Guwahati HC grants bail to Dr. Waliul Islam in child abuse case; Wife remains in custody

The Guwahati High Court has granted bail to Dr. Waliul Islam, one of the prime accused in a sensational child abuse case that has drawn widespread attention across Assam. The court approved his bail against a surety of ₹50,000 after a detailed review of the case records.

Dr. Islam and his wife, Dr. Sangeeta Dutta, were arrested earlier this year on allegations of sexually abusing their adopted child. The case came to light after the child was rescued and placed under protective custody following a complaint that alleged repeated physical and sexual abuse by the couple.

The shocking revelation sparked widespread outrage, with child rights organizations and women's groups demanding stringent action against the accused. The case has also raised questions about adoption procedures and the safety of minors in adoptive households.

According to sources, the bail was granted on three key grounds. Firstly, the court noted that no written grounds for arrest were provided to Dr. Islam at the time of his arrest. Secondly, the victim child had stated in the Juvenile Justice Board that he was not sexually abused by his father.

Justice Shamima Jahan, who presided over the case, carefully analyzed these grounds before granting bail to Dr. Islam. The court's decision has brought relief to Dr. Islam, who has been behind bars for an extended period.

While Dr. Islam has been released on bail, his wife remains in judicial custody as her bail plea has not yet been approved by the court. The investigation into the case is ongoing, and further hearings will determine the course of action based on the evidence presented.

The case is being closely watched, with the public and child welfare activists urging that justice for the victim must remain the top priority as the trial moves forward.