In a joint operation, in different parts of the state, security forces have apprehended 15 persons including three women on Saturday night for planting suspected IED like materials during Independence Day celebrations this year.
According to police, they have arrested YouTuber and singer Altaf Hossain, known for his controversial version of Bihu songs, for allegedly inciting hostility against the state’s ethnic communities through his song.
Speaking to media persons, the special DGP Harmeet Singh said "A Special Investigation Teams (SIT) was formed to investigate where the bomb like substances was found and the Additional superintendent of police will lead the SIT. We are looking forward to the safety and security of the public. Anybody found to be involved will not be spared,".