Saturday, March 29, 2025
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Gets 40-Day Parole Again: 15th Release Since 2017 Conviction
Rohtak: Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, serving sentences for rape and murder cases, has been granted 40 days’ parole once more. The approval from Sunaria Jail in Rohtak has reignited political and social debates.
Key Highlights:
15th Release: This is Ram Rahim’s 15th parole since his 2017 conviction.
Fourth in 2026: Earlier this year, he received 30 days in January and 21 days’ furlough in April.
Sentence Background: In August 2017, he was sentenced to 20 years for raping two female followers. In 2019, he got life imprisonment for the murder of journalist Ramchander Chhatrapati.
Recurring Parole Controversies
Frequent paroles for Ram Rahim often spark controversy. Opposition parties and social groups accuse the government of granting releases for political gain, citing his influence over a large follower base.
2017 Violence Flashback
Notably, his initial 2017 conviction triggered massive violence in Panchkula and Sirsa. Clashes killed around 40 people and caused crores in public property damage.
Report: Gurbir Singh China | Date: January 4, 2026
Note on Names: The provided info mentions “Rahim Singh” as his wife, but records confirm Ram Rahim’s wife is Harjeet Kaur. His full name is Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
