Five killed as violence breaks out after Dera chief verdict

Panchkula (Haryana): At least five people were killed in firing by security forces as enraged supporters of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh resorted to large-scale violence here on Friday following his conviction in a rape case, police sources said.

The sources said that security forces opened fire as Dera supporters went on the rampage, setting several vehicles and buildings on fire.