Overview

• Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year sentence for raping two disciples, was granted a 21-day temporary release on April 9, 2025.
• This marks his 13th parole or furlough since 2020, with many of these releases coinciding with key election events.
• During this release, Singh is scheduled to spend the entire furlough period at the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa, Haryana.
• Critics have long questioned the timing of his paroles, suggesting political motivations tied to electoral cycles.
• Singh’s legal history includes convictions for rape and ongoing controversies over his sect's influence and judicial processes.