Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Claims Pakistani Hackers Attempted to Hack his Facebook Account

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday claimed that hackers tried to attack his Facebook account. Sarma noted that the hacking attempt was made Tuesday evening.

The BJP leader further stated that preliminary investigation has revealed that hackers might be operating from Pakistan.

“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”, the chief minister said in an X post.

On Monday, Sarma shared a fake video purportedly showing his distorted speech. In an X post, Sarma said that an attempt was made to distort his speech through a fake video and expressed concern over vested groups with criminal intentions spreading false information.

“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,” Sarma wrote.

Assam’s Director General of Police (DGP), GP Singh responded to Sarma’s complaint and assured the CID would register a criminal case and investigate the matter.

“Noted Sir. CID Assam would register a criminal case and investigate people behind,” DGP Singh said.