Overview

• Assam Police have detained 73 individuals, including politicians and educators, accused of supporting Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
• Recent arrests include Faridul Islam and Sahabuddin Rain, reflecting the state's broadened crackdown under sedition and National Security Act charges.
• Authorities have intensified social media monitoring to identify and act against anti-national expressions and activities.
• The operation highlights Assam's zero-tolerance approach to perceived threats to national integrity, despite easing tensions between India and Pakistan following a ceasefire agreement.
• Rights groups have raised concerns about the implications for free speech as the state continues its sweeping actions targeting various societal sectors.