March 02:* ```Acting tough against social crimes, Police in Kulgam have arrested 02 gamblers and seized stake money from their possession.

Acting on specific information regarding gambling activities near Laroo Bypass, a police party led by SHO Police Station Kulgam raided the specific spot and apprehended the two gamblers. They have been identified as Mohammad Arif Khan son of Abdul Gani Khan resident of Reshipora and Bilal Ahmad Shah son of Abdul Hamid Shah resident of Pahloo.

Officers have also seized stake money of ₹2,900/- and playing cards from the gamblers.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 20/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Kulgam 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.```