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The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has arrested another individual for expressing support on social media for the recent Delhi terrorist attack, bringing the total arrests to 21. The government is taking a zero-tolerance approach and will not spare anyone found to be supporting terrorists online following the deadly car bombing in Delhi. The arrests have been made across multiple districts in Assam.
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Assam Cracks Down on Online Support for Delhi Attack, Arrests 21
Guwahati, Assam – November 16, 2025 – The Assam government has ramped up its efforts to combat online support for the recent terrorist attack in Delhi, arresting a 21st person for allegedly posting messages of support on social media. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the latest arrest late Saturday, reiterating his government’s zero-tolerance policy towards anyone expressing support for the perpetrators of the deadly car bombing near the Red Fort metro station on November 10th.
“Another anti-national has been arrested by @assampolice, taking the total count to 21. We will NOT tolerate anyone expressing support online for terrorists behind the #DelhiTerrorAttacks,” Sarma posted on X.
The arrests have been spread across various districts in Assam, including Kamrup, Bongaigaon, Chirang, Lakhimpur, Barpeta, Darrang, Goalpara, Nalbari, Hailakandi, Hojai, South Salmara, Kokrajhar, Bajali, and Dhubri. Three arrests each were made in Kamrup and Bongaigaon.
The high-intensity explosion ripped through a vehicle near a traffic signal, claiming the lives of 12 people and leaving many injured. The Assam government has been vocal in its condemnation of the attack and has vowed to hold accountable anyone found to be sympathizing with the terrorists responsible.