Conditional warrant against Dera chief

A court in Bhatinda has issued a conditional arrest warrant against Dera Sacha Sauda leader Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim for allegedly offending Sikh religious sentiments.

This means the Dera chief can be arrested, but only if the punjab government gives permission.

'We will act according to the procedures. All the procedures of arrest will be duly followed,' said Major Sardar Singh, lawyer, prosecution.

Meanwhile, the Dera sect has reportedly sent a fresh apology letter to the Akal Takht Sahib or the Sikh religious leadership.

Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal on Tuesday had welcomed Sikh Sangat leaders who marched from Fatehgarh to Chandigarh to highlight their demand.

Meanwhile, security at the Dera headquaters at Sirsa is reportedly being increased.

Message from Akal Takht Sahib

All Sikhs to come and join the peaceful protest starting from Gurudwara Fategarh Sahib at 10am tommorrow i.e. 31st May, 07 and ending at Gurudwara Sri Jyoti Swarup Sahib, Fatehgarh. All Participants must recite “Satnam Waheguru” and no display of arms.

Meeting at Akal Takht Sahib on Dera Apology

The five high priests (Jathedars) of five Takhts, will meet later on Tuesday at Akal Takht Sahib, the highest sikh religious body, in Amritsar to consider the apology sent to them by the Dera Sacha Sauda.

The Dera sent a signed letter of apology to the highest Sikh religious body, the Akal Takht Sahib on Monday evening. The letter is signed by the Vice President of Dera Sacha Sauda.