All four political leaders have been asked by the HC to submit personal bonds of Rs 2 lakh each with two sureties. They have been asked to join the investigation via video conferencing
Hundreds of BJP workers and supporters, mostly Hindus, have been forced to flee their villages along with families. They have been staying in shelters provided by the Assam government.
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The accused were identified as Mohammed Baba Sheikh, Ridoy Babo, Sagar and Hakeel. A woman accomplice was arrested too whose name has not been disclosed.