Police arrests 05 gamblers in Bandipora, stake money seized


November 15:``Acting tough against social crimes, Police in Bandipora have arrested 05 gamblers and seized stake money from their possession.

Acting on specific information about gambling activities in Nowgam area of Sumbal, a police party of PP Nowgam led by I/C PP Nowgam under the supervision of SDPO Sumbal Shri Surinder Mohan-JKPS & SHO PS Sumbal raided the specific site and arrested 05 gamblers on the spot. They have been identified as Shabir Ahmad Zadoo, Mohmad Maqbool Naikoo, Syed Reyaz, Bashir Ahmad Batoo & Kifayat Hussain Batoo all residents of Nowgam Sumbal.

Officers have seized stake money of ₹3,420/- and playing cards from the gamblers. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 137/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sumbal and investigation has been taken up.

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.```