2004 Dhemaji blast: Gauhati HC acquits all 6 accused
First Published: 24th August, 2023 13:34 IST
In 2019, the Dhemaji District and Sessions court found six people guilty and convicted them under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
In a major verdict by the Gauhati High Court today, all six accused persons in the 2004 Dhemaji blast have been acquitted.
The accused who have been acquitted are Dipanjali Buragohain, Muhi Handique, Jatin Duwari, Leela Gogoi, Prasanta Bhuyan and Hemen Gogoi.
The development followed after the accused challenged the order of the Dhemaji District and Sessions Court at the Gauhati High Court.
In 2019, the Dhemaji District and Sessions court found six people guilty and convicted them under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Four persons were handed out life imprisonment, two others were sentenced to 4-year imprisonment.
The blast that took place at Dhemaji on Independence Day in 2004, left 14 children dead and several others injured. The blast was allegedly triggered by United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) militants.
Also Read : TAI refutes allegations of artificial colours used in packaged tea
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Boys Called Me ‘Momo’ & ‘Chow Chow’,” Chum Darang Opens Up About How She was Subjected to Racism, Talks of Advocacy for NE Representation in Indian Cinema
14th March 2025
Live Tripura Toyal Scion Pradyot Debbarma Files FIR Against Man Who Beat a Dog to Death
14th March 2025
Live Holi Celebrations at India-Bangladesh Border in Tripura: BSF Personnel Unite in Color and Spirit
14th March 2025
Live Meet Manipur’s Dr. Annupama Who is Turning Banana Waste Into Sustainable Gold
14th March 2025
WE RECOMMEND
Padma Shri Lil Bahadur Chhetri, Eminent Nepali Litterateur, Passes Away at 92
Chhetri is survived by his two wives, two sons, daughters-in-law, and two grandsons. His funeral will be performed today
14th March 2025
Mystery Deepens Over Death of Budding Sportsperson in Assam’s Jamugurihat
According to the police, Shantanu was hit by a passenger vehicle while returning home on March 8.
14th March 2025
Northeast to Become India’s Next Saffron Hub, NECTAR to Lead Agri-Tech Revolution: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh said that the Northeast will be a crucial driver of India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047
14th March 2025
This Assam Social Media Influencer Faces Rs 100 Cr Defamation Suit by Meghalaya Dy Speaker. Find Out More
If the accused fail to substantiate their allegations, they could face legal punishment under criminal law
13th March 2025
Assam Police Foils Infiltration Attempt, Pushes 6 Illegal Immigrants Back to Bangladesh
Vigilant Sribhumi district police intercepted six infiltrators attempting to cross into India through the Assam-Bangladesh border.
13th March 2025