Srinagar Police arrests 06 gamblers, stake money seized
Srinagar Police arrests 06 gamblers, stake money seized
PRESS TRUST OF KASHMIR | SRINAGAR: Acting tough against social crimes, Srinagar Police have arrested 06 gamblers from a gambling site and seized ₹ 21,480/- stake money.
Acting on specific information, a police party from Police Post Qamarwari raided a gambling site at Qamarabad following an input about gambling activities and apprehended six gamblers.
Officers have seized stake money of ₹21,480/- and playing cards from the gamblers. They have been arrested and shifted to Police Station where they remain in custody.
Accordingly, a case FIR No. 177/2021 under relevant sections of law has been registered in PS Parimpora and investigation 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.
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June 21: Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Anantnag and recovered huge quantity of contraband substance from their possession.
Officers from Police Post Sangam at a checkpoint established on NHW44 near Sangam Chowk intercepted a vehicle bearing registration number JK03A-3234 with two persons on board. They have been identified as Muzaffar Ah Das son of Ali Mohd Das resident of Waghama Bijbehara and Fayaz Ahmed Bhat son of Mohd Ramzan Bhat resident of Katriteng. During checking, officers were able to recover 57 Kgs of Poppy Straw from their possession. They have been arrested and shifted to police station where they remain in custody.
In another action, a police party from PS Anantnag at a checkpoint established at Khanabal Chowk intercepted a person identified as Ishfaq Majeed Nanda son of Late Abdul Majeed Nanda resident of Nandpora Khanabal. During checking officers were able to recover 20 bottles of Welcyrex from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Similarly, officers from Police Station Mattan during patrolling within the jurisdiction intercepted a person identified as Bilal Ahmad Wani son of Ghulam Rasool Wani resident of Khulchor Deenthu. During checking officers recovered 350 grams of Charas from his possession. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
Accordingly, cases under relevant section of law stands registered in respective police stations and investigation have been initiated.
Community members are requested to come forward with any information regarding drug peddlers in their neighbourhood. Persons found indulging in drug peddling will be dealt as per law. Our consistent actions against drug peddlers should reassure the community members that we are making efforts to keep our society free from the scourge of drug menace.
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Police seeks public cooperation to mitigate spread of virus
June 21: Continuing its efforts to curb the outbreak of 2nd wave of Coronavirus, during the last 24 hours Police have arrested 03 persons, lodged 03 FIRs and also realized fine to the tune of ₹7,00080/- from 4909 people throughout the Kashmir valley for violating the various guidelines/rules/SOPs regarding Covid-19. Besides, 23 vehicles were also seized for violating Covid norms.
Budgam Police today held Covid-19 awareness drive at different locations in the district. During the drive face masks were distributed among the general public. People were also sensitised about the pandemic and are requested to adopt Covid appropriate behaviour whenever they venture out of their homes.
The special drive against the violators of Covid-19 guidelines/rules continued throughout all the districts of Kashmir Valley to ensure that people adhere to SOPs/guidelines envisaged by government to curb COVID-19 pandemic.
Community members are once again requested to cooperate with the Police in containing the spread of Coronavirus by following the SOPs/ guidelines/protocols for their own safety and for the safety of others. The special drive shall continue throughout the districts of Kashmir Valley to strengthen the safety measures.(PTK).
