Six detained under Public Safety Act in Sopore after student protest vandalism allegations

Preventive detention kicks in without trial after vandalism claims

Authorities in Sopore, Baramulla district, have booked six people under the Public Safety Act, alleging their involvement in law-and-order disturbances and vandalism during a student protest. The detainees are held in Bhadarwah District Jail. The Public Safety Act permits preventive detention without trial, raising concerns about due process even before any case is heard.