Hisar siege: Cops enter Rampal's ashram, but he's missing

November 18, 2014 16:23

Update on the siege outside godman Rampal's ashram at Hisar. Haryana police have entered the ashram, but Rampal is missing. The police have given his supporters 30 minutes to leave the ashram.

In 2006, Rampal allegedly made derogatory remarks against Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati. His supporters clashed with angry Arya Samajis, resulting in the death of one person. This is when Rampal's legal woes began. He was arrested along with 24 others, but was given bail. Since getting bail, Rampal has refused to respond to court summons. The ashram's spokesperson claimed that he wasn't at the ashram and had been taken to an undisclosed location for treatment as he is unwell.

So far, Rampal, who faces contempt of court, murder and attempt to murder cases in various courts, has skipped hearings 42 times.

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