Srinagar, April 15: Police on Wednesday said that in continuation of sustained action against elements involved in disrupting a recent student protest at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Sopore Police have arrested five more miscreants during night-long raids.
In a handout to GNS, the police said that the miscreants had infiltrated a peaceful protest by students and created law & order disturbances, including acts of vandalism resulting in damage to public property. Sopore Police continue to take swift and targeted action against all those involved.
Further, 13 more miscreants have been identified and efforts are underway to apprehend them at the earliest. The raids and search operations shall continue till all such elements are brought to justice.
Sopore Police reiterate that it will not allow any individual to take advantage of sensitive situations to disturb public peace. All those involved in creating disorder will face firm and lawful action, and no one will be spared.
Sopore Police appreciate the continued cooperation and support extended by the people of Sopore in maintaining peace and order and urge all citizens to remain vigilant and continue assisting law enforcement agencies.
*Sopore Police, in coordination with peace-loving citizens, remain committed to maintaining peace, security and normalcy across the district, reads the statement.(GNS)
