Overview
- Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced nine additional arrests overnight, naming the individuals and their districts.
- Police say the latest actions were taken across multiple districts after suo motu cases were registered.
- Authorities report that social media is under close watch and that 34 users have been identified for objectionable content.
- Sarma said minors and people unaware their devices were used would not be arrested, while intentional glorifiers would face consequences.
- Officials noted some posts were deleted after news of arrests, with screenshots preserved as evidence, and the operation echoes an earlier crackdown after the Pahalgam attack that also stirred political criticism.