Morigaon, Assam — A tailor was arrested in Morigaon district on Friday after he allegedly posted a social media comment during Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s live Independence Day speech offering ₹1 crore to kill the Chief Minister, police said. Three other persons from the same district were detained overnight for questioning as the investigation widened.
How police traced the post
According to police, the offending comment surfaced while the Chief Minister was delivering his Independence Day address from Khanapara in Guwahati and was being streamed live on social media. The comment, posted under the name identified by investigators as Abdul Mutaleb, allegedly sought money and urged anyone willing to provide ₹1 crore to contact the poster. The remark also contained pro-Pakistan slogans and other derogatory comments against India, including the phrase
"Pakistan Zindabad".
Investigators said they traced the social media account to a mobile number shown alongside the post. That number was registered in the name of the main accused, who was arrested by Bhuragaon police in Morigaon district. Police detained three additional persons — identified as the accused’s father, brother and another individual — for questioning as part of the probe.
Charges and probe status
Police sources said the arrested man was taken into custody on Friday and a formal case has been registered. Investigating officers are examining the origins of the social media account, any possible accomplices, and whether the online post posed a realisable threat or was a case of provocative commentary. No charge sheet details or FIR sections were made public at the time of reporting.
Security and legal context
Threats against public figures, especially when explicit and monetary inducement is involved, draw attention from law enforcement under provisions related to criminal intimidation, incitement and offences under the Information Technology Act. Assam police have in recent years expanded digital surveillance and cyber-investigation capabilities; officials said such tools were used to trace the post to the mobile number shown on the account.
- Arrested: Abdul Mutaleb (identified as a tailor), Morigaon
- Detained for questioning: three persons — father, brother and another individual
- Context: Comment posted during CM’s Independence Day live speech from Khanapara, Guwahati
- Alleged content: Offer of ₹1 crore to kill the Chief Minister; pro-Pakistan slogan "Pakistan Zindabad" and derogatory remarks against India
Local responses and broader implications
The arrest in Morigaon highlights how livestreamed political events can attract attention from both supporters and detractors on social media. Public figures in Assam and across the country increasingly face hostile commentary online, and law enforcement agencies are under pressure to act swiftly to distinguish between protected speech and criminal threats. Officials in Assam have previously said they will not tolerate threats or slogans that undermine national integrity.
There was no immediate public comment from the Chief Minister’s office at the time of the report. Police have indicated the probe is ongoing and that they will share additional details as the investigation proceeds and as charges are framed.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location of arrest | Morigaon district, Assam |
| Event during which comment posted | Chief Minister’s Independence Day speech (live stream from Khanapara, Guwahati) |
| Alleged demand | ₹1 crore to kill the Chief Minister |
| Additional detentions | Three persons (father, brother and another individual) |
Practical information for citizens
Police advise social media users to report threatening content to platform moderators and local law enforcement. Officials stressed that while robust debate is part of democracy, explicit threats and calls for violence are criminal and will be investigated. Those with relevant information are asked to contact the Bhuragaon police station.
The case underlines the continuing challenge for authorities in balancing online freedom of expression with public safety and national security concerns in a politically charged environment. The investigation will likely probe whether the comment was an isolated act by a single individual or part of a wider network.
Further developments, including formal charges and any prosecution steps, will be reported as police complete their inquiry and file the necessary documents in court.
