Congress urges people to maintain peace after Panchkula violence

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS); The Congress on Friday urged people to not to resort to violence as Panchkula witnessed clashes and disturbing scenes following the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh by a special CBI court in connection with a rape case.

PM Modi calls Panchkula violence as 'deeply distressing'

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called the violence in Panchkula following the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh by a special CBI court in connection with a rape case as 'deeply distressing'.

Omar Abdullah slams security agency over Panchkula violence

Srinagar, Aug 25 (IBNS): Former Jammu and Kashmir National Chief Minister and National Conference president Omar Abdullah on Friday questioned the role of security forces while handling the law and order situation in parts of Haryana following the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh by a special CBI court in connection with a rape case on Friday.