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dera sacha sauda

Dera Sacha Sauda (DSS) is a non-profit social welfare and spiritual organization, established on April 29, 1948, by the ascetic Mastana Balochistani, as a centre for spiritual learning. Its main centre is situated in Sirsa (Haryana), in the northern region of India.

The spiritual leader Shah Mastana was from Balochistan. Popularly called as "His Holiness Beparawah Mastana Ji Maharaj" by his devotees, Shah Mastana established Dera Sacha Sauda in the year 1948. He died on April 18, 1960.

The Dera Sacha Sauda currently has over 46 ashrams (divisions) located across India. The branches of ashram are spread to abroad in countries like the US, Canada, UAE, Australia and in the UK.

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Convicted rapist Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh out of jail again, granted 21-day furlough

TNN / Apr 09, 2025, 07:52 (IST)

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the controversial dera sacha sauda chief convicted of rape, has been granted a 21-day furlough by the Haryana government. This temporary release follows a pattern of paroles and furloughs often coinciding with key election periods, raising concerns about potential political influence.

Haryana government releases Ram Rahim again for 21 days

TNN / Apr 10, 2025, 07:18 (IST)

Dera violence in Panchkula: Acquittal of 29 followers puts focus on quality of probe

Apr 20, 2025, 00:49 (IST)

dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim gets 21-day furlough

TNN / Apr 09, 2025, 23:41 (IST)

East Delhi businessman targeted in shooting after extortion threat by pro-khalistan outfit

Apr 09, 2025, 23:19 (IST)

How self-styled spiritual leaders like 'Yeshu Yeshu prophet' Bajinder Singh threaten law and order

TNN / Apr 02, 2025, 14:30 (IST)

Various spiritual leaders have been embroiled in significant controversies leading to legal actions and imprisonment. Notable cases include Bajinder Singh convicted for sexual assault, Rampal sentenced to life imprisonment, Gurmeet Ram Rahim serving for rape and murder, and Jalebi Baba found guilty of raping and blackmailing over 100 women.

On last day of Hola Mohalla, Akal Takht acting jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj asks SGPC to analyse NEP

TNN / Mar 16, 2025, 00:30 (IST)

SC rejects PIL challenging multiple paroles for Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 28, 2025, 15:49 (IST)

Supreme Court dismissed a PIL questioning repeated temporary releases of rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh between 2022 and 2024. The plea, filed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee in 2025, accused the Haryana government of misusing its powers to grant him temporary releases under Section 11 of the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners Act, 2022.

SC dismisses SGPC’s appeal against parole for rape/murder convict DSS chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh

TNN / Feb 28, 2025, 23:41 (IST)

dera sacha sauda followers to marry rape victims

TNN / Mar 30, 2015, 06:56 (IST)

dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Sunday announced that 'Bhakt Yodha' (Dera followers) will tie nuptials with rape victims.

Marriages at dera sacha sauda under court scanner

TNN / May 20, 2022, 03:38 (IST)

In a first of its kind case, marriages solemnised at dera sacha sauda by Diljod Mala (garlanding each other) without performing religious ceremonies of any faith have coome under legal scrutiny.

President Ram Nath Kovind condemns violence,asks people to maintain peace

PTI / Aug 25, 2017, 19:56 (IST)

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday condemned violence and damage to public property by followers of the dera sacha sauda and asked all people to maintain peace.

Punjab govt withdraws security of dera sacha sauda head

PTI / May 19, 2007, 17:50 (IST)

The Punjab government has withdrawn the security of the head of dera sacha sauda Baba Gurmeet Ram Raheem Singh.

dera sacha sauda's assets under scrutiny

TNN / Oct 30, 2017, 20:06 (IST)

The assets of dera sacha sauda, once headed by Gurmeet Ram Rahim, in Gurgaon and other parts of the state are under scrutiny.

Car torched near Sirsa after Dera chief sentenced to 10 years

PTI / Aug 28, 2017, 17:08 (IST)

A car was set on fire by unknown persons in the Kotli village near Sirsa today after dera sacha sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced to ten years in prison for rape, the police said.

SC declines to entertain petitions on Dera controversy

PTI / Jun 04, 2007, 12:15 (IST)

The Supreme Court refused to take up petitions relating to dera sacha sauda saying the Punjab and Haryana High Court was already monitoring the matter.

Violence deeply distressing, situation being closely monitored: PM Narendra Modi

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 25, 2017, 21:05 (IST)

PM Narendra Modi on Friday strongly condemned violence by followers of the dera sacha sauda and urged officials to work round the clock to restore normalcy.