Acting tough against social crimes, Police on Sunday have arrested 05 gamblers and seized stake money from their possession in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.
A Police spokesperson said that acting on specific information about gambling activities in Dadompora area of Chadoora, a police party of Police Station Chadoora raided the specific spot and arrested 05 gamblers on the spot. They have been identified as Bilal Ahmad Ganai son of Muhammad Ismail, Tariq Ahmad Chopan son of Abdul Rahim, Showkat Ahmad Rather son of Ali Muhammad, all residents of Dadompora Chadoora, Tauseef Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Hamid resident of Panzan Chadoora and Riyaz Ahmad sheikh son of Gulam Muhammad resident of Dalipora Nagam.
“Officers have also seized stake money of Rs 11,510/- and playing cards from the gamblers. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody”, he said.
Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 26/2023 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Chadoora and further investigation has been initiated.
