Guwahati, March 24 -- TheGauhati High Courton Monday granted bail to University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) ChancellorMahbubul Hoquein a case registered at Dhekiajuli police station.

This marks the fifth case in which the court has granted bail to Mahbubul Hoque, bringing him closer to release after multiple legal battles.

Earlier, the court granted bail to Mahbubul Hoque in two cases filed in Patharkandi. While the court has put on hold cases registered in Kokrajhar, Barpeta, and Goalpara following its directives.

With the latest court order in his favor, he is likely to be released from jail soon.

It is relevant to mention that, a joint team of Guwahati police and theSpecial Task Force (STF) first arrested Hoque, alo...