Sopore, April 24: In a decisive move to maintain law and order, Sopore Police have booked six individuals under the stringent Public Safety Act (PSA) for their alleged involvement in recent disturbances and acts of vandalism during a student protest in Sopore.
According to officials, the action was taken following credible evidence of the accused persons’ active role in instigating unrest and disrupting public peace.
Officials identified the individuals as Umar Akbar Hajam of Seelu, Salman Ahmed Shala of Shalpora Sopore, Altaf Ahmed Sheikh of Panzipora Tarzoo, Mubashir Ahmed Gilkar of Naseerabad Sopore, Muzammil Mushtaq Changa of Arampora Sopore, and Majid Firdous Dar of Chinkipora Sopore.
Police sources stated that all six were detained after obtaining formal detention orders from the competent authority, the District Magistrate, in accordance with legal procedures. Subsequently, they have been lodged in District Jail Bhadarwah.
Authorities said the accused were involved in provoking violence, damaging public and private property, and attempting to escalate tensions during the student protest. Their actions, police said, posed a serious threat to public order and safety, necessitating strict legal intervention under PSA.
Reiterating its commitment to maintaining peace, Sopore Police emphasized a zero-tolerance approach towards unlawful activities. Officials warned that any attempt to exploit sensitive situations or disturb communal harmony would be dealt with firmly and without delay.
