Self-styled godman and Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet RamRahim Singh, convicted in rape and murder case has once again managed to getthe limelight from his ardent disciples. There lies no doubt that his followersinclude Sikhs too even after a clash broke out between the Sikh apex body-Shiromani Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (SGPC) and Ram Rahim after the latter dressed upas the 10th Sikh Guru.
Although, the matter is now subdued, seems like it won’tremain for a long as his one follower might land him into trouble. On Thursday,a prayer for Ram Rahim’s good health and instant jail release in Bathinda’sSikh Temple was done by the husband of the village sarpanch.
The incident took place in the Beed Talab Basti, Bathindawhere Gurmel Singh Khalsa, husband of sarpanch Rajpal Kaur, offered a prayer forRam Rahim’s jail release at a local gurudwara.
It may be noted here that accused Gurmel belongs to the Dalitcommunity, and has hurt the religious sentiments of the community. After thevideo of the incident went viral, he was nabbed by the police on the charges ofinciting communal violence.
Apart from this, accused Gurmel has also offered hisprayers for the longevity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hailed his decisionof announcing a Dalit face as Punjab’s upcoming chief minister.
Accused has also spoken ill about the former deputy chiefminister Sukhbir Badal, which led to the stringent action against him. SHO BantSingh confirmed that a case has been registered against the accused under the sections of IPC.
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