2 gamblers arrested in Kulgam

Kulgam, Jan 18: Continuing its drive against the social crimes, Police in Kulgam have arrested 2 gamblers and seized stake money from their possession.

Acting on specific information regarding gambling activities in the jurisdiction of Police Post Mirbazar, a police party headed by Incharge PP Mirbazar raided the suspected gambling site at Furrah and apprehended 2 gamblers on the spot. They have been identified as Afroz Ahmad Tantray and Mohammad Rafiq Wani, both residents of Furrah. Officers have seized stake money of Rs. 6800 and a set of playing cards from their possession. They have been shifted to the police station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case vide FIR No 16/2024 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police station Qazigund and investigation has been taken up.