Quick Info
| Profession | Journalist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/03/1950 |
| Age | 52 years (died on 21, Nov, 2002) |
| Birthplace | Sirsa, Haryana, India |
| Date of Death | 21/11/2002 |
Latest News about Ram Chander Chhatrapati
16/03/2026
The Punjab and Haryana High Court acquitted Gurmeet Singh Ram Rahim of charges in the Ram Chander Chhatrapati murder case on 16 March 2026, ruling that the prosecution failed to establish his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. While the court upheld the conviction of other appellants, it set aside Ram Rahim's conviction and acquitted him of the murder charges, reversing his 2017 special CBI court verdict on this specific case.
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Bio/Wiki
| Ram Chander Chhatrapati was an Indian journalist and the publisher-editor of the Hindi-language evening newspaper 'Poora Sach' in Sirsa, Haryana. | |
| He was known for publishing an anonymous letter in May 2002 accusing Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, of rape based on a sadhvi's complaint. | |
| Chhatrapati was shot outside his residence on 24 October 2002 by two gunmen linked to the Dera and died on 21 November 2002 at Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, after succumbing to his injuries. |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | B.A. LLB |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife/Spouse | Kulwant Kaur |
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Family
| Father | Sohan Lal Sandha |
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| Mother | Karmo Bai |
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Career
| Publisher and editor of 'Poora Sach', a local Hindi-language evening newspaper in Sirsa, Haryana. | |
| Founded and ran the newspaper 'Poora Sach' which became known for its bold reporting on local issues and the Dera Sacha Sauda controversy. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. The 'Poora Sach' newspaper is published in Sirsa, Haryana in Hindi. | |
| 2. In May 2002, a 'sadhvi' accused Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in the newspaper. | |
| 3. The journalist who first published the anonymous letter received threatening calls. | |
| 4. He was shot and killed outside his residence on 21 November 2002. | |
| 5. Chhatrapati's son, Anshul, sought a CBI investigation against Gurmeet Ram Rahim. | |
| 6. In July 2007, the CBI filed a charge sheet against Gurmeet Ram Rahim. | |
| 7. The CBI special court in Panchkula concluded the review of the Ram Chander Chhatrapati Murder Case in August 2017, finding Gurmeet Ram Rahim guilty of rape. | |
| 8. On 24 October 2002, Chhatrapati was shot at point-blank range outside his residence by two Dera-carpenters, Nirmal Singh and Kuldeep Singh. | |
| 9. He died on 21 November 2002 at Apollo Hospital in New Delhi after battling injuries for four weeks. | |
| 10. In 2017, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh was sentenced to 20 consecutive years of imprisonment by a special CBI court for the rape of two women and was convicted for Chhatrapati's murder. |