PRAYAGRAJ, July 29 -- Following the arrest of 10 people in connection with three FIRs registered over vandalism during student protests in Prayagraj on Sunday, 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 be released. However, we do not support those involved in vandalism. Such elements often infiltrate peaceful demonstrations and ultimately weaken the movement," said Prashant Pandey, the organisation's media in-charge. Ajay Samrat, vice-president of the Samajwadi Party Chhatra Sabha, also said his organisation did not support any violence during the protest and demanded immediate release of those arrested or detained, citing a Supreme Court ruling. "If those arrested or held merely for participating in the protest are not released, we will launch a fresh agitation demanding their freedom," he added. "Those arrested had engaged in vandalism, and the state government is very clear on dealing strictly with them as per the law," said a senior state government officer in Lucknow....