10-05-2025
Two held in Barak Valley for pro-Pak posts
Silchar: Two individuals from Assam's Barak Valley were arrested for allegedly sharing pro-Pakistan and anti-India content on social the first incident, Jabir Hussain, a resident of the Nilambazar area in Sribhumi district, was taken into custody by the Nilambazar police on Saturday.
Authorities acted swiftly after receiving complaints about a Facebook post that allegedly promoted Pakistan, while denigrating India. Hussain was arrested from his residence, and his social media activity is currently under a separate case, Bilal Ahmed of Jalagram, Borkhola in Cachar district was arrested by the Bihara police team. According to officials, Ahmed allegedly posted content on social media praising the Pakistani army and raising slogans such as "Pakistan Zindabad". The arrest followed multiple complaints from local residents. Both individuals have been charged under relevant sections of BNS for inciting enmity based on religion, race, and language, along with provisions of the IT officials have confirmed that investigations are ongoing and emphasised that strict action will be taken against any activity that threatens national unity or promotes divisive sentiments online."We are committed to maintaining harmony and taking firm action against any anti-national activity," a senior police officer Two individuals from Assam's Barak Valley were arrested for allegedly sharing pro-Pakistan and anti-India content on social the first incident, Jabir Hussain, a resident of the Nilambazar area in Sribhumi district, was taken into custody by the Nilambazar police on Saturday. Authorities acted swiftly after receiving complaints about a Facebook post that allegedly promoted Pakistan, while denigrating India. Hussain was arrested from his residence, and his social media activity is currently under a separate case, Bilal Ahmed of Jalagram, Borkhola in Cachar district was arrested by the Bihara police team. According to officials, Ahmed allegedly posted content on social media praising the Pakistani army and raising slogans such as "Pakistan Zindabad". The arrest followed multiple complaints from local residents. Both individuals have been charged under relevant sections of BNS for inciting enmity based on religion, race, and language, along with provisions of the IT officials have confirmed that investigations are ongoing and emphasised that strict action will be taken against any activity that threatens national unity or promotes divisive sentiments online."We are committed to maintaining harmony and taking firm action against any anti-national activity," a senior police officer stated.
