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Six youths detained under PSA in Sopore after student protest over teacher's alleged misconduct
On April 24, 2026, Sopore police detained six youths under the Public Safety Act in connection with disturbances and vandalism during a student protest. They were placed in prevention detention and shifted to a jail about 275 km from their hometown. The protest reportedly followed an alleged incident involving a teacher.
Why It Matters
The detentions under PSA highlight the use of preventive detention in response to public order disturbances in Kashmir, raising questions about civil liberties and protest management.
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Sopore crackdown: six youths detained under PSA for protest-related disturbances
April 24, 2026
Police in Sopore booked six youths under the Public Safety Act for involvement in recent law and order disturbances and acts of vandalism during a student protest. On Friday, April 24, 2026, they were taken into prevention detention under PSA and shifted to a jail about 275 km away from their hometown.