The followers, owing allegiance to the 'Sant Samaj', an umbrella organisation of various Sikh bodies, congregated at a shrine at Fatehgarh Sahib as police took precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incidents.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been accused of hurting the religious sentiments of the Sikh community.
The court, however, directed the police to seek the Punjab government's permission before arresting the Sirsa-based Dera head.
The actor's arrest had sparked social media outrage with people calling it an attack on the freedom of speech.
Comedian Kiku Sharda who features in the hit television show Comedy Nights With Kapil has been arrested for imitating self-styled spiritual guru Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, according to news agency ANI.
Watch the Rockstar Baba's latest film only if you need some comic relief, warns Prasanna D Zore.
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Ram Rahim did not talk with anyone and was seen roaming in the cell.
The babas' vote banks and the politicians' greed for en bloc votes, is the curse of Punjab and Haryana.
Haryana and Punjab remained on high alert with officials warning that violent miscreants will be shot at sight.
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