The conviction of the flashy guru of a hugely popular religious sect on charges of raping two female followers has set off violent riots by followers across much of north India.
More than two dozen people have died. Buses, trains and buildings have been set on fire.
The guru calls himself Saint Dr., is the embodiment of God on earth. Over a 100,000 trekked to gather around the courtroom in the northern town of Panchkula.
He's facing other criminal investigations as well. There's an ongoing trial over the murder of a journalist. ....
He promotes vegetarianism, campaigns against drug addiction and holds massive blood donation camps. He has started a film franchise in which he stars as the "Messenger of God," or MSG, with divine powers to save the world. The sect runs schools, colleges and hospitals.
He enjoys the highest level of state security in addition to his own personal bodyguards.
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