Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in Sirsa on Thursday in view of the rape case judgement against sect head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. Photo: PTISirsa(Haryana): The district administration on Sunday relaxed the curfew for five hours in and around Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa, after restrictions were imposed on 24 August. “I was not able to purchase essential items for my household since Thursday night due to imposition of curfew. Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in Sirsa on Thursday in view of the rape case judgement against sect head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. The conviction of the Dera head triggered arson and violence across Haryana that claimed 36 lives and injured over 250 people.

Source: Mint August 27, 2017 03:33 UTC