Security tightened in Jodhpur ahead of Asaram Bapu case verdict
Jodhpur, Apr 24 (IBNS): Security in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, has been tightened until April 30, with the court scheduled to deliver its verdict on Tuesday, on Asaram Bapu's involvement in the rape case of a 16-year old girl. according to media reports.
Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu has been in jail since September 2013.
The verdict in the case will be announced from inside the jail premises, as mandated by the Rajasthan High Court, reported The Indian Express.
Rajasthan Police have imposed section 144 in Jodhpur till April 30 as a precautionary measure, reports said.
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