MLA Aminul Islam Arrested for Sedition Over Controversial Remarks on Pulwama and Pahalgam Attacks

Dhing constituency AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam has been arrested by Assam Police on charges of sedition following a series of controversial comments that have ignited public outrage. The police filed a case under Sections 347/25, 152/196/197(i)/113(i)/352/353 BNS in connection with his remarks, which were deemed inflammatory and anti-national.

Islam’s statements, which linked the recent Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir and the 2019 Pulwama attack to alleged government conspiracies, have sparked intense political backlash. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of being complicit in these incidents and called for an impartial investigation. His remarks, which included claims of a lack of transparency, were seen by many as an attempt to provoke division and mistrust within the nation.

An FIR was lodged against Islam by the Hindu Raksha Dal at Dispur Police Station for his alleged anti-national comments. Following the investigation, the police seized Islam's mobile phone as part of their probe. Islam is set to be presented in court tomorrow.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the issue, condemning Islam's remarks and stating that individuals attempting to divert attention from Pakistan's involvement in terror activities would face legal action. CM Sarma reiterated that any form of support for Pakistan, directly or indirectly, would not be tolerated and warned that divisive forces would face consequences.

The arrest of Islam has triggered strong reactions across political circles, with many condemning his comments as baseless and irresponsible. The police action reflects growing concerns over the need for legal accountability in cases of inflammatory speech.