Dera chief Ram Rahim out on parole for 15th time

The Dera chief was sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2017 for the rape of two women disciples. He continues to serve this sentence. Singh and three others were also convicted in 2019 for the murder of a journalist over 16 years ago. Earlier this year, he was granted a 21-day furlough in April 2025 and a 30-day parole in January 2025, just ahead of the February 5 Delhi assembly elections.