AB 48/2010 BEFORE THE HON’BLE MR JUSTICE IA ANSARI This is an application made under Section 438 Cr.P.C. seeking pre-arrest bail by the petitioners, namely, 1. Mr. Muzamil Hoque, 2. Mr. Ajoy Rohang @ Ajo y Doloi, 3. Mr. Azizur Rahman, 4. Mr. Brijbhushan Singh, 5. Mr. Lohit Doloi, 6 M r. Shahidul Islam and 7. Mr. Sahiaur Rahman, in connection with Basistha Police Station Case No. 573/2010, under Sections 447/384/511/506 IPC. Perused the above application and materials on record. Heard Mr. S Munir, learned counsel for the petitioners, and Mr. BS Sinha, learne d Additional Public Prosecutor, Assam. Considering the fact that the FIR lodged against the petitioners clearly states that the petitioners had threatened, coerced and intimidated the informa nt and forced him to pay money, this Court is of the view that in the facts and attending circumstances of the present case, the petitioners cannot be given the protection of pre-arrest bail. In view of the above and in the interest of justice, the prayer for pre-arrest b ail, made by the petitioners, is hereby rejected. The bail application shall stand disposed of in terms of the above obser vations and directions.