Ram Rahim granted parole again, visits Sirsa Dera for the first time since 2017

Sirsa: Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was granted parole once again and released from Sunaria jail on Monday morning under tight security.

This marks the first time Ram Rahim has been allowed to visit the Sirsa Dera since his sentencing in 2017.

Ram Rahim, who has been imprisoned since 2017, has frequently received parole and furlough for various reasons.

During these periods, he has organized religious and social events that drew large numbers of his followers.

Special security arrangements have been made for his current parole, with expectations of a significant gathering upon his arrival at the Sirsa Dera.

 

Timeline of Gurmeet Ram Rahim’s parole and furlough:

October 2020: 21-day parole due to his mother’s health issues.

May 2021: Parole to meet his mother.

February 2022: 21-day furlough to visit family.

June 2022: Organized events during a 30-day parole.

October 2022: 40-day parole for Diwali.

January 2023: Held online Satsang during a 40-day parole.

July 2023: Granted 30-day parole.

November 2023: 21-day furlough to visit the Baghpat ashram.

January 2024: 50-day furlough.

August 2024: 21-day furlough, participated in multiple programs.

October 2024: Parole granted ahead of Haryana Assembly elections.

This recent parole is yet another instance of Ram Rahim’s recurring releases, often coinciding with significant events or personal reasons.