Guwahati ( Assam ) [India], November 13 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that 17 individuals have been arrested across the state for "lauding" the terror attack involving a car blast near Delhi's Red Fort, which claimed at least 12 lives and left several others injured.

At least 12 people were killed and over 20 others were injured in a car blast near a traffic signal opposite the Red Fort on Monday evening. Dr Umar un-Nabi, a Kashmiri doctor, who was at the wheel, was also killed in the 'suicide' blast. The accused was working at the Al Falah University in Faridabad, Haryana.

Speaking to reporters, CM Sarma emphasised zero tolerance, with over 100 social media posts under review in the crackdown.

Earlier in the day, CM Sarma said that 15 people have

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