NCSC took cognizance of derogatory remarks of Ram Rahim
Godman-turned-actor Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. (File Photo: IANS)Chandigarh, March 18 (IANS) | Taking cognizance of the viral video of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim making derogatory remarks against Guru Ravidas and Saint Kabir, serving a 20-year sentence for rape, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) on Saturday asked the Punjab government to Issued a notice to and sought an action taken report. The Jalandhar police have registered a case under IPC section 295-A against the jailed religious leader for allegedly using indecent language and speaking ill of Guru Ravidas and Saint Kabir in a public address.
Meanwhile, on the orders of its Chairman Vijay Sampla, the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police, Divisional Commissioner (Jalandhar Division), Deputy Inspector General of Police (Jalandhar Range), Deputy Commissioner and Senior Superintendent of Police (Rural) have investigated the matter and submitted the report immediately. asked for.
Sampla cautioned the officers that if the action taken report is not received within the stipulated time, the Commission may exercise the powers of civil court and issue summons for their personal appearance before the Commission in Delhi.
–IANS
