Assam's Ongoing Crackdown: 39 Arrested for Allegedly Supporting Pakistan

Recent Arrests in Assam Linked to Terrorism Support

Guwahati: In Assam, authorities have detained two additional individuals for allegedly supporting Pakistan, bringing the total number of arrests to 39 since the recent terror incident in Pahalgam, as stated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The latest arrests occurred in the districts of Hojai and South Salmara-Mankachar.

Sarma updated the public via social media, stating, "#Update on Crackdown against traitors for defending Pakistan on Indian soil… A total of 39 Anti-Nationals have been put behind bars till now."

Previously, opposition AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was taken into custody on charges of sedition for purportedly defending Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam attack.

On Friday, Sarma issued a stern warning to those chanting 'Pakistan zindabad' following the Jammu and Kashmir terror attack, threatening severe consequences.

While addressing a campaign rally for upcoming panchayat elections, he urged citizens to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian Army in their efforts to bring Pakistani terrorists to justice.

The Pahalgam attack on April 22 targeted Baisaran, a popular tourist destination, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 individuals, primarily tourists, and injuring many others.