March 16: Acting tough against social crimes, Kulgam Police have arrested four gamblers from a gambling site and seized ₹5,500/- stake money.
A police party from Police Station Devsar raided a gambling site following an input about gambling activities near Sopat Gundipora crossing and apprehended four gamblers. They have been identified as Jahangir Ahmad Shah, Abdul Ahad Bhat, Abdul Rashid Bhat and Javid Ahmad Shah all residents of Gundipora, Kulgam.
Officers have seized stake money of ₹5,500/- and playing cards from the gamblers. They have been shifted to Police Station Devsar where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, case FIR No. 12/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Devsar 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.