14 arrested for pro-Taliban comments on social media

Assam police have arrested 14 persons from 11 districts for posting objectionable comments supporting the Taliban in social media platforms.

Assam’s special DGP GP Singh tweeted, “@assampolice has 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.”

Among those arrested for supporting the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan after 20 years was an MBBS student and leader of All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), said a senior officer who requested not to be named.


“A couple of those arrested were sent to 14-day judicial custody,” he said. “Some posts criticise India. Assam Police cyber cell has analysed the contents and arrests were made.”

Deputy inspector general Violet Baruah said the Assam Police is taking stern legal action against pro-Taliban comments. “We’re registering criminal cases against such persons. Please inform the police if any such thing comes to your notice,” she tweeted.

Police are scanning more posts and several more arrests are likely to be made.