As many as 1,100 people have so far been arrested in the aftermath of the violence following conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Raheem, said Haryana DGP BS Sandhu on Saturday.
Addressing a Press conference in Sirsa, the headquarters of the Dera, Sandhu said investigations into the violence that took place after verdict by the CBI court in the case of the Dera chief are heading in the right direction, and arrests are being made on the basis of evidence.
"As many as 1,100 people have so far been arrested, including 44 from Sirsa, whose involvement was confirmed," he said.
The DGP said police have released a list of 43 people who were involved in the violence that took place in Panchkula. Besides, search operation is under way to nab three most wanted, including Honeypreet, Pawan Insan and Aditya Insan. International alert has been issued on them and teams are conducting raids to nab them.
On Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh being quizzed regarding Honeypreet, Sandhu said police investigation was heading in the right direction, and whosoever required, would be interrogated. Until August 25, no case was registered against Honeypreet, but after the arrest of Surender Dhiman, Honeypreet was found to be accused of provoking violence. Therefore, a case was registered against her and search was on to nab her.
Sandhu said police had report that after the incident, Honeypreet came to Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa. He said there is no pressure on police and the investigation is being done independently. "Private properties of Honeypreet, Pawan Insan and Aditya Insan would be attached," he added.
As per the High Court orders, search operation was carried out in Dera Sacha Sauda under supervision of the commissioner who would submit his report to the Punjab and Haryana High Court on September 27 and one copy of the report would be given to the Haryana Government. Further action would be taken according to the court orders, he added.
Replying to another question regarding the facts revealed by Vikas Gupta, the former husband of Honeypreet, pertaining to Dera chief and Honeypreet, the DGP said Vikas had met Police Commissioner, Panchkula, but he had not given any complaint in writing to police. If any written complaint is received, police would include it in the investigations.
Regarding involvement of police officials in the incident and information regarding association with Honeypreet, Sandhu said strict action would be taken against whosoever was found involved. The Haryana Police had already taken action against its officers and suspended them.
Replying to a question, he said notices were being issued to Dera followers who had not deposited their licensed weapons, and, if needed, their licenses could be cancelled.