Guwahati (Assam) [India], November 16 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the arrest of 21 individuals for expressing support online for the terrorists behind the Delhi terror attacks.
The arrested individuals are from various districts in Assam, including Darrang, Goalpara, Nalbari, Chirang, Kamrup, Bongaigaon, Hailakandi, Lakhimpur, Barpeta, Hojai, South Salmara, Bajali, and Dhubri.
The arrests were made as part of an intensified crackdown by the Assam Police against individuals promoting anti-national sentiments on social media. The state government has adopted a zero-tolerance approach towards such activities.
"Another anti-national have been arrested by @assampolice, taking the total count to 21. We will NOT tolerate anyone expressing support online for terror

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