February 26:
Acting tough against social crimes, Srinagar Police have arrested eleven gamblers from a gambling site. A police party from Police Post Nehru Park raided a gambling site following an input about gambling activities in Tang Bagh Nehru Park area of District Srinagar. Eleven persons have been arrested by police for gambling offences. They have been shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody.
Officers have seized playing cards, mobile phones, golden chain and stake money of ₹55,210 from the gamblers. Case FIR No.13/2020 under relevant sections of law has been registered in Police Station Ram Munshi Bagh and further investigations into the matter has been initiated.
Persons 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.
