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Ram Rahim conviction: Situation under control in Delhi, security tightened

New Delhi [India], August 26 (ANI): Delhi Police on Friday assured that the situation is under control in the Capital, saying that the adequate security arrangements were in place to deal with any eventuality.

Speaking to ANI, Delhi Police PRO, Madhur Verma said, "I would again emphasis that the situation in Delhi is absolutely under control; everything is being monitored and reviewed. But keeping the circumstances in view which are happening in Punjab and Haryana. Section 144 has been imposed in parts of Delhi mainly regions which are near the bordering areas of Punjab and Haryana. There were also no large gatherings of followers of the Dera chief in Delhi yet, adding that adequate security arrangements were in place to deal with any eventuality."

Verma further said, "We have imposed Section 144 in all district of Delhi except Central district and North district. We also requested the people to maintain peace and cooperate with us. Restrictions have been imposed under section 144 in Muzaffarnagar, Shamali and Baghpat districts."

Following are the updates related to the case:

- Curfew has been imposed in Sangrur, security stepped up after violent protests by Dera followers in Punjab.

- Section 144 imposed in Uttarakhand's Nainital

- Baghpat District Magistrate directs all schools in the region to remain closed tomorrow in Uttar Pradesh

- Delhi Transport Corporation has suspended bus services to NCR due to incidents of arson.

- Panchkula is completely peaceful at the moment, flag marches conducted: DGP Haryana, BS Sandhu

- Dera Sacha Sauda followers tried creating mischief, case has been registered. We have CCTV footage, probe underway: Madhur Verma, Delhi Police

- Haryana Government had made complete arrangements; the mob was really huge: Manohar Lal Khattar, Haryana CM

- Urged officials to work round the clock to restore normalcy and provide all possible assistance that is required, tweets PM

- PM Modi assures help to restore normalcy in violence-hit areas.

- Taking preventive measures, Chandigarh Police detains 81 people confirms Chandigarh DGP Tejinder Singh Luthra

- Six private commandos of Ram Rahim Singh arrested by Chandigarh Police, weapons and petrol cans seized from them.

- Instances of violence today are deeply distressing. Strongly condemn violence urge everyone to maintain peace, tweets PM Modi.

- 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 Rajasthan.

- Officials say 28 dead, 250 injured in Panchkula violence. (ANI)


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