The Congress President, Sonia Gandhi on Friday expressed grave concern and shock at the unabated violence in Panchkula and other parts of Haryana resulting in the death of over two dozen people, including children, widespread destruction of public property and senseless attack on the media post the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in connection with a rape case.
Sonia appealed to everyone to maintain peace and harmony. She also spoke to Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and asked the government of Haryana and Chandigarh to ensure safety and security of all citizens.
Meanwhile, Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi asserted on the current ruckus in Haryana stating that the country should respect the court's decision.
"What Haryana is witnessing today has many facets; first is that our country is a proud Republic and in this law and order, judiciary is the paramount aspects. Whatever the decisions are, whether you agree or disagree should be accepted by all. The country should respect one decision," he said.
Following are the updates related to the case:
- 29 people have lost their lives, and 200 are injured. Directed doctors for best possible treatment: Haryana CM ML Khattar
- Curfew has been imposed in Patiala.
- Passengers have been stranded at Bathinda railway station due to curfew imposed in Punjab.
- Heavy security in place; Rapid Action force also deployed in Bathinda.
- Curfew has been imposed in Punjab's Sangrur and Moga districts.
- High level meeting called at Home Minister's residence tomorrow. Home Secy and others senior officials will also be present.
- Almost 250 trains cancelled. All trains going towards Rohtak cancelled for tomorrow: Neeraj Sharma, CPRO, Northern Railway
- Section 144 imposed in Noida and Ghaziabad
- Dera supporters set power sub-station office on fire in Sriganganagar, vehicle at sub-station premises also torched in Rajisthan.
- Officials say 28 dead, 250 injured in Panchkula violence.
- I have alerted all officers posted at Delhi Metro stations: DG CISF OP Singh
- Dera Sacha Sauda supporters set power sub-station office on fire in Sriganganagar, vehicle at sub-station premises also torched in Rajasthan.
- State government will compensate for the losses of Media personnel and the properties of others: Ram Niwas, Addl. Chief Secy to Haryana Government.
- 1000 Dera Sacha Sauda followers have been detained, says Haryana's ADGP (Law & Order) Muhammad Akil
- Death toll in violent protests in Panchkula climbs to 17 and 200 injured
- Punjab and Haryana High Court says properties of Ram Rahim Singh should be attached to pay for the losses due to violence.
- Security at Delhi BJP headquarters increased post violence at various places
- Security in and around Civil Hospital in Sector 6 Panchkula also increased; Death toll reaches 12,100 injured in violent protests
- Violence reported in Delhi, two buses set ablaze on Mandoli flyover in Delhi's Nand Nagri.
- Death toll in Panchkula violence rises to 12, says CMO civil hospital.
- Bus set ablaze near Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital in Delhi
- Two empty rakes of Rewa Express at Anand Vihar Terminal railway station set on fire: Northern Railway Spokesperson Neeraj Sharma.
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