97 'anti-nationals' arrested post Pahalgam terror attack in Assam: Himanta
Crackdown on Anti-Hindu elements continues 🚨
1️⃣ @TinsukiaPolice arrested Md Anisur Rehman for sharing an objectionable content on Hinduism.
2️⃣ @nagaonpolice arrested Farijul Islam for a derogatory comment on Lord Ram.
97 anti-national and anti-Hindu culprits behind bars now.
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