Four Detained After Stone-Pelting During Isha Prayers In Anantnag’s Pehroo Sherbagh; FIR Registered

Four Detained After Stone-Pelting During Isha Prayers In Anantnag’s Pehroo Sherbagh; FIR Registered

Police Say Altercation Over Offering Prayers Led To Stone-Pelting; Situation Brought Under Control, Investigation Underway

Srinagar, Nov 1: Anantnag Police have registered an FIR and detained four persons for questioning following a stone-pelting incident during Isha prayers at Pehroo Sherbagh, Anantnag, after an altercation reportedly broke out over offering prayers at a house converted into a place of worship.

Police spokesperson in a statement issued here to news agency said, With reference to the incident at Pehroo Sherbagh, it is clarified that an altercation took place over offering of prayers in a house converted into a place of worship.

Some miscreants pelted stones during Isha prayers resulting in minor damage. Police immediately reached the spot and situation was brought under control, statement reads.

FIR No. 404/2026 has been registered and 04 persons have been picked up for questioning. Investigation is underway.

Citizens are advised not to give any communal colour to the incident and not to share unverified information. Law and order situation is normal and under control, spokesperson said. (JKNS)