Guwahati, Assam – The Assam Police have apprehended another individual for allegedly expressing pro-Pakistan sentiments in the aftermath of the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam. This latest arrest, the ninth in a series of such actions, was confirmed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through his official X account.
According to the Chief Minister, the accused, identified as Md Mustak Ahmed, also known as Sahel, was taken into custody from the Sribhumi district on the night of April 25th. Sarma stated that Ahmed, son of Kabir Ahmed and a resident of Saykut village under the Karimganj Police Station, had allegedly posted “Pakistan Zindabad” on the social media platform Facebook.
This arrest follows the apprehension of eight other individuals from various districts across Assam in the preceding days. These earlier arrests were also made in connection with alleged online activities that either promoted or defended Pakistan’s position following the tragic incident in Pahalgam.
The ongoing crackdown by the state police underscores a firm stance against any expression of sympathy or support for Pakistan in light of the terror attack. The individuals previously arrested include Md. Jabir Hussain from Hailakandi, Md. A.K. Bahauddin and Md. Javed Mazumder from Silchar, Md. Mahahar Mia @ Md. Mujihirul Islam from Morigaon, Md. Aminul Islam from Nagaon, Md. Sahil Ali from Sivasagar, Md. Jarif Ali from Barpeta, and Anil Bania, the District Secretary of the Satra Mukti Sangram Parishad from Biswanath.
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