Owaisi seeks action against Assam CM over ‘point-blank shot’ video
The video depicts potential incitement of violence against a religious group.
Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the AIMIM, filed a complaint with the city police against Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Chief Minister, alleging that a now-deleted video depicting Sarma shooting at individuals wearing Muslim attire was hate speech. The video, shared by the Assam BJP on 'X' and later removed, sparked accusations of inciting communal violence and promoting enmity between Hindus and Muslims. Owaisi demanded legal action against Sarma, citing his history of making inflammatory statements about the Muslim community.
16 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court dismissed the petitions seeking a criminal investigation of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for alleged hate speech.
17 FEB 2026
— The Hindu
Assam police filed an FIR against the Assam BJP's social media convenor and co-convenor for posting a video depicting the Chief Minister shooting members of a minority community.
— The Hindu
The Supreme Court declined to intervene in petitions regarding Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's statements, while a Trinamool Congress MLA announced plans for a Babri Masjid replica.
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