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Crime
KSU Leaders Raymond Kharjana, Reuben Najiar Granted Bail in Shillong Court
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 24 Oct 2026, 04:37 AM
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KSU chief Raymond Kharjana and general secretary Reuben Najiar were released on bail after being detained in Shillong. The court granted them temporary freedom pending further proceedings.
KSU chief Raymond Kharjana and general secretary Reuben Najiar were taken into custody earlier this week in Shillong on charges related to alleged illegal activities linked to the union. The detention sparked concern among union members and local activists.
A bail hearing was held on Tuesday, where the defendants presented their case to the magistrate. They argued that the charges were politically motivated and that they had no prior criminal record.
The court, after reviewing the evidence, granted bail to both leaders. The decision allows them to remain free while the investigation continues, subject to conditions such as regular reporting to authorities.
The release is expected to ease tensions within the union and may influence upcoming negotiations with state officials. Legal experts note that bail does not equate to innocence, and further proceedings are likely to follow.
A bail hearing was held on Tuesday, where the defendants presented their case to the magistrate. They argued that the charges were politically motivated and that they had no prior criminal record.
The court, after reviewing the evidence, granted bail to both leaders. The decision allows them to remain free while the investigation continues, subject to conditions such as regular reporting to authorities.
The release is expected to ease tensions within the union and may influence upcoming negotiations with state officials. Legal experts note that bail does not equate to innocence, and further proceedings are likely to follow.