In pics: Clashes between cops, Rampal's supporters

More than 200 people were injured in clashes at self-styled godman Rampal Maharaj’s ashram in Haryana as police lobbed teargas and used batons to disperse hundreds of stone-throwing supporters on Tuesday. Here's a photo essay.

More than 200 people were injured in violent clashes at self-styled godman Rampal Maharaj’s ashram in Haryana on Tuesday as police lobbed teargas and used batons to disperse hundreds of stone-throwing supporters who vowed to prevent his arrest, police said.



Here's a photo essay capturing the violence that broke out at the Satlok ashram as well as the turmoil that turned Hisar into a war zone.

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Security personnel drag away a follower of Rampal during a clash outside Satlok Ashram in Hisar. (PTI Photo)

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Devotees sit outside Rampal's ashram to thwart police. (Manoj Dhaka/HT Photo)

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Supporters stage dharna in support of Rampal. (AP Photo)

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Policemen move towards Rampal's supporters in Hisar. (AFP Photo)





Injured supporter of 'godman' Rampal at a hospital in Hisar. (AFP Photo)

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Police use batons and water cannon to disperse 'godman's' supporters. (AP Photo)

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Police use tear gas to disperse Rampal's supporters. (AP Photo)





Police detain a supporter of Rampal during protest outside the ashram. (Reuters Photo)