Waris Fayaz

Sopore, Feb 11 :(KNS) Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday claimed to have arrested four gamblers in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Acting tough against social crimes, police in Sopore have arrested four gamblers and seized stake money from their possession.

Acting on specific information, police party from Police Post Putkha led by Insp Sajad Ahmed under the supervision of SDPO Sopore and SHO PS Tarzoo raided gambling site at Sangrama orchards in the Jurisdiction of Police Station Tarzoo and arrested four gamblers. 

During the course of action, Police seized stake money of Rs 1,03,000 and playing cards from the gamblers, Police said. 

Accordingly, a case FIR No 13/2022, U/S 13 of Gambling Act has been registered at Police Station Tarzoo and investigation has been started.

Meanwhile, police said that persons found indulging in criminal activities shall be dealt as per law. “Community members are requested to share the information regarding crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units.(KNS)