Special NIA Court Discharged Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: A Special NIA (National Investigation Agency) Court on Tuesday discharged Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi in a case against him at the Chabua Police Station under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

Along with Gogoi, the Court also discharged Jagjit Gohain and Bhupen Gogoi of all charges under UAPA in the case.

However, charges were framed against Bhaskarjyoti Phukan under Section 144 and 188 of IPC and the case's hearing will be held at the Dibrugarh CJM (chief judicial magistrate) Court. It is to be noted that Gogoi's hearing in another case registered at the Chandmari Police is underway.

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