Mahbubul Hoque, University Chancellor targeted multiple times by Assam CM, arrested by Assam police
Guwahati: Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), was arrested by Assam Police from his residence in Ghoramara, Guwahati. The Special Task Force (STF) carried out the arrest, and Hoque has been taken to Sribhumi for questioning.
The police have not officially disclosed the reason for his arrest. However, reports suggest it is linked to allegations of facilitating unfair practices during the CBSE Class 12 Physics examination. The alleged incident reportedly took place at the Central Public School in Patharkandi, Sribhumi district, run by the ERD Foundation.
Hoque has previously faced repeated attacks from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He has been accused of various activities by the state government, although concrete evidence has not been made public. Hoque’s arrest comes after months of growing political tensions, with observers noting a pattern of targeting by state authorities.
Reports from NorthEast Live also mention a major law and order situation during the recent examination, adding to the controversy surrounding the arrest. Hoque, regarded as a prominent educational entrepreneur in Assam, remains in police custody as further details are awaited.
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Kohli's U-19 teammate Amanpreet Singh Gill dies at 36
New Delhi (PTI): Former India U-19 and Punjab medium pacer Amanpreet Singh Gill died at the age of 36 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, leaving the cricket fraternity in mourning.
The cause of death is not yet known.
Gill, who was Virat Kohli's U-19 teammate, featured in six first-class matches for Punjab, picking up 11 wickets.
He was also part of the Punjab franchise (Kings XI Punjab) in the inaugural Indian Premier League season, and later served as a member of Punjab's senior selection committee.
"Punjab Cricket Association deeply mourns the sad demise of Amanpreet Singh Gill, former Punjab cricketer and Member, Senior Selection Committee Punjab,” the Punjab Cricket Association announced on X.
"Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and loved ones. May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the family in this difficult time."
Two-time World Cup-winning India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh also paid tribute to Gill.
"Deeply saddened to hear about Amanpreet Singh Gill’s passing. Shared the dressing room in our early days, he was a quiet, hardworking cricketer who loved the game. My heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Om Shanti,” Singh posted on X.
Gill played five Youth ODIs and one Youth Test for India in 2007.
In the longer format, he claimed the wicket of former Sri Lanka all-rounder Thisara Perera.
However, he did not make the Virat Kohli-led India U-19 side that went on to win the 2008 World Cup.
“Deeply saddened by the passing of Amanpreet Singh Shergill, who proudly represented Punjab and was a part of the Punjab Kings family. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and the entire cricketing fraternity,” Punjab Kings posted on their official Instagram account.
