Asaram Bapu, who is serving a life sentence for raping a minor, has been granted an extension of interim bail by the Gujarat High Court for medical reasons. The survivor's father expressed fears for his family's safety, alleging that Asaram is influencing people and managing to secure multiple bail extensions. Authorities are monitoring the family's security.
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