Gurmeet Ram raped several minors; terminated pregnancies: Ex-bhakt

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September 15, 2017

Chandigarh, Sept 15: Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's troubles seem to be unending.

Last month, the self-styled godman was convicted and then sentenced to 20-year imprisonment for raping two of his female disciples at the ashram.

Now, a former Dera member has claimed that Gurmeet had also been abusing several minor girls who were students at a school run by the Dera.

The new allegations have been made by Gurdas Singh Tood, who was once part of the Dera. He ended up testifying against Ram Rahim in the court during the trial.

Speaking to media, Singh said the court that he is in touch with 10 women, most of them married now, were raped by Gurmeet when they were a student at the Dera.

Singh also claimed that the hospital at the Dera used to terminate the pregnancies of girls who had been raped by Gurmeet Singh.

The charge-sheet filed by CBI also mentioned at least six other women who were sexually exploited by Gurmeet.

As per another report, Gurmeet even used to make the girls staying at the Dera perform 'mujra' (a dance performed by courtesans in a format that emerged during the Mughal era in India) in his 'gufa'.

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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