Eight miscreants who allegedly infiltrated a peaceful student protest and indulged in vandalism and stone-pelting have been arrested following night-long raids, police said on Tuesday.
The miscreants tried to exploit the situation at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School to create law and order problems, they said.
“Twenty-five other individuals have also been identified and efforts are underway to apprehend them at the earliest,” a police spokesperson said.
🚨 Sopore Police arrested 8 miscreants involved in vandalism during a student protest; 25 more identified. Strict action underway against those disturbing public order.@JmuKmrPolice @KashmirPolice @dig_north @IftkharTalib
— Sopore Police (@SoporePolice) April 14, 2026
Police officials appreciated the cooperation of students, parents and the general public in maintaining peace. They urged people to continue sharing information about anti-social elements.
Strict legal action will be taken against anyone trying to disturb public peace, officials reiterated.
Sopore Police, in coordination with peace-loving citizens, remain committed to maintaining normalcy in the district, they added.
