Sopore, Mar 27: Continuing its drive against social crimes, police have arrested 4 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 Sarfaraz Bashir apprehended 4 gamblers identified as Abdul Majeed Dar, Muhammad Yousuf Dar, Bashir Ahmad Dar, all residents of Nowpora Kalan Sopore and Farooq Ahmad Kundu, resident of Mohalla Telyan Sopore.
Officers have seized stake money of ₹23790 and playing cards from the gamblers. 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 Police Station Sopore and further investigation has been taken up.
“People found indulging in criminal activities shall be dealt with as per law. Community members are requested to share information regarding the crimes in their neighbourhood with the local police units,” police said.