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Hundreds of troops are patrolling a northern Indian city after the rape conviction of a popular religious leader sparked deadly clashes. Hundreds of troops are patrolling the northern Indian city of Panchkula after the rape conviction of a religious leader sparked deadly clashes.
At least 30 people were killed on Friday during protests after the ruling against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.At least 30 people were killed on Friday during protests after the ruling against Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.
They were believed to be followers of the self-styled guru, many of them killed by gunfire.They were believed to be followers of the self-styled guru, many of them killed by gunfire.
Singh was found guilty of raping two women at the headquarters of his sect, the Dera Sacha Sauda, in 2002.Singh was found guilty of raping two women at the headquarters of his sect, the Dera Sacha Sauda, in 2002.
Security forces were deployed to prevent further bloodshed after angry supporters rampaged through Panchkula town, near Chandigarh. Security forces were deployed to prevent further bloodshed after angry supporters rampaged through Panchkula, near Chandigarh.
The state government in Haryana has ordered a search of all centres there that belong to Singh's followers.The state government in Haryana has ordered a search of all centres there that belong to Singh's followers.
Officials said security personnel would seize any weapons they found.Officials said security personnel would seize any weapons they found.
Troops have approached the sect's headquarters near the town of Sirsa, and are trying to establish contact with those inside, local reports say.Troops have approached the sect's headquarters near the town of Sirsa, and are trying to establish contact with those inside, local reports say.
Barricades have been placed at entry points to the premises, where around 100,000 people are believe to be sheltering.Barricades have been placed at entry points to the premises, where around 100,000 people are believe to be sheltering.
The campus covers a vast area, almost 1,000 acres, and includes schools, a hospital, a sports village, and a cinema. The campus covers a vast area, almost 1,000 acres, and includes schools, a hospital, a sports village and a cinema.
Police arrested some 2,500 of the guru's devotees after 200,000 flocked to Panchkula ahead of Friday's verdict. Some smashed cars and set media vans alight, insisting he was innocent.Police arrested some 2,500 of the guru's devotees after 200,000 flocked to Panchkula ahead of Friday's verdict. Some smashed cars and set media vans alight, insisting he was innocent.
Thousands of army, police and paramilitary forces were deployed. They fired tear-gas canisters and water cannon into the crowd to try to restore control, says the BBC's Ravinder Singh Robin in Panchkula.Thousands of army, police and paramilitary forces were deployed. They fired tear-gas canisters and water cannon into the crowd to try to restore control, says the BBC's Ravinder Singh Robin in Panchkula.
At least 200 people were injured, 50 of them from the security forces.At least 200 people were injured, 50 of them from the security forces.
Violence also spread to the capital, Delhi, where two train coaches were set on fire, according to reports. Violence also spread to the capital, Delhi, where two train coaches were set on fire.
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Mobile phone services remain disrupted in some parts of Haryana state and in neighbouring Punjab, where authorities imposed a curfew after the clashes.Mobile phone services remain disrupted in some parts of Haryana state and in neighbouring Punjab, where authorities imposed a curfew after the clashes.
The curfew in Panchkula was lifted on Saturday, but restrictions on public assembly are still in place.The curfew in Panchkula was lifted on Saturday, but restrictions on public assembly are still in place.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the clashes "deeply distressing," tweeting: "I strongly condemn the violence & urge everyone to maintain peace."India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the clashes "deeply distressing," tweeting: "I strongly condemn the violence & urge everyone to maintain peace."
Pressure is growing on the country's central government to replace the chief minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, over the riots.Pressure is growing on the country's central government to replace the chief minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, over the riots.
Mr Khattar has insisted that security arrangements were made, and that "a few miscreants" triggered the violence.Mr Khattar has insisted that security arrangements were made, and that "a few miscreants" triggered the violence.
Singh had arrived at court in Panchkula in a convoy of more than 100 vehicles. Singh, 50, had arrived at court in Panchkula in a convoy of more than 100 vehicles.
Schools and offices in the area were closed, trains were stopped, roads were blocked and three stadiums were set aside as makeshift prisons in case of trouble, officials said. He was taken into protective custody by the army after his conviction.
Singh, 50, was taken into protective custody by the army after his conviction. The guru is expected to get a prison term of at least seven years when he is sentenced on Monday. Authorities fear more violence could follow.
The court is expected to sentence him on Monday, and authorities fear more violence could follow.
Who is Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh?Who is Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh?