Rape Convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Gets 21-Day Furlough, Walks Out of Haryana Jail

Aug 25, 2026

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a rape convict and Dera Sacha Sauda chief, was released on 21-day furlough from Haryana's Sunaria jail, marking his 17th temporary release since 2017. The release follows multiple paroles, including a 30-day one ending in June. He is expected to stay at the Dera headquarters in Sirsa. The Haryana Good Conduct Prisoners Temporary Release Act allows such furloughs, but his repeated releases have drawn public and political criticism due to the severity of his crimes.

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