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Assam Arrests Reach 76 in Crackdown on Alleged Pakistan Sympathisers

The state intensifies action under sedition laws and the NSA following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.

Overview

  • Three new arrests were made in Nalbari, South Salmara, and Kamrup districts, bringing the total to 76.
  • The crackdown follows the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.
  • Opposition AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was rearrested under the National Security Act after initially being detained on sedition charges.
  • Authorities are targeting individuals accused of anti-national behavior, including sharing pro-Pakistan content on social media.
  • Rights groups have raised concerns about the use of stringent laws to suppress dissent, while the state government defends its actions as necessary for national security.