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Assam Detains 79 Suspected Pakistan Sympathisers in Crackdown

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered a statewide pursuit of pro-Pakistan supporters under sedition laws with selective use of the National Security Act.

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Overview

  • Farijul Haque from Mangaldai was arrested as Assam’s 79th suspected Pakistan sympathiser.
  • The detentions follow the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists.
  • Assam Police are invoking sedition provisions to detain individuals accused of anti-India statements or activities.
  • Chief Minister Sarma has vowed that no suspect will be spared and announced selective application of the National Security Act against high-risk detainees.
  • Opposition AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was initially charged with sedition over remarks on Pakistan’s role in the Pahalgam attack before being booked under the NSA.