Guwahati: Assam Police have arrested at least five individuals for posting inflammatory content on social media in connection with the November 10 blast in Delhi, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Mattiur Rahman, Hassan Ali Mondal, Abdul Latif, Wajhul Kamal, and Nur Amin Ahmed. They were taken into custody from different parts of the state.
In a post on X, Chief Minister Sarma stated that Assam Police had apprehended several persons for spreading offensive and inflammatory content online related to the Delhi blast.
“Assam Police will continue to act swiftly and firmly against anyone misusing social media to spread hatred or glorify terror,” he wrote.
Referring to the matter on Tuesday, Sarma said, “When the news of the Delhi bomb blast surfaced on social media, some people from a particular community started making jokes about it and adding ‘ha ha’ emojis. These people are terrorist supporters, and our police are engaged in catching them at any cost.”
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited LNJP Hospital in Delhi on Wednesday to meet survivors of the Red Fort blast. Sharing details on X, PM Modi wrote, “Went to LNJP Hospital and met those injured during the blast in Delhi. Praying for everyone’s quick recovery. Those behind the conspiracy will be brought to justice.”
The Prime Minister arrived in the national capital on Wednesday afternoon after concluding his two-day visit to Bhutan. Upon arrival, he went directly to LNJP Hospital, where he met and interacted with the injured, wishing them a speedy recovery. Doctors and senior officials briefed him on the condition of the patients and the ongoing treatment.
During his address at Changlimethang Ground in Thimphu on Tuesday, PM Modi assured that Indian agencies would thoroughly investigate the deadly car blast in Delhi. He emphasised that those responsible “will not be spared” and would face strict action.
With IANS inputs