16 releases, 435 days out: Dera chief Ram Rahim Singh’s paroles and furloughs since 2017 conviction | Infographics
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has spent over 435 days out of prison on parole or furlough since his 2017 conviction for rape. Data shows he has been released 16 times, with a significant portion of his time outside of jail occurring since 2022.
Why it matters
The frequency of releases for a high-profile convict raises questions about the judicial system's parole policies and the influence of powerful figures.
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is serving a 20-year sentence for raping two women disciples in 2002, was granted a 30-day parole on May 26, 2026, which ended on June 24, 2026. This was the 16th occasion on which he was allowed to walk out of prison.
The focus on the frequency of releases and the use of infographics to highlight the 'cumulative' time out of prison suggests a critical stance on the judicial leniency.
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