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Crime
Ram Rahim Granted 21-Day Parole After 17th Conviction Since 2017
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🗓 25 Aug 2026, 07:18 PM
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Ram Rahim, convicted of rape, has been granted a 21‑day parole period, marking the 17th time he has received a sentence since 2017.
Ram Rahim, the convicted rapist, has been granted a 21‑day parole period by the court.
This is the 17th time the former religious leader has been sentenced since 2017, underscoring a pattern of repeated convictions.
The parole allows him temporary release from custody, but he remains under strict supervision and is required to report to authorities during the period.
Legal experts note that such short-term paroles are often used to manage overcrowded prisons, though they do not absolve the underlying convictions.
This is the 17th time the former religious leader has been sentenced since 2017, underscoring a pattern of repeated convictions.
The parole allows him temporary release from custody, but he remains under strict supervision and is required to report to authorities during the period.
Legal experts note that such short-term paroles are often used to manage overcrowded prisons, though they do not absolve the underlying convictions.