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Photos: Siege of Indian guru's compound ends with his arrest

November 20, 2014 10:18AM ET

10,000 followers evacuated from compound of cult leader Satguru Rampalji Maharaj

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Satguru Rampalji Maharaj, a self-styled "godman," is escorted to the high court after his arrest, in Chandigarh, India, Nov. 20, 2014. The arrest followed a days-long siege of the compound where the guru lived with his followers. Ayay Verma / Reuters
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One of Rampal's followers sits in the ashram hall at Barwala, about 110 miles northwest of New Delhi, India, Nov. 20, 2014 after the end of the standoff. Sajjad Hussain / AFP / Getty Images
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More than 10,000 followers were evacuated from the compound during the siege. Sajjad Hussain / AFP / Getty Images
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Piles of blankets lie in a hall inside the compound after the siege. Sajjad Hussain / AFP / Getty Images
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A portrait of Rampal hangs on a damaged wall near the main entrance of the ashram. The guru was sought for failing to appear in court on a charge of murder. Sajjad Hussain / AFP / Getty Images
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Many of Rampal’s followers regard him as a living god. Sajjad Hussain / AFP / Getty Images
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The guru's followers leave the ashram, Nov. 19, 2014. Sajjad Hussain / AFP / Getty Images
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A car said to belong to one of Rampal’s supporters burns near the ashram. Sajjad Hussain / AFP / Getty Images
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An injured supporter is treated in a hospital near the ashram. Sajjad Hussain / AFP / Getty Images
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Formally charged with murder, Rampal is currently being held in judicial custody. AFP / Getty Images