India, July 28 -- PRAYAGRAJ Following the arrest of 10 people in connection with three FIRs registered over vandalism during student protests in Prayagraj on July 25, many student organisations have distanced themselves from the incidents of property and vehicle damage while demanding the release of those detained for participating peacefully in the agitation.

The Pratiyogi Chhatra Sangharsh Samiti, an organisation representing aspirants preparing for competitive examinations, on Tuesday said those who indulged in vandalism during the otherwise peaceful protest against alleged paper leaks had brought disrepute to the movement and should face legal action.

"Anyone who did not indulge in violence but has been detained by the police should...