Tight security has been put in place across Haryana and Punjab to prevent violence in the wake of court's verdict. (Photo/PTI)

A special CBI court in Panchkula has convicted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in a rape case filed against him 15 years ago. He faces a 7-year jail sentence

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Ahead of the CBI court's verdict in the 15-year-old rape case, an unprecedented security cover was put in place across Punjab and Haryana.

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Reports have no come in of violence in Delhi. At least 7 incidents of violence have been reported. Two coaches of the Rewa Express have been set ablaze near Anand Vihar Railway Station.

More than 250 Army jawans have been deployed in Panchkula.

Ram Rahim supporters set Malout and Balluanna railway stations ablaze in Punjab, the Northern Railway said.

Burnt remains of a vehicle torched during clashes - location unclear Click here to Enlarge Burnt remains of a vehicle torched during clashes - location unclear

10 more reserve companies of the CRPF have been sent to Haryana while at least 50 more paramilitary companies have been deployed in Panchukula.

In a related development, Central Industrial Security Force personnel deployed within one km radius of Rohtak's Sunariya Jail.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has spoke to the chief ministers of Haryana and Punjab.

Curfew has so far been imposed in Punjab's Muktsar, Bathinda and Mansa.

So far there have been 224 incidents of violence in Haryana. 64 instances of violence have been reported from Punjab.

The death toll of those killed in clashes with police in Panchkula has now risen to five.

Curfew has also been clamped in Panchkula, where the CBI court today found Gurmeet Ram Rahim to be guilty of rape.

Reports also coming in of curfew being imposed in Bhatinda, Punjab.

Meanwhile, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is being taken to the Western Command Headquarters in Chandimandir. From Chandimandir he will be flown out on a helicopter to either the Rothak Jail or to Gurugram.

Telephone exchange torched by Dera protestors in Chananwal in Punjab's Barnala.

Smoke can be seen in the skies of Panchkula - it's unclear if the smoke is from tear gas shells or from a fire Click here to Enlarge Smoke can be seen in the skies of Panchkula - it's unclear if the smoke is from tear gas shells or from a fire

Reports now coming in that three Dera Sacha Sauda followers have been killed in police firing in Panchkula.

An India Today TV crew was attacked in Sirsa. The TV team's cameraman Pradeep Gupta was injured in the attack.

Reports now coming in of curfew being imposed in Ferozpur, Punjab.

Followers of rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh attempted to set a railway station on fire. Punjab Police has reached the spot.

Haryana chief minister Amarinder Singh has issued an appeal for peace on Twitter. In a video posted on the social media network, CM Amarinder said, "I appeal to all Punjabis to maintain peace and harmony in the state. We won't allow anyone to disturb the peace & tranquility of our state."

I appeal to all Punjabis to maintain peace and harmony in the state. We won't allow anyone to disturb the peace & tranquility of our state. pic.twitter.com/YlUeJH1mZk August 25, 2017 India Today's OB van attacked by angry Dera supporters in Panchkula.

Two police vehicles set on fire in Mansa, Punjab.

Clashes between Dera supporters and security forces near Hotel Holiday Inn in Panchkula.

Reports of tear gas shelling by police, paramilitary forces in sector 3, Panchkula, to control Dera supporters.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been taken from the CBI court to an indisclosed location for medical tests following his guilty verdict Click here to Enlarge Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been taken from the CBI court to an indisclosed location for medical tests following his guilty verdict

Power cut in a few residential areas in Panchkula as precautionary measure.

Dera supporters being evicted from Panchkula and Chandigarh.

Haryana Police to conduct medical test of Baba Ram Rahim before taking him to jail.

Army carries out flag march in Panchkula after the court verdict against Baba Ram Rahim.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim taken into custody.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim held guilty of rape. He faces 7 years in jail.

Court asks police to file FIR against any politician who try to interfere in police duty.

Court asks police to use full force if Dera supporters try to enter court premises in Panchkula.

We are ready to handle any situation arising out of court's verdict in Gurmeet Ram Rahim's rape case, says CM Khattar.

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar appeals Dera supporters to maintain peace.

Security deployed for verdict, CRPF: 97 companies; Rapid Action Force: 16; Sashastra Seema Bal: 37; ITBP: 12; BSF 21; Standby: 10

#WATCH: Ram Rahim Singh's convoy in Panchkula on way to Special CBI Court (Earlier Visuals) #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/Igxolh2kuD - ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017 Internet services suspended for 48 hours and Section 144 imposed in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan in the light of expected verdict in a rape case against Gurmeet Ram Rahim.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim to reach Panchkula court shortly.

The high court reprimands Haryana government for laxity in dealing with the situation.

Ensure Gurmeet Ram Rahim appears before court today: Punjab and Haryana High Court tells Haryana government.

Helicopters deployed for surveillance. Panchkula administration plan to press drone into service for surveillance before court proceedings start.

#Haryana Army helicopter conducts security surveillance over Panchkula ahead of #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/0PlcIJQVld August 25, 2017 Scuffle between Dera supporters and police in Ambala as they are evicted from National Highway

We are fully prepared, Army is on standby, if situation arises, Army will conduct flag march: DGP Haryana BS Sandhu.

Dera followers fainted as Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's convoy passed in Sirsa.

Many Dera followers fainted as Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's convoy passed in Sirsa #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/sZPspHiEmk - ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017 We have apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the developments: MoS Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir.

The home ministry is monitoring the situation in both Haryana and Punjab: MoS Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir.

Eighteen trains has been cancelled from Jammu, Katra and Udhampur railway stations.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim leaves for Panchkula court from Dera headquarters in Sirsa. Gurmeet Ram Rahim is being taken to Panchkula from Sirsa via road. Gurmeet Ram Rahim is being taken to Panchkula from Sirsa via road.

201 trains originating or passing through Haryana have been cancelled.

Supporters of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in Panchkula ahead of verdict.

#Haryana Supporters of Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in #Panchkula ahead of verdict in rape case against him today #RamRahimVerdict pic.twitter.com/zSjrgzk2Kf - ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017 74 trains have been cancelled for today in the view of law and order situation in Haryana ahead of verdict.

Fearing trouble, especially if the verdict goes against the controversial Dera chief, thousands of jawans, including 15,000 paramilitary troops, have been deployed in sensitive areas across Punjab and Haryana.

"Police carried out flag march outside Dera headquarters, led by top officials. Security has been beefed up to maintain law and order in the district," he added.

"Two companies of Army from Hisar district have been called out to maintain law and order in Sirsa," a top police officer said.

The Army was called out in Sirsa today, ahead of a court verdict in a rape case against Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, even as security was tightened, with senior police personnel carrying out a flag march outside the the sect headquarters here.

SP Panchkula said Ram Rahim will be airlifted to Panchkula from Sirsa since bringing him via road may lead to clashes between hardliner Sikhs and Dera followers.

Over 5,000 supporters who were camping near the CBI court were removed and an area of 1-km radius around the court premises has been sanitised.

On Thursday evening, mobile internet services were restricted in Haryana, however mobile service providers sent out a message late into the night that services won't be affected. Even the police in Gurgaon tweeted that the satellite city, where top international firms have large offices, will not be affected.

Ggm police is prepared & working hard to ensure that the citizens are safe. Normal life won't be allowed to be disturbed. Plz avoid rumours. August 24, 2017

Mobile data services expected to be normal in gurugram. There is no need to panic. Stay safe & alert. - Gurugram Police (@gurgaonpolice) August 24, 2017

Authorities are keeping a watch on various social media platforms so that there isn't a repeat of what happened during last year's Jat agitation.

Over 29 trains bound to Punjab and Haryana have been cancelled four days. READ THE LIST OF CANCELLED TRAINS HERE

Fearing trouble, especially if the verdict goes against controversial Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has authorised the police chief to impose curfew, if necessary, to maintain law and order.

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