Two more held in Assam for pro-Pak Facebook posts

Guwahati | Thursday | 21st February, 2019

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Guwahati: Two more people from Assam have been held for putting up pro-Pakistan posts on social media in the aftermath of the Pulwama attack. Ahejuddin Ahmed, a resident of Dolgaon in Darrang district, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly posting a pro-Pakistan status on social media. Angry people then attacked his house,” police said.In the aftermath of the Pulwama attack, Assam Police has stepped up its cyber vigilance after many provocative posts reportedly surfaced on social networking sites.Earlier, on Tuesday, four Assam youths were arrested for putting up pro-Pakistan posts on social media. We urge everyone to avoid posting provocative statements or comments on social media and to maintain peace.” He was sent to judicial custody on Wednesday.Ahmed had reportedly tagged some of his friends on the controversial post..