March 01:`Acting tough against social crimes, Police in Kulgam have arrested 03 gamblers and seized stake money from their possession.

Acting on a specific information regarding gambling activities at Chirhama Mirbazar, a police party headed by Incharge PP Mirbazar raided the suspected gambling site and apprehended three gamblers. They have been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Ganie son of Ghulam Hassan Ganie resident of Zadoora, Bumthan, Manzoor Ahmad Lone son of Ghulam Mohammad Lone and Zahoor Ahmad Lone son of Mohammad Maqbool Lone, both residents of Lalipora Malpora.

Officers have also seized stake money of ₹4,440, three mobile phones and playing cards from the gamblers.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 27/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police station Qazigund and further 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.```