July 29:`Acting tough against social crimes, Ganderbal Police have arrested 02 gamblers from a gambling site and seized stake money from their possession.

Acting on specific information, a police party from Police Post Shadipora under the supervision of DySP Hqrs Ganderbal raided a gambling site in Forest area of Authkhuroo, Shadipora following an input about gambling activities and apprehended two gamblers. They have been identified as Fayaz Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Nabi Bhat resident of Wanipora, Saloora and Ghulam Hassan Bhat son of Ghulam Mohammad Bhat resident of Reshipora.

Officers have seized stake money of ₹2800/- and playing cards from the gamblers. They have been shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case FIR No. 143/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Ganderbal and investigation has been initiated.

Persons found indulging in criminal activities shall be dealt as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units.```