Punjab and Haryana High Court Acquits Dera Chief in Murder Case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim, the chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, and four others in the murder case of the dera manager, Ranjit Singh. The court’s decision comes as a surprise, as the Dera chief was previously convicted of the crime and is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for raping two of his disciples.
Singh was shot dead in 2002, and the prosecution had alleged that Ram Rahim and the other accused had conspired to kill him. However, the court found that the prosecution had failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
This is the latest in a series of legal cases involving Ram Rahim, who has faced charges ranging from sexual assault to murder. In 2017, he was convicted of raping two of his disciples, and in 2019, he was convicted of murdering a journalist.
The Dera Sacha Sauda is a religious organization with millions of followers in India and abroad. Ram Rahim has been the head of the dera since 1990, and he has been accused of using his position to exploit his followers.
The acquittal of Ram Rahim in the murder case is likely to be controversial. Many people believe that he is guilty of the crime, and they are likely to be disappointed by the court’s decision. However, the court has made its decision based on the evidence presented in the case, and it is important to respect the court’s decision.
