Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has issued an appeal for peace on Twitter. In a video posted on the social media network, CM Amarinder said, "I appeal to all Punjabis to maintain peace and harmony in the state. We won't allow anyone to disturb the peace & tranquility of our state."

The appeal for peace came out after violence broke out as the Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim was found guilty by a special CBI court in Panchkula.