Haryana, 26 August: The Haryana government ordered on Saturday a search of all congregation centres belonging to the Dera Sacha Sauda in the state, a senior official said.he directive came a day after widespread violence and arson following the conviction of sect chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case led to the deaths of at least 30 people.
“We have ordered a search of all ‘naam charcha ghars’ (congregation centres) of the Dera Sacha Sauda wherever located in Haryana,” state additional chief secretary (Home) Ram Niwas said.“We have asked security personnel to conduct searches at all Dera centres thoroughly and seize any weapons found,” he added.
