Anti-Sikh Deras

Punjab Police Announces Reward Of Rs 50 Lakhs & Sub Inspector Post For The Input On Dera Premi Killers

Akal Takht, Mann Dal, AISSF seek ban on ‘Messenger of God (MSG)’ by controversial Sirsa godman

RSS Punjab chief launches offensive against Sikhs; Says ‘Sikhs are part of Hindus’

BJP comes up openly in favor of Deras, Tells Badal to ensure safety for dera activities

Dera Sauda Srisa activity led to clash leaving 9 injured near Jogewala village in Makhu (Firozepur)

Dera Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim told to appear in Bathinda court on Aug 8

Bhai Daljit Singh, 9 others acquitted – 3 convicted by Mansa Judge in Dera follower Lilly Sharma case

Blame-game on Sikh-Dera clash: Sukhbir and Kant should voluntarily undergo a lie detector test

Sukhbir Badal deputed me for mapping Dera Premis: Shashi Kant alleges conspiracy behind Sikh-Dera clash

Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim to rely on 98 defence witnesses in rape case

Controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa chief charged with rape and murder claims he is ‘incapable’ of having sex

Another twist – Bihar natives claim to be ‘son’, ‘wife’ of controversial dera head Ashutosh; Want to cremate him

Agitated over reporting on Ashutosh’s death – Noormehal Dera (DJJS) bans entry of media inside dera premises

Police not allowed to see Ashutosh’s dead body; Nakodar DSP tells HC DJJS dera head is clinically dead

Dead body of Ashutosh put in Freezer – Dera says still in ‘Samadhi’

Ashutosh’s so-called ‘Samadhi’ – High Court want Punjab govt. to file report by Feb. 5

Succession row delaying news of controversial Noormehal dera head Ashutosh’s death: media reports

Is Ashutosh Dead or in ‘Samadhi’?: No one has an answer and the suspense continues, notes YesPunjab

Controversy/ mystery begins to surround death of self-styled godman Ashutosh of Noormehal Dera

Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) head Ashutosh died after severe pain in Chest, reports HT

Self-styled godman Ashutosh reportedly died; Dera is yet to make statement

BJP backs dera Sirsa followers, criticize Sikhs; Tandon says Sikhs were responsible for 1978 Amritsar incident

Dhudike incident – Police targeting Sikhs; 80 Sikhs booked on the complaint of Dera followers

Dhudike tense after clash between dera followers and the Sikh sangat

All 5 Dera Sirsa followers acquitted by Sirsa Court in Bhai Harmandar Singh’s murder case

Sunam Court acquits all 14 Dera Sauda Sirsa followers in Bhai Kamaljit Singh Suman’s murder case

Sikh bodies gave ultimatum to Punjab govt. to withdraw case and release Sikh Kathavachak

Sikh Kathavachak arrested by Bathinda police for promoting Sikh tenets; Sikhs outraged

Dabwali Incident 2008: Court sentenced 7 Sikhs to seven years imprisonment

Badal Dal’s SGPC member N.S. Kauni violated Akal Takhat directive; Participated in Dera Sauda function

Self-styled godman Piara Singh Bhaniara acquitted by Ambala Court

Punjab Police and Dera Sirsa head gets time to decide next move till April 22 in Bathinda case

Bathinda remained fortified by 10,000 cops for two days whole Dera head secured exemption from personal appearance

Punjab Police fortifies Bathinda for Dera Sauda head – But security of the Sikh complainent is withdrawn

Bathinda court rejects Dera Sauda Sirsa Chief’s plea; Ordered to appear before court on Feb. 22

Baba Daduwal’s next court appearance at Dabwali on Feb 01; Sikhs demonstrated against Haryana Police

Sikh preacher Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal sent to 14 days judicial custody

Anti-Sikh Deras

How Gurmeet Ram Rahim Escaped in Salabatpura Case? Role of Punjab Police & State Government

July 8, 2020

Burj Jawahar Singh Wala case is not the first case in which DSS chief is named by the Punjab police. He was earlier named by the state police in 2007 ‘Salabatpura case’.

Dera Row: Sikhs books by Sangrur police acquitted by court after 9 years

September 23, 2017

As per the media reports a local court here in Sangrur on Friday acquitted 56 persons, who were accused of damaging a Dera Sauda Sirsa's so called

Sikh Activists Booked For Peacefully Protesting Against Dera Sirsa Function

July 24, 2017

Marauri village of Samana town, district Patiala here on Sunday was on its heels when a group of Sikh activists

Punjab Police Announces Reward Of Rs 50 Lakhs & Sub Inspector Post For The Input On Dera Premi Killers

March 4, 2017

The Punjab Police in a press conference here today has reportedly annonced a reward of Rs 50 lakhs and a post of sub inspector with the department for the information

Akal Takht, Mann Dal, AISSF seek ban on ‘Messenger of God (MSG)’ by controversial Sirsa godman

December 22, 2014

Controversial Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda sect head Gurmeet Ram Rahim has again landed in a controversy after different Sikh organisations have demanded a ban on his film, which releases early next year.

RSS Punjab chief launches offensive against Sikhs; Says ‘Sikhs are part of Hindus’

December 17, 2014

Hindutva forces have unleashed their fascist agenda aiming at assimilating or eliminating distinct identities in India in favor of Hindutva. To fulfill ominous ‘desire’ of Hindutva forces to assimilate the Sikh religion into to Hindutva fold, Hindutva fountainhead Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh has revived it’s ‘anti-Sikh’ body called ‘Rashtriya Sikh Sangat’.

BJP comes up openly in favor of Deras, Tells Badal to ensure safety for dera activities

November 21, 2014

Chandigarh: Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) has asked Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal to ensure activities of different deras that are active in Punjab.

Dera Sauda Srisa activity led to clash leaving 9 injured near Jogewala village in Makhu (Firozepur)

November 17, 2014

Ferozepur, Punjab: Nine persons were injured after a clash erupted between the followers of controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa and certain Sikh organisations near Jogewala village in Makhu on November 16 morning.

Dera Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim told to appear in Bathinda court on Aug 8

May 22, 2014

Bathinda, Punjab (May 24, 2014): Controversial self-styled godman and Sirsa-based Dera Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim has reportedly been directed to appear in a Bathinda court on August 8 in a case relating to hurting of religious sentiments of the Sikhs. The case relates to the Salabatpura incident and dates back to May 2007, but there has been no significant development in this case for last seven years.

Bhai Daljit Singh, 9 others acquitted – 3 convicted by Mansa Judge in Dera follower Lilly Sharma case

May 9, 2014

It is learnt that a Mansa trial court today acquitted 10, including Sikh leader Bhai Daljit Singh and Akali Dal Panch Pardhani (ADPP) general secretary Bhai Mandhir Singh in Dera follower Lilly Sharma's murder case. While rejecting police version of the case the Additional Sessions Judge held them not guilty. But the judge convicted three other persons who against whom some dera followers had deposed.

Blame-game on Sikh-Dera clash: Sukhbir and Kant should voluntarily undergo a lie detector test

April 23, 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (April 23, 2014): Dal Khalsa has demanded that either Sukhbir Singh Badal should resign as SAD president or file a criminal defamation case against former DGP (jails) Shashi Kant within 24 hours in the wake of Kant alleging Sukhbir's mysterious role in engineering the bloody clash between Sirsa Dera and Sikh community to fetch votes.

Sukhbir Badal deputed me for mapping Dera Premis: Shashi Kant alleges conspiracy behind Sikh-Dera clash

April 23, 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (April 23, 2014): Former Punjab DGP (Jails) Shashi Kant, who recently joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), reportedly said Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal had asked him for mapping of 'Premis', the followers of Dera Sacha Sauda, and the information was used for a conspiracy to create a rift between the Sikhs and Dera Sacha Sauda.

Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim to rely on 98 defence witnesses in rape case

February 24, 2014

Haryana (February 24, 2014): As per inforamtion controversial self-styled godman and Dera Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has submitted a list of 98 defence witnesses in rape case against him before the CBI special court, Haryana. The list was submitted on last date of hearing of the case on February 22.

Controversial Dera Sauda Sirsa chief charged with rape and murder claims he is ‘incapable’ of having sex

February 14, 2014

Panchkula (February 14, 2014): It is learnt that controversial self-styled godman and Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Insan, who is facing rape and murder charges, has told Panchkula court that he is not mentally and physically fit to have sexual intercourse.

Another twist – Bihar natives claim to be ‘son’, ‘wife’ of controversial dera head Ashutosh; Want to cremate him

February 9, 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (February 08, 2014): As per certain media reports [i]n a new twist to the controversy over the 'death' of controversial self-styled godman and Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) head Ashutosh, Bihar native Dalip Kumar Jha has claimed that he would go to any extent to bring back the body of his father and perform his last rites in the sect head's native village Lakhnaur in Bihar's Madhuwani district.

Agitated over reporting on Ashutosh’s death – Noormehal Dera (DJJS) bans entry of media inside dera premises

February 7, 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (February 07, 2014): It is learnt that Dera Noormehal or the so-called Divya Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) has banned media inside the dera.

Police not allowed to see Ashutosh’s dead body; Nakodar DSP tells HC DJJS dera head is clinically dead

February 5, 2014

Chandigarh/ Jalandhar (February 05, 2014): As per certain media reports a DSP of Nakodar police today submitted a status report to the Punjab and Haryana High Court in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by a driver of dera Noormehal regarding Ashutosh.

Dead body of Ashutosh put in Freezer – Dera says still in ‘Samadhi’

February 3, 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (February 03, 2014): As per certain media reports dead body of Ashutosh, founder and sect head of Nurmahal based dera called Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS), has been moved to a freezer but the Dera representatives are still claiming that the he was still in a state of 'Samadhi'.

Ashutosh’s so-called ‘Samadhi’ – High Court want Punjab govt. to file report by Feb. 5

February 3, 2014

Chandigarh/ Punjab (February 03, 2014): The events related to secrecy over the death of controversial 'godman' Ashutosh took another turn as the Punjab and Haryana took up a petition seeking release of Mahesh Kumar Jha alias Ashutosh, chief of Noormehal Dera, allegedly from the illegal custody of four Dera followers. The high court has directed the Punjab government to file the status report by Wednesday (February 05).

Succession row delaying news of controversial Noormehal dera head Ashutosh’s death: media reports

February 2, 2014

Jalandhar/ Chandigarh (February 02, 2014): There are reports in various media sections that the management of Dera Noormehal or ‘Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (D. J. S. S.) is delaying the news related to death of controversial dera head Ashutosh due to row over succession to the headship of dera. Hindustan Times (HT) on January 31, […]

Is Ashutosh Dead or in ‘Samadhi’?: No one has an answer and the suspense continues, notes YesPunjab

February 1, 2014

The dera not only admits but also claims that doctors have declared Ashutosh 'clinically dead' but even today stuck to its claim that the he was 'spiritually alive' as he was in a 'Samadhi' (deep meditation).

Controversy/ mystery begins to surround death of self-styled godman Ashutosh of Noormehal Dera

January 29, 2014

Jalandhar, (January 30, 2014): As per certain media reports the secrecy being maintained by Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan (DJJS) regarding the death of Dera Noormehal head Ashutosh's death has thickened the 'mystery' around his death.

Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan (DJJS) head Ashutosh died after severe pain in Chest, reports HT

January 29, 2014

Noormehal, Jalandhar (January 29, 2014): Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan head and controversial self-styled godman Ashutosh, died in the dera of the sect in Noormahal of Jalandhar district on intervening night on 28 and 19 January, 2014.

Self-styled godman Ashutosh reportedly died; Dera is yet to make statement

January 29, 2014

Jalandhar, Punjab (January 29, 2014): According to certain media reports Ashutosh, a controversial godman, the founder and head of 'Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan' (DJJS) died on January 28 at his dera in Nurmahal town 21 kms from Jalandhar.

BJP backs dera Sirsa followers, criticize Sikhs; Tandon says Sikhs were responsible for 1978 Amritsar incident

November 28, 2013

Moga/ Chandigarh (November 28, 2013): Three days after the recent clash between the Dera Sauda Sirsa followers and the Sikhs, the Punjab BJP has come at open support of dera followers, while blaming the Sikhs for attempting to disturbed the situation by opposing dera activities.

Dhudike incident – Police targeting Sikhs; 80 Sikhs booked on the complaint of Dera followers

November 27, 2013

Dhudike/ Moga, Punjab (November 26, 2013): Following the tension that prevailed in Dhudike village of Moga district between followers of Dera Sauda Sirsa and the local Sikhs, the police administration has reportedly targeted Sikhs on the complaint of dera followers. It is notable that the police had resorted to firing in the air, lathicharge and bursting of teargas shells to disperse members of both groups following and altercation between the two groups.

Dhudike tense after clash between dera followers and the Sikh sangat

November 26, 2013

Moga, Punjab (November 26, 2013): It is learnt that the situation at village Dhudike (district Moga) took serious turn after Dera Sauda Sirsa followers attempted to hold a gathering despite opposition from the local Sikhs. It is notable that the Sikh sangat is opposing the dera sauda activities since 2007 in accordance with directive issued by Akal Takht Sahib in wake of anti-Sikh activities of the Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief.

All 5 Dera Sirsa followers acquitted by Sirsa Court in Bhai Harmandar Singh’s murder case

October 11, 2013

Dabwali (October 10, 2013): After the decision of Suman court acquitting all accused dera Sirsa followers in the Bhai Kamaljit Singh Sunam's murder case; a Sirsa court on October 10 acquitted all five dera Sirsa followers in Bhai Harmandar Singh Dabwali's murder case; whereas earlier (in July 2013) a Sirsa court had sentenced 7 Sikhs to 10 years imprisonment each while holding them liable for damaging the properties of Dera Sirsa followers following the murder of Bhai Harmandar Singh.

Sunam Court acquits all 14 Dera Sauda Sirsa followers in Bhai Kamaljit Singh Suman’s murder case

October 1, 2013

Suman, Punjab (October 01, 2013): It is learnt that on September 30, 2013 a trial court of Sunam acquitted 14 Dera Sauda Sirsa followers in Bhai Kamaljit Singh Sunam's murder case.

Sikh bodies gave ultimatum to Punjab govt. to withdraw case and release Sikh Kathavachak

September 5, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (September 05, 2013): It is learnt that various Sikh organizations held an urgent meeting at Gurdwara Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Baba Farid Nagar, Bathinda on September 04, 2013 in wake of registration of a case under section 295-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against a Sikh Kathavachak Bhai Kuldip Singh Sakht.

Sikh Kathavachak arrested by Bathinda police for promoting Sikh tenets; Sikhs outraged

September 3, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (September 03, 2013): It is learnt that the Punjab Police Bathinda arrested a Sikh Kathavachak for prompting Sikh sangat to follow the Sikh tenets and remain vigilant about anti-Sikh activities of deras.

Dabwali Incident 2008: Court sentenced 7 Sikhs to seven years imprisonment

July 29, 2013

Dabwali/Sirsa (July 29, 2013): A court of additional sessions and district judge of Sirsa has pronounced it's decision in a 2008 case related to a Dabwali incident, where a clash had took place between the Dera Sauda Sirsa followers and the Sikhs. The court has reportedly sentenced seven Sikhs to under go imprisonment of 7 years each.

Badal Dal’s SGPC member N.S. Kauni violated Akal Takhat directive; Participated in Dera Sauda function

May 17, 2013

Gidderbaha,Punjab (May 16, 2013): It is learnt that Badal Dal's Shiromani Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee member Navtej Singh Kauni was again spotted at a Dera Sauda Sirsa function on May 16, 2013. He is a member of SGPC from Doda constituency.

Self-styled godman Piara Singh Bhaniara acquitted by Ambala Court

March 5, 2013

Ropar/Ambala (March 5, 2013): It is learnt that an Ambala court has acquitted Piara Singh Bhaniara for publishing a controversial book titled “Bhav Sagar Samunder Amarbani Granth”.

Punjab Police and Dera Sirsa head gets time to decide next move till April 22 in Bathinda case

February 23, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (February 23, 2013): According to media reports the court of chief judicial magistrate Harjeet Singh adjourned the case against the Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim till April 6, 2013. He is reportedly asked to appear before the court in person on next hearing.

Bathinda remained fortified by 10,000 cops for two days whole Dera head secured exemption from personal appearance

February 23, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (February 22, 2013): It is learnt that Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has been exempted from personal appearance in a case of blasphemy under Section 295-A (Indian Penal Code) against him.

Punjab Police fortifies Bathinda for Dera Sauda head – But security of the Sikh complainent is withdrawn

February 21, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (February 20, 2013): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News the Bathinda city and surrounding areas in Punjab have been turned into police camp in wake of February 22, 2013 court appearance of Dera Sauda Sirsa head Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

Bathinda court rejects Dera Sauda Sirsa Chief’s plea; Ordered to appear before court on Feb. 22

February 11, 2013

Bathinda, Punjab (February 11, 2013): As per reports "in what comes as major setback to Dera Sacha Sauda Sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, a local court has upheld orders of Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Bathinda, in which the Dera chief had been directed to appear before a local court on February 22, 2013".

Baba Daduwal’s next court appearance at Dabwali on Feb 01; Sikhs demonstrated against Haryana Police

January 9, 2013

Dabwali, Haryana (January 09, 2012): As per information available with Sikh Siyasat News (SSN) hundreds of Sikhs peacefully demonstrated on January 08, 2013 at Dabwali (Haryana) against police inaction against Dera Sauda Sirsa (DSS) chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim and his followers who attacked Sikhs few weeks ago.

Sikh preacher Baba Baljeet Singh Daduwal sent to 14 days judicial custody

December 27, 2012

Dabwali, Haryana (December 27, 2012): It is learnt that a magistrate's court at Dabwali has sent Panthic Sewa Lehar patron and Sant Samaj leader Baljit Singh Daduwal to 14-day judicial custody on December 26, 2012. It is notable that Baba Daduwal was detained by Amritsar immigration authorities at Guru Ram Dass International Airport, Amritsar upon his arrival from London, England.

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