Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Pawan Khera In Assam Police FIR The Supreme Court of India granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case linked to an FIR filed by Assam police. The court’s decision came after a hearing on April 30, 2026, presided over by a bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and A.S. Chandurkar. The court reviewed arguments from both sides before issuing its order, emphasizing the protection of individual liberty under Article 21 of the Constitution. The bail was granted under strict conditions. Khera must appear at the police station whenever summoned, refrain from tampering with evidence, and avoid leaving the country without prior judicial approval. The court also mandated that the trial court may impose additional conditions as needed. Furthermore, the court clarified that the evidence and facts cited during the bail consideration are unrelated to the final verdict of the case. The case stems from an FIR filed against Khera, who was accused of making false allegations against Hima Bhuyan, the wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Khera had claimed that Bhuyan possessed multiple passports and held assets abroad. The police had registered the FIR based on these allegations, leading to Khera’s arrest and subsequent legal challenges. Khera had previously sought anticipatory bail from lower courts, including the Assam High Court and the Gauhati High Court, but his applications were rejected. The Supreme Court’s intervention followed a directive from the Telangana High Court, which had initially granted him a one-week transit bail, which the Supreme Court later overturned. The court’s order highlights the balance between individual rights and the need for thorough legal scrutiny.#supreme_court_of_india #himanta_biswa_sarma #assam_police #pawan_khera #himima_bhuyan
Assam’s football icon Gilbert Sangma passes away at 71 Guwahati: Acclaimed Assamese footballer Gilbert Sangma passed away on Saturday at his residence in Guwahati’s Kahilipara area, leaving the state’s sports fraternity in deep mourning. He was 71. Widely regarded as one of the most dedicated and influential footballers to have emerged from Assam, Sangma earned admiration for his skill, discipline, and contribution to the game. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his condolences on Facebook, stating, “I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Gilbertson Sangma, who emerged as a sensation in Assam football during the 1980s-90s. The legendary player, who mesmerized football lovers with the magic of his feet, brought recognition to Assam football across the entire country. Known as the ‘Prince of Assam Football’ and ‘Assam Saurav’, his demise is an irreparable loss to the sports world as well as to the social life of Assam. The people of Assam will always remember his immense contributions with respect and gratitude. I pray for eternal peace for the departed soul of this great star and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family. Om Shanti.” Born on April 12, 1955, in Dibrugarh district, Sangma began his football journey in the police reserve before representing Golaghat in the senior inter-district soccer championships in 1973. His early career was marked by his natural talent and relentless work ethic, which quickly set him apart as a standout player. An opportunistic striker, Sangma was selected for the Assam team in the Santosh Trophy, where he represented the state from 1973 to 1980. His performances in the tournament earned him national recognition and established him as a key figure in Assam’s football history.#himanta_biswa_sarma #gilbert_sangma #assam_police #dibrugarh #bordoloi_trophy
