Relief to Dera chief Ram Rahim from High Court: Petition filed against parole dismissed; Haryana government asked to take action

Dera Mukhi Ram Rahim.

The Punjab-Haryana High Court has given a big relief to Dera chief Ram Rahim. The High Court has dismissed the petition filed against the 40-day parole of the Dera chief. The HC raised questions on the filing of the petition. After which the petitioner withdrew his petition.

The High Court has ordered the Haryana Government to take appropriate action considering the questions raised by the petitioner.

Allegations of non-compliance of rules were made in the petition
It was said in the petition that according to the rules, where the person getting parole stays, the opinion of the district magistrate is taken, but in the case of Ram Rahim this rule was ignored. It has been said in the petition that Ram Rahim directly affects Punjab. Therefore, before granting parole, the Haryana government must have taken the opinion of the Punjab government.

danger of breach of peace
It was also said in the petition that there is a danger of breach of peace due to the parole of Ram Rahim. The atmosphere in Punjab may deteriorate due to online satsang. Yesterday, there was a demonstration at Dera Salabatpura in Bathinda. In such a situation, the security of Ram Rahim on parole should have been assessed from Punjab also.

Questions were also raised on satsang
It was said in the petition that certain conditions are kept while getting parole. The local police are instructed to keep a watch on the parole recipient. The condition of prohibition is also placed on the use of mobile and other means of communication. Not so in the case of Ram Rahim. He is singing songs on the internet. Citing these rules, the petition has sought cancellation of parole.