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Asaram verdict nears, cops on high alert

The cops are on high alert as they fear widespread violence, similar to the one unleashed by Ram Rahim’s supporters, in case the verdict goes against the godman.

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Asaram’s supporters and police are waiting with bated breath for the April 25 verdict where the controversial godman will either be sentenced or acquitted in the sexual assault case of a minor girl.  

The cops are on high alert as they fear widespread violence, similar to the one unleashed by Ram Rahim’s supporters, in case the verdict goes against the godman. 

The apprehension of the police comes as Ram Rahim’s supporters put law and order out of gear a few months ago after he was convicted in a rape case. In fact, the police are of the opinion that Asaram’s supporters could turn out to be more dangerous than Ram Rahim’s. 

Asaram’s supporters have been charged with attempting to kill nine witnesses, four of whom have died.

They also allegedly attempted to murder a witness in the Jodhpur court premises. Whenever Asaram goes to court, his supporters flock in large numbers. They try to go near their guru and talk to him.

Due to the fear of violence, in August 2015 the high court had ordered a hearing inside jail in the Asaram case. But Asaram’s lawyers had assured the court that his followers will not disrupt proceedings in court. This had prompted the hearing in court on September 1, 2015. Despite the assurance, his supporters became uncontrollable during the hearing.  

Asaram was arrested from his Indore Ashram on August 30, 2013, for alleged sexual abuse of his minor disciple in his Mandai Ashram in Jodhpur. After he was brought to Jodhpur, his supporters have been flocking in large numbers and they are responsible for violence. In fact, there are 64 cases already against them.

Violence feared

The state police are on high alert as they fear widespread violence, similar to the one unleashed by Ram Rahim’s supporters, in case the verdict goes against the godman

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