Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Gets Warm Welcome From Family Upon Release On Bail — IN PICS

Former chief minister Hemant Soren was released on bail in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. Soren received a warm welcome from his family and supporters as he stepped out.

Hemant Soren was granted bail by Jharkhand the High Court in money laundering case.

The High Court of Jharkhand granted bail to former Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday in a money laundering case linked to a land scam. (Image Source: X/@HemantSorenJMM)

The Jharkhand's High Court had on June 13 reserved its order on Soren's bail plea. (Image Source: PTI)

Hemant Soren, the executive president of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), was arrested by ED on January 31 in connection with its investigation into the money laundering case. (Image Source: PTI)

Soren's wife Kalpana Soren, a JMM legislator, thanked the judiciary and people for their support. (Image Source: X/@JMMKalpanaSoren)

As Soren stepped out of the jail, a large number of JMM supporters cheered and raised slogans in favour of him, and distributed sweets among themselves. (Image Source: X/@HemantSorenJMM)

The 48-year-old politician was released from Birsa Munda Jail around 4 pm after completion of legal formalities. In this photo, he is seen at his home with his family members. (Image Source: X/@HemantSorenJMM)

He also sought blessings from his father and JMM supremo Shibu Soren. (Image Source: X/@HemantSorenJMM)

Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee welcomed the court's order granting bail to Soren. (Image Source: X/@HemantSorenJMM)