Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, out on another parole, has already spent 406 days out of jail
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, has been granted a 30-day parole, marking his 16th temporary release since his conviction in 2017. He has spent a total of approximately 436 days outside of prison during this time. His frequent paroles have raised concerns regarding security and political implications.
- ▪Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is serving a 20-year sentence for sexual assault and has been released from Sunaria Jail in Haryana.
- ▪This is his 16th parole since his conviction, with a cumulative total of 436 days spent outside prison.
- ▪His releases are facilitated by the Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners (Temporary Release) Act, 2022.
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Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim, out on another parole, has already spent 406 days out of jailThe self-styled godman walked out of Sunaria Jail at around 6:34 am on Tuesday for 30 days, with minimal visible security arrangements during his exit.Updated on: May 26, 2026 10:04 AM ISTBy Shivam Pratap SinghShare viaCopy link Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year sentence in the Sadhvi sexual assault case, has once again been released from Sunaria Jail in Haryana's Rohtak after being granted 30-day parole by the competent state authority, marking his 16th temporary release since his conviction.Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is out of prison again.
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