Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Assam Police Makes Two More Arrests in Crackdown on Social Media
Imagine some people are posting things online that the government thinks are against the country or could cause fights between groups of people.
After a bad event, the police in Assam have arrested some people for what they posted.
Two more people were recently arrested, meaning 90 people are now in custody.
One person allegedly made offensive posts about a religious figure, and another is accused of causing arguments online.
The government says these arrests are needed to keep things safe, but some people might think the government is being unfair.
Some people are held in jail for a long time without a trial using a special law, which is creating controversy.
Two more arrests were made in Assam, bringing the total to 90 in the crackdown.
The arrests are related to social media posts and activities.
One person was arrested for offensive posts about Lord Ram.
Another person was arrested for inciting communal discord on social media.
The crackdown began after the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Who
- Assam police arrested individuals.
- What
- Two more individuals were arrested in Assam as part of a crackdown on alleged "anti-national and communal elements".
- When
- The arrests were announced on June 8, 2025 following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- For offensive social media posts, inciting communal discord, and allegedly anti-national activities.
Opposition View
Government's View
Motivation of Arrests
Opposition View
Some may view the arrests as politically motivated, suppressing dissent or targeting specific communities.
Government's View
The government claims the arrests are necessary to maintain law and order and counter anti-national activities.
Use of National Security Act
Opposition View
Critics may argue that the National Security Act is being misused, allowing for prolonged detention without trial and infringing on fundamental rights.
Government's View
The government likely justifies the use of the Act as a necessary measure to deal with threats to national security.
- Total Arrests
- 90
- Date of Announcement
- June 8, 2025
- Location of Arrests
- Assam, India
- Charges
- Inciting communal discord and offensive social media posts
- Trigger
- Pahalgam terror attack
- Pahalgam Attack Date
- April 22, 2025
