July 09: Acting tough against the social crimes, Police have arrested 6 gamblers in Pulwama and seized stake money from their possession.
Acting on specific information regarding gambling activities at public place in Loswani, a police party of Police Post Newa raided the specific spot and arrested the 06 gamblers. They have been identified as Khurshed Ahmad Shah son of Ali Mohd resident of Loswani, Rameez Ahmad Dar son of Farooq Ahmad Dar resident of Ashmander, Shakeel Ahmad Dar son of Ab Rehman resident of Manghoma, Mohd Yousuf Ganie son of Gh Mohd Ganie resident of Newa, Fayaz Ah Sheikh son of Gh Ahmad resident of Karimabad and Mushtaq Ah Magray son of Gh Ahmad resident of Wahibugh.
Officers have seized stake money of ₹33,500/- and playing cards from their possession. They have been shifted to the police station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered at the Police Station and investigation has been initiated.
People 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.
