Highlights 1 Haryana intelligence officer wanted to take convoy of Ram Rahim via Chandigarh to Panchkula. 2 Chandigarh police chief outmaneuvred Haryana officer to keep Dera convoy out of Chandigarh. 3 While 30 died in Panchkula, Chandigarh remained peaceful. It was not yet known that the officials of Z-plus security cover had planned to effect an escape of Ram Rahim if he was convicted. PANCHKULA, EPICENTRE OF VIOLENCEIn contrast to Chandigarh, Panchkula became the epicentre of violence.

Source: India Today August 27, 2017 11:37 UTC