Guwahati, May 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed on Friday that 48 individuals have been arrested for allegedly defending Pakistan following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

The latest arrests include Arif Rehman and Abubin Meraz Uddin SK from Dhubri district, and Nasim Uddin Laskar from Cachar district. Sarma posted the update on social media platform X, stating that the crackdown on individuals accused of making pro-Pakistan remarks is ongoing.

Legal action has been initiated against those arrested, and investigations are continuing.