Ram Rahim Verdict: 5 Dead In Firing, Over 100 Vehicles Set On Fire By Dera Supporters In Panchkula

Security personnel used teargas to disperse thousands of angry Dera followers in Panchkula.

The sect chief was taken into custody following his conviction by trial court judge Jagdeep Singh. The sentencing is set for Monday.

In Panchkula town where the CBI court is located, the sect followers set afire more than 100 vehicles after the court verdict.

Curfew has been imposed in Mansa, Bathinda and Ferozepore districts of Punjab, following largescale violence.

Violence erupted in several towns of Punjab and Haryana soon after a CBI special court on Friday held controversial godman Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh guilty of the rape and sexual exploitation two female disciples in 2002.

Unconfirmed reports said six masked miscreants damaged and set on fire an Income Tax vehicle in Mansa.

Attempts were made to burn two railways stations in Punjab's Malout and Mansa towns by agitated followers of the self-styled godman.

Vehicles of media organisations were set on fire. The injured video-journalist was being rushed to a hospital.

Fiver persons reportedly dead in firing in Panchkula.