Guwahati, May 10 (PTI) Two more persons were arrested in Assam for allegedly "defending" Pakistan, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.

With this, a total of 50 such arrests have been made since the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, he said.

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Those arrested were identified as Jobbur Islam of Biswanath and Ruhul Amin of Morigaon, Sarma posted on X.

"Update on Crackdown against traitors. Total of 50 anti-nationals are now enjoying prison hospitality. We will continue to hunt these traitors," he said.

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Among those arrested were AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam, who has been charged with sedition for allegedly "defending" Pakistan and its complicity in the terror attack of April 22.

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