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Mint
14 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
Assam: One more arrested for being a ‘Pakistan sympathiser', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma; 79 held so far
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said another individual, identified as Farijul Haque from Mangaldai in Darrang district, suspected of being a 'Pakistan sympathiser', has been apprehended. It brings the total number of such arrests to 79 in the state since the Pahalgam terrorist attack last month. ''Crackdown on pro-Pakistani sympathisers. Total arrests made: 79," Sarma posted on 'X' on Friday. Sarma had previously stated that the state-wide crackdown on traitors would persist and that no one would be exempt. The police have initiated action against individuals allegedly involved in 'anti-India and pro-Pakistan activities.' The chief minister also mentioned that while the National Security Act (NSA) would be invoked against some of those arrested for their suspected pro-Pakistan actions, it would not apply to all of them. Aminul was arrested on sedition charges for allegedly defending Pakistan and its role in the Pahalgam terror attack. After being permitted bail in that case, he was subsequently charged under the National Security Act (NSA). On April 24, the police picked him under section 152 of the BNS for statements in a political rally allegedly indicating that the attack was a 'conspiracy' by the central government. Section 152, which applies to 'acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India', has been invoked in many of the cases. Sarma had stated that district administrators were given the power to invoke the NSA against 'repeat offenders'. He had called the accused as 'traitors defending Pakistan on Indian soil'. A total of 50 arrests were made across 21 districts, comprising one woman till May 13. According to SP Numal Mahatta, a social media monitoring cell in his office was reviewing social media posts. 'While some of the posts have been detected by this cell, the Cyberdome in the Assam police headquarters is also alerting. There are also three cyber police outposts in Assam: one in Guwahati, one in Dibrugarh and one here in Cachar, which we are observing closely," Indian Express quoted him as saying.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
One more arrested in Assam for being 'Pakistan sympathiser', total at 79
One more person, accused of being a Pakistan sympathiser , has been apprehended in Assam, taking the total number of such arrests to 79 in the state since the Pahalgam terror attack last month, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The arrested person has been identified as Farijul Haque from Mangaldai in Darrang district. ''Crackdown on pro-Pakistani sympathisers. Total arrests made: 79," the chief minister posted on 'X' on Friday. Sarma had earlier said the state-wide crackdown on traitors would continue, and nobody would be spared. The police have launched action against those people who have been allegedly indulging in '' anti-India and pro-Pakistan activities''. Live Events The chief minister had also said that the provisions of the National Security Act (NSA) would be imposed on certain people arrested for their alleged pro-Pakistan activities, but not on all. Opposition AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam was arrested on sedition charges for allegedly defending Pakistan and its complicity in the Pahalgam terror attack but after he was granted bail in this case, he was booked under the NSA. At least 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir .
Hans India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Modi didn't succumb to Trump's pressure, affirms BJP leader
Hyderabad: BJP LP leader Aleti Maheshwar Reddy criticised Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for what he described as 'playing dirty politics' by promoting a foreign agenda that aims to tarnish the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Armed Forces, and the country as a whole. He was responding to alleged remarks made by the Chief Minister during the Jai Hind rally organised by Congress in Bachupalli on Friday. Maheshwar Reddy stated that Revanth's comments reflect a pro-Pakistan stance within Congress. He emphasised that despite Prime Minister Modi's assertion that Operation Sindoor remains ongoing to combat Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, CM Revanth Reddy is using political tactics that undermine Modi's credibility. Maheshwar Reddy condemned Revanth Reddy's claims regarding national security and foreign affairs, particularly the assertion that Modi bowed to pressure from US President Donald Trump, agreeing to a ceasefire without engaging in war with Pakistan, thereby compromising the dignity of 150 crore Indians. He deemed these comments highly inappropriate and equated them to acts of treason. The BJP leader alleged that Congress rallies are echoing pro-Pakistani sentiments while criticising Modi under the guise of Jai Hind rallies, thus exposing what he called the bankrupt politics of Congress. He expressed shame that the party is politicising issues of national security and foreign affairs. He argued that if India had indeed succumbed to pressure from President Trump, the Indian Army would not have carried out attacks against Pakistan.
News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
From Pro-Pakistan To Pro-India! Major Diplomatic Success For Shashi Tharoor-Led Team In Colombia
Last Updated: Colombia had previously issued a pro-Pakistan statement after India's Operation Sindoor, which was disappointing to the Indian side India's Operation Sindoor outreach has just achieved major success in Colombia. All-party Indian delegations are currently on a mission to inform the world about Pakistan's role as a terrorist state and its attempts to harm India and its civilians. The teams are travelling around the world to emphasise that India has endured Pakistani aggression for the past four decades, with the recent attack in Pahalgam being a turning point. Led by former union minister Dr Shashi Tharoor, one team is presently in Colombia. Colombia had previously issued a pro-Pakistan statement after India's anti-terror strikes, which was disappointing to the Indian side. Tharoor addressed the media, expressing dissatisfaction with the Colombian government expressing solidarity with Pakistanis rather than the victims of terrorism. He stated, 'We will tell our friends in Colombia that there is no equivalence between those who dispatch terrorism and those who defend against it." The Indian delegation has successfully influenced the Colombian government's stance. The Liberal Party, Colombia's largest political party, is now set to condemn Pakistan's terror policy and support India's fight against terrorism. Tharoor credited team member Milind Deora for arranging the crucial meeting with former President Cesar Gaviria, who supported India's anti-terrorism efforts. This support has significantly altered Colombia's understanding of India's perspective. Our delegation called upon #Colombia 's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, in Bogotá as part of our #OperationSindoor delegation. She expressed her condemnation of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism & shared ways to deepen India-Colombia ties. — Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) May 30, 2025 I'm also grateful to my friend and former Colombian President @CesarGaviria_T who graciously accepted my request to unequivocally condemn Pakistan and state-sponsored terrorism—on behalf of Colombia's opposition and the Liberal Party, the country's largest political party. — Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) May 30, 2025 A source noted that this commitment from Colombia's largest party has positively impacted subsequent meetings. Cesar Gaviria's public statement compelled Colombia's leftist, pro-China government to retract its earlier condolences for Pakistani deaths. Milind Deora's connections were instrumental in changing Colombia's perception of India, said sources. Ganti Harish Madhur Balayogi, a first-time Member of Parliament from TDP, praised the meeting with Cesar Gaviria, emphasising that it strengthened India-Colombia relations. Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Deora also expressed gratitude to Cesar Gaviria for condemning Pakistan and state-sponsored terrorism on behalf of Colombia's opposition. The delegation includes diverse and experienced members like Dr Tharoor, Milind Deora, Tejasvi Surya, Ganti Harish, and Ambassador Taranjit Sandhu. Their collective efforts have been crucial in conveying India's stance, said sources. Colombia's upcoming role as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council is strategically significant. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya highlighted this, noting that Colombia's election would bolster the partnership and understanding of the security challenges India faces from cross-border terrorism. He also pointed out the potential for business and trade collaborations between the two countries, with several Indian two-wheeler companies already established in Colombia. We met with Colombia's Vice Foreign Minister, Ms Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, and briefed her on the sequence of events, from the Pahalgam terror attack to India's calibrated response under Operation had earlier expressed condolences over the loss of lives in… — Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) May 30, 2025 In a meeting with Colombia's vice minister for external affairs, sources say that BJP MP Tejasvi Surya stated Colombia needs to understand the distinction between tourists killed and terrorists neutralised. 'Both can't be equalised. I narrated how this is the stated policy of Pakistan—to bleed India by a thousand cuts. This is not guerrilla warfare. This is state-sponsored terrorism, orchestrated by the Pakistan army and ISI," he reportedly said. Surya also elaborated that India was very disappointed with the Colombian reaction. India has huge investments in Colombia and hopes to take it further. Indians don't want such a misunderstanding to come in the way of a future relationship, he said. While most delegations will return on June 3, Tharoor's team will continue its mission, with upcoming visits to Brazil and a three-day stay in Washington DC to meet key figures in the US administration. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 31, 2025, 01:06 IST
The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
One detained under NSA for pro-Pakistan posts on social media
One person from Palayamkottai was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) on Friday for posting pro-Pakistan messages on social media. An official statement from City Police said G. Shaik Mohammed, 48, of Viswa Brahmin Street in Palayamkottai had posted anti-India and pro-Pakistan posts on the social media with reference to India's recent conflict with the neighbouring country. Since the post was against India's sovereignty and had been posted with the motive of undermining communal harmony, Shaik Mohammed was detained under the NSA on Friday and lodged in Palayamkottai Central Prison, the statement said.
