Anantnag, Oct 13 (KF): Acting swiftly on credible information, Anantnag Police on Sunday apprehended seven gamblers during a raid conducted at Papibal and recovered stake money amounting to ₹62,200 along with playing cards from the spot.
The operation was carried out by SHO Police Station Anantnag along with his team, successfully curbing illegal gambling activities in the area.
The arrested individuals have been identified as:
1. Shabir Ahmad Pusshu, S/O Gh. Rasool Pusshu, R/O Reshi Colony, Anantnag
2. Mohd. Altaf Zargar, S/O Ab. Razaq Zargar, R/O Papyibal, Anantnag
3. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani, S/O Mohd. Afzal Wani, R/O Monghal, Anantnag
4. Manzoor Ahmad Bhat, S/O Gh. Hassan Bhat, R/O Papyibal Ruh, Anantnag
5. Zahoor Ahmad Baba, S/O Gh. Mohd. Baba, R/O Sarnal, Anantnag
6. Mujeeb Ahmad Dar, S/O Gh. Mohd. Dar, R/O Zadipora, Harnag
7. Mohd. Amir Dar, S/O Mohd. Yousuf Dar, R/O Harnag
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 192/2025 has been registered under the relevant provisions of law at Police Station Anantnag, and investigation has been taken up.
Police have urged the public to cooperate in curbing social evils and report such illegal activities promptly to ensure a crime-free society. (KF)
