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Judge Rejects Bail, Keeps Pranab Doley Detained Under NSA

8/19/2026

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Pranab Doley was kept in jail on 30 July after bail was granted on 29 July.
Detention invoked the National Security Act, citing 13 cases since 2017 for unlawful assembly and intimidation.
A judge found video evidence showed no attack on officers on 28 June, despite police allegations, leaving Doley detained.
Doley protested a hotel near Kaziranga National Park.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the hotel will bring tourists, investment and jobs.

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Pranab Doley was kept in jail on 30 July after bail was granted on 29 July.
Detention invoked the National Security Act, citing 13 cases since 2017 for unlawful assembly and intimidation.
A judge found video evidence showed no attack on officers on 28 June, despite police allegations, leaving Doley detained.
Doley protested a hotel near Kaziranga National Park.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the hotel will bring tourists, investment and jobs.