Panchkula, Dec. 21 -- The CBI court in Panchkula will hold extended sittings to record the cross-examination of the whistleblower and prime prosecution witness in the alleged castration case against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, as the witness is currently residing in the United States.

Earlier, in August, the court of the special judicial magistrate (CBI) had allowed the complainant's application seeking permission to be cross-examined through video conferencing (VC) from the US, citing security concerns, the long distance involved and logistical difficulties.

During hearings held on December 18 and 19, the public prosecutor informed the court that a substantial time difference exists between India and the US. He subm...