Handwara June 13 (KNS): Acting tough against social crimes, Police have arrested 03 gamblers in Handwara and seized stake money from their possession.

A Police spokesperson said that a police party of Kralgund police station Kralgund while on patrolling near Lokipora Qaziabad-Police apprehended 03 gamblers. The have been identified as Showkat Ahmad Ganie S/O Habibullah Ganie, Manzur Ahmad Malla S/O Gh Mohiuddin Malla Residents of Lokipora, M Subhan Dantoo S/O Ab Khaliq Dantoo R/O Malbagh.

Police have seized stake money of 2700 and playing cards from the gamblers.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThey have been shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

“Accordingly, a case FIR No34/2024 U/S 13 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Kralgund and investigation has been taken up”, he said.

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.(KNS)