Sribhumi, April 27 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has defended the arrest of AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam, stating that it was justified due to his alleged pro-Pakistan remarks.

Speaking to the media on Saturday, on arresting those who issued statements in favour of Pakistan, the Assam Chief Minister said, "8-9 people have been arrested so far. That is why he (Aminul Islam) is in prison. I will do this again. I will take any action against such people."

Notably, a local court in Assam's Nagaon district on Friday remanded AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam to four days' police custody after he was produced before the court here.

Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Sarma provided detailed information of those arrested and has vowed stringent action...