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Historical Event on 2/17/1997

Notorious criminal Charles Sobhraj released from jail after 20 years, and re-arrested soon after release under Foreigners' Regional Registration Act.

Other Historical Dates and Events
8/11/1956The Lok Sabha passed the States Reorganisation Act.
2/22/1997India outplays Poland in the final hockey `Test' and win series 2-0.
1/26/1957India annexes Kashmir, Constitution for incorporation with India goes into effect.
8/2/1993CEC Seshan postpones all elections including by-elections to December in protest against the government's attempt to subjugate the Commission.
10/1/1926Balkanji Bari Institute established for the welfare of children.
10/1/1926Saint Namdev passed away.
7/5/1998An Amusement and Picnic Resorts Pvt. Ltd. with five dolphins and sea lions was inaugurated at Mahabalipuram.
10/31/1885St. Stephen's Hospital was opened. It was the first hospital for women and children at Delhi.
6/4/1992Stock broker Harshad Mehta and his associates arrested.
4/18/1971Gavaskar makes 220 in second innings vs West Indies after 124 in first.