Overview
- District and Sessions Judge Dr Hirendra Kashyap granted bail on November 4, finding continued detention unnecessary for the probe.
- The order noted that materials on record did not prima facie establish abetment of suicide against Potom.
- Release terms include a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh with a like surety to the satisfaction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Yupia.
- Conditions require Potom to appear before the investigating officer when called, cooperate with the investigation, and avoid any inducement or threats to witnesses.
- The case stems from the October 24 death of 19-year-old Gomchu Yekar, whose note named Potom and RWD executive engineer Likwang Lowang, with police registering a case under Sections 108, 271, 272 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.