Fleets of arms, bulletproof jackets recovered from Rampal’s ashram

Barwala:  Haryana police,  as a part of investigation into the recent Hisar violence recovered bulletproof jackets, more weapons and over 4,200 sticks among other things were recovered, officials said. During the search operation, as per a police official two bullet proof jackets, four .315 bore rifles, five .12 bore rifles and other ammunition were found from the ashram.  The recovery was made on a day when police’s special investigation team (SIT) brought Rampal back to his ashram in custody for investigations. Rampal was arrested by the police on Wednesday after a high-voltage stand-off and clashes between his supporters and security forces.

The SIT had earlier claimed that it had found a “huge cache” of weapons and ammunition from the ashram complex. These included three .32 bore revolvers, 19 air guns, two double-barrel .12 bore guns, two .315 bore rifles, and ammunition for these weapons. The Haryana Police recovered 4,250 sticks, 171 helmets, 235 pairs of black uniform (meant for Rampal’s private commandos), 12 petrol bombs and other equipment used by his supporters to prevent the security forces from entering the 12-acre ashram complex, located near Barwala town in Haryana’s Hisar district, 210 km from Chandigarh.

Police had earlier found a bullet-proof enclosure for giving sermons, a bullet-proof SUV, a personal swimming pool, several air-conditioners including 1ACs even in his bathrooms, flat-screen LED TVs, gym equipment, massage beds and other luxuries lined up for Rampal. As per the sources this  search operation would continue at the ashram for the next few days.

Source: Zee news