March 27: Continuing its drive against social crimes, police have arrested 04 gamblers in Sopore and seized stake money from their possession.
During the patrolling at village Nowpora Kalan, a police party headed by Incharge Police Post Fruit Mandi under the supervision of SDPO Sopore Shri. Sarfaraz Bashir-JKPS apprehended 04 gamblers identified as Abdul Majeed Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar, Muhammad Yousuf Dar son of Abdul Rehman Dar, Bashir Ahmad Dar son of Sona Ullah Dar all residents of Nowpora Kalan Sopore and Farooq Ahmad Kundu son of Abdul Rashid Kundu resident of Mohalla Telyan Sopore.
Officers have seized stake money of ₹23790/- and playing cards from the gamblers. 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 Sopore and further investigation has been taken up.
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.
