Guwahati, April 28 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said as many as 24 "rogue elements" have been arrested by the police for allegedly promoting anti-national sentiments.

"Update on Crackdown against traitors for defending Pakistan on Indian soil- 19:00 hrs | 28.04. 24 Anti-Nationals are behind the bars now," CM Sarma posted on X.

The police today arrested Normal Hoque, Seikh Saroj, Firajul Islam, Kamal Uddin, and Samsul Haque.

On Saturday, CM Sarma said, "Assam will not tolerate any individual who, directly or indirectly, supports or defends Pakistan in connection with the heinous attack in Pahalgam. So far, the following individuals have been arrested by Assam Police for directly or indirectly promoting the cause...