Ram Rahim rape trial: Canada issues safety advisory for its citizens in India

The Canada government has issued a safety advisory for its citizens in India following the conviction of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in a sexual exploitation case, saying that tensions remain high in the States of Punjab and Haryana, and various other areas

"Following the conviction of a prominent sect leader on August 25, 2017, tensions remain high in the States of Punjab and Haryana, and various other areas," the Canadian government said in an advisory.

The authorities in the state of Haryana and at the Centre are also taking appropriate measures to ensure no untoward incident takes place.

Around 53 companies of the paramilitary forces and 50,000 personnel of the Haryana Police have been deployed. In addition, the Army has also been deployed in Sirsa district of Haryana.

The Center has asked the Haryana government to take strict action if anyone tries to break the law.

Curfew has also been imposed in several parts of the country under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code.