Police arrests three gamblers in Baramulla
Srinagar: Police arrested three gamblers in Baramulla and seized stake money from their possession, a police spokesman said Monday.
He said that acting on specific information regarding gambling activities at Hajibal Baramulla, a police party raided a specific spot and arrested three gamblers from the spot.
“The gamblers tried to flee but were apprehended tactfully. They have been identified as Reyaz Ahmad Ahanger son of Mohammad Rajab resident of Drangbal Baramulla, Nazir Ahmad Gojree son of Sonaullah Gojree resident of Gulnar Park Azadgunj and Shakeel Ahmad Gojree son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Jamia Mohalla,” he added.
Officers have seized stake money of ₹7950/- and playing cards from their possession. They have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Baramulla and investigation has been initiated, the spokesman said.
