Who is Rampal? Controversial preacher walks out of jail after 11 years in violence case; HC cites long incarceration
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What Happened
Sant Rampal, a controversial preacher accused in a 2014 violence case, was released on bail April 11 after 11 years in custody. The Punjab and Haryana High Court cited his age of 75 and long incarceration. Rampal faced charges including attempted murder and waging war against the State for resisting arrest at his Satlok Ashram in Hisar. Six followers died during the 2014 clash with police.
Key Entities
Sant RampalPunjab and Haryana High CourtSatlok AshramHisar2014 violence case