Police have arrested five young men for engaging in a violent altercation in the Kadi Kadal area of Srinagar, disrupting public order.
According to officials, the group was involved in a street fight, exchanging blows, kicks, and verbal abuses, causing chaos in the area.
A police team from Nowhatta Station intervened and took them into custody, registering a formal case against them.
A police official confirmed the arrests, stating that the individuals were booked for disturbing public peace
He said all these accused have been booked under Section 194 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) which is about affray – a public fight that disturbs the peace.
Meanwhile, local residents have appreciated the swift police action.[KNT]