Srinagar, Aug. 5 -- Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday arrested five persons in connection with a violent assault incident that took place during the intervening night of 3rd and 4th August at Khayam Chowk, Khanyar.

In a statement, the police said that the accused individuals were allegedly involved in creating a public disturbance and physically assaulting a few persons in the area.

Taking swift cognizance of the incident, FIR No. 40/2025 was registered at Police Station Khanyar under the sections 109, 115(2), 126(2), and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

During the investigation, all five accused were identified and subsequently arrested by the Police.

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