Anantnag, 16 May 2026:
Continuing its efforts to curb unlawful activities and maintain public order, Anantnag Police apprehended six persons involved in gambling in the Pahalgam area.
Police party of Police Station Pahalgam, while conducting routine patrolling at Lidder Park near Sumo Stand No. 1, Pahalgam, noticed some individuals gambling openly in a public place with stake money. Acting promptly, the police party apprehended all the involved persons on the spot.
The apprehended persons have been identified as Mohd Amin Lone S/o Ab Aziz Lone R/o Pahalgam, Farooq Ahmad Dar S/o Mohd Ismail Dar R/o Pahalgam, Ab Rehman Raina S/o Ab Gani Raina R/o Pahalgam, Nazir Ahmad Lone S/o Ab Khaliq Lone R/o Pahalgam, Gh Nabi Mir S/o Ali Mohd Mir R/o Wullarhama and Lateef Ahmad Laway S/o Gh Qadir Laway R/o Veersaran.
During the operation, playing cards along with stake money amounting to ₹18,260 were recovered and seized from their possession.
Police have taken cognisance under relevant provisions of law and further proceedings have been initiated.
Anantnag Police urges the public to cooperate with police and report any unlawful activities in their areas.
