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Convicted Dera chief flown to Rohtak prison
Panchkula (Haryana), Aug 25 (IANS) Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, convicted of rape and sexual exploitation, was shifted to a prison in Haryana’s Rohtak town, police sources said here on Friday.
The controversial Dera chief, who was taken into custody immediately after a CBI court here held him guilty amidst unprecedented security, was whisked away under Army security cover to the nearby Chandimandir military station, the headquarters of the Western Command.
The sect chief was later flown in a helicopter to Rohtak town, 70 km from Delhi, where he will be lodged in the prison there.
The CBI special court, which convicted him on Friday of the rape and sexual exploitation of two female followers in 2002, will pronounce the sentence on Monday.
At least 12 people were killed in firing by security forces as enraged supporters of the Dera chief resorted to large-scale violence following his conviction. Over 200 people were injured in the violence.
Over 100 vehicles were set on fire by the rampaging mobs, and several government and private buildings were also damaged and some were set on fire.
Dera followers, in thousands, had gathered in Panchkula from various areas of Punjab and Haryana ahead of the court verdict.
Panchkula town, adjoining Chandigarh, was virtually under siege by violent Dera followers who had a free run as they went on the rampage.
In February last year, the BJP government in Haryana led by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar had failed to control the Jat agitation. Violence during the agitation had left 300 people dead and over 200 injured. Private and government property worth hundreds of crores was destroyed by the Jat agitators.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.