Anantnag, Nov 2 (KNS): Police have registered a case and picked up four persons for questioning following a stone-pelting incident during Isha prayers at Pehroo Sherbagh in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.

According to a police statement, the incident followed an altercation over the offering of prayers at a residential house that had been converted into a place of worship.

Police said some individuals resorted to stone pelting during Isha prayers, resulting in minor damage.

Following the incident, police personnel immediately reached the spot and brought the situation under control.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

An FIR bearing No. 404/2026 has been registered in connection with the incident, while four persons have been picked up for questioning.

Police said further investigation was underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and identify those responsible.

Appealing for calm, police urged citizens not to give a communal colour to the incident or circulate unverified information that could create unnecessary tension.

Police maintained that the law and order situation in the area was normal and fully under control. (KNS)