Guwahati , Apr 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma confirmed the arrest of eight individuals for posting “inflammatory” content on social media related to the recent attack in Pahalgam. These arrests are part of a broader crackdown on individuals allegedly supporting or defending Pakistan following the attack.

The arrested individuals include: Hailakandi: Md. Jabir Hussain, Silchar: Md. A.K. Bahauddin, Md. Javed Mazumder, Morigaon: Md. Mahahar Mia, Md. Mujihirul Islam, Nagaon: Md. Aminul Islam and Sivasagar: Md. Sahil Ali

Additionally, the Assam Police made two more arrests: Barpeta: Md. Jarif Ali (25), also known as Sharif Sing, Biswanath: Anil Bania, District Secretary of the Satra Mukti Sangram Parishad.

Md. Mustak Ahmed, also known as Sahel, from Saykut village under Karimganj Police Station, was arrested for posting “Pakistan Zindabad” on Facebook.

The Assam Police indicated that further arrests are expected as part of the ongoing operation against individuals promoting anti-national activities.