Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 21: Police in Bandipora today said to have arrested 5 gamblers and seized stake money from their possession.
A police party of Police Station Sumbal led by SHO PS Sumbal under the supervision of SDPO Sumbal raided a gambling site at Trigam Shadipora, following an input about gambling activities and apprehended five gamblers.
“They have been identified as Hilal Ahmad Mir son of Gh Mohammad Mir, Mohammad Shadi Bhat son of Ab Razaq Bhat, Tanveer Ahmad Ganie son of Ab Razaq Ganie, Lateef Ahmad Mir son of Ab Aziz Mir and Irshad Ahmad Bhat son of Ab Rashid Bhat, all residents of Trigham Shadipora, Sumbal,” police said.
Police said that the officers have seized stake money of Rs 4,680/- and playing cards from the gamblers. They have been arrested and shifted to the police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 106/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Sumbal and further investigation has been taken up.
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