Security has been beefed up in Rohtak as Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim is locked up in Sunaria Jail there.
Amid reports that the dera chief is being given VIP treatment in the prison, Rohtak Deputy Commissioner, Atul Kumar on Saturday claimed that Gurmeet Ram Rahim is being treated as an ordinary inmate in Sunaria Jail, Rohtak, and is being provided the same food that is being provided to other inmates.
The Deputy Commissioner said that the situation in the district is completely under control and the police is fully prepared to tackle any situation.
Earlier, Haryana DGP (Jails) KP Singh said four officials were on duty near his barrack in the jail to monitor his activities and no special treatment is being given to him. “He is being treated like any other ordinary prisoner. An ordinary prisoner sleeps on floor and he, too, is doing the same,” Singh said.
Every prisoner can give the names of any five people he wants to meet. Gurmeet would be given the same facility, like any other inmate, he said.
Jail officials would comply with whatever directions were given by the court after the quantum of sentence was pronounced on Monday, he added. Keeping a high profile prisoner secure inside the jail is no doubt a challenge, he said in response to a question.
“Thats why inside the jail we have made arrangements to ensure that no other prisoner harms him for any reason. Outside jail, we have already requested the local administration to secure the area and make adequate security arrangements.”
Paramilitary forces have been deployed in strength outside the Sunaria jail as part of foolproof security measures.
Nakas have been set up at borders of Rohtak district and Duty Magistrate has also been deputed. As many as 10 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the district. People do not have any reason to be afraid as stringent security measures have been taken. They should also not be misled by rumours, said Rohtak DC.
He added that 18 columns of the Army had been requisitioned and these would soon reach the district and carry out flag march. Apart from this, District Administration had imposed prohibitory orders. The Administration has also directed all gram panchayats in the district to deploy youth to carry out ‘thikri pehra’ for maintenance of peace and law and order in their villages, said he.