Assam court grants bail to man arrested over social media post, asks him to chant ‘Jai Hind’ daily
Dhubri: An Assam court has granted bail to Arif Rahman, a resident of Gauripur in Dhubri district, who was arrested in May for allegedly posting "anti-national" content on social media. The bail order includes a directive that Rahman chant “Jai Hind” three times every morning for 21 days and upload a video of the act on his social media accounts daily.
The order was issued by Additional Sessions Judge S.B. Rahman, who stated that the accused must appear before the Investigating Officer and comply with the directive or risk cancellation of bail.
Rahman had been booked under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (113(3), 152, 196, 197(1), 352, and 353) for allegedly operating a fake Facebook account under the name ‘Abubin Miraz Uddin Sk’. According to the complaint, he had shared a post praising Pakistan for allegedly downing Indian jets, using the tag line: “Allahu Akbar Pakistan Zindabad Ebhabei Bharater Paasta Biman Mere Deese.”
He was arrested on 9 May and remained in judicial custody for nearly a month. The charge sheet in the case was filed on 29 May.
In its order, the court noted that while the content of the post was “not in good taste,” the police had only seized Rahman’s mobile phone and found no other material linking him to any terrorist organisation. The Additional Public Prosecutor had opposed the bail citing concerns over national integrity and public sentiment.
Rahman's bail conditions also include regular appearances in court, submission of valid ID proof, and a direction not to influence witnesses. The chanting and video-upload condition will remain in effect for 21 days, and non-compliance could lead to cancellation of bail.
The arrest was part of the Assam government’s “Operation Sindoor,” launched after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. According to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, 97 individuals, mostly Muslims, have been arrested so far for their alleged social media activity.
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Exotic reptiles seized from passenger at Kempegowda International Airport
Bengaluru, Aug 13 (PTI): Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport near Devanahalli said they had seized several exotic and protected reptiles, including snakes, from a passenger who arrived from Bangkok.
The seizure was made on Tuesday during luggage screening, when reptiles were found packed in boxes concealed inside the passenger’s baggage, they said.
The animals, smuggled illegally into the country, were confiscated, and the passenger is under investigation.
The seized reptiles have been handed over to the Forest Department for further action, they added.
