Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Assam CM Announces 81 'Anti-National' Arrests Following Terror Attack
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the arrest of two more individuals accused of being "anti-nationals," bringing the total to 81 since the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
These arrests stem from alleged sympathy with Pakistan or making anti-India statements.
The government is actively monitoring social media for similar posts.
Earlier, an MLA was arrested on sedition charges for defending Pakistan and was later detained under the National Security Act.
The Chief Minister had previously warned of stringent action against those supporting Pakistan following the terror attack.
The actions are a direct response to the attack in Pahalgam.
Assam has arrested a total of 81 individuals for alleged anti-national activities.
The arrests were made after the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, made the announcement.
Those arrested are accused of sympathizing with Pakistan or making anti-India statements.
An MLA was previously arrested and later detained under the NSA.
- Who
- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the Assam government, along with individuals accused of anti-national activities, including an MLA.
- What
- Arrests of 81 individuals accused of being anti-nationals, related to the Pahalgam terror attack.
- When
- The arrests have been made since the Pahalgam terror attack in April. The recent announcement was made on June 1.
- Where
- Assam, India, specifically in Sonitpur and Kamrup districts.
- Why
- The arrests are due to alleged sympathy with Pakistan or making anti-India statements in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
- Total Arrests
- 81
- Location of recent arrests
- Sonitpur and Kamrup districts, Assam
- Reason for arrests
- Sympathizing with Pakistan, anti-India statements
- Incident Trigger
- Pahalgam terror attack
- Previous Action
- Opposition MLA arrested on sedition charges