37 ‘anti-nationals’ jailed for defending Pak: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the state police has so far arrested 37 persons for defending Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.

“Update on crackdown against traitors for defending Pakistan on Indian soil. A total of 37 anti-nationals put behind bars till now. All these anti-nationals will be dealt with firmly by the Assam Police,” the Chief Minister posted on X.

The latest arrest was made on May 2 from Dhubri where a man named Amar Ali was held.

Following the terror attack, the police in northeastern states — particularly Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya — have launched a sweeping crackdown against people who are sharing “inflammatory” social media posts.

A day after the attack, the Tripura Police issued an advisory, asking people not to share or circulate provocative messages.

“It has come to our notice that certain individuals are circulating provocative and misleading messages on social media. Please be aware that forwarding, sharing, or creating such content is an offence under the law. Stringent legal action will be taken against those involved in such activities,” the Tripura cops said.

Besides, the Nagaland Police warned that anti-national elements were using the Pahalgam attack to spread misinformation and unrest, particularly targeting the North-East.

They added that there is apprehension that many newly created accounts may soon emerge to propagate emotional and anti-national sentiments and to stir disaffection among communities. Many inflammatory posts, the advisory noted, originate from Pakistan-linked accounts and are later circulated by unsuspecting users. Authorities have appealed for calm, but made it clear: there will be zero tolerance for posts that threaten national unity.

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