Sopore, 26 October 2026: In its continued drive against social evils, Sopore Police in the jurisdiction of Police Station Sopore received information through reliable sources that some persons were indulging in gambling by playing cards at public place near Naseerabad, Chinkipora, Sopore.
Acting swiftly upon the information, a police team of Police Station Sopore raided the spot and apprehended four (04) gamblers on the spot. They have been identified as:
1. Akash Farooq S/O Farooq Ahmad Sheikh R/O Shahabad Sopore
2. Afaq Ahmad Sheikh S/O Firdous Ahmad Sheikh R/O Mahrajpora Sopore
3. Mansoor Ahmad Sheikh S/O Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh R/O Rajbagh, Srinagar
4. Sahil Sultan S/O Mohd Sultan R/O Rajouri Kadal, Srinagar
Stake money ₹11,400/- (Rupees Eleven Thousand Four Hundred) and a set of playing cards were recovered from the spot.
In this regard, FIR under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Sopore and further investigation has been taken up.
Sopore Police appeals to the general public to share information regarding any social evils and anti social activities for prompt police action.