Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case verdict: As it happened

As many as 445 trains have been cancelled due to the law and order situation in Punjab and Haryana.

PM Modi held over three hours long meeting with BJP chief Amit Shah tonight, as per India Today.

The Centre has asked the Haryana government to provide adequate security to the CBI special court judge who convicted Dera Sacha Sauda chief, PTI reports.

Also Read - Haryana CM admits lapses in handling situation

Curfew imposed in Sangrur, security stepped up after violent protests by Dera followers.

DTC suspends its inter-state as well as Delhi-Lahore bus services following the violence.

Section 144 imposed in Uttarakhand's Nainital.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to PM Modi, requesting to ensure safety of people of Kerala in violence affected areas.

Panchkula is completely peaceful at the moment, flag marches conducted, says DGP Haryana, BS Sandhu.

It would have been very difficult to take Ram Rahim Singh to Ambala jail as Dera followers were there on the way. As a strategy, we didn't take Ram Rahim Singh to Ambala but Rohtak's Sunaria jail where he is present right now, he adds.

No major incident took place in Delhi today, 5 arrested for involvement in small incidents. Will keep close watch tomorrow also. Dera Sacha Sauda followers tried creating mischief, case has been registered. We have CCTV footage, probe underway, says Madhur Verma, Delhi Police.

Baba Ramdev tweets:

Every one should respect the law of land. #RamRahimVerdict

— Swami Ramdev (@yogrishiramdev) August 25, 2017

Vehicles burnt, media OB vans was torched, action will be taken against those who took law in their hands. Haryana government had made complete arrangements, the mob was really huge, says Khattar.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar visits Civil Hospital in Panchkula to meet those injured in violent protests.

Also Read - Violence in Haryana is deeply distressing, urge everyone to maintain peace: PM Modi

Ghaziabad District Magistrate directs all schools in the region to remain closed tomorrow.

Congress VP Rahul Gandhi tweets:

Violence & brutality have no place in our society. Condemn the rampage and lawlessness in Haryana & appeal to restore peace and tranquility

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) August 25, 2017

Police issues helpline number 0130-2221500 for Sonepat, Haryana

PM Narendra Modi condemns Panchkula violence, says: 

The instances of violence today are deeply distressing. I strongly condemn the violence & urge everyone to maintain peace.

The law & order situation is being closely monitored. I reviewed the situation with the NSA & Home Secretary.

Urged officials to work round the clock to restore normalcy and provide all possible assistance that is required.

Police say prohibitory orders implemented in 11 Delhi districts, to be in force till Sept 8; Delhi's north, central districts not under prohibitory order. 

Rahul Gandhi condemns violence in Haryana, says "violence, brutality have no place in society; condemns lawlessness"

Hearing in Dera chief's prison sentence to take place on August 28 via video-conferencing
 

Sirsa District Civil Surgeon says 2 Dera followers have
died in violence; 7 injured

All petrol pumps shut in Delhi in the wake of Haryana violence

Bathinda: Heavy security in place; Rapid Action force also deployed

Curfew imposed in Punjab's Sangrur, Moga districts

High-level meeting called at Home Minister's residence tomorrow. Home Secy and others senior officials will also be present: MHA Sources

President Ram Nath Kovind condemns violence and damage to public property, tweets: 

"Violence and damage to public property after court verdict is highly condemnable; appeal to all citizens to maintain peace"

Sonia Gandhi speaks to Punjab CM Amarinder Singh over violence post Ram Rahim Singh's conviction

Sonia Gandhi speaks to Punjab CM Amarinder Singh over violence post Ram Rahim Singh's conviction

Almost 250 trains cancelled. All trains going towards Rohtak cancelled for tomorrow: Neeraj Sharma, CPRO, Northern Railway

Section 144 imposed in Shamli, Bhagpat and Muzaffarnagar

Death toll rises to 28 in Panchkula violence, over 250 injured: PTI

I have alerted all officers posted at Delhi Metro stations: DG CISF OP Singh

Section 144 also imposed in Noida, Ghaziabad following violence by Dera Sacha Sauda followers

Violence reported in Rajasthan; Dera supporters set power sub-station office on fire in Sriganganagar,vehicle at sub-station premises also torched

I appeal Dera supporters to stay calm and deter the protesters. It is their duty too to maintain law and order: Additional Chief Secy to Haryana government

Protesters identified. We have video footage&strict action will be taken against them. Most of the protesters ousted from city: Ram Niwas

Dera Sacha Sauda describes as 'unjust' the verdict against Gurmeet Ram Rahim, says it would appeal against it

Government will compensate for the losses of media personnel and the properties of others: Ram Niwas, Addl. Chief Secy to Haryana Government

Three miscreants have been arrested, patrolling is being done in different areas: Madhur Verma, Delhi Police PRO

Delhi Metro stations alerted. Vigil intensified at stations along Uttar Pradesh, Haryana borders: CISF DG OP Singh

Punjab Govt asks central government for more security forces in view of violence at different places

All trains to be run from Delhi to Rohtak cancelled in view of violence carried out by Dera supporters in four states 

Delhi Police PRO Madhur Varma says situation under control in the national capital

Alert issued in Noida following court's verdict on Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case

Delhi L-G Anil Baijal directs police commissioner to take effective measures to ensure protection of life, property

Section 144 imposed in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar and Baghpat, in view of violent protests in Punjab and Haryana

Army called out in Haryana's Sirsa to control Dera Sacha Sauda followers, says Superintendent of Police

Have talked to Haryana DGP, he says situation is being brought under control gradually: Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi

No one is above law. Appeal people to not believe in rumors and steer clear of people with criminal intentions: CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar says, "Action will be taken against those taking law in their hands, appeal everyone to remain cautious"

1000 Dera Sacha Sauda have been detained, says Haryana's ADGP (Law & Order) Muhammad Akil. 

The 1000 Dera Sacha Sauda followers have been detained in Panchkula.

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim Singh presently at Rohtak's Police Training College in Sunaria; was brought here in a helicopter

Injustice has taken place, we will appeal for it. We are facing the similar situation what previous saints faced in the past: Dera Sacha Sauda

Situation is now under control, protesters have been dispersed: Haryana DGP BS Sandhu

Ram Rahim rape case verdict: Death toll in violent protests in Panchkula climbs to 17, over 200 injured

Around 40 trucks of Army enter Haryana's Sirsa

LIC building in Panchkula set on fire by protesters 

Delhi Deputy Governor speaks to Delhi Police Commissioner, appeals people to maintain peace​

Security at Delhi BJP Head Quarter increased post violence at various places after Ram Rahim Singh's conviction.

Police carried out Flag March in Haryana's Sirsa after Ram Rahim Singh's conviction

Dilawar Insan, Dera Sacha Sauda Spox appeals Ram Rahim supporters to maintain peace 

Senior government officials in Panchkula should be given security by paramilitary forces, says Punjab and Haryana High Court

Punjab and Haryana High Court orders attachment of entire property of Dera Sacha Sauda, says damages to entire properties will be compensated by Dera Sacha Sauda

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: PTI

Drones, helicopters carry out aerial survey in Panchkula following violence by Dera Sacha Sauda followers

Death toll in Panchkula violence rises to 12, says CMO civil hospital. 

Violence reaches Delhi; two coaches of Rewa Express at Anand Vihar Terminal railway station set on fire

#Delhi: Two empty rakes of Rewa Express at Anand Vihar Terminal railway station set on fire #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/gtDZDAvggQ

— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urges people to maintain peace after violence in Haryana and Punjab following conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim. 

After court verdict on Ram Rahim, violence breaks out in four states —​ Haryana, Punjab, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.

WATCH: Dera Sacha Sauda followers turn violent, topple media van near Panchkula's Spl CBI court after conviction of Ram Rahim Verdict

#WATCH: #DeraSachaSauda followers turn violent, topple media van near Panchkula's Spl CBI Court after conviction of #RamRahimSingh pic.twitter.com/53KCHXoVdz

— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017

Security tightened at railway stations in Delhi post rape conviction of Dera Chief Ram Rahim Singh: Northern Railway Spox Neeraj Sharma

Rajnath Singh to brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi on situation in Haryana after Ram Rahim rape case conviction

Army columns moved in Haryana's Sirsa for quick reaction, as violent protests continue post rape conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief

Vehicles, including those of media, set on fire by agitating #DeraSachaSauda followers in Panchkula. #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/KaRoJv8vtH

— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017

Army to be deployed anytime soon in Haryana's Sirsa: Zee News sources

Buses set ablaze at Ghaziabad's Loni in Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad (UP): A bus set on fire by 2 persons in Loni, fire brigade & police on the spot #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/XmaTtPKXsv

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) August 25, 2017

Bus set ablaze near Babu Jagjivan Ram Memorial Hospital in Delhi pic.twitter.com/eiQ0Ep1eRS

— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017

Ram Rahim supporters pelt stones at police in Panchkula

Briefed Rajnath ji. Situation being monitoring extensively, strict action will be taken against those who try to disrupt peace: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar

Violence reported in Nandnagari and Shahdra areas of Delhi, vehicles set on fire

Heavy force deployment in Sirsa as crowds turn violent, Rapid Action Force also reaches Haryana

At least 70 people injured in violent protests in Panchkula, admitted in Sector 6 General Hospital

#DeraSachaSauda followers turn violent, damage media vans post conviction of chief #RamRahimSingh (Earlier visuals from Panchkula) pic.twitter.com/x0XppkWR4t

— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017

Six Army columns deployed in Panchkula post conviction of Dera Chief Ram Rahim Singh

Also Read: Delhi on high alert as violence breaks out in Haryana

Ram Rahim supporters set afire Malout and Balluanna railway stations in Punjab: Nothern Railway

Just briefed Rajnath Singh ji about situation in Punjab. Keeping a close watch. Would not allow anyone to disturb peace in Punjab: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh 

Singh had earlier tweeted:

Met BSF & Punjab Police personnel standing guard in areas in Zirakpur ahead of #RamRahimVerdict, situation is under control.

I appeal to all Punjabis to maintain peace and harmony in the state. We won't allow anyone to disturb the peace & tranquility of our state.

I appeal to all Punjabis to maintain peace and harmony in the state. We won't allow anyone to disturb the peace & tranquility of our state. pic.twitter.com/YlUeJH1mZk

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) August 25, 2017

Police use teargas shells, water cannons to disperse Gurmeet Ram Raheem followers near Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa

Central Industrial Security Force personnel deployed within one km radius of Rohtak's Sunariya Jail

Over 50 vehicles including fire brigade set on fire by protesters in Haryana 

Central Industrial Security Force personnel deployed within one km radius of Rohtak's Sunariya Jail

Five people dead in Panchkula violence, says duty doctor at civil hospital

Gurmeet Ram Rahim taken to Rohtak jail through helicopter

Curfew imposed in Punjab's Muktsar, Bathinda, Mansa

Security stepped up in Punjab's Ludhiana

Administrative machinery geared up in Western Uttar Pradesh: Anand Kumar, ADG Law and Order

Power grid office set ablaze in Mansa in Punjab

Alert sounded in adjoining districts to ensure no spillover of trouble in Uttar Pradesh through strict check on borders: ADG Law and Order

Security alert on Delhi borders after Ram Rahim found guilty of rape

Curfew imposed in Mansa, Batindha, Surajpur in Haryana

Income Tax office set on fire by few masked people

Income Tax office in Punjab's Mansa set alight by Dera protesters post rape conviction of #RamRahimSingh, vehicles in the premises torched pic.twitter.com/VSjOxSPnta

— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017

Camera person injured during violent protests in Sirsa, Haryana following verdict on Gurmeet Ram Rahim

Ram Rahim verdict: 10 injured in violent protests, shifted to a hospital in Sector 6 Panchkula

Curfew clamped in Panchkula as Dera followers go on rampage after conviction of Gurmeet Ram Rahim: Police.

Curfew imposed in Mansa, Bathinda, Surajpur following Ram Rahim rape case verdict