, yet again bringing their importance to the centre stage. Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal, Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal and Bharatiya Janata Party’s Punjab in-charge Gajendra Singh …

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Raped, miscarried, arrested: Inside El Salvador’s ‘outrageous’ state-sponsored persecution of vulnerable women
5 years, 4 months ago

Raped, miscarried, arrested: Inside El Salvador’s ‘outrageous’ state-sponsored persecution of vulnerable women

The Independent  

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