Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said to have arrested eight gamblers in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
A Police spokesman said, “Continuing its drive against social crimes, Police in Kulgam acting swiftly following a specific information regarding gambling in the jurisdiction of Police Station Qaimoh, a Police party headed by SHO Police Station Qaimoh raided the suspected gambling sites at Reshipora, Qaimoh and near Railway Station Anantnag and apprehended 08 gamblers.”
He said that Stake money of ₹6,460/ and sets of playing cards were recovered from their possession.
“Regarding the incidents, cases under relevant sections of law stands registered in Police Station Qaimoh and investigations have been initiated”, he said.