Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Granted 30-Day Parole from Rohtak Jail
Parole Approval for Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the leader of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, has received a significant reprieve while incarcerated at the Sunaria Jail in Rohtak. According to officials, he has been granted a 30-day parole. Jitendra Khurana, the spokesperson and lawyer for the Dera, confirmed this decision, stating that during his parole, Ram Rahim will remain at the sect's headquarters in Sirsa, Haryana. This is not the first instance of him being granted parole; he was also allowed to leave jail earlier this year in January. Following his release, local authorities and security forces are put on high alert.
Background of His 20-Year Sentence
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been imprisoned since 2017. The details surrounding his conviction are as follows:
Reason for Conviction: He was found guilty of sexual exploitation and rape involving two of his female disciples.
Sentence Duration: The court sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for these serious offenses.
Current Status: He is currently serving his sentence at the Sunaria Jail in Rohtak, from where he will be released for 30 days.
Administrative Measures for Parole
With Ram Rahim permitted to stay at the Sirsa headquarters, local police are implementing strict security measures to maintain law and order in Sirsa and surrounding areas. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation due to the potential influx of supporters.
The frequent paroles and furloughs granted to the Dera leader have raised concerns among opposition parties and social organizations, which accuse the Haryana government of providing excessive leniency to Ram Rahim. The Dera Sacha Sauda has a substantial following across Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
History of Paroles and Furloughs Since 2020
October 2020 — One-day parole
May 2021 — One-day parole
February 2022 — 21-day furlough
June 2022 — 30-day parole
October 2022 — 40-day parole
January 2023 — 40-day parole
July 2023 — 30-day parole
November 2023 — 21-day furlough
January 2024 — 50-day parole
August 2024 — 21-day furlough
October 2024 — 20-day parole
January 2025 — 30-day parole
April 2025 — 21-day furlough
August 2025 — 40-day parole
January 2026 — 40-day parole
May 2026 — 30-day parole