Sopore, April 24 -- The Sopore Police on Friday said that six individuals have been booked under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for their alleged involvement in recent law and order disturbances and acts of vandalism during a student protest in Sopore.

In a statement, police identified the accused 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 said the six were allegedly involved in instigating unrest, indulging in vandalism, and attempting to disturb peace during the protest, posing a serious threat to public order and safety.

The statement...