Guwahati, May 1 -- Assam Police have so far arrested 36 individuals, including a sitting MLA from the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), for reportedly expressing pro-Pakistan sentiments on social media and other platforms.

In a post on X, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the arrests on Thursday.

He said, "#Update on Crackdown against traitors for defending Pakistan on Indian soil- 21.30hrs | 30.04

Najibul Islam arrested by @bongaigaonpolic

Sanaj Hussain arrested by @sribhumipolice

Total 36 Anti Nationals put behind bars in Assam.

We are strictly monitoring all mediums."

Among those arrested is Aminul Islam, AIUDF MLA from the Dhing Assembly constituency. The arrests were carried out across multiple distri...