CM Khattar summons meeting after Dera chief's sentencing

August 28, 2017 18:41

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar summoned a meeting today of top officials of the state after Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted in a 2002 rape case, was sentenced to 10 years in jail, a senior official said.

Khattar also appealed to the people, especially Dera followers, to maintain peace, the official added.

"The chief minister summoned an emergency meet of the chief secretary, home secretary, Haryana DGP and other senior officials to take stock of the situation after the CBI court awarded the jail term to the Dera chief," the official said.

CM Khattar said all possible arrangements had been taken to deal with "any situation that may arise" after the sentencing.

He directed the administration to deal strictly under the law with anyone found stirring up trouble or indulging in violence or arson.

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