Baramulla Police Busts Gambling Gang in Kreeri; Cash, Vehicles & Playing Cards Seized

Baramulla : Acting on specific information, Police Station Kreeri received a tip-off on 18 November at around 1600 hours regarding illegal gambling activity in the orchards at Check Tappar.

A special team headed by SDPO Kreeri was immediately constituted. Acting swiftly, the team raided the spot and apprehended 12 gamblers engaged in playing cards. A total of ₹1,55,000/- stake money, playing cards, 02 Alto cars, and 01 scooty were seized from the location.

In this regard, FIR No. 87/2025 under Section 13 of the Gambling Act has been registered at Police Station Kreeri, and further investigation has been set into motion.

Details of arrested accused persons:

1. Khursheed Ahmad Dar S/O Ab. Aziz Dar R/O Hajin
2. Mehraj Deen Sofi S/O Mohd. Yusuf Sofi R/O Narbal Sozeith Budgam
3. Mehraj Deen Para S/O Mohd. Shafi Parra R/O Pattan
4. Shabir Ahmad Wani S/O Ab. Ahad Wani R/O Hajin
5. Bilal Ahmad Dar S/O Ab. Ahad Dar R/O Sopore Sher Colony
6. Ab. Hamid Ahanger S/O Khazir Mohammad R/O Hajin
7. Javeed Ahmad Changa S/O Mohd. Altaf Changa R/O Sopore
8. Mohd. Yousuf Baba S/O Ghulam Deen Baba R/O Baramulla
9. Waheed Ahmad Najar S/O Gh. Mohammad Najar R/O Hajin
10. Manzoor Ahmad Dar S/O Gh. Ahmad Dar R/O Kupwara
11. Manzoor Ahmad Sheikh S/O Ab. Rehman Sheikh R/O Sadarkoot, Bandipora
12. Shabir Ahmad Wani S/O Mohd. Akbar Wani R/O SK Bala, Bandipora

Baramulla Police reiterates its commitment to take firm action against social crimes and urges the public to report such activities for maintaining peace and order in the district.