The special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court today convicted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case. As the 15-year-long court battle ended, the sect chief was taken into custody. Soon after the conviction, the Dera chief was seen outside the Panchkula court dressed fully in white. So far, at least 31 Dera supporters have lost their lives. "The instances of violence today are deeply distressing.

Source: India Today August 25, 2017 17:33 UTC