The Gurugram Police has stepped up security measures as the verdict in a rape case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is expected to be pronounced by the special CBI court in Panchkula on Friday.
The district administration had already imposed a ban on bulk fuel sale under section 144 of the CrPc. The force has been instructed to ensure there is no bulk sale of fuel on the filling stations.
“We have appointed several duty magistrates to look after the security arrangements. They will be taking care of their respective areas. The administration will also be coordinating with police officers. We will keep an eye on any suspicious movement in the entire district, Deputy Commissioner Vinay Pratap Singh told The Pioneer.
“Station House Officer (SHO) of Sector-50 police station has been asked to be present at Dera Sacha Sauda Ashram situated in Sector-51 of the city. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Sadar) Anil Yadav will be the in-charge of the security and will be on patrolling duty,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Traffic Simardeep Singh.
Apart from this the personnel will also have a vigil eyes on other Dera Ashram in the city and a spare Anti-Riot-Equipment team will be available which will follow the orders in emergencies situations, police said.
Ram Niwas, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Haryana, in Chandigarh said mobile internet services and data services will remain suspended in Haryana, Punjab and the Union Territory of Chandigarh for the next 72 hours with immediate effect.
DCP (Traffic), Simardeep Singh held a meeting with other DCPs, ACPs and SHOs and instructed that all police officers must keep a close watch on the deployment of force and ensure proper patrolling in their areas. The DCP also asked to keep a special watch on anti-social elements. He also requested the citizens to avoid rumour mongers.
Around 400 police personnel from Gurugram have been sent to Panchkula for maintaining law and order,” Gurugram Police spokesperson Ravinder Kumar said.
Furthermore, Deputy Commissioner of Police (headquarter) Deepak Gahlawat has issued instructions to the personnel to avert any untoward incident in Gurugram.
All Station House Officer (SHOs) will be present in their respective police stations with the police teams. The personnel in the stations have been equipped with anti riot gear. The SHOs will brief their respective teams to manage law and order in the area. The SHOs will also deploy videographers to record any untoward incidents. Apart from this, the senior’s officers with their team will also check the major points in the city and also put barricades on the crucial points, the DCP added.
Instructions have also been issued to search vehicles and ensure that the supporters of the Dera chief are not able to reach Panchkula. Police will also try to ensure that the Dera supporters are not carrying sticks and other weapons, said a police officer.
SHOs have been asked to update developing situations to the police control room and also inform the senior officers and also ensure that nobody is allowed to carry weapons.
The police teams will also be deployed at Railway Station, Bus Stand, Metro Station and other public places.
It may be noted that a sexual exploitation case was registered against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in 2002 by the CBI on the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court after anonymous letters were circulated that alleged sexual exploitation of his two female followers. The chargesheet in the case was filed by the CBI on July 30, 2007. Dera chief has denied these charges. The Special CBI judge at Panchkula will pronounce verdict on Friday.