Sopore, April 14, KNT: Police have arrested eight persons during night-long raids in Sopore after alleged outsiders entered the premises of Government Girls Higher Secondary School and disrupted a student protest, officials said on Tuesday.
The action follows unrest at the school a day after a teacher was accused by girl students of harassment, leading to his booking by police and suspension by the education department.
The development is significant because what began as a student-led protest over alleged misconduct escalated after non-students entered, raising law and order concerns.
📢 8,000+ readers already joined for instant Kashmir News Trust updates
According to police, the arrested individuals are accused of infiltrating what was described as a peaceful protest and engaging in vandalism, causing damage to public property.
Police sources said the miscreants attempted to exploit the situation by instigating unrest, prompting a targeted operation to identify and apprehend those involved.
Officials said 25 more individuals have been identified, and efforts are underway to arrest them.
Police also acknowledged the cooperation of students, parents, and local residents in maintaining calm, while urging the public to share information about those involved in creating disturbances.
Authorities reiterated that strict legal action will be taken against anyone attempting to take advantage of sensitive situations to disrupt public order.
Police said they remain committed to maintaining peace and normalcy in the area. [KNT]
