Assam Police launch crackdown, arrest 20 across state for supporting Delhi blast
Guwahati: Twenty people have been arrested by Assam Police for showing online support for the Delhi blast incident.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the individuals as "anti-nationals" and said they, along with others, are being investigated across the state.
The Chief Minister shared this update on X on Friday:
"A total of 20 anti-nationals have now been arrested by Assam Police for showing online support for the terrorists. More are being hunted:
Mattiur Rahman (Darrang), Hassan Ali Mondal (Goalpara), Jayanta Mohan Das (Nalbari), Abdul Latif (Chirang), Wajhul Kamal (Kamrup), Nur Amin Ahmed (Bongaigaon), Rafijul Ali (Bongaigaon), Forid Uddin Laskar (Hailakandi), Inamul Islam (Lakhimpur), Firuj Ahmed @ Papon (Lakhimpur), Shahil Shoman Sikdar @ Shahidul Islam (Barpeta), Rakibul Sultan (Barpeta), Nasim Akram (Hojai), Taslim Ahmed (Kamrup), Abdur Rohim Mollah @ Bappy Hussain (South Salmara), Karinur Hasan (Chirang), Abu Hanif @ New Collection (Bongaigaon), Manowar Hussain (Kamrup), Enamul Haque (Kokrajhar), and Navi Hussain (Bajali)."
The arrests cover multiple districts and involve individuals accused of posting content supporting the attackers on social media.
Cyber units tracked digital activity to identify the suspects, mostly young men who were reportedly radicalized online.
A car bomb exploded near Gate 1 of Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station at 6:52 PM, on November 10, resulting in 13 deaths and over 20 injuries. The Hyundai i20, containing ammonium nitrate fuel oil, caused damage in the area.
The NIA identified Umar Nabi, a Faridabad doctor linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, as the suicide bomber. DNA confirmed his identity after raids uncovered 350 kg of explosives.
The plot, reportedly supported by ISI, aimed to radicalize professionals through encrypted apps. Arrests in Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh revealed a four-year plan to establish local terror modules.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited survivors and stated that measures would be taken to ensure justice. The Red Fort remains closed, with increased security nationwide.