Whipcrackdown in Assam: 81 "Anti-Nationals" Behind Bars for Pro-Pak Sympathies 🇮🇳
Riding the Waves of National Security
Arrest of 81 Individuals Accused of Alleged Sympathies Towards Pakistan
Recently, Assam's waters have turned choppy, with a surge in arrests of individuals suspected to harbor pro-Pakistan sentiments. This move is a rip tide in the aftermath of the devastating Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, claiming the lives of at least 26 innocent souls, mostly tourists. Now, in a clear statement against anti-India activities, a massive 81 individuals are holding cells in Assam[1][4].
The Hearts Beating Behind Bars
Let's delve into a few compelling instances that led to these arrests. One of the detainees was cuffed for publicly displaying a Pakistani flag on his Instagram feed[1][2][3]. Another tale brings us to the Darrang district's Mangaldai, where Farijul Haque found himself knocked up for his pro-Pakistan stance, increasing the tally to 79 before additional arrests[1][2][3].
The Chief's Battle Cry
The man sounding the charge in all of this is none other than Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He put his foot down, vowing to keep the crackdown against all pro-Pakistan supporters raging. Sarma's message was loud and clear: Assam's electronic systems are in high gear, vigilantly tracking anti-national posts online and taking prompt action[1][4].
Social Media Under the Lens
The Assam government has zeroed in on social media platforms as breeding grounds for anti-India activities, with its eagle eye scrutinizing pro-Pakistan sentiments and other potential threats to national security. The reliance on social media to catch supporters of Pakistan is a clear testament to the government's focus on implementing digital surveillance as part of the ongoing crackdown[1][4].
Walking the Legal Tightrope
With the allegations mounting, some of the detainees might face charges under the National Security Act (NSA). Others may find themselves standing before the judge on sedition charges. For instance, an opposition AIUDF MLA, Aminul Islam, was hauled off to jail due to his alleged defense of Pakistan's role in the Pahalgam terror attack[4].
Fire erupted in Assam's prisons, as supporters of Pakistan expressed their anger over the arrests, escalating conflict within the general news landscape. The crackdown on pro-Pakistan sympathies, spearheaded by Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has fueled the flames of politics and crime-and-justice debates, with numerous individuals facing legal battles over their alleged activities.
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