4 gamblers escape with over Rs 2 lakh stake money, Police held 5 held at 2 gambling sites in Srinagar
Srinagar, May 28, KNT: Police in Srinagar have arrested 05 gamblers in two separate actions and seized stake money from their possession.
Following an input about gambling activities, a police party of PS Khanyar raided a gambling site at Chola Mohalla Khanyar and arrested two gamblers. They have been identified as Arif Ahmad Chola resident of Aram Masjid Khanyar and Arshid Ahmad Mir resident of Konakhan. Officers have seized stake money of Rs12,300 playing cards and 04 mobile phones from the gamblers. However, 04 gamblers namely Shabir Ahmad Chola, Hilal Ahmad Chola both residents of Chola Mohalla, Gowher Ahmad Halwai resident of Anderwari Naidkadal and Gulzar Ahmad Bhat resident of Eidgah managed to flee from the spot. Efforts are on to nab the absconding gamblers.
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During the preliminary investigation, the arrested gamblers revealed that stake money of more than Rs 2 lakh was taken along by the escaped gamblers.
Similarly, in another action, officers from police station Bemina raided a gambling site near JVC Hospital and arrested 03 gamblers. They have been identified as Mukhtar Ah Fafoo resident of Boatman Colony, Amir Ah Kahloo and Shakeel Ahmad Misri both residents of Mansoor Coloney. Officers have seized stake money of Rs 3,450/- and playing cards from the gamblers.
Accordingly, cases under relevant sections of law have been registered in respective police stations and further investigation initiated. (KNT)
