Guwahati: Assam police have arrested 14 people for allegedly making pro-Taliban posts on social media. These posts purportedly expressed support for the hardline Islamic militant outfit’s takeover of Afghanistan, news agencies reported here on Saturday.
Special DGP GP Singh tweeted, “Assam Police arrested 14 persons for social media posts regarding Taliban activities that have attracted provisions of law of the land. People are advised to be careful in posts/likes etc on social media platforms to avoid penal action.”
Police officials said the accused have been booked under different sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, IT Act and the CrPC.
Assam Police arrested two people each from Kamrup, Dhubri, and Barpeta districts for allegedly sharing “adverse and objectionable” posts supporting the Taliban on social media, said Chief Public Relations Officer Rajib Saikia. One person each was apprehended in Darrang, Cachar, Hailakandi, South Salmara, Hojai and Goalpara districts.
“We are on alert and monitoring social media for inflammatory posts. Among the arrested persons, one is a student,” a police official said.
