2 held in Meghalaya for circulating 'anti-India' video on social media

Shillong: Two persons were arrested by police in the North Garo Hills district on Saturday for allegedly circulating an anti-India video, promoting hatred on social media and supporting Pakistan.

North Garo Hills SP Swapnil Pawar said in a statement that a video from the Facebook account, ‘Silgring D Sangma Sangma', went viral on social media platforms such as Facebook and Whatsapp wherein two persons can be seen shouting and spreading message in Garo language filled with religious hatred and sloganeering against India and supporting and provoking attacks against India by Pakistan.

The authorities have viewed the content of the video as serious threat to the sovereignty and integrity of the country, especially in the light of the current sensitive situation.

Following the viral spread of the video, the district administration of North Garo Hills had filed a complaint at Bajengdoba Police Station on May 15.

A case was subsequently registered under Bajengdoba PS Case No 14/2025, citing violations under Sections 152 and 197(1)(d) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.

During the investigation, North Garo Hills District police apprehended the two individuals identified as Silgring D Sangma from Chorebolbok village and Asbath B Marak from Chambildam village, both under the jurisdiction of Bajengdoba Police Station.

Further investigation into the case is underway, police officials said.