More than 30 teachers were detained on Tuesday when they staged a protest march to demand release of sixth pay commission arrears and regularisation of Rehbar-e-Taleem (education volunteers) teachers.

Among those detained included the chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Teachers' Forum Abdul Qayoom Wani and Forum's District president for Budgam Mohammad Akbar Khan.

"We have arrested some of those leading the protests," senior superintendent of police for Srinagar Ashiq Bukhari said.

He said police had to disperse the protesting teachers as Section 144 CrPC is in force in the Valley.

Teachers, who had gathered at a local park here and attempted to march through the city, were demanding release of sixth pay commission arrears, confirmation of Rehbar-e-Taleem teachers and a pension scheme for them.

Dozens of teachers later waited outside the police station Kothi Bagh where their colleagues were detained.

"Over 30 teachers have been held at the police station. They are not allowing us to meet them," a teacher said.