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Mahbubul Hoque, University Chancellor who faced series of attacks from Himanta, arrested by Assam police


Published on 2025-02-22 06:22:34 - MSN
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  • Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya has been arrested by the Assam police from his residence in Guwahati. Mahbubul Hoque has been at the receiving end of several attacks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma,

Mahbubul Hoque, the chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, was arrested by the Assam Police on charges of forgery and cheating. This arrest follows a series of confrontations with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who had previously accused Hoque of various wrongdoings. The arrest was made after a complaint was filed by the District Commissioner of Nagaon, Assam, alleging that Hoque had submitted forged documents to secure land for the university. The police action came after Sarma publicly criticized Hoque, leading to increased scrutiny and legal action against him. Hoque's arrest has stirred controversy, with some viewing it as a political vendetta, while others see it as a necessary step to address alleged corruption.

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