Sant Ramanand Dass was a leader of Dera Sach Khand, a socio-religious organization founded by followers of Guru Ravidas.

[1][2] His name came to international attention when he was murdered by Sikh radicals at the age of 57 in the 24 May 2009 attack on the Guru Ravidass Temple in Austria.

[3] Ramanand Dass was born on 2 February 1952, and he resided at Dera Sach Khand from 1973 onwards, according to RavidassGuru.com.

[5] He was second in command to Dera Sach Khand's current leader, Niranjan Dass,[1] with whom he traveled abroad.

[7] He was cremated with full state honors on 4 June 2009, at Dera Sach Khand, India.