Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the leader of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, has been granted a 21-day furlough by authorities, allowing him to leave prison and travel to the organization's headquarters in Sirsa. This release is the latest in a series of temporary leaves granted to the convict, who is currently serving a 20-year sentence for the rape of two of his followers, as well as life sentences for his involvement in two murder cases.

The frequency of these temporary releases has become a point of public discussion. While legal authorities maintain that the furlough is granted in accordance with standard prison regulations regarding conduct and eligibility, critics frequently point to the pattern of his releases as evidence of preferential treatment. Because the provided report focuses primarily on the fact of the release itself, there is limited information regarding the specific legal justification provided by the state government for this particular instance, or the specific security measures accompanying his travel to Sirsa. The report confirms this is the 17th time the leader has been granted such relief, highlighting the ongoing cycle of incarceration and temporary release that has characterized his time in custody since his 2017 conviction.