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26 arrested across 7 States for anti-national posts on social media

Terrorist attack in Pahalgam

Aminul Islam, MLA of the opposition AIUDF in Assam

New Delhi – Following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, 26 people have been arrested from 7 States for posting anti-national and controversial comments, as well as for praising Jihadi terrorists on social media. Among those arrested are Aminul Islam, MLA from Assam representing the opposition party AIUDF, along with a journalist, a student, and a lawyer.

Assam records the highest number of arrests- 14

The arrests have been made across Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura for posting seditious comments. Assam recorded the highest number of arrests with 14 individuals detained. Among them, MLA Aminul Islam had reportedly said that the Pulwama attack of 2019 and the Pahalgam attack on 22nd April, 2025, were both “Government conspiracies.” Following his arrest, a Court remanded him to 4 days of police custody.

State-wise arrest figures

State Number of arrests
Assam 14
Madhya Pradesh 4
Tripura 4
Uttar Pradesh 1
Chhattisgarh 1
Jharkhand 1
Meghalaya 1

Guest lecturer arrested in Madhya Pradesh

On 25th April, Nasim Bano, a guest lecturer at a college in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, circulated a controversial video on WhatsApp after the Pahalgam attack. Police arrested Nasim Bano afterward. She claimed that she did not create the video and that it was posted accidentally on her WhatsApp status. (It is a common pattern among religious fanatic Muslims : first commit anti-national acts and then excuse it as a ‘mistake’ – Editor) Earlier, 3 others were arrested in Madhya Pradesh in similar cases. Meanwhile, in Chhattisgarh, a man praised the terrorist organisation Lashkar-e-Taiba on social media after the Pahalgam attack, leading to his arrest.

Journalist, student arrested in Assam; Two retired teachers in Tripura

In Assam, 14 people were arrested for making anti-Government and anti-national remarks on social media after the Pahalgam attack. In Tripura, 4 individuals were arrested, including two retired teachers.

Will invoke National Security Act if needed – Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the National Security Act (NSA) will be enforced, if necessary, against those posting anti-national content on social media. Investigations into social media accounts are ongoing. If anyone is found guilty of anti-national activities, strict action will be taken. He emphasised that there is absolutely no similarity between India and Pakistan, stating that the two countries are enemies.

Editorial Perspective

If this many people were arrested, imagine how many pro-Pakistan sympathisers might be hidden across India. Please note that the country faces not only a threat from Jihadi terrorists but also from those who support them and spread ideological terrorism.

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