JK Police detains 24 suspects in connection with vandalization of religious place in Reasi

Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 4 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir police have detained 24 suspects and rounded up 43 individuals in connection with the vandalism of a religious place in the Dharmari area of Arnas in the Reasi district.
Sharing the details, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Reasi, Mohita Sharma said that a total of 43 suspects have been rounded up and apprehended for questioning. Further investigations into the case are ongoing.
She also appealed to the people of Reasi to remain calm and maintain peace and communal harmony.
"The culprit involved in the incident will be brought in front of the public very soon. Reasi Police are committed to solving the case and tracing the culprits at the earliest," she added.
Earlier, Iftekhar, Reasi Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) said that anti-social elements who want to disturb the Hindu-Muslim brotherhood will be caught.
"Yesterday at 7.30 pm, in the Dharmadi area, an incident was reported in which an unknown person entered and tried to vandalize a temple. The police have registered a case and around three suspects have been rounded up. Many more people have been identified. Police teams are on the job. The anti-social elements who want to harm the Hindu-Muslim brotherhood will be caught soon," he said.
"The SSP has also formed a Special Investigation Team, to look at the sensitivity of the matter. DSP-level officers will look into the matter. Reasi Police is trying the identify the culprit as soon as possible and punish them under the law so that peace can be maintained," the Reasi ASP added.
Earlier on June 30, 12 suspects were detained in connection with the case. (ANI)