Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a stern warning to individuals celebrating or supporting the recent Delhi blast on social media. Sarma said such actions will not be tolerated and strict legal measures will be taken against those involved.
The Chief Minister revealed that so far, 36 people across Assam have been identified for posting supportive comments or reacting with smiley emojis in relation to the Delhi blast online. “Police have been directed to track and apprehend anyone promoting or celebrating terrorism online,” he said. “Glorifying acts of terror, even through social media reactions, is a punishable offence. Assam will take an uncompromising stance on this.”
Expressing concern over the nature of those involved, Sarma said, “Not every educated person is a good person. If an educated individual turns into a terrorist, nothing can be more dangerous than that.” He added that the Delhi blast was carried out by educated individuals who had chosen the path of ‘jihad’, making the threat more alarming. 
The Chief Minister also drew a connection between the online support for the blast and past protests at the Zubeen Garg Kshetra event. “The same people who had shouted that they did not want the government’s rice and pulses are now glorifying violence, from the Delhi blast to the Pahalgam firing,” he said. Sarma pointed out that tributes to the late singer, such as lighting diyas and displaying his photos during festivals, were widely observed by the Hindu community, while similar gestures were reportedly missing in certain other communities. “Assamese people must understand who truly hold Zubeen close to their hearts,” he added.
On security concerns, Sarma warned that Assam is facing a sensitive situation due to rising threats. “We have to remain vigilant. If something similar to what happened in Delhi occurs here, the consequences could be serious,” he said. Authorities are also examining whether any individuals supporting the blast have links to Bangladesh or other suspicious networks, and he promised that tougher measures will follow if such evidence is found.
