Who Were Arrested in Assam for Inflammatory Posts Related to the Delhi Blast?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Five individuals arrested in Assam for inflammatory posts.
- Chief Minister Sarma emphasizes strict action against hate speech.
- Prime Minister Modi visits victims, assures justice.
- Assam Police committed to curtailing incendiary content.
- Community response to violence needs careful management.
Guwahati, Nov 12 (NationPress) In Assam, authorities have apprehended five individuals for posting provocative content on social media concerning the blast that occurred in the national capital on November 10, as reported by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Mattiur Rahman, Hassan Ali Mondal, Abdul Latif, Wajhul Kamal, and Nur Amin Ahmed.
These arrests took place in various locations across the state.
In a post on the social media platform X, CM Sarma stated that the Assam Police have taken action against certain individuals for disseminating offensive and incendiary material related to the recent Delhi incident.
He emphasized, “The Assam Police will take decisive action against anyone abusing social media to propagate hatred or glorify terrorism,” reinforcing the state's commitment to maintaining public order.
On Tuesday, he remarked, “Upon the emergence of news about the Delhi blast, some individuals from a specific community began making light of the situation, using 'ha ha' emojis. These individuals are supporters of terrorism, and our police are determined to apprehend them at all costs.”
In related news, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited LNJP Hospital in Delhi, connecting with survivors of the Red Fort blast. He assured that those responsible for the conspiracy will face justice. PM Modi shared on social media, “I visited LNJP Hospital and met with those injured in the blast in Delhi. I pray for everyone’s swift recovery. Those behind this conspiracy will face justice.”
After concluding his two-day visit to Bhutan, PM Modi arrived in the national capital on Wednesday afternoon, proceeding directly to LNJP Hospital to meet and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. He also received updates from medical professionals and senior officials about the patients' conditions and ongoing treatments.
During his speech at Changlimethang Ground in Thimphu on Tuesday, he pledged that action would be taken against those behind the devastating car blast in Delhi, asserting that Indian agencies will thoroughly investigate the conspiracy and ensure that the culprits “will not escape justice.”