06 gamblers arrested in Awantipora, stake money seized

Awantipora : Acting tough against the social crimes, Awantipora police have arrested six gamblers in Awantipora and seized stake money from their possession.

Acting on a specific information regarding gambling activities at Bahu Awantipora, a police party of Police Station Awantipora headed by SHO PS Awantipora Inspector Khalid Fayaz raided the specific spot and arrested the six gamblers. They have been identified as:
1) Zahoor ahmad Bhat
2) Ab Hameed khan
3) Mohd Afzal sheikh
4) Wazarqt Ahmad Dhobi
5) Ishfaq ahmad Bhat
6) Manzoor ahmad Bhat all residents of Bahu Awantipora.
Officers have seized stake money of Rs.3500/- and playing cards from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.

Accordingly, a case FIR No. 21/2025 under relevant sections of law has been registered in police station Awantipora and further investigation has been initiated.

Person found indulging in criminal activities shall be dealt as per the law.