Monday, August 28, 2017

Ahead of godman's sentencing, three Indian states on lockdown

Self-styled godman Ram Rahim will be sentenced after his conviction for raping two women last week. 

Security in the town of Rohtak- where he is lodged in jail- has been stepped up. Shoot at sight orders have been issued as well. 

On Friday, his supporters went on a riot to protest his conviction. 38 people lost their lives in the violence. 

Our India correspondent Neha Poonia reports.

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