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17 Arrested in Assam for Glorifying Delhi Blast on Social Media; CM Warns of Zero Tolerance

The crackdown follows the deadly blast in Delhi on Monday evening near the Red Fort, which killed at least 13 people and injured several others.

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We are maintaining zero tolerance and are examining hundreds of social media posts- CM Sarma
We are maintaining zero tolerance and are examining hundreds of social media posts- CM Sarma

In the aftermath of the Delhi blast, several social media posts glorifying the Delhi Red Fort blast incident have surfaced from Assam, prompting swift action from the state government. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned that anyone supporting Pakistan or promoting terrorism online would face immediate arrest.

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Earlier, CM Sarma had revealed the names of nine individuals out of a total of 15 arrested in connection with the offensive posts. Subsequently, two more people were taken into custody, bringing the total number of arrests to 17, while investigations continue against over 100 others.

Those arrested overnight include:
Rafijul Ali (Bongaigaon), Forid Uddin Laskar (Hailakandi), Inamul Islam (Lakhimpur), Firuj Ahmed alias Papon (Lakhimpur), Shahil Shoman Sikdar alias Shahidul Islam (Barpeta), Rakibul Sultan (Barpeta), Nasim Akram (Hojai), Taslim Ahmed (Kamrup), and Abdur Rohim Mollah alias Bappy Hussain (South Salmara).

Speaking to the media on the development, CM Sarma said, “We have arrested 17 individuals who directly or indirectly appreciated the Delhi bomb blast. We are maintaining zero tolerance and are examining hundreds of social media posts. Wherever we find encouragement or sympathy for terrorism, arrests will continue until the entire ecosystem is dismantled.”

The crackdown follows the deadly blast in Delhi on Monday evening near the Red Fort, which killed at least 13 people and injured several others. A Hyundai i20 car reportedly burst into flames near the Red Fort Metro Station, sending shockwaves across central Delhi. Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion was caused by a premature detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) being carried in the vehicle. The blast gutted the car but caused no structural damage nearby, indicating the bomb was not fully developed.

Meanwhile, security agencies across the country remain on high alert, while Assam police intensify their surveillance of social media to curb any online glorification of terrorism.

Also Read: Terror Threat Alert: Assam CM Directs DGP to Act Against Those Supporting Delhi Blast

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