Ram Rahim Singh verdict: Violence spills over to Delhi; train, bus torched

Agitated after a court convicted godman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in a rape case, his supporters today torched a bus and an empty train in Delhi. There were reports of at least 7 cases of violence in the national capital.

Delhi Police said a bus was torched in northeast Delhi's Loni Chowk. There were no immediate reports of any injuries in the incident.

When an empty Rewa Express was stationed at Anand Vihar railway station, Dera followers set two coaches on fire.

There were seven cases of violence in Delhi including from areas like Mangal Puri and Anand Vihar railway station.

#WATCH: Two empty rakes of Rewa Express at



Anand Vihar Terminal railway station set on fire in Delhi #RamRahimVerdictpic.twitter.com/bd5KzfSdYX

; ANI (@ANI) August 25, 2017

Delhi administration had been fearing that violence from the neighbouring Punjab and Delhi may spill over to Delhi where a high alert was sounded. Security at Delhi BJP headquarters was increased.

I appeal to all to maintain peace & have directed Commissioner of Police to take effective measures to ensure protection of life & property

; LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) August 25, 2017

Delhi Chief Minister urged everyone to stay calm and maintain peace.