Himanta Sarma alleges that hackers from Pakistan attempted to access his Facebook account.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, stated on Tuesday that the hackers tried to access his Facebook account.
According to Sarma, an attempt was made this evening. Additionally, he claimed that early research suggested that hackers could be based in Pakistan.
This evening, unidentified hackers attempted to access my Facebook account. Based on initial data, it appears that the hacker may be based in Pakistan. In a post on X (previously Twitter), the chief minister stated that an investigation is in progress to find the culprits.https:
Unknown hackers made an attempt to hack my Facebook account this evening. Preliminary information suggests the hacker might be operating from Pakistan.
Investigation is underway to identify the perpetrators. @DGPAssamPolice @assampolice pic.twitter.com/QCbENvhEJm
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 9, 2024
Sarma had earlier on Monday drawn attention to a fictitious film that featured clips of his speech impediment. He said that a deliberate attempt was being made to stifle his expression by using a false video as he shared it on his X platform.
The chief minister of Assam also voiced worry about criminal groups propagating false information.
“Observe for yourself how special interests slant speeches as elections get near in order to unlawfully disseminate false information and sow division in the community. These elements will be dealt with by the long arms of the law,” Sarma said in an X post.
See for yourself, as elections approach, how vested groups distort a speech with the criminal intention of spreading disinformation and communal disharmony.
The long arms of the law will catch up with these elements. @DGPAssamPolice @assampolice pic.twitter.com/73jUPu9arR
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) January 8, 2024
In response to Sarma’s accusation, Assam’s Director General of Police (DGP), GP Singh, swiftly stated that the CID will file a criminal case and look into the situation.
“I agree, sir. DGP Singh stated that CID Assam will file a criminal complaint and look into those who are behind them.