Police arrests 10 gamblers in Budgam; Stake money seized

Acting tough against social crimes, Police in Budgam have arrested 10 gamblers and seized stake money from their possession.

Acting on specific information, a Police Party of PP Narbal under the supervision of Incharge PP Narbal raided a gambling site at Sunderabad Narbal near playing ground and arrested 10 gamblers. They have been identified as Mushtaq Ahmad Phalwani resident of HMT Bemina, Firdous Ahmad Darzii resident of Bemina, Tariq Ahmad Sofi resident of Nawakadal, Imtiyaz Ahmad Bhat resident of Natipora, Mohammad Akram Malla and Ghulam Mohi-din Mir both residents of Qamarwari, Naseer Ahmad Najar resident of Sadapora, Imtiyaz Ahmad Mir resident of Nawabazar, Nasir Ahmad khan & Zahoor Ahmad Malla both residents of Chattabal Srinagar.

Officers have seized stake money of ₹1,84,500/- and playing cards from the gamblers. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No. 28/2022 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Magam and 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.