Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim was convicted in 2017 of raping two women disciples.Prefer HTon Google Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh walked out of the high-security Sunaria jail in Haryana’s Rohtak early Tuesday after being granted a 21-day furlough. This is his 17th temporary release since 2020.File photo of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh during an event, in New Delhi. (PTI)The self-styled godman is serving a 20-year sentence for rape. His release comes months after he was granted a 30-day parole in May.Under Haryana’s temporary-release rules, eligible prisoners can be granted parole or furlough for specified periods, subject to the applicable conditions and prison authorities’ approval.Ram Rahim was convicted in 2017 of raping two women disciples and was sentenced to 20 years in prison.This is a developing story.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.