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.
--IANS
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