Echo of Pahalgam reached Assam, crowd took to the streets to free the supporter of the terrorist attack, who is the mastermind of the attack on police?

Lakhimpur of Assam The incident has once again raised the question of how glorification of terrorist violence on social media is becoming a direct threat to law and order on the ground. The organized attack on the police to free the accused of posting online in support of the Pahalgam terror attack has not only increased the challenge for the security agencies but has also exposed the activity of radical networks in the border areas.

This case is not limited to just one arrest or mob violence, but many sensitive aspects are involved like planned conspiracy, criminal background and role of people of alleged Bangladeshi origin. Police claim that this attack was not done suddenly but as per a pre-planned strategy, the aim of which was to save the accused of posting pro-terrorist content from the clutches of the law.

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When did the incident happen?

The incident took place on December 27 in Bongalmora area of ​​Lakhimpur. On the basis of intelligence input, police had received information that Baharul Islam was hiding in Sonapur area. He is accused of posting posts praising the Pahalgam terrorist attack through fake social media accounts. He was absconding for a long time and was under the surveillance of security agencies.

The mob attacked the policemen

After the information was confirmed, the police team raided Sonapur area and took Baharul Islam into custody. But as soon as the team started leaving with him, a crowd of more than 10 people blocked the way. The mob, armed with sticks, attacked the policemen, beat them up and forcibly took away the accused.

Atabur Rehman is the mastermind

According to the police, this attack was carried out under the leadership of Atabur Rehman. Investigation has revealed that the attackers had made preparations in advance and were aware of the police movement. In this violent clash, Sub-Inspector Gokul Joyshree and the driver of the vehicle suffered serious injuries, while many other policemen were also injured.

10 accused arrested

Considering the seriousness of the matter, the police have registered a case under several sections of the Indian Justice Code (BNS). On Monday, 10 accused were arrested, including Afazuddin, Ikramul Hussain, Fakhruddin Ahmed, Noor Hussain, Gulzar Hussain, Nazrul Haq, Kazimuddin, MD Abdul Hameed, Bilal Hussain and main conspirator Atabur Rehman.

Already have crime record

Police say that many of the arrested accused already have criminal records. Baharul Islam himself has already been caught in a case of fake gold trading. After being rescued by the mob, he has gone underground again, but the police claim that the search for him has been intensified.

tension in the area

After the incident, there is an atmosphere of tension in the area and security arrangements have been tightened. Senior police officers say that other people involved in this conspiracy are being identified and more arrests will be made soon. This case underlines the need for strict action against the online propagation of terrorist ideology and related ground violence in Assam.