The Special Investigation Team took into custody three persons hiding in the premises of Satlok Ashram in Barwala from where Sant Rampal was arrested.
The three arrested persons have been identified as Yaadram, resident of Jakhli, district Badaun, UP, Ravi, resident of Kharati, Chhattisgarh, and Ramesh, resident of Dhani Sillanwali, district Bhiwani.The police also found a woman lying unconscious and locked in a bathroom. She was admitted to general hospital. She has been identified as Bijlesh, a resident of Ashok Nagar village in Madhya Pradesh.
A huge amount of eatables recovered during the search operation was being disposed off by the Food and Supplies Department in compliance with the orders of High Court.Police said the search operation would continue for a few days more due to the vast area covered by the Ashram. There are two tanks of about 14 feet depth full of water which would be cleared to carry out the complete search.Police said 865 accused have been arrested so far and nine others have also been taken on police remand.