16 arrested in Assam for seditious comments post Pahalgam attack: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Following the Pahalgam attack, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the arrest of at least 16 individuals for allegedly making seditious comments. The arrests include opposition AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam. Sarma emphasized the distinct and adversarial relationship between India and Pakistan, indicating potential invocation of the National Security Act against those apprehended.