Six dead in Rampal's ashram in Hisar, not even a single one hurt by police bullets, says Haryana DGP

Hisar: Six people have lost their lives so far in clashes between the supporters of self-styled godman Rampal and the Haryana Police in Hisar. However, the police has said that there are no marks of injuries on their bodies and claimed that "not even a single person has been injured by police bullets in Hisar."

"The reason of the deaths is not known yet. We are awaiting the post-portem report. No injury marks have been found on the bodies," DGP Haryana Shrinivas Vashisht said.

Speaking about the operation, the Haryana DGP said that more than 10,000 followers have left the ashram so far left the Ashram. He also claimed that the police has not yet entered the ashram and are putting in all efforts to evacuate the people who are volunteering to come out.

"Supporters are still leaving the ashram, we are hoping that soon all the supporters will go back. Around 5,000 followers are still inside the ashram," he said.

In stern words, he said that there is no proposal to have a dialogue with Rampal. "He must surrender before law," the DGP said. He also rubbished reports of any intelligence failure which could have led to the incident.