Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is convicted of raping two women devotees, has been sentenced for 10 years of rigorous jail term in each rape case he’s charged for -taking the total jail term to 20 years. According to the judgement, Gurmeet Singh will have to serve both the sentences continuously, which means that he will remain in jail till 2037. In 2002 rape case, where two women devotees accused Gurmeet of raping them in his secret chamber, CBI judge Jagdeep Singh has pronounced the quantum of sentence in the case. The Dera baba also slapped with a fine of Rs15 lakh in each rape case i.e the self-claimed god-man will have to pay Rs 30 lakh penalty.
According to several TV reports, the teary-eyed Ram Rahim has pleaded for leniency in the punishment. But, the CBI judge has suspended his request. While CBI had sought life term for Ram Rahim, the defense asked for a lighter sentence. Usually, the minimal punishment for rape is 7 years but Baba Gurmeet has been sentenced for 10 years rigorous imprisonment.
After undergoing a thorough medical examination inside the Sunaria jail, Ram Rahim Singh will be allotted a cell and asked to switch into prison uniform. This time, Haryana state government has taken all necessary precautions and warned of strict action if anyone tries to disturb the peace in state