Police arrests 06 gamblers in Srinagar; Stake money seized

Srinagar, July 04, 2021: Acting tough against social crimes, Srinagar Police have arrested 06 gamblers from a gambling site and seized stake money from their possession.

Acting on specific information, a Police party from Police Post Qamarwari raided a gambling site at Barthana Qamarwari following an input about gambling activities and apprehended six gamblers.

Officers have seized stake money of ₹9,600/- and playing cards from the gamblers. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No.195/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Parimpora and investigation has been taken up.

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.