Jodhpur calm after verdict

The western Rajasthan town of Jodhpur remained peaceful after a special court on Wednesday pronounced the judgment against self-styled godman Asaram Bapu.

There was apprehension that his followers and supporters would create trouble in the city. With the police adopting tight security measures, no followers were visible anywhere in Jodhpur.

The Special Judge delivered the verdict in the Central Jail, which was turned into a fortress. The area around it, where drones kept a vigil, remained out of bounds for the people. The city’s residents heaved a sigh of relief after several days of tension.