Convicted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has once again been granted a 30-day parole and released from Haryana's Sunaria jail. He left for the Dera headquarters in Sirsa under police security. This marks the 16th parole or furlough granted to him since 2020.
Background of the Case
Ram Rahim is serving a 20-year sentence in rape cases involving women disciples and life imprisonment in journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati's murder case. The repeated parole approvals have drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, who question the leniency shown to the convicted leader.
Political Reactions
Opposition leaders have condemned the Haryana government's decision, alleging that the frequent paroles are politically motivated. They argue that such releases undermine the justice system and set a wrong precedent.
This latest parole adds to the controversy surrounding Ram Rahim, who has been behind bars since 2017. The Dera chief continues to wield significant influence over his followers, and his temporary releases have often been accompanied by large gatherings at the sect's headquarters.
