Deeply distressing, says PM Modi after violence over Ram Rahim verdict

PM Modi tweeted condemned the attack on the media personnel by the goons of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the violence unleashed by Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's followers after their 'godman' was convicted in rape case.

PM Modi in his tweet condemned the attack on the media personnel by the goons of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.

The instances of violence today are deeply distressing. I strongly condemn the violence and urge everyone to maintain peace," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.

The law & order situation is being closely monitored. I reviewed the situation with the NSA & Home Secretary.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2017

"The law and order situation is being closely monitored. I reviewed the situation with the NSA and Home Secretary," the PM said.

Earlier, in the day, he also requested Dera Supporters not to take law into their hands and keep peace in the state.

Appeal to all the Dera Supporters make peace.Do not take law into your own hands. 🙏🙏#RamRahimSingh #RamRahimVerdic #Panchkula

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi177) August 25, 2017

At least 11 people were killed and over 100 injured in the violence.

#RamRahimVerdict: A camera person injured during violent protests in Sirsa, Haryana. pic.twitter.com/9qQjKnHBt9

— ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017

Earlier, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was held guilty of rape charges. The special CBI court in Haryana found him guilty under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code. The court also agreed with the arguments put forth by the prosecution and investigation agency while holding him guilty.