Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed distress on the violence that was seen following the conviction of Dera Sacha Suda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for rape. Ram Rahim was convicted by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Panchkula today. Following the conviction, followers of the Dera chief took to the streets burning vehicles and clashing with security forces. "The instances of violence today are deeply distressing. ALSO READ | Make Dera pay for loss of property, High Court tells Haryana, PunjabALSO READ | Sakshi Maharaj embarasses BJP by supporting Ram Rahim, claims only 1 person against Dera chiefWATCH | How Dera followers in Panchkula went on rampage after Ram Rahim verdict

Source: India Today August 25, 2017 15:47 UTC